Cavallino Magazine issue 178

August / September 2010

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions96 pages, 208 x 277 mm

The Journal of Ferrari History

Cavallino is the journal of Ferrari history, covering Ferraris old and new for over 40 years. It's the most reliable, most trusted source of everything Ferrari. Ever since the first issue in 1978 Cavallino presents extensive stories and detailed information from knowledgeable experts and enthusiasts who share the passion for Ferrari. All Ferraris are unique, and each one has its own chassis serial number. This is how the Ferrari world keeps track of all the great cars. Cavallino is the only publication that prints the serial number for every Ferrari mentioned in our stories, articles, and race results.

Cover of Cavallino Magazine issue 178, August / September 2010

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco
What's happening in this issue number 178
3AttenzioneAttenzione
Services for you, dear subscriber, to make your life easier.
4CorseThe Scuderia battles bad weather, tires & safety cars
Formula 1

Keith G. Bluemel


Ferrari's F1 challenge continues to struggle, with loads of bad luck dogging the team.
Reports on Spain, Monaco, Turkey, Canada and Europe.
7CorseGT Ferraris down on their luck as well
GT Racing

Keith G. Bluemel


Ferrari GT cars fight to hold onto good positions, with Championships in sight. Reports with full race results and chassis numbers on Laguna Seca (ALMS), Spa-Francorchamps (LMS), Le Mans 24 Hours and the relatively new Open GT series.
12NotizieVilla d'Este sparkles in Italy's Sun
Ferraris were few at the 2010 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza, but they were choice.

Etienne Vanaret, Vincent Yernaux


The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este continues to exude continental charm.
12NotizieFerraris partake of the Monaco Historique

Arnaud Blanfuney

Peter Singhof


Organized to run every two years, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique has quickly established itself among the premier events of the historic motor racing calendar. The famous temporary track in the streets of the small Principality, lined on one side by exclusive shops and restaurants and by a harbour filled with fantastic yachts on the other.
14Notizie24th Mille Miglia Historic upholds traditions

Arnaud Blanfuney, Vincent Yernaux, Marcel Massini

Peter Singhof


26NotizieFerrari Tribute

Ferrari SpA


"The Red Arrow", said the President of the Organizing Committee Alessandro Casali, "is conquering the hearts of the Italians and of the world. And that is what we want; that this marvelous race, which is true to its traditions, is recognized and loved everywhere for what it is: a unique event for its fascination and beauty, a symbol of its territory, of motor racing, of Italy."
28NotizieTour Auto 2010
Tour Auto requires serious attention of its pilots

Arnaud Blanfunay, Pierre Goossens, Germain Mallejac, Arnaud Meunier


31NotizieFerrari 250 GT SWB
Tour Auto honors 50 years of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB

Germain Malléjac


Fifty years ago the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta "Passo Corto" won the Tour de France Automobile for the first time.
32NotizieA visit to the famous Collezione Maranello Rosso
Maranello Rosso pays homage to Ferrari

Keith G. Bluemel

David O'Neill


In December of 2009, the Collezione Maranello Rosso celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its foundation, but sadly, the following month witnessed the passing of its founder, Fabrizio Violati. Over the years, he had built up an impressive collection of Ferrari Abarth cars, his great passing being for his native Italian machinery, together with numerous spares and automobile artifacts.
34NotizieFerrari 599XX's gather for first meetings on track

Ferrari SpA


Before the start of this year's Le Mans 24 Hour Race, the race organizers, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, presented a feature called "Le Mans vers le future", or roughly "into the future", a demonstration that "pitted the most innovative of current cars against the legendary 13.629 km French circuit".
42Ferraris at the Monaco auctions

Anraud Blanfuney, Vincent Yernaux

Vincent Yernaux


In addition to the competition proposed on the track, three auction sales also took place during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, and were held by Bonhams, Coys and RM Auctions.
43LettereLettere
Comments from your fellow readers
44FeatureFerrari 212 Export, s/n 0080 E
A Ferrari for the Ages

Michael T. Lynch

David Wendt, Marcel Massini, Michael T. Lynch


The baroque and emotive bodies from Vignale as exemplified by the Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta s/n 0080 E
56FeatureAn Opening on the World
The true story of the 66 Inters and their pivotal role in Ferrari's early success and early survival

Arnaud Blanfuney

Arnaud Blanfuney Collection, The Klementaski Collection


This article required a great deal of analysis and research, to restore as best as possible this 1948 year of the 166 Inter, cars which are among the most unsung of Ferrari production. Thus I want to take advantage of this publication to dedicate this work to the man without whom nothing would have occurred, Enzo Ferrari.
82GuidaA Guide to all Ferrari produced
Plus the market as of August 1, 2010... from a survey of selected dealers

Keith Bluemel, Cavallino Staff


A compilation of all the GT, Sport and Production Ferraris, with numbers made, chassis number ranges, current pricing and comments as needed.