Cavallino Magazine issue 201

June / July 2014

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions88 pages, 208 x 277 mm

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 201, June / July 2014

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco
Our menu for you in this number 201
3AssistenzaAssistenza
Some helpful information for you
6LettereLettere
Commentary, useful information and differing opinions from your fellow readers.
16NotizieSpecial Ferrari become even more special

Junichiro Hiramatsu


Om March 30, the "Ferrari Brand 2014 in Gotenba Garden" was held, hosted by the famous car collector Mr. Yoshiko Matsuda. The location was Mr. Matsuda's former Ferrari Museum. Despite the inclement weather, over 200 Ferraris and 350 people participated in this meeting. There were two big news items. The first was that a new Ferrari Club will make a start very soon.
20NotizieBonhams to offer Ferrari 375 Plus at Goodwood

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


On January 9, 2014 at a reception at their new headquarters building in London, Bonhams announced that they have been given the privilege of offering the Ferrari 375 Plus, chassis 0384 AM, at their sale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June of 2014. As anybody who watches classic Ferrari movements knows, this car has been the subject of a long running ownership dispute, which Bonhams have been instrumental in resolving.
26FeatureLa Serenissima: the most Serene
Count Volpi: a legend in Italy and a legend in Ferrari

Arnaud Blanfuney

Giovanni Volpi Archives


The man who brought Scuderia Serenissima into the world, and also gave birth to the Breadvan. An interview with this legendary figure, who is quoted at length about his career in racing.
36FeatureThe Life & Times of a California
Ferrari 250 GT Califonia Spyder, s/n 1203 GT

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


A Beauty and a Beast. A beautiful machine, an exquisite sports car but also a full bore dragster. The complicated life and times of the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, s/n 1203 GT.
46FeatureLa Niña Bonita
The charmed life of the 1952 Ferrari Export Vignale Spyder, s/n 0216 ED

Cristián Bertschi

Zachary Minot, Cristián Bertschi Archives


It means the "Lovely Girl" and truly it is, with a special and one-off body by Vignale. It went to Argentina and for many years was the darling of the racing set. Its journey told by South American historical specialist Cristián Bertschi.
50FeatureOf archeology, symmetry and the modern era of Ferrari collecting
1952 Ferrari Export Vignale Spyder, s/n 0216 ED

Jerry Pantis

Zachary Minot, Cristián Bertschi Archives


56FeatureAuto da Corsa Storica
Legendary Tour Auto hosts legendary Ferraris

Arnaud Blanfuney

Arnaud Meunier, Oliver Bidaud


The Tour Auto Optic 2000 took place for a week over the fabled countryside of France, with special track events at its equally fabled race courses.
Many '50s, '60s and '70s Ferraris were entered. Their pathway through France reported with complete chart of entrants from your intrepid staff on site.
62CorseA new format requiring new cars - Ferrari plays catch-up

Keith Bluemel


Ferrari struggles early in the season in F1, but never gives up. Changes to the car and to Scuderia personnel give hope. A review of Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, China and Spain.
64CorseFerrari GTs blaze new trails in many revamped series
Ferrari GTs make their way in Sebring and Europe

Keith Bluemel

Hugo Garritsen, David Brady


Ferrari 458 GT2s and GT3s have a good start to the season in the many sanctioned series in Europe and America. An overview of the action with a detailed report on Sebring and a chart of all the Ferrari GT race results to date. Your data for the future.
78GuidaAll Ferraris produced & Guide to the Market

Keith Bluemel, Cavallino Staff


The GT, Sport and Production Ferrari values, reflecting continued upward momentum and new base price levels
83MercatoFerraris at the Amelia Island Auctions 2014

Rick Carey


The most important fact to take away from the Ferrari results at the Gooding & Company and the RM Auctions at Amelia Island in early March is; None of them were embarrassed by falling short of earlier results.