Cavallino Magazine issue 211

February / March 2016

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions96 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 211, February / March 2016

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco
Our menu for you in this number 211
3AssistenzaAssistenza
Some helpful information for you
Your dedicated staff sourcing the world for Ferrari news
10LettereLettere

Dr. Willis H. Murphey, Paul Russell

Courtesy Dr. Willis Murphey Archives, Graham Gauld, Courtesy REVS Archives, David Wendt


Some thoughts and updates from your fellow readers and enthusiasts
18Auto da CorsaFerrari Finali Mondiali 2015
On scene & caught up in the excitement

Olivier Bidaud

Ferrari SpA, Olivier Bidaud


No less than 50,000 Ferrari fans gathered on the Mugello track to celebrate their Ferrari passion during the 2015 Finali Mondiali on the first weekend of November. What was unusual about the Finali Mondiali this year, along with all the Challenge races and the Formula One demonstration, where the many new launches of both production and racing Ferraris.
Given that, the highlights are always the exhibitions of the Scuderia Ferrari, with its official drivers very much in evidence before an adoring crowd, and with the team there to demonstrate pit stops, and of course, several high-speed laps of the famous Mugello track by the Scuderia drivers, followed by the obligatory donuts on the front straight.
28NotiziePetersen Museum Grand Reopening
A huge makeover sets the bar for all future automotive museums

Cavallino Staff, Courtesy Petersen Museum


The new Petersen Automotive Museum had its Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, December 5, with 800 avid car enthusiasts and museum supporters hosted in a huge tent for speeches from several of the guiding lights of the makeover, some fun entertainments, a live auction, a raffle for some excellent items, and dinner prepared by the Drago brothers, a local culinary favorite in Los Angeles.
42FeatureSuperfast II
The many charms of the Ferrari 400 Superamerica, s/n 2207

Alan Boe

Courtesy The Klemantaski Collection, Peter Singhof


Certainly Ferrari's reputation would not have ascended into this rarified atmosphere that few companies, automotive or otherwise, ever attain without its competition successes. But another major factor that helped Ferrari's revered reputation to this lofty level were the magnificent, special street machines bodied by a handful of unique and highly skilled Italian custom coachbuilders. A perfect example if this white Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico Coupé that debuted in 1960 as Superfast II, wearing chassis number 2207 SA.
58FeatureDaytona Prime
The interesting birth of the 365 GTB

Jeroen Booij

Pieter E. Kamp


If the Daytona can be called a milestone in Ferrari history, then this car is the genesis of that landmark. It is the very first prototype of what became the 365 GTB/4, but in fact, it is more accurate to name s/n 10287 the pre-prototype. What became the species of 365 GTB/4 began life as a 275 GTB/4 test mule with most Daytona features, but not all, and therein lies the tale.
70CorseA hard year for Ferrari but the best possible in the end
FIA Formula One Championship

Keith Bluemel

Ferrari SpA


Image representing Grande Prêmio do Brasil 2015
Grande Prêmio do Brasil 2015
FIA Formula One World Championship round 18, Brazil, 13 - 15 November 2015

Image representing Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2015
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2015
FIA Formula One World Championship round 19, United Arab Emirates, 27 - 29 November 2015

76CorseFerrari GT's are proud of a good season
2015 GT Season wind-up

Keith Bluemel

Ferrari SpA


85MercatoA new High for a Rare Ferrari
Rare beyond measure - and the results support that assessment

Courtesy Actualfoto Roberto Piccinni, Peter Singhof


At the RM Sotheby's Driven by Disruption auction in New York, this 290 MM, s/n 0626, went for $28m. A night to remember, to be sure. It was important because it showed that some of the less visible and less popular Ferraris (compared, that is, to GTOs, TRs and LMs) could still bring astounding prices, albeit in this case a stellar car with bullet-proof history. And rarity - one of only four makes a big difference.
86GuidaAll Ferraris produced & Guide to the Market
As of February 1, 2016

Keith Bluemel, Cavallino Staff


The GT, Sport and Production Ferrari values, reflecting continued upward momentum and new base price levels