Cavallino Magazine issue 226

August / September 2018

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 226, August / September 2018

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
6EccoEcco

Arnaud Blanfuney, Ferrari SpA


Our menu of choice for you in this 226.
8LettereLettere

Marcel Massini, Michael T. Lynch, Sven Girgensohn, Richard Roth, Ron Erickson

Courtesy Marcel Massini, Michael T. Lynch. Paolo D'Alessio, Ron Erickson


More on many subjects.
22NotizieVilla D'Este Concours 2018
The presentation on Lake Como is unparalleled

Peter Singhof


The Grand Hotel Villa d'Este is one of the world's ost iconic hotels and is located on the shores of the equally beautiful Lake Como. For the Concours d'Elegance Villa d'Este the grounds and parkland offer guests and visitors the opportunity to admire some 50 historic cars built between the 1920s and 1980s.
28NotizieLondon Concours
A success in its second year

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


The second running of the London Conocurs, with a change of name from the City Concours, took place in hte hidden green oasis on the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company in the heart of the City of London, on 07-08 June.
32Auto Da Corsa Storica1000 Miglia Storica 2018
Still a magical, if not to say religious, Tour of Italy

Arnaud Meunier, Vincent Yernaux, Henry T. Kistler

Vincent Yernaux


The start of the 36th commemoration of the 1000 Miglia took place on Wednesday, May 16 on the Viale Venezia in Brescia. The 450 crews registered in the 1000 Miglia 2018 came from 36 countries and represented 73 car manufacturers. As tradition requires, the race connects Brescia to Rome and back, in four stages via Cervia-Milano Marittima and Parma, this year covering 1743 km. Once again, the Ferrari Tribute to the 1000 Miglia took place prior to the official start of the race and included more than a hundred post-1957 models from the Dino 246 GT to the Ferrari 812 Superfast.
38Auto Da Corsa StoricaMonaco Historic Grand Prix 2018
Many of these F1 titans actually ran at Monaco

Arnaud Blanfuney, Lionel Blanfuney

Arnaud Blanfuney, Lionel Blanfuney


Run every two years at the heart of the Principality, the Grand Pric Historic de Monaco is definitely a milestone in the historic scene. The 11th edition of this prestigious event, which took place on May 11-13, 2018, did not fail its reputation, presenting over 180 Grand Prix cars selected for both their historical value and their degree of authenticity.
Image representing 11. Grand Prix Historique de Monaco
11. Grand Prix Historique de Monaco
Monaco, 11 - 13 May 2018

44Auto Da Corsa StoricaDriving the 2018 Tour Auto Optic 2000
Team Sucari returns with a Giant of a Car

Martin Sucari, Francisco Sucari

Arnaud Meunier, Arnaud Blanfuney


It was another fantastic event, another fantastic Tour Auto, and this time with the extraordinary 1953 Ferrari 250 MM PF Berlinetta, s/n 0340 MM!
50FeatureThe Forgotten Races - part Two
The three last Red Arrows

Arnaud Blanfuney

Actualfoto Roberto Piccinini, Courtesy Arnaud Blanfuney Collection, The Jean Guichet Archives


The Mille Miglia didn't end in 1957. Its organizers manfully put on events in 1958, 1959 and 1961, albeit with much less powerful cars and a different layout. GT Ferraris did take part, and did well, winning all three races.
We have that saga for you in two parts; last issue had 1958 and 1959, and 1961 is in this issue.
58FeaturePISTA
Born out of Challenge

Natan Tazelaar

Ferrari SpA


You knew they couldn't leave the Ferrari 488 GTB alone, they had to modify an already stellar car into a rocket. The new Ferrari 488 "Pista" (which means "track") was shown to the invited press recently and they were given a chance to drive them.
66FeaturePISTA
"Piloti Ferrari" edition

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


On the Friday preceding this year's 24 Heures du Mans, Ferrari presented a special edition of the 488 Pista on their stand in "The Village" at the track. The new addition to the range was the Ferrari 488 Pista "Piloti Ferrari", which is available exclusively to clients involved in the company's motor sport programs.
68IntermezzoSome Ferraris are more special than others
A cautionary tale

John Collins

Courtesy Talacrest


The Ferrari 275 GTB/C was a very special series of Ferraris built for competition use and intended to be an evolution of the GTO racing legend for 1965 and 1966. One of this series was the 275 GTB/C Le Mans Speciale 06701.
72Corse GPFerrari plays tag with mercedes
FIA Formula One Championship

Keith Bluemel

Ferrari Spa


76Corse GTAnnual Le Mans 24 Hours tests GT Ferraris
GT Ferraris struggle at Le Mans

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


Data, Data, Data ... and a look at the future of what will be collectible
80GalleriaGalleria
86GuidaAll Ferraris produced & Pricing Guide to the Market
As of August 1, 2018

Keith Bluemel, Cavallino Staff


The GT, Sport and Production Ferraris, with pertinent information and values.
93MercatoMonaco & FT Lauderdale Auctions
All the Results

Jarrett Rothmeier, Arnaud Blanfuney, Lionel Blanfuney, Olivier Bidaud