Cavallino Magazine issue 232

August / September 2019

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions88 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 232, August / September 2019

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco

Peter Singhof


Our menu of interesting items for you in 232.
8LettereLettere
Ferrari 500 TR and 250 TR updates

Keith Bluemel, Jan Matthias, Steve Dawson, Allen Kuhn

Jess Woods, Jan Matthias, Allen R. Kuhn


A Ferrari 500 TR correction & a subject of Art.
Well raced Ferrari 250 TR brings back memories & more information from enthusiasts on-scene.
12CommentoThe Ferrari Historian
Early dedication records valued events

Courtesy Kendall Merritt


An essay on the early Ferrari researchers & their now important contributors.
20In MemoriamNikolaus Lauda - a Tribute
Another contribution to what made Ferrari great

Arnaud Blanfuney

Courtesy The Klementaski Collection, Courtesy Arnaud Blanfuney Collection


Even during this period of severe ill health, the announcement of Niki Lauda passing was received as an incredible shock, so much so, as he seemed indestructible, able to fight any diseases. Lauda was a true icon admired by many. He was a unique fighter, a fantastic driver, an accomplished businessman and also an extraordinary person.
28NotizieConcorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Still the most elegant of all the shows

Cavallino Staff, Marcel Massini, Olivier Bidaud

Marcel Massini


Lake Como is a world apart, with magical villas along the shores surrounded by green hills that make this a secluded paradise. Queen of this small domain is the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este, a grand structure first started in 1568 as the Villa Garovo to house a pertinent Cardinal.
32Auto Da Corsa Storica1000 Miglia Storica 2019
Still the classic long distance road rally

Cavallino Staff, Vincent Yernaux, Marcel Massini, Arnaud Meunier, Olivier Bidaud

Peter Singhof


This year was not out of the ordinary for the 1000 Miglia, but you have to define ordinary as driving some 1000 miles in some of the most scenic countryside in the world and through some of the oldest and most picturesque towns and villages in Europe, in a vintage sports car no less, with enthusiastic crowds lining the route cheering you on.
Image representing 1000 Miglia 2019, Italy, 15 - 18 May 2019
36Auto Da Corsa StoricaTour Auto 2019
A new Route, a new Adventure, a new Result

Arnaud Blanfuney, Jean-Bernhard Heros, Vincent Yernaux, Arnaud Meunier, Olivier Bidaud

Arnaud Meunier, Jean-Bernhard Heros


The 28th edition of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 took place from April 29 to May 4 2019 and marked the 120 years of this motor racing competition organized for the first time in July of 1899.
Image representing 2019 Tour Auto Optic 2000, France, 29 April - 4 May 2019
38FeatureThe Blu Olandese Berlinetta
The Ferrari Mille Miglia Berlinetta Pinin Farina, s/n 0349 MM

Cristian Bertschi

Peter Singhof, Courtesy The Klementaski Collection


The early berlinettas won many races in the hands of privateers, as it was perfect for both long distance races and hill climbs. And they looked gorgeous. One particular Ferrari 250 MM is presented here.
48FeatureSWB
The Short Wheelbase 250 celebrates an anniversary

Keith Bluemel

Tim Scott


These iconic models are everyone's favorite, for all around track and street driving. Plus they look the part of what a 1960s Ferrari GT berlinetta should look like. 3367 GT is presented here as an example.
56Auto Da Corsa StoricaSonoma Speed Festival
Old Cars, Old Drivers, Young Fun

Kevin Ehrlich

Kevin Kehrlich


With the welcoming embrace of sunny California skies over wine country, the Sonoma Speed Festival established a new tradition of historic racing at the Sonoma Raceway.
61Notizie Cavallino ModerneTributo Ferrari Mille Miglia 2019
Report from on site & on route

Kevin Blommaert

Kevin Blommaert


The Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia, a re-enactment for Ferrari owners of the world's most famous endurance road race. Crews aboard post-1957 Ferraris paraded their cars down Brescia's Viale Venezia to open the historic event and from there they crossed the heart of Italy in the direction of Rome, before returning to Brescia.
67Notizie Cavallino ModerneFerrari SF90 Stradale

Natan Tazelaar

Ferrari SpA


A brilliant encapsulation of the most advanced technologies developed in Maranello. Technical specifications of Ferrari's anniversary model and all new series production supercar.
72Corse GT | Cavallino ModerneLe Mans 2019
WEC Le Mans 24 Hours, June 15-16, 2019

Keith Bluemel

Keith Bluemel


The 87th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race took place over the weekend of 15-16 June, and fortunately, despite a prediction of possible rain, apart from quite literally a few drops, it was a completely dry race.
74Corse GT | Cavallino ModerneGT race results to date

Keith Bluemel


76Corse GP | Cavallino ModerneF1 race reports to date
FIA Formula One Championship

Keith Bluemel

Ferrari SpA


Image representing Formula 1 Gran Premio de España 2019
Formula 1 Gran Premio de España 2019
FIA Formula One World Championship round 05, Spain, 12 May 2019

Image representing Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2019
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2019
FIA Formula One World Championship round 06, Monaco, 26 May 2019

Image representing Grand Prix du Canada 2019
Grand Prix du Canada 2019
FIA Formula One World Championship round 07, Canada, 9 June 2019

Image representing Formula 1 French Grand Prix 2019
Formula 1 French Grand Prix 2019
FIA Formula One World Championship round 08, France, 23 June 2019

Image representing Grosser Preis von Österreich 2019
Grosser Preis von Österreich 2019
FIA Formula One World Championship round 09, Austria, 30 June 2019

78Auto Da Corsa | Cavallino ModerneRacing Days at Laguna Seca

Rex McAfee

Rex McAfee


The Ferrari Racing Days at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on May 10-12, gave fans of the Italian marque an unforgettable experience of sights, smells and glorious sounds that no other car manufacturer can replicate.
82GuidaAll Ferraris produced & Pricing Guide to the Market
Ferraris produced data and pricing guide as of August 1, 2019

Keith Bluemel, Cavallino Staff


The GT, Sport and Production Ferraris, with pertinent information and values.
87MercatoThe Ferrari Market waits for Monterey
Hope springs eternal for Buyer & Seller
The Ferrari market is in a holding pattern at the moment, but direction awaits you by mid-August, as the several auctions over the Monterey weekend will tell if the stalemate continues or the recent respite is over.
88AssistenzaAssistenza

Peter Singhof


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