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Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Wraps 35th Edition With Record Numbers

The three-day event featured over 360 Ferraris, including the Legacy Class, a curated selection of previous Best of Show winners celebrating the show's 35 Years...

Held at The Boca Raton in Palm Beach, Florida, the 35th Anniversary of the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic brought together more than 360 Ferraris, including the earliest chapters of Ferrari’s competition history; iconic road models from the ’60s to the ’90s; and rare special versions, with many never before seen in a concours.

At the center of the event, the Concorso d’Eleganza honored the cars that stood out for restoration accuracy, provenance, originality and historical significance.

The two Best of Show winners included:

  • Best of Show Gran Turismo – a 1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA
  • Best of Show Competizione – a 1948 166 MM Berlinetta #02C/020 I.
Best of Show Gran Turismo–1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA
Best of Show Gran Turismo – 1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA.
Best of Show Competizione–1948 166 MM Berlinetta #02C:020 I
Best of Show Competizione – 1948 166 MM Berlinetta #02C:020 I.

Several other cars in the concours also received recognition for their immaculate condition, technical characteristics and significance within Ferrari’s automotive heritage:

  • The Chairman’s Award: 1964 275 GTB Competizione Speciale #6701
  • The Very First: 166 MM Barchetta #002M (the very first Ferrari ever imported in the United States)
  • Preservation Award — best preserved Ferrari: 1981 400i #F101C01033847
  • Restoration Award – Ferrari best representing excellence in restoration: 1960 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione Passo Corto #2231 GT
  • Elegance Award – Ferrari best representing fine elegance or presence: 1959 250 California Passo Lungo #1217 GT
  • Cavallino Legacy – Best of the best prior year Cavallino Classic Best of Show winners: 1955 375 America #0355 AL
  • Honorary Judges’ Award: 1967 412 P #850
  • The People’s Choice Award: 1973 Dino 246 GT #5922
  • The Patron’s Award: 1956 250 GT Berlinetta Passo Lungo #0515 GT
  • Finest Ferrari Classiche Certified: 1967 412 P #850
  • The Best Sound Award: 2013 458 GT3 #F142 GT3 3406
  • The Cavallino Magazine Award: 1948 166 Spyder Corsa #016 I
  • Best of the V12 Supercars: 2002 Enzo #ZFFCI56A830131241
  • Best of the V8 Supercars: 1989 F40 #ZFFGJ34B000080748
  • Best of the V8’s: 1998 F355 Berlinetta #ZFFXR41B000109213
  • Best of the 330 Family: 1967 330 GTC #9653
  • Best of the 308 Family: 1989 GTB Turbo #ZFFZA27B000079590
  • Best of the Testarossa Family: 1996 F512 M #ZFFVA40S000104273
  • Best of the Dino Family: 1969 Dino 206 GT #310
  • Best of the Early V12: 1964 275 GTB Competizione Speciale #6701
  • Best of the 550 Family: 1999 550 Maranello WSR #ZFFZR49B000116386
  • Best of the 365 Family: 1972 365 GTC4 #14969
  • Best of the 599 Family: 2013 SP30 Berlinetta #ZFF70RDT7B0188026
  • Best of the Modern V12’s: 1987 412 #ZFFDD25S000070595
  • Best of the Iconas class: 2020 Monza SP2 #ZFF94MSB000259304
  • Best of the 250 Family: 1962 250 GTO #4153 GT
  • Best of the Racers: 2013 458 GT #2862
  • Best of the Superamerica Family: 1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA
  • Best of the Early Racers: 1948 166 MM Barchetta #0002M

In addition, a total of over 80 Platinum Awards were assigned, recognizing immaculate condition, technical distinction and historical importance within Ferrari’s legacy.

The History & Future of Ferrari on Display

The 35th Anniversary edition saw the introduction of the Legacy Class, a curated selection of previous Best of Show winners that celebrated the theme, “35 Years of Love for Ferrari.”

Ferrari 400 Superamerica Legacy Class
Ferrari 400 Superamerica in the Legacy Class.

Friday’s Party Under the Stars featured the Regional Premiere of the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, further highlighting Ferrari’s contemporary innovation. The Legacy Class and 849 Testarossa bridged Ferrari’s earliest U.S. competition successes with its most advanced achievements in design and engineering, noted the release.

Cavallino Auction by RM Sotheby’s & the Tour d’Eleganza

The weekend also marked the debut of the Cavallino Auction presented by RM Sotheby’s. Curated specifically for the event, the boutique sale featured exceptional Ferrari models, including a LaFerrari, which achieved a final price of $5,230,000.

Friday’s Tour d’Eleganza through the scenic roads of South Florida offered participating owners an immersive driving experience, while Classic & Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago Club once again confirmed itself as one of Palm Beach’s most refined gatherings dedicated to automotive heritage, event officials said.

The Tour d’Eleganza
The Tour d’Eleganza.

“Thirty-five years ago, Cavallino was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to honor Ferrari not just as an automobile, but as an expression of art, engineering and human emotion,” said Luigi Orlandini, chairman and CEO of Cavallino Inc. “That spirit continues to guide us today in this new venue, featuring a record number of exceptional automobiles, distinguished collectors and true enthusiasts.”

Upcoming Cavallino Events

The Annual Palm Beach Cavallino Classic will return to The Boca Raton in 2027, for its 36th edition. Cavallino Classic will return even sooner with:

  • Cavallino Classic Monaco: April 23-26, 2026
  • Cavallino Classic Modena: May 22-24, 2026
  • Cavallino Classic Middle East: Dec. 4-6, 2026.

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