The paddock of the Hockenheim circuit was a sea of Ferrari during the last weekend of
September, when thousands of owners and enthusiasts gathered for the Ferrari Racing
Days meeting. The event featured rounds of both the 360 Challenge Shell Ferrari
Maserati Historic Challenge series together with F! demonstration runs and free laps for
members of Ferrari Club Deutschland, and international Ferrari club members. more
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Glorious sunshine and clear blue skies provided perfect weather for DK Engineering,
the British Ferrari restoration specialists, and Kinnerton Confectionery's joint test day for
their clients at the Silverstone circuit on 24 August. The event gave them the opportunity
to try their own cars on the track, and also the chance to be driven round by the maestro
Sir Stirling Moss in the 250 GT SWB berlinetta, chassis number 2735GT, more >>> |
After a day of brilliant sunshine for the Friday practise sessions, the weather changed
overnight, to greet participants and spectators with a grey skies and a substantial drop in
temperature, that set the scene for the remainder of the weekend. One of the main news
items of the event was that Coys were terminating their title sponsorship arrangement,
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The Ferrari Club of America held their Year 2000 Annual Meet in Colorado Springs with
the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop to the proceedings. The venue for the
gathering was the five star Broadmoor resort hotel to the west of the city, nestling at the
foot of the majestic mountain range that contain the 14100 feet high Pikes Peak, famous
for the annual 4th July hillclimb, known as "The Race To The Clouds". more >>> |
Although the weather for the 2000 event wasn't as bright and warm as the last gathering
of the twentieth century, at least it remained principally dry apart from a couple of short
showers on the Saturday morning. However the dull skies did not diminish attendance,
as a new record was set. The figure for the weekend was 109,461 which was nearly
4,500 up on last year's record figure. more >>> |
The participants in the Shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge series had the
opportunity to exercise their steeds on the famous La Sarthe circuit, as a prelude to the
24 Hour Le Mans Race, which was won by Emanuele Pirro, Frank Biela and Tom
Kristensen for Audi. The opportunity to return to the scene of many Ferrari triumphs in
one of the world's most famous races did not go unnoticed by the competitors. The
majority of the series regulars subscribed to the event, with fifty one eventually taking to
the track. more >>> |
After the private presentation to selected collectors at Luca di Montezemolo’s villa on
14/15 September, the 550 barchetta pininfarina made its public debut at the Paris salon,
The Mondial de l’Automobile at the end of the month. The new model was unveiled to the
eagerly waiting hordes of journalists on the morning of the first press day, less than an
hour after Porsche had unveiled their V10 engined Carrera GT concept car immediately
opposite the Ferrari stand. more >>> |
If the Mille Miglia is already red-marked in your calendar this new event will surely get you
in the proper mood for it. One short look on the entry list confirms my opinion that the
Modena Cento Ore Classic will keep the promise to be a real highlight in the year 2000 !
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The second annual New York Auto Salon and Auction has assembled over $15 million
worth of investment-grade collector automobiles for its sale at the Waldorf=Astoria hotel,
New York City, September 23, 2000. Of the 55 cars that will be on display, at least two
are valued in excess of $1 million with several more ranging from $500,000 and greater.
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Pininfarina’s links to Ferrari have been immensely strong for decades. The designer
from Turin has created almost every new Ferrari road car since the late 1950’s. Thus it is
no wonder that Pininfarina chose Ferrari components to create a special one-off to
celebrate the company’s 70th anniversary. The chassis and engine of a 550 Maranello,
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The inaugural Goodwood Revival Meeting was held in September 1998, under superb
clear blue skies, and left visitors in awe over the attention to detail that gave the
impression of being in a fifties time warp. This meticulous preparation immediately
placed the event at the top of every Classic enthusiast’s list of ”must visit” meetings. In
1999 rain affected the event but didn’t detract from the ambience, and even added its
own special ingredient on the track, more >>> |
The twelth running of the Colorado Grand historic rally took place in perfect weather
conditions, totally in contrast to the 1999 event, when entrants encountered torrential rain
and even snow on the higher passes. more >>> |
The Monaco circuit, arguably the most charismatic Grand Prix circuit in the world
hosted the Automobile Club De Monaco's second Grand Prix Historique over the
weekend preceding the F1 Grand Prix. There was a six race programme with both
free and timed practise sessions, whilst there were also three classic car
auctions held over the weekend. Add in a rally gathering of Club Ferrari France,
plus a further privately organised Ferrari group, and you had a fine selection of
Ferrari models of all ages for the enthusiast. more >>> |
Some weeks ago an envelope with a Ferrari postmark arrived at the homes of around
250 major Ferrari collectors worldwide. Within the envelope was an invitation from
Ferrari's CEO to attend a dinner party at his villa, with the incentive, as if it were needed,
to witness a preview presentation of a new Ferrari model. It was unlikely that anybody
was going to pass up an invitation like this. Thus a large number of prominent Ferrari
collectors from all parts of the globe assembled with great anticipation, in the city of
Bologna around the 14/15 September to see what delight awaited them. more >>> |
In late summer a weekend beyond compare was provided for both participants and
spectators, who visited Cortina d’Ampezzo for the 28th Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti from
8th to 10th September. Extremely rare historic cars like the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante or
the Cisitalia 202 MM Savonuzzi – cars which normally can only be seen in the best
museums around the world – coupled with perfect organization, beginning with the
scrutineering and extending through the whole route-planning, to an unforgettable dinner
with guest of honour Conte Giannino Marzotto made for totally contented faces with
broad smiles. more >>> |
I attended the FCA meeting at the Sebring International Raceway yesterday as a guest of
Bob Mack and David Bobe (FCA chapter of Florida) and event sponsor Ferrari of Central
Florida (Orlando).A very good turn out for the FCA Spring Sebring meeting as upwards of
75 Ferraris were expected and I'd estimate that to be correct. more >>> |
The “Techno Classica” which is held annually in spring in Essen, Germany,
claims to be the world’s largest classic car exposition and is described as an
”international swap meet for oldtimers, classic cars, motorcycles, spare parts and
the restoration industry”. However, it is at least the most important show of its kind
in Europe, and thus the Techno Classica usually attracts many dealers who have
one or several Ferrari on offer. This year, the exhibition was hosted between April |
Only one word came to mind when reading the provisional entry list for the first Targa
Florio Revival organised by Patrick Peter and Rosario Parasiliti: Mouthwatering ! |
Famous names such as ex-Formula 1 drivers Jochen Mass listed to drive a Porsche
908, and Patrick Tambay to drive a Ferrari 250 GT Competizione, could be found on the
list. Four (!) Alfa Romeo Tipo 33’s were entered to race on the famed Madonie circuit but
eventually ”only” two Tipo 33 Daytona Coupes participated. ... more >>> |
27 examples of the new 360 Challenge and five F355 Challenge have been entered in
the ”Europe Central” division of the Ferrari Challenge 2000. This division consists of
drivers from Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, while
Germany and Switzerland are definitely the countries with the strongest representation in
the series (16 drivers are from Germany and seven from Switzerland). more >>> |
On September 23rd 2000, the Ferrari Club Netherlands held their sprintmeeting, this
time at the air base “De Peel”. Among the classic Ferrari, several Ferrari 330 GTC and
330 GT 2+2 (of both series) owners showed up to have a wonderful day in the autumn
sun enjoying their Ferraris. more >>> |
Since the days of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione, Ferrari did not have any
remarkable or even successful entries in GT racing. Being Ferrari’s first front-engined
top-of-the-line model after slightly more than 20 years, the 550 Maranello has often been
regarded as some kind of reminiscence to its legendary ancestor, the 365 GTB/4. So, it
is no wonder that some enthusiastic ”aficionados” of the marque became infected by the
idea of entering a 550 Maranello, more >>> |
Although there were only two Ferraris in the automobile section of the auction, a 340
America Touring berlinetta, chassis # 0126A, and a 365 GT4/BB, chassis # 17861,
there was an interesting selection of Ferrari related items in the memorabilia section.
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German entrepreneur and engineer Franz Wieth of Germering near Munich has been
known as a competitor in the FIA GT Championship. He usually shares the wheel of his
Porsche GT2 with his son Niko. Some years ago, Franz Wieth – who is a longtime
Ferrarista and who owns a number of sports cars made in Maranello – raced in the
Ferrari 348 Challenge. Racing in the more ”sophisticated” FIA GT Championship
generated his interest in an adequate, more >>> |
The British Ferrari Owners’ Club and Maserati Owners’ Club shared a large stand in
Hall 4, where eleven Ferrari models were displayed along with ten Maseratis, to provide
a wide range of models for enthusiasts of the marques to appreciate. The Ferrari
contingent ranged from a 500/625 F2 single seater, through the brutally elegant 375 MM
Pinin Farina berlinetta of Sir Anthony Bamford, a 275 GTS fitted with the rare ”twin”
passenger seat, more >>> |
The town of Maranello is Mecca for Ferrari enthusiasts world-wide, you may not easily
gain access to the Ferrari factory, but there is a wide variety of choice for the aficionado to
appreciate during a visit. You can see and hear F1 cars testing at the Fiorano track, visit
the factory run Galleria Ferrari, enjoy a meal at the Cavallino restaurant, shop for
memorabilia and, more >>> |
09.-10. September 2000 - Automobile Classic et Louis Vuitton Parc de Bagatelle Bois de
Boulogne Paris, France, more >>> |
British Ferrari enthusiasts were treated to two new Ferrari models at the British
International Motor Show. The 360 Spider and 550 Barchetta Pininfarina made their
British debuts in hall 6 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, alongside
examples of the other current models in the Ferrari range. more >>> |
As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations Ferrari U.K. (Maranello Concessionaires
Ltd) held an exhibition of motoring art at the Air Gallery in London, organised by Grand
Prix Sportique. more >>> |
The Cavallino Classic, now in its ninth year, has grown in stature and size to become
one of the major annual Ferrari gatherings worldwide. It provides a sunny haven for
Ferrari owners and enthusiasts during the bleak winter in the northern states, and also
attracts a strong European contingent for a winter sun break. With around three hundred
Ferraris in attendance, spanning virtually the complete production period, there was
something for every taste. more >>> |
With Michael Schumacher having won the F1 Drivers’ Championship three weeks
before, and with Ferrari having clinched the F1 Constructors’ title the previous weekend,
there was no doubt that the end of season Challenge final meeting was going to be
something quite spectacular, and it was! more >>> |
Every year a week before Christmas dozens of Ferraris, huge crowds of Ferrari dealers,
collectors, journalists (unconfirmed rumours said Mick Walsh "Editor in Chief" from
Teddington based Classic & Sports Car Magzine stayed in bed;-)) and Ferrari
enthusiasts, gather in Gstaad, Switzerland for the Brooks single marque Ferrari Auction.
more >>> |
The Essen Motor Show, which is held annually at the end of the year in the city of Essen
in Germany’s Ruhr area, is Germany’s second most important exposition for the motor
trade; only biannual Frankfurt’s IAA is more important and does attract more visitors.
351100 visitors did attend last year’s edition of the Essen Motor Show. more >>> |
An event everybody loves runs through the beautiful landscapes of northern Italy, giving
one access to many places you would not discover yourself ... more >>> |
The town of Maranello is Mecca for Ferrari enthusiasts world-wide,
you may not easily gain access to the Ferrari factory, but there is a
wide variety of choice for the aficionado to appreciate during a visit.
You can see and hear F1 cars testing at the Fiorano track, visit the
factory run Galleria Ferrari, enjoy a meal at the Cavallino restaurant,
shop for memorabilia and, ... more >>> |
