“This is a dream come true”, said Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO di Canossa Events. “Following the
takeover of Cavallino, I started thinking about holding a special event in Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari
and the capital of Italian motorsport. That dream has now materialized in the form of a Concorso di Eleganza
that is innovative and extraordinary, but at the same time intimate and welcoming — an event full of passion
for Ferrari, with exceptional cars and wonderful people. Huge thanks to the collectors who took part, to the
great chef Massimo Bottura, and also to the Mayor of Modena Gian Carlo Muzzarelli and the President of the
Emilia Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, for their support.”
Canossa Events has made several announcements that underline its intention to internationalize the Cavallino
Classic. There are plans for a special event in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this December, just ahead of the
Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, and for a repeat, in 2022, of the Modena event.
The traditional Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, the biggest classic car event of the winter season, is
obviously confirmed, and is scheduled to take place on 20-23 January, 2022. In this case, too, several
new features are expected to be announced in the coming months.
The Concorso di Modena has shown that Canossa Events is a naturally innovative company, capable of
creating completely new formats and reinventing the rules of the game to obtain extraordinary events.
Unlike the other main concourses, the Modena event was specifically designed to offer collectors three days
of relaxation, excellent food and wine, intimacy and friendship, but also some more dynamic activities to keep
things lively. Furthermore, it was decided to keep part of the event open to the numerous fans, and to give the
participants the chance to enjoy the enthusiasm of the crowds.
The Concorso was held at Casa Maria Luigia, top chef Massimo Bottura's splendid “house” immersed in
a majestic park on the outskirts of Modena. On the Friday and Saturday evenings, the world-leading chef
delighted all the guests with two unforgettable menus.
Crowds of people turned out for the parade, which saw the cars, ably escorted by Modena's Police
outriders, heading in convoy for the city center. They passed the iconic places where the young Enzo Ferrari
discovered his passion for cars, and later took his first steps both as director of the racing team he had
founded and as a car manufacturer.
The event was also attended by John Barnes, founder and now Honorary President of Cavallino and Cavallino
Classic, who was thrilled to see how his "creations" are developing internationally under the new ownership.
The mayors of Modena and Maranello, respectively, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli and Luigi Zironi, were
also present, delighted to be representing these two cities, both closely linked to the life of Enzo Ferrari and
the history of the Ferrari brand.
Massimo Bottura repeatedly thanked Luigi Orlandini for choosing Casa Maria Luigia to "host" this display of
classic Ferraris, which was a real first for Italy.
There were 31 cars present in all, from private collections all over the world. It is worth pointing out that
most of them were restored in the city or province of Modena by specialized craftsmen who are, still today,
the embodiment of Italian technical expertise and a living expression of how a genuine passion for cars can
produce true miracles. The cars present included many that, thanks to prestigious victories or illustrious
owners, have helped to write the history, sporting and otherwise, of Ferrari.
As per tradition at the Cavallino Classic, two separate Best of Show prizes were awarded, one for the
road car category and the other for the best competition car.
Scuderia Ferrari Cup ... Best of Show Competition Ferrari
Top prize in the Competition Class went to the 1951 Ferrari 340 America, equipped with Barchetta
bodywork by Carrozzeria Touring Milano, chassis number 0116A, that competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
in 1951 (driven Louis Dreyfus and Louis Chiron) and again in 1952 (Louis Dreyfus and René Dreyfus). It spent
a number of years, from 1964 to 1973, in Frenchman Pierre Bardinon's collection.
Gran Turismo Ferrari Cup ... Best of Show GT Ferrari
The GT Class winner was the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa, chassis number 0303EU, dressed in a Pinin Farina
Coupé body, that was exhibited at the Brussels Motor Show of 1954. The car, wearing a distinctive
combination of Arctic Green over Green interiors, was originally sold in Ascoli Piceno in March 1954. In the
same year, its first owner, a Mr. Giuseppe Bianchi, entered it in the Venice Rally where it came fourth overall.
Here is the list of cars that received the coveted "Platinum Award" after being judged according to the
precise rules established by the International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile
(IAC/PFA):
1948 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Berlinetta S/N 0048M
1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Barchetta S/N 0116A
1954 Ferrari 250 Europa PF Coupe S/N 0303EU
1956 Ferrari 250 GT PF Berlinetta S/N 0507GT
1957 Ferrari 250 GT PF Cabriolet Series I S/N 0735GT
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta TdF S/N 0911GT
1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica S/N 1265SA
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB S/N 07637
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS S/N 08653
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 S/N 16037
1980 Ferrari 512 BB LM S/N 31589
1989 Ferrari F40 S/N 83234
1994 Ferrari 333 SP S/N 006
1996 Ferrari F 50 S/N 105193
2004 Ferrari Enzo S/N 137756
Listed below are the prestigious category awards assigned by the judges
Coppa dodici cilindri ... outstanding 12-Cylinder
1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica S/N 1265SA
Coppa otto Cilindri ... outstanding 8-Cylinder
1989 Ferrari F40 S/N 83234
Classic Preservation Cup ... outstanding preserved condition 1976-2004
1996 Ferrari F 50 S/N 105193
Vintage Preservation Cup ... outstanding preserved condition pre-1975
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 S/N 16037
Excellence Cup ... outstanding restoration Quality ... Platinum Award
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS S/N 08653
Competizione Cup ... outstanding racing Ferrari
1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta S/N 0507GT
Elegance Cup ... outstanding coachbuilt Ferrari
1957 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet S/N 0735GT
Judges Cup ...Ferrari most deserving as selected by Judges
1948 Ferrari 166 MM S/N 0048M
Finally, two special prizes were awarded, one to a car chosen by Massimo Bottura and the other to Luigi
Orlandini’s pick.
Massimo Bottura assigned his award to the car whose history most impressed him: the 1951 Ferrari 340
America S/N 0116A.
Luigi Orlandini, Chairman of Cavallino and of Canossa Events, instead chose a 1963 Ferrari 275 P S/N 0816
for its incredible sporting history; it is the only Ferrari car to have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice.
As with all Canossa Events, the environment was an important consideration for the organizers of the
Concorso di Modena. Indeed, the trophies were made from wood recovered from the millions of trees felled by
the “Vaia” storm that devastated the Dolomites in 2018. During the gala evening, a charity auction was held to
support sporting projects of the Panathlon Club of Modena.
Images ... Peter Singhof
www.ClassicCarPhotography.de
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