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How the competition works

concorso ferrari judging

An Unrivalled Experience

The power of 97

What does it mean?

Our Goal

The Cavallino Concorso d’Eleganza is the one true place to solidify your car’s reputation, with the ultimate accolade – 97 points gives you a Platino Award!

Important Note: Your Ferrari is judged only against itself, not against the other Ferraris in its class. The classes are grouped so that the judges have sufficient time to devote to each Ferrari entered for judging.

Judging Guidelines

The Cavallino Classic subscribes to the judging guidelines as formulated by the International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA).

These guidelines have been found to be the most logical, the most comprehensive, and the fairest of any other proposed format. The Committee was formed over two dozen years ago by a group of enthusiasts whose goal was to improve judging standards at Ferrari shows.

“The key purpose of the Concours is to promote the preservation of the Ferrari in its original state. Therefore, the primary focus of the judges will be on originality, authenticity and condition….”

Please see the IAC/PFA Judging Guidelines here.

preservation

The Cavallino Classic also has four Preservation Awards. Please see the IAC/PFA Preservation Guidelines here.

Awards

Enter your Ferrari for a truly unique experience.

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Concorso Major Awards – 97 points or higher qualifies a car for Major Award consideration
Concorso Class Awards – Platino (Platinum) – 97 points or higher; Multiple awards in each class

Judging
Please Note:

Your Ferrari Is Judged Solely Against Itself not against any other cars in your class. There are multiple Platino winners in each class. Your Ferrari only needs 97 points or higher for a Platino and be eligible for Major Awards.

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A Ferrari must obtain 97 points or more to be considered for a Major Award. The contestants are thoroughly debated by the Chief Class Judges for the Best in each category, culminating in the highest achievement, the ultimate accolade – Best of Show.

Best of Show Gran Turismo – 410 Superamerica 1956, S/N 0483 SA

Best of Show Competition – 250 MM Pininfarina Berlinetta 1953, S/N 0258 MM

Best of Show Ferrari Classiche Certified – 512 M 1971, S/N 1020

Finest 12-cylinder Ferrari – 250 Europa GT Coupè 1955, S/N 0405 GT

Finest 8-cylinder Ferrari – 288 GTO 1984, S/N 56751

 Finest 6-cylinder Ferrari – Dino 246 GTS 1974, S/N 7916

The Ferrari Classic Preservation Award -F40 Competizione 1993, S/N 95449

The Ferrari Vintage Preservation Award – Dino 246 GTS 1974, S/N 7974

The Ferrari Restoration Award – 330 GTS 1967, S/N 10173

The Finest Racing Ferrari Award – 340 America Touring Barchetta 1951, S/N 004/0116 A

The Ferrari Elegance Award – 330 GTC Speciale 1967, S/N 10107

Finest Ferrari Designed by Pininfarina Award – 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso 1963, S/N 5003

The Ferrari Research Award – 340 America Touring Barchetta 1951, S/N 004/0116 A

The Daytona Award – 365 GTS/4 Daytona 1972, S/N 16573

The Ferrari Supercar Award – FXX Evo 2007, S/N 145761

The Le Mans Centenary Award – 166 MM Touring Barchetta 1949, S/N 0008 M

The Chief Judge Emeritus Award – 166 MM Touring Barchetta 1949, S/N 0008 M

The Ferrari Honorary Judges’ Award – Dino 206 S 1967, S/N 026

The Ferrari Chairman’s Award – 1962 250 GTO, S/N 3647GT

First in Class – Platinum Award – Multiple Awards to the finest Ferraris in the Class

Judging
Please Note:

Your Ferrari Is Judged Solely Against Itself not against any other cars in your class. There are multiple Platino winners in each class. Your Ferrari only needs 97 points or higher for a Platino and be eligible for Major Awards.

Special Awards

The Tour of Palm Beach Cups

Presented at The Breakers Party Friday evening.

The Grand Touring Cup

Presented at The Breakers Party on Friday evening, for Peoples’ Choice Finest Ferrari.

Best of the Best Award

If you win a 2021 Best of Show at the Cavallino Classic Concorso, you are eligible for consideration for the 6th Annual Peninsula Hotel Best of the Best Classic Award. The Best of the Best is chosen from only 8 of the top Concours around the world, and the Cavallino Classic is honored as one of these select shows.

Classic Sports Sunday

Major Awards Decided by Peoples’ Choice:

  • Best of Show – Chevrolet Bel aire Convertible 1957, S/N 190205
  • Finest GT – Ferrari 812 Competizione 2022, S/N 285924
  • Finest Competition – Bentley Speed Six 1930, S/N NH2730
  • Most Elegant – Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada 1967, S/N 1A30281
  • Most Unique – Bugatti 57S 1937, S/N 57532
  • Ladies’ Choice – Lamborghini Countach 1988, S/N JLA12334
  • Gentlemen’s Choice – 365 GTB/4 Daytona 1970, S/Nn 13247
  • Personal Favorite – Ferrari 250 LWB California Spyder 1959, S/N 1203gt

Marque Awards Decided by a Committee of Expert Judges

  • Pre War European (Best in Class) – Delahaye 135 MS torpedo 1938, S/N 60158
  • Pre War American (Best in Class) – Stuz DV32 Convertible Victoria 1933
  • Competition (Best in Class) – BMW 328 Roadster 1939, S/N 85335
  • Dolce vita (Best in Class) – Alfa Romeo 1900 C Ss Cabriolet Worblaufen 1955, S/N 01910
  • Cars of the Autobahn (Best in Class) – Mercedes-Benz SL300 Gullwing 1955, S/N 00273
  •  Italian Gran Turismo (Best in Class) – Ferrari 330 GTS 1967, S/N 10173
  • British (Best in Class) – Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III 1963, S/N SCX1
  • Contemporary Exotics (Best in Class) – Ferrari 550 Barchetta 2001, S/N 124015

best of the best

2020 Cavallino Classic Best of Show Wins Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award

1954 750 Monza Prototype, s/n 0428 MD, Takes Top Honors

the accolade

The Annual Best of the Best Award is for the Finest Automobile chosen from the Bests of Show from only the 8 leading Concours d’Elegance shows in the world.

  • 2005 to 2014 – Sponsored by Louis Vuitton
  • 2016 to 2020 – Sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels

For the entire Best of the Best history, the Cavallino Classic has been one of those 8.

our invite

The Cavallino Classic was once again invited to be part of the Annual Best of the Best Awards presented The Peninsula Hotels. A selection is made of the Bests of Show from the 8 finest Concours Shows in the world. A Committee of International Judges then decides who is the Best of the Best.

Our 2020 Best of the Best Winner

The Cavallino Classic Best of Show is the 1954 750 Monza Prototype, s/n 0428 MD, from Tom Peck. Our congratulations!

Our Honors

The Cavallino Classic has won 3 times, in 2012, 2019 and 2020.

  • The 2020 Cavallino Best of Show was the 1954 750 Monza Prototype, s/n 0428 MD, from Tom Peck.
  • The 2019 Cavallino Best of Show was the 1958 335 Sport, from Andreas Mohringer, and it won the 2019 Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Automobile in the World.
  • The 2012 Cavallino Best of Show was the 1962 250 GTO, from Charles Nearburg, and it won the 2012 Louis Vuitton Classics Best of the Best Automobile in the World.

We thank all our Cavallino Classic Best of Show winners for entering Ferraris each year worthy for consideration for this Award.

Qualifications

A Concours Show becomes one of the Best Eight for many important reasons, including:

  • It has achieved a recognized brand status for quality and sustainability.
  • It has a proven attendance of important individuals & collectors who attend every year.
  • It has a proven attendance of the highest quality classic automobiles.
  • It has a strict and comprehensive judging system.
  • It has superb organization.
  • It is held in a destination known for beauty and hospitality.
awards cerimony

Please see the quick video of the reveal from February 9. More details to come as we get them.

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