awards
How the competition works
concorso ferrari judging
An Unrivalled Experience
The power of 97
What does it mean?
- Immense satisfaction
- Sense of achievement
- Added provenance
- Major award eligibility
- Worldwide recognition
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.
Awards Cavallino 30
- The Scuderia Ferrari Cup / Best of Show Corse - for the finest Competition Ferrari
- The Gran Turismo Ferrari Cup / Best of Show GT - for the finest GT Ferrari
- La Coppa per Dodici Cilindri - for the finest 12-cylinder Ferrari
- La Coppa per Otto Cilindri - for the finest 8-cylinder Ferrari
- La Coppa per Sei Cilindri - for the finest 6-cylinder Ferrari
- The Supercar Cup - for the finest Ferrari 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo or FXX
- The Gerald Roush Commemorative Cup - Ferrari needing the most research to preserve or restore
- The Wayne Obry Commemorative Cup - Ferrari best representing excellence in restoration quality
- The Robert Tallgren Commemorative Cup - for the most elegant coach-built Ferrari
- The David Seibert Commemorative Cup - for the finest Competition Ferrari
- The 330 GTC/GTS Cup - for the finest example of the type
- The Flat-12 Cup - for the finest example of the type
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The Preservation Cups (4) - for the Ferraris best representing original preserved condition:
2 Vintage Cups and 2 Classic Cups for Ferraris at least 30 years and olderCup - for the finest example of the type - The Chief Judge Emeritus Cup - for the finest judged Ferrari chosen by the Chief Judge Emeritus
- The Honorary Judges’ Cup - for the finest judged Ferrari selected by the Honorary Judges
- The Ferrari Spirit Cup (2) - for the owner best representing the spirit of Track and Concorso
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
- All Ferraris up to and including 2010 are eligible for judging. Display is 2011-2021.
- There will be approximately 15 Classes, with Ferraris grouped by model type.
- This is for the efficiency of the judging process only, so that qualified judges can judge a class within their area of expertise in a timely manner.
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.
Awards Cavallino 31
- The Cavallino Bests of Show
Presented to the Overall Outstanding Ferrari Gran Turismo & Competition from the Field of Judged Ferraris at the Concorso d’Eleganza.
- Major Awards
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.
- Judged Awards
Finest 12-cylinder Ferrari
Finest 8-cylinder Ferrari
Finest 6-cylinder Ferrari
The Preservation Award I & II – Presented to the Vintage Ferrari older than 30 years best representing original preserved condition
The Preservation Award I & II – Presented to the Classic Ferrari older than 30 years best representing original preserved condition
The Ferrari 250 GTO Award – Presented to the finest example of the type
The Ferrari F40 Award – Presented to the finest example of the type
The Ferrari 365 Award – Presented to the finest example of the type
The Ferrari Challenge Award – Presented to the finest example of the type
The Ferrari Competition Award – Presented to the finest track/racing Ferrari
The Ferrari Elegance Award – Presented to the finest coach-built Ferrari
The Ferrari Supercar Award – Presented to the finest 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo or FXX
The Ferrari Research Award – Presented to the Ferrari requiring the most research to preserve or restore
The Ferrari Restoration Award – Presented to the Ferrari best representing excellence in restoration quality
The Ferrari Spirit Award – For the Ferrari Driver best representing the Spirit of Track and Concorso
- Honorary Awards
The Chief Judge Emeritus Award – Presented to the finest judged Ferrari on the field as chosen by the Honorable Chief Judge Emeritus, Ed Gilbertson
The Ferrari Honorary Judges’ Award – Presented to the Most Deserving Ferrari as selected by the Honorary Judges
The Ferrari Patrons’ Award – Presented to the Ferrari as chosen by the Cavallino Classic Patrons
The Ferrari Chairman’s Award – Presented to the Ferrari as chosen by Luigi Orlandini, chairman and CEO of the Cavallino Classic
- Concorso d’Eleganza Class Awards
First in Class – Platinum Award – Multiple Awards to the finest Ferraris in the Class
Judging
- All Ferraris up to and including 2010 are eligible for judging. Display is 2011-2021.
- There will be approximately 15 Classes, with Ferraris grouped by model type.
- This is for the efficiency of the judging process only, so that qualified judges can judge a class within their area of expertise in a timely manner.
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
- Finest GT
- Finest Competition
- Most Elegant
- Most Unique
- Ladies’ Choice
- Gentlemen’s Choice
- Personal Favorite “If I could take one home…”
Marque Awards Decided by a Committee of Expert Judges
- Best in Class
- Multiple Excellence in Class
Proposed Marque Classes
- British
- French
- German
- Italian
- American
pre-war & post-war class for each
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.
