The 33rd Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Brought Out The Rarest Preserved And Restored Ferraris (2024)

The 33rd Palm Beach Cavallino Classic is an event celebrating everything Ferrari. Held yearly at Palm Beach, Florida’s iconic Breakers Resort, it is a combination of sea, sun and shiny things. These things all share a simple, yet identical trait: They proudly display the Cavallino Rampante (literally, the “Prancing Horse”) on their flanks.

The event was founded by Cavallino Magazine publisher John Barnes in 1992. Acquired in 2020 by Canossa Events, it has expanded to include events in the United States, Italy, and the Middle East.

Luigi Orlandini is the passionate caretaker of the Cavallino Classic. The CEO of Canossa Events, he is a resident of Italy’s Motor Valley, born about 30 minutes from the Ferrari factory. “All the other Italian brands like Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, Dallara, and Ducati are within an hour of us,” he said.

The Cavallino features classic Ferraris that have been preserved and restored through the decades. Still, Orlandini intends to bring it into the future. “We need to attract new generations of enthusiasts. It’s a lifestyle event. We are encouraging young people to attend. The event has a partnership with West Palm Beach’s Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

We strolled the show field and found ourselves in the midst of a Ferrari overload. Here are some highlights:

The 1968 Ferrari 312 Formula 1 car was driven by Jacky Ickx to victory in the soaked 1968 French Grand Prix. The only surviving 1968 312, it resides in Florida as part of the John Schumann collection. Named for its 3.0-liter V12 engine, the rear, spaghetti-like exhaust pipes helped define the Ferrari “sound” going forward. Photo: Mark Elias

The pastel-green 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO made for Sir Stirling Moss to use in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. He never got to drive chassis number 3505 after a career-ending crash at the Goodwood circuit in the UK. Photo: Mark Elias

The 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta was the first model in the Berlinetta Range. They were perfect for driving to the track and then winning on the track. Photo: Mark Elias

The 2023 Ferrari SP 3 Daytona is a mid-engine supercar powered by a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine making 829 horsepower. It receives design inspiration from the 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 endurance race car, which won the 1967 24 hours of Daytona. Photo: Mark Elias

The 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring (racing number 31) saw competition at Le Mans, Watkins Glen and Bridgehampton. Ordered by Wall Street financier Charles Moran, this is chassis # 0100 E. It featured a Colombo-designed short block 2.6-liter V-12 engine that delivered a whopping 170 hp. Photo: Mark Elias

1964 Ferrari 250 LM is number 22 of 32 units built. With a body designed by Pininfarina and coachwork by Scaglietti, it is powered by a 3.3-liter V-12 engine with three Weber carburetors. It was one of several Ferrari 250 LMs entered in the 1968 24 hours of Le Mans. Photo: Mark Elias

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione is a race winner, having won the Coppa D’Oro race at Monza in 1960 driven by Carlo Marie Abate. The original engine has undergone restoration and is once again in the car. Owned by Judson Dayton, it has appeared at the Cavallino Classic 30 out of 33 years the event has been held. Photo: Mark Elias

1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Ghia is a “one-off” being the only Ferrari bodied in this elegant style, and one of 34 Ferrari cars with coachwork by Ghia. The car’s first owners were President Juan Peron of Argentina and his wife, Eva. She may be better known by her affectionate name, Evita. Photo: Mark Elias

1951 Ferrari 212 Export Vignale Berlinetta was one of 27 Exports of which seven were Vignale Berlinetta models. It was originally built for Prince Vittorio Massimo, who was a descendent of Roman aristocracy that included two popes, several politicians and a couple artists. As designed, it featured a V-12 engine making 170 hp. Photo: Mark Elias

1990 Ferrari F40 was built to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary. With bodywork designed by Pininfarina, it was constructed using composite materials. It includes a turbocharged powertrain and performance-tempered chassis that gives it the dynamic prowess of a racing car. Photo: Mark Elias