Cavallino 2004
Pictures from an Exhibition


Werner Pfister
Pictures copyright Werner Pfister

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Palm Beach, that exclusive resort for the ultra rich and super chic, provides an appropro setting for the yearly Cavallino event. As usual, there were the most extravagant Ferraris in the world, surrounded by beautiful people, and this year the weather cooperated throughout the entire six day event.

Peter Sachs, Ed and Leslie Davis, Jack Thomas, Jon Shirley, John Mozart and Charles Arnott were among the collectors who brought their Ferraris to the event. Every year the event grows larger, and longer. With the addition of the exciting racing at Moroso, Cavallino has taken on more and more activities. This means more social activities as well, which now include a tour of Palm Beach, a yacht hop, and a jet reception. Those with prop only planes need not apply.

The main attraction, however, remains Saturday's Concours, held in front of the classic Breakers hotel. This year, Ferrari displayed the new 612 Scaglietti and the Maserati Quattroporte alongside the many judged entries which comprised the main show. Saturday evening was reserved for a very formal cocktail party, and a huge reception at which over 500 Ferrari enthusiasts attended. The prize-giving goes on until the wee hours and everyone stays until the end.

On Sunday, Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, located just south of the Breakers, hosted a charity brunch. Spectators were allowed to choose their own Concours winner--which was awarded to Mr. Harlan Schwartz for his Alfa Romeo Zagato.

1967 275 GTB/4 LOOKING AT HOME ON SUNDAY MORNING IN DONALD TRUMP'S BACKYARD.

FRANK GALLOGLY'S 1951 212 INTER (0143) BODIED BY TOURING. THIS IS THE VERY CAR USED BY MIKE HAWTHORN ON HIS TRIAL RUNS IN PREPARATION FOR HIS ASSAULT ON THE 1953 MILLE MIGLIA.

DONALD TRUMP WALKED OUT ON HIS PATIO SUNDAY MORNING, AND THIS IS WHAT HE SAW!

THIS ALFA-ROMEO ZAGATO WAS THE WINNER OF THE PALM BEACH CUP AT TRUMP'S MAR-A-LAGO. IT WAS ALSO SEEN EARLIER IN THE WEEK ZIPPING AROUND THE TRACK AT MOROSO. IN RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION HOW HE LIKED DRIVING THE CAR, THE OWNER RESPONDED "I'M STILL GETTING USED TO IT", DESPITE HAVING OWNED IT SINCE 1957!

THE FERRARI COLLECTOR'S DREAM GARAGE LINEUP--ALL FOUR SUPERCARS--288 GTO, F-40, F-50 AND THE ENZO.

PETER SACHS SHOWING JON SHIRLEY HIS ONE-OFF 1961 250 GT SWB WITH 400 SUPERAMERICA AERODYNAMICA BODY WORK (2429). UNDER THE SKIN THIS IS ACTUALLY A COMP/61 SHORT WHEELBASE BERLINETTA.

JOHN MOZART'S TESTA ROSSA TR60 (0770) WON THE SCUDERIA FERRARI CUP FOR THE FINEST COMPETITION FERRARI. THIS IS THE EX-PHIL HILL/WOLFGANG VON TRIPS 1960 LE MANS ENTRY.

OSCAR DAVIS' 400 SUPERAMERICA CONVERTIBLE, NICKNAMED "THE WATERMELON" DUE TO ITS BRITISH RACING GREEN EXTERIOR OVER A RED LEATHER INTERIOR.

THE FRENCH BLUE 250 GTO (3445) OWNED BY CHARLES, CARLA, CARRIE AND CHARLES ARNOTT, JR.

PETER SACH'S 335 S (0700) LOOKED GREAT ON THE TRACK, BUT DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS LOST 1ST PLACE BY THE NARROWEST MARGIN EVER IN A FERRARI SHELL HISTORICAL RACE.

JACK THOMAS' 1955 375 AMERICA COUPE (0355) WAS BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED BY WAYNE OBRY'S SHOP. THIS IS THE EX-GIANNI AGNELLI, EX-TURIN AUTO SHOW CAR AND IS ALSO THE LAST OF THE 375 (i.e. 4.5 LITER) AMERICAS TO BE BUILT. IT WON THE GRAND TURISMO FERRARI CUP FOR THE FINEST GT FERRARI.

CLOSE UP OF THE 375 AMERICA SHOWING THE GREEN AND RED METALLIC TWO TONE PAINT WHICH DREW ATTENTION TO THE SPECTACULAR SUNROOF TOPPED GREENHOUSE. THIS CAR WAS SHOWN AT THE CAVALLINO MEET A FEW YEARS AGO SHOWING A WELL WORN BLUE PAINT JOB WHICH OWNER, JACK THOMAS SAID "HAD GONE BEYOND PATINA."

PETER GIDDINGS' 1935 ALFA ROMEO 8C35 WAS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH AT MOROSO.