A 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series I and a 1948 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta were crowned Best of Show at the 35th anniversary edition of the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, held from 13-16 February at Florida’s Boca Raton resort for the first time.
Around 300 Ferraris descended on The Boca Raton for the event, with 150 curated for the Concorso d’Eleganza contest. The 410 Superamerica (chassis #0475 SA) claimed the Best of Show Gran Turismo prize, while the 166 MM Berlinetta (chassis #02C/020 I) was awarded the Best of Show Competition prize.
Finished in Oro Chiaro Metallizzato and wearing shapely Pinin Farina coachwork, the 410 Superamerica was one of the stand-out models positioned on the resort’s 18th fairway and appeared at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 166 MM, meanwhile, carries the esteem of being only the second Ferrari ever built. Originally commissioned as a Tipo 125, the MM received the larger Tipo 166 engine in 1948 before being fitted with Touring-designed Berlinetta bodywork one year later.
The 35th anniversary milestone saw organisers put on one of the most ambitious events in Cavallino Classic history. Complementing this year’s winners was the all-new Legacy Class, which saw the return of 15 Best of Show recipients. The event’s move to Boca Raton from its previous home at The Breakers coincided with a new marque-specific auction by RM Sotheby’s.
Fittingly, the Legacy Class took a starring role on the concours field. The 15-car selection charted the past three-and-a-half decades of Cavallino history. Among the highlights were a 1955 500 Mondial Series II (Best of Show 2009), a 1956 250 GT Berlinetta LWB Zagato (Best of Show 2018), and the one-of-a-kind 1952 212 Inter by Ghia (Best of Show Gran Turismo 2024).
Saturday’s Concorso d’Eleganza brought together a smorgasbord of historically significant Ferraris, from early competition machines to modern V12-powered Icona models. Beyond the Legacy Class, standout entries included David MacNeil’s Tour de France-winning 1962 250 GTO, a freshly restored 1972 365 GTC4 that won its class, and two bespoke Special Projects commissions: the 2013 SP30 and 2025 SC40.
Among the competition cars, a 1967 412 P in Ecurie Francorchamps livery secured the Honorary Judges Award and Finest Ferrari Classiche Certified accolades. It was also one of 80 models to receive a Platinum Award for being awarded 97 points or more by the judging panel.
Around 160 Ferraris – predominantly post-1990s examples – participated in Friday’s Tour d’Eleganza through South Florida. This was followed by the evening’s Party Under the Stars at The Boca Raton, coinciding with the official US unveiling of the 849 Testarossa.
RM Sotheby’s inaugural Cavallino Palm Beach auction was held during the Cavallino Night gala dinner on Saturday night. Curated specifically for the Cavallino audience, the sale comprised 11 Ferrari Classiche-certified machines, as well as six automobilia lots.
Headline results included a 2015 LaFerrari at $5.23m, a 1964 500 Superfast Series I at $1.54m and a 1955 250 Europa GT Coupé at $1.46m. A 2009 F430 Scuderia Spider 16M exceeded its $1m high estimate, selling for $1.10m.
Beyond the cars, a signed collector’s edition of 275 by Bacchelli and Villa realised $19,200, with proceeds benefitting the Cavallino Classic Foundation.
The weekend concluded with Classic and Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago Club, which saw a final display of the concours cars complemented by a small selection of non-Ferraris.
‘Thirty-five years ago, Cavallino was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to honour Ferrari not just as an automobile but as an expression of art, engineering and human emotion,’ said Cavallino chairman and CEO Luigi Orlandini. ‘That spirit continues to guide us today in this new venue, featuring a record number of exceptional automobiles, distinguished collectors and true enthusiasts.’
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Full concours results
• The Chairman’s Award: 1964 275 GTB Competizione Speciale #6701
• The Very First: 166 MM Barchetta #002M (the very first Ferrari ever imported in the United States)
• Preservation Award – best preserved Ferrari: 1981 400i #F101C01033847
• Restoration Award – Ferrari best representing excellence in restoration: 1960 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione Passo Corto #2231 GT
• Elegance Award – Ferrari best representing fine elegance or presence: 1959 250 California Passo Lungo #1217 GT
• Cavallino Legacy – Best of the best prior year Cavallino Classic Best of Show winners: 1955 375 America #0355 AL
• Honorary Judges’ Award: 1967 412 P #850
• The People’s Choise Award: 1973 Dino 246 GT #5922
• The Patron’s Award: 1956 250 GT Berlinetta Passo Lungo #0515 GT
• Finest Ferrari Classiche Certified: 1967 412 P #850
• The Best Sound Award: 2013 458 GT3 #F142 GT3 3406
• The Cavallino Magazine Award: 1948 166 Spyder Corsa #016 I
• Best of the V12 Supercars: 2002 Enzo #ZFFCI56A830131241
• Best of the V8 Supercars: 1989 F40 #ZFFGJ34B000080748
• Best of the V8’s: 1998 F355 Berlinetta #ZFFXR41B000109213
• Best of the 330 Family: 1967 330 GTC #9653
• Best of the 308 Family: 1989 GTB Turbo #ZFFZA27B000079590
• Best of the Testarossa Family: 1996 F512 M #ZFFVA40S000104273
• Best of the Dino Family: 1969 Dino 206 GT #310
• Best of the Early V12: 1964 275 GTB Competizione Speciale #6701
• Best of the 550 Family: 1999 550 Maranello WSR #ZFFZR49B000116386
• Best of the 365 Family: 1972 365 GTC4 #14969
• Best of the 599 Family: 2013 SP30 Berlinetta #ZFF70RDT7B0188026
• Best of the Modern V12’s: 1987 412 #ZFFDD25S000070595
• Best of the Iconas class: 2020 Monza SP2 #ZFF94MSB000259304
• Best of the 250 Family: 1962 250 GTO #4153 GT
• Best of the Racers: 2013 458 GT #2862
• Best of the Superamerica Family: 1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA
• Best of the Early Racers: 1948 166 MM Barchetta #0002M
