Cavallino 269: a “normal” 500 Superfast
Cavallino 269 (October–November 2025) is here! As cover car we find the stunning 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast s/n 7817, once owned by heiress Barbara Hutton, returning to the road after decades in a museum. Discover the immaculate “Azzurro California” 355 Berlinetta #110738, our in-depth coverage of Monterey Car Week, and our special tribute to the 308 GTB’s 50th anniversary with legends Fioravanti and Tognana. Enjoy exclusive insights from Ferrari fashion director Rocco Iannone, meet a 360 Modena driven daily for 190,000 km, and revisit Ferrari history from Gaetano Florini’s legacy to the Scuderia Ferrari’s surprising motorcycle victories of the 1930s. Plus: updates on the 2025 F1 and WEC seasons.
Main feature and cover car: 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast s/n 7817
There is no such thing as a “normal” 500 Superfast. Born to be fast and spectacular, this model also remains incredibly rare, with only 36 specimens built over two series. This issue’s cover car is even more special than other 500 SFs, as its original owner was Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress famous for her lifestyle, husbands, and... Ferraris. Following a restoration, this Superfast was left parked in a museum for a very long time, before finally joining a new owner willing to drive it. It took some work to get it drivable again, but the final result is simply stunning.
Profile: 1997 355 Berlinetta #110738
Among the best specimens of the model anywhere in the world, this 355, manufactured in October 1997, is the perfect reference source if you are working on a 355. It is so amazingly original and well preserved that it is hard to believe it has already covered 15,000 miles. It sports the very rare shade of Azzurro California.
Eventi: Monterey Week and 50th anniversary of the 308 GTB
Our full coverage of the Monterey Week events—including Pebble Beach, the Pebble Beach Tour, The Quail, and Casa Ferrari—offers a great overview of what is the world’s most important classic car week (and now, car week period). As per our tradition, for very event covered, we list the chassis numbers of all the Ferraris on the field. Also, we at Cavallino felt the need to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 308 GTB—a model deeply loved by us all. So, we arranged a dedicated visit to the Goodwood Racetrack, followed by a drive to London. Our destination was the RAC headquarters, where a conference on the history of the model was held, with the added highlight of a very special 308 GTB “Vetroresina” on display. The guest panel included engineer Leonardo Fioravanti, who penned the lines of this iconic car, and 1982 Italian Rally Champion Tonino Tognana, who won this title in a Group 4-spec 308 prepared by Michelotto.
One-Off: Rocco Iannone
Despite being a man who got his driver’s license well after he was legally entitled to, Rocco Iannone is considered one of the ultimate interpreters of Ferrari style. So much so that, following his appointment as “Direttore Creativo” of the firm’s fashion division, he was asked to design the livery of the +1 Daytona SP3 that recently took the Monterey Week auction stage by storm. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Iannone reveals his vision for the world’s “fastest” fashion brand.
Drive Them: 1999 360 Modena s/n 116824
At the risk of sounding repetitive, we have to reiterate our firm conviction that classic cars—Ferraris in particular—really are meant to be driven.
With this in mind, we absolutely loved the spirit of Brian Ebbesen, a Dane living in London, who decided to use his 1999 360 Modena, s/n 116824, as his everyday car. With around 190,000 km now on the clock—thanks in part to some 30 trips back to Denmark— he had plenty to share about what went well (a lot) and what didn’t (thankfully, not much).
One-Off: Gaetano Florini
Imagine being at the technical school in Modena just after WWII, when Enzo Ferrari shows up asking for the best student. This is exactly how Gaetano Florini came to join Ferrari in 1946. He then spent his whole working life making Maranello a better place for sports and racing cars. Florini is one of the most revered figures in the company’s history. To learn more about him, we spoke with Roberto Vaglietti, a guy who really knew him well, having grown under Florini’s professional guidance, before eventually taking up the baton to carry on his legacy.
One-Off: Scuderia Motociclistica Ferrari
As we all know, Scuderia Ferrari boasts an amazing history— but few realize that, for three years in the early 1930s, it had a sister team called Scuderia Motociclistica Ferrari. That’s right! Enzo Ferrari built motorcycles as well as racing cars. And won a lot of races with them too. Cavallino explores this little-known chapter of Ferrari history
Finally, as always, Cavallino brings you the voices of several editorialists, discussing a variety of topics, as well as a full and updated list of Ferrari market values (also of the latest models) compiled by specialists analyzing the values and market trends of different Ferrari cars. We have also updated the price guide in light of the results of the Monterey Car Week auctions.