ConcoursCoppa Bella Macchina

Coppa GTFuturo Classico

Ferrari Club of America

The Competition Sequence

CRITERIA

FOCUS

Platinum Award

100% functionally correct

One of the three best drivers

Car:

-Originality

-Authenticity

-Condition

Car:

- Completely functional

Driver:

- Demonstrates competency, proficiency, and knowledge

ConcoursCoppa Bella

Macchina Coppa GTCoppa

GT Award

Car and Driver recognition

Driver Skills

Concours Class Awards

• Concours Class Awards:

- Cars divided into roughly similar classes (varies with number of entries)

- Cars in each class compete against standards.

> or equal 95 points = Platinum Award (all qualified are eligible for major award)

> or equal 90 points = Gold Award (one)> or equal 85 points = Silver Award (one)

• Major concours awards: (chief class judges, unanimous concurrence)

Subjective: race history, difficulty of restoration, rarity, etc.

Major Concours Awards

• Process:– Chief class judges review all Platinum Award winners to determine major awards– Decisions are unanimous

• Awards:– Enzo Ferrari Award – overall best of show– Luigi Chinetti Award – outstanding road Ferrari– Phil Hill Award – outstanding Ferrari competition car– National Vintage Preservation Award – best unrestored Ferrari pre-1980– National Classic Preservation Award – best unrestored Ferrari 1980 to 1995 (must be at least 15 years old)– Forza Ferrari Award – outstanding Ferrari built in the 1950s– Trofeo Gran Turismo Award – outstanding pre- 1968 Ferrari, regularly driven– Grand Touring 2+2 Award – outstanding 2+2 Ferrari that is regularly driven– Dino Ferrari Award – outstanding 2 – series Dino Ferrari– Contemporary Ferrari Award – outstanding Ferrari built 1975 or later– Forte Award – outstanding flat 12 cylinder Ferrari– Alla Vettura Pronta per il Salone Award – best prepared 8-cylinder Ferrari– NART Award – outstanding NART Ferrari

Concours Judging Guidelines International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA)

• Promote the preservation of the Ferrari in the original state. – Focus on originality, authenticity and condition – secondary emphasis on

cosmetics

• Convertible conversions or unauthorized rebodies are ineligible for judging

• Driven onto field – fully assembled

• Owner, or designated representative, present during judging

• Judged by 3 judge team: Interior, Exterior, Engine/Chassis

• At start of judging, each car is assumed to have 100 points. Deductions up to 5 points are taken on each component judged

• Judges will ask that all components be demonstrated (windows, engine, instruments, doors, lights, etc)

• Tell the judges of unusual features – provide documentation

• Ferrari Classiche Certification – authenticates mechanical condition

Concours Judging Guidelines (cont.)• Top up or removable panel in place.

• Engine will be run and checked for leaks, smooth idle, instruments, etc.

• Factory options are considered original, after-market is not.

• Factory-provided pollution equipment in place w/ working appearance

• Replacement items must be similar in size, characteristics, and appearance as original (tires, battery, windows, spark plugs, filters, etc.)

• All originally provided tools, manuals, etc. (good reprints ok)

• Safety items such as seat belts, fire extinguisher, side mirror, and alarm must be unobtrusive and neat

• Options – must be as described on the window sticker or invoice.

• Typical problems collectively taking you out of Platinum– Incorrect plug wires; lack of correct O-rings– Air cleaner ratty; wrong fuel and brake M/C hoses– Corrosion on various components– Incorrect plating; incorrect hoses and hose clamps; wrong exhaust pipe clamps; – Battery wrong size– Heat shrink tubing; windshield washer leak; fuel or oil leaks; ty wraps– Exhaust leaks; incorrect screws; incorrect alternator; engine fuel leaks– Aftermarket exhaust – rarely– Wrong tires or wheel– Completely missing tools and manuals and pouch– No original floor mats, incorrect replacement seat material, roof liner, trunk carpet– Wrong tires or wheels

Concours Judging Guidelines (cont.) Exterior Interior Engine/Chassis

Coachwork, body

5 Top or headliner 2 Correct engine type 5

Coachwork, fenders

4 Upholstery condition 4 Correct engine serial number

1

Doors, fit & operation

2 Carpets, pedal, shifter 2 External condition engine, auxiliaries

3

Hood & trunk fit

2 Dashboard & instruments

3 Oil, fuel, water lines 3

Top condition 3 Steering wheel 2 Electrical system, incl. battery

3

Paint & polish 5 Trim & emblems 2 Throttle linkage 2

Plating 3 Window operation 2 Wheels & tires 4

Lights, type, & fittings

3 Trunk condition 2 Under fenders & frame 2

Emblems 2 Tools, spare, and manuals

4 Brakes & suspension 3

Glass, plexiglass

2 Instrument operation 5 Exhaust system 2

Rubber 2 Operation of all lights 5 Engine in operation 5

TOTAL EXTERIOR

33 TOTAL INTERIOR 33 TOTAL ENGINE/CHASSIS 34

Checking the Interior

• Minimal deduction for minor wear areas

• Everything must work - clock, ammeter, instrument lights, windshield washer, interior

lights, choke light, backup light, etc.

• Seats / door panels / carpet - must be of similar material as original (leather, vinyl, cloth)

and assembled as original (seat pleating, piping, door map pockets)

• Headliner - original style and color

• Original steering wheel type – no after market

• Windows - operate smoothly

• Tools - manual, and spare must be as originally provided with the car

• Trunk – correct carpet, interior light, paint, overflow hoses, etc.

• Trim correct – screws (slotted vs. Phillips), bevels, washers, finish, etc.

• Door gaskets / window seals - correct and in good condition

• Seat belts ok – even if not originally fitted – if unobtrusive & well installed

Checking the Interior

Checking the Engine Compartment / Chassis

• No fuel, oil or water leaks; clamps, hoses correct• Plating on clamps, pipes, nuts correct• Compartment / chassis paint correct• Decals in place – DoT, EPA, firing order, paint, maintenance, etc.• Radiator, air cleaner, cam covers, correct paint• Smooth idle, no exhaust leaks• Tires, wheels, wheel markings, brakes, hoses, paint, undercoat• Plating of metal components original; Correct engine type and number• Insulators for spark plugs, condensers, modules, etc.• Ty wraps, heat shrink tubing; Battery and cables

Checking the Exterior

• Tires, wheels, and knockoffs correct – check valve stems & caps

• Badges – correct for car with correct plating / style

• Glass – correct size and fit – does not need original logo

• Color: must be one offered on that model car at the time of sale

• Correct lenses on tail lights, turn signals, headlights

• All exterior and interior lights must work properly

• Paint / chrome good and fits, but does not have to be spotless

• Top same style, material, and assembly as original

• Rear view mirror, radio antenna, etc. “neat, unobtrusive, . . .”

• Panel fit

• Bumper fit

• Main objective: Car must be as it left the factory

Labels

Checking Electrical

Wheels

Checking Tools

Checking Tools

308 / 328 Wheels

Left: 308GTB/S CarburetorRight: 308GTBi

Left: 328 w/o ABSRight: 328 w/ ABS

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The Competition Sequence

CRITERIA

FOCUS

Platinum Award

100% functionally correct

One of the three best drivers

Car:

-Originality

-Authenticity

-Condition

Car:

- Completely functional

Driver:

- Demonstrates competency, proficiency, and knowledge

ConcoursCoppa Bella

Macchina Coppa GTCoppa

GT Award

Car and Driver recognition

Driver Skills

Coppa Bella Macchina

• Objective: recognition for Ferraris that are in exceptionally good working order, and every component and accessory works precisely as delivered from the factory under driving conditions

• Prerequisites: 95 points or better in Concours (Platinum Award) and have entered the CBM (also: owner shows car, driver’s license, insurance, registration)

• Procedure: Detailed operational evaluation checklist. Overall Pass or Fail– Static portion– Road test

• In case of a problem: One hour to fix the problem

• Preparation: Check your own car before the evaluation (checklist / manual)

• Historical failures:

– Windshield wipers don’t work– No / inoperable trouble light– A/C or radio does not work – tape player?– Glove box does not lock – no key– No proof of ownership– Engine missfire– Turn signals don’t self cancel– Clock does not work– Seat belts don’t work– Windshield washer doesn’t work – Door locks don’t function correctly– Flashlight does not work– Glove box cover does not stay up.– Trunk / engine cover does not stay up

Controls and Instrumentation

Various Checks

The Competition Sequence

CRITERIA

FOCUS

Platinum Award

100% functionally correct

One of the three best drivers

Car:

-Originality

-Authenticity

-Condition

Car:

- Completely functional

Driver:

- Demonstrates competency, proficiency, and knowledge

ConcoursCoppa Bella

Macchina Coppa GTCoppa

GT Award

Car and Driver recognition

Driver Skills

Coppa GTHighest award an individual can receive in the FCA

• Objective: - Evaluation of driver skills on the track

– Considering the car’s capabilities– Lap times should be consistent with the car’s capabilities.

• Evaluation: by local track evaluators familiar with FCA objectives

– Safety equipment – Attitude and preparedness– Knowledge and awareness– Skills when approaching the limit– Progress– Dealing with the unexpected– Skill in driving the car– Comply with all local track / safety rules

• Suggestions

– Drive your car on the street – gain experience– Get track instruction and experience – preferably at CGT track

• Historical problems

– General lack of familiarity with car (acceleration, braking, placement on track)– Smoothly shifting car– Passing under yellow– Competently do “heel and toe” – where applicable– Unfamiliar with track– Unfamiliar with car’s capabilities, tentative

Futuro Classico

Encourage owners to keep Ferraris in their original state with all the accessories

- Document the as-delivered condition

- Establish a database for future use

Futuro Classico

• All components, options, and accessories from factory

• 100% pass / fail

• Certificate of authenticity for those cars found eligible.