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.
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