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.