Peter Lyon
February 19, 2026
The 35th Anniversary of the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic concluded in grand style, marking a significant evolution for the world’s most iconic event dedicated exclusively to Ferrari.
Held at The Boca Raton, one of America’s most storied luxury resorts, this milestone edition brought together the earliest chapters of Ferrari’s competition history, iconic road models of 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, and rare special versions — many never before seen before in a concours — offering an unparalleled overview of the marque’s evolution across three unforgettable days.
The strong international presence of collectors, enthusiasts, partners, and media further reaffirmed the event’s status as the leading global gathering devoted exclusively to the heritage of the Prancing Horse.
More than 300 Ferraris were presented throughout the Presidents’ Day weekend. The Concorso d’Eleganza — the beating heart of the celebration — honored the cars that stood out for restoration accuracy, provenance, originality, and historical significance.
Best of Show Gran Turismo was awarded to the 1956 410 Superamerica #0475 SA. Best of Show Competizione was awarded to the 1948 166 MM Berlinetta #02C/020 I.
One thing about this classic is that it has lots of categories—therefore lots of category winners. Several other cars in the concours also received important recognition for their immaculate condition, technical characteristics, and significance within Ferrari’s automotive heritage:
- 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
- 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
Moreover, a total of over 80 Platinum Awards were assigned, celebrating excellence across Ferrari’s most celebrated families and eras, recognizing immaculate condition, technical distinction, and historical importance within the Company’s legacy.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
As tradition dictates, Friday’s Tour d’Eleganza through the scenic roads of South Florida offered participating owners a uniquely immersive driving experience, while Classic & Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago Club once again confirmed itself as one of Palm Beach’s most refined gatherings dedicated to automotive heritage. Throughout the weekend, more than 360 automobiles took part in the three-day Palm Beach Cavallino Classic.
