The Concorso Ferrari 2016 was held Sunday, April 24th in Old Town Pasadena, California. Old Town Pasadena, once known for its seedy bars, pawn shops and head shops, is now one of Southern California’s most popular shopping and entertainment destinations. This historic district, with its upscale restaurants, nightclubs, shops, posh outdoor cafés and pubs, was an ideal setting for the 9th annual Concorso Ferrari.
The Concorso is the Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region’s (FCA SW) signature event.It showcased over 140 vintage and contemporary Ferraris, all parked along a three-block area of Colorado Boulevard — from Pasadena Avenue to Raymond Avenue. The mostly all-Ferrari show is unique among most of the other annual Ferrari gatherings in that it is free and open to the public.
The FCA has done an incredible job of gathering some of Maranello’s finest sports cars so that owners, enthusiasts and spectators could share, enjoy and admire. In addition to the beautiful automobiles on display, those who attended had access to a vast array of relevant sponsors and partners who displayed sports and luxury cars, related accessories, apparel, various automotive services and of course — the Old Town Pasadena retailers and eateries that lined the boulevard.
Following last year, the Concorso featured a Ferrari Supercar display, prominently located right in the center of Colorado Boulevard. The impressive line-up included the very popular LaFerrari, Enzo, a pair of F40s and 288 GTO.
Ferraris from 2005 and earlier were judged in the Ferrari exclusive Concours. All vehicles were judged following FCA National guidelines IAC/PFA (International Advisory Council for the Preservation of Ferrari Automobiles) and awards were presented in 10 classes.
In addition to these awards, two highlight awards were also presented. One was the “Best in Show” award, which was presented to the 1962 250 SWB, #3963GT owned by Ron Hein. The “Best Car on the Street” was presented to the popular 1985 288 GTO, #56767, owned by Bill Ceno.
Other noteworthy cars included the Monza and Le Mans-winning 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione “SEFAC Hot Rod” (2689GT) of Bruce Meyer, Peter Giacobbi’s “barn-find” recreation, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1953 Ferrari 250 Sports Berlinetta Vignale, the car that won the 1952 Mille Miglia driven by Bracco/Rolfo and Steve Kouracos’ beautifully restored 1973 Dino 246 GT.
Although contemporary Ferraris made up a good number of the cars that were displayed, a good selection of 250s, 330s, 365s, 512s and Dinos were present, for those preferring cars with a more “old school” appeal. Several “works” in progress examples were also displayed by both FastCars Ltd. of Redondo Beach and Rex Nguyen Restorations in Marina del Rey.
The “evento gratuito” was attended by an estimated 10,000 aficionados of the marque, who enjoyed all the Concorso Ferrari had to offer under the beautiful Southern California sunshine.
Concorso Ferrari 2016 – Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture)
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
2003 Ferrari Enzo
2003 Ferrari Enzo
1990 Ferrari F40 owned by Raj Tandon
1990 Ferrari F40
1990 Ferrari F40
1990 Ferrari F40
Bill Ceno’s 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
Peter Giacobbi’s 1959 Ferrari Testa Rossa
Peter Giacobbi’s 1959 Ferrari Testa Rossa
Peter Giacobbi’s 1959 Ferrari Testa Rossa
Peter Giacobbi’s 1959 Ferrari Testa Rossa
Peter Giacobbi’s 1959 Ferrari Testa Rossa
1995 Ferrari F355 Challenge racers
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT owned by Charles Betz
Ron Hein’s 1962 Ferrari 250 SWB
Ron Hein’s 1962 Ferrari 250 SWB
Bruce Meyer’s 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB SEFAC
Bruce Meyer’s 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB SEFAC
Bruce Meyer’s 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB SEFAC
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
1958 Ferrari 250 GT TdF owned by Charles Betz & Fred Peters
1958 Ferrari 250 GT owned by Charles Betz & Fred Peters
1958 Ferrari 250 GT owned by Charles Betz & Fred Peters
1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
The business end of the 1960 Ferrari 250 PF Coupe
1960 Ferrari 250 PF Coupe
1960 Ferrari 250 PF Coupe
Concorso Ferrari 2016
Reflections at Concorso Ferrari 2016
Reflections at Concorso Ferrari 2016
1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
Concorso Ferrari 2016
1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
1984 Ferrari 512 BBi
1987 Ferrari Testarossa
1987 Ferrari Testarossa
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
1953 Ferrari 250 Sports Berlinetta Vignale
1953 Ferrari 250 Sports Berlinetta Vignale
The 1952 Mille Miglia winning, 1953 Ferrari 250 Sports Berlinetta Vignale
1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta Vignale
1975 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 2+2
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
FCA Judge Marcel Massini and William Makepeace reviewing their notes
Judge Marcel Massini scrutinizing rear wheel on the F430 Spider
1974 Dino 246 GTS
It’s all in the details at Concorso Ferrari 2016
1986 Ferrari Testarossa
1997 Ferrari F355
1997 Ferrari F355
Steve Kouracos’ beautifully restored 1973 Dino 246 GT
Steve Kouracos’ 1973 Dino 246 GT
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 undergoing restoration by Rex Nguyen Restorations
V8 Spider Duo
2002 Ferrari 575M
1977 Ferrari 308 GT4
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 undergoing restoration work
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
1962 Ferrari 250 GT/L
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
2014 Ferrari 458 Spider
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider
Ferrari 365 GTB/4
Ferrari 365 GTS/4
2004 Ferrari 575M
2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
2004 Ferrari 575M
2000 Ferarri 360 Modena
The 1952 Mille Miglia winning, 1953 Ferrari 250 Sports Berlinetta Vignale
