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Ferrari 60th Anniversary Gathering – Report and Photos

1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART - 5571 GT
1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART - 5571 GT

Ferrari Marks 60 Years in the United States with a Celebration on Rodeo Drive

Report and photos by Victor Varela

The city of Beverly Hills loves Ferrari. The Italian marque feels right at home cruising Santa Monica Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard and of course, Rodeo Drive. What better place for Ferrari to celebrate its 60th anniversary in the United States, than in this Southern California city best know for wealth, celebrity and fast cars.

Over 1,000 Ferraris gathered in the streets of the 90210 for the “Race Through The Decades: 1954-2014” event, making this one of the largest gatherings of Cavallino Rampantes in history. Rodeo Drive served as an outdoor museum for 60 of the most iconic Prancing Horses ever assembled in California for this historic display.

Among these were several race winning cars – 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 4293 GT; 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta ‘SEFAC Hot Rod’ Comp/61 2689 GT; 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 0856, the only original 330 P4 remaining; the “winningest” Ferrari, the ex-John von Neumann 1957 Ferrari 625/250 TRC 0672 MDTR; 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta 0008 M; 1964 Ferrari 250 LM 5893 LM and 1957 Ferrari 315 S 0684.

Some very notable road cars included the very first Ferrari in the United States, the 1948 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta 0002 M; the 1955 Ferrari 375 America 0355 AL, the 1954 Turin Auto Show car custom built for Gianni Agnelli and the 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe, which in 2014 became the first Ferrari to win Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Celebrity cars were also represented with the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, purchased new by Steve McQueen, the 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi, driven in the popular 1980s TV show, “Magnum P.I.” and the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa used in the TV show, “Miami Vice.”

The main event during the day’s celebration was the first worldwide unveiling of the limited-edition F60 America, commissioned to pay homage to the important and enduring relationship Ferrari has enjoyed with its American clients. Among the VIPs during the unveiling were John Elkann, Chairman of FCA; Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari; Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA; Amedeo Felisa, CEO of Ferrari; Bruce Meyer, founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum and TV personality Mario Lopez. Also making its debut in the United States was newest edition to the Ferrari stable, the first 458 Speciale A.

Aside from all the collectors, Ferrari clients and VIPs who were part of this historic occasion, fans of every age attended this free event to drool and admire the hundreds of Ferraris on display under the warm California sun – making this a truly special, automotive event.

The event ended on a high note as I had the pleasure of meeting Piero Ferrari at the end of the F60 unveiling and he was gracious enough to shake my hand and autograph my press card.

Victor Varela documented Ferrari 60th Anniversary in America celebration. We split up Victor’s pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs. To see more from Victor, visit VictorVarela.com.

Ferrari 60th Anniversary Gathering – Featured Photo Gallery

 

1963 Ferrari 250 GTO - 4293 GT, GT Class Winner, 2nd Overall 1963 24 Hours Le Mans
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – 4293 GT, GT Class Winner, 2nd Overall 1963 24 Hours Le Mans
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car
2012 Ferrari 599XX Evo
2012 Ferrari 599XX Evo
Christmas lights - 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/C
Christmas lights – 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/C
1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO/64 Series II NART
PROVA M0-36, 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
PROVA M0-36, 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
North American Racing Team emblem on the 1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART
North American Racing Team emblem on the 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO/64 Series II NART
Cockpit of the 1972 Ferrari 312 PB - 0892
Cockpit of the 1972 Ferrari 312 PB – 0892

 

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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 - 10621, Purchased new by Steve McQueen
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 – 10621, Purchased new by Steve McQueen
Race cars were well represented at the “Race Through The Decades: 1954-2014” Ferrari event
Race cars were well represented at the “Race Through The Decades: 1954-2014” Ferrari event
2015 Ferrari California T "Art Car" created by experimental artist, Fabian Oefner
2015 Ferrari California T “Art Car” created by experimental artist, Fabian Oefner
A Ferrari 458 Italia parked in front of a Beverly Hills Boulangerie.
A Ferrari 458 Italia parked in front of a Beverly Hills Boulangerie.
1954 Ferrari 375 MM Coupe - 0402 AM, 1st Ferrari to win Best of Show at 2014 Pebble Beach Concours
1954 Ferrari 375 MM Coupe – 0402 AM, 1st Ferrari to win Best of Show at 2014 Pebble Beach Concours
2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta next to a Ferrari FF
2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta next to a Ferrari FF
Race Through The Decades: 1954-2014. The 60th Anniversary of Ferrari in the US.
Race Through The Decades: 1954-2014. The 60th Anniversary of Ferrari in the US.
The fender badge on the F60 America.
The fender badge on the F60 America.

 

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2005 Ferrari FXX Evo
2005 Ferrari FXX Evo
2012 Ferrari 599XX Evo
2012 Ferrari 599XX Evo
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge Evoluzione
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge Evoluzione
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia GTD, Scuderia Corsa
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia GTD, Scuderia Corsa
2008 Ferrari 430 GT (Risi) - 2606, Class Winner, 19th Overall - 2008 24 Hours Le Mans
2008 Ferrari 430 GT (Risi) – 2606, Class Winner, 19th Overall – 2008 24 Hours Le Mans
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Comp/61 - 2689, GT Class Winner, 3rd Overall - 24 Hours Le Mans
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Comp/61 – 2689, GT Class Winner and 3rd Overall at 24 Hours of Le Mans
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale - 6885, Class Winner, 3rd Overall - 1965 24 Hours Le Mans
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale – 6885, Class Winner and 3rd Overall at 1965 24 Hours Le Mans

 

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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale - 6885, Class Winner, 3rd Overall - 1965 24 Hours Le Mans
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale – 6885, Class Winner and 3rd Overall at 1965 24 Hours Le Mans
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO - 4293 GT, GT Class Winner, 2nd Overall 1963 24 Hours Le Mans
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – 4293 GT, GT Class Winner and 2nd overall at 1963 24 Hours Le Mans
1959 250 GT LWB "TdF" - 1321GT, GT Class Winner, 3rd Overall 1959 24 Hours Le Mans
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour de France – 1321GT, GT Class Winner and 3rd Overall at 1959 24 Hours Le Mans
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupe - 0161 EL, II Carrera Panamericana
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupe – 0161 EL, II Carrera Panamericana
1998 Ferrari 333 SP - JB Giesse Team Ferrari
1998 Ferrari 333 SP – JB Giesse Team Ferrari
1972 Ferrari 312 PB - 0892 - World Manufacturers' Championship 1972
1972 Ferrari 312 PB – 0892 – World Manufacturers’ Championship 1972
1980 Ferrari 512 BB/LM - 29511
1980 Ferrari 512 BB/LM – 29511
1971 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona - 14271, 1971 Cannonball winner
1971 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona – 14271, 1971 Cannonball Run winner driven by Dan Gurney and Brock Yates

 

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1967 Ferrari 330 P4 - 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1967 Ferrari 330 P4 – 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART - 5571 GT
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO/64 Series II NART – 5571 GT
1967 Ferrari 330 P4 - 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1967 Ferrari 330 P4 – 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART - 5571 GT
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO/64 Series II NART – 5571 GT
1964 250 GTO/64 Seriess II NART - 5571 GT
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO/64 Series II NART – 5571 GT
1967 Ferrari 330 P4 - 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1967 Ferrari 330 P4 – 0856, only original 330 P4 remaining.
1971 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona - 14271, 1971 Cannonball winner
1971 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona – 14271, 1971 Cannonball Run winner
1980 Ferrari 512 BB/LM - 29511
1980 Ferrari 512 BB/LM – 29511

 

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Bruce Meyer, Sergio Marchionne, Piero Ferrari and John Elkann. along with other VIPs during the unveiling of the 2015 F60 America
Bruce Meyer, Sergio Marchionne, Piero Ferrari and John Elkann. along with other VIPs during the unveiling of the 2015 F60 America
Bruce Meyer with Piero Ferrari in the background
Bruce Meyer with Piero Ferrari in the background
The newest model in the Ferrari family, made it's debut - the F60 America. This $3.12 million roadster is limited to only 10 examples.
The newest model in the Ferrari family- the F60 America – made its debut. This $3.12 million roadster is limited to only 10 examples.
John Elkann, Chairman of FCA, Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Bruce Meyer, founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum and TV personality Mario Lopez
John Elkann, Chairman of FCA, Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Bruce Meyer, founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum and TV personality Mario Lopez
Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, arrives in a 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, arrives in the 250 GT SWB California Spider of Rick Workman.
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA arrives in a 2014 Ferrari California
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA arrives in a 2014 Ferrari California
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia GTD, Scuderia Corsa
2014 Ferrari 458 Italia GTD, Scuderia Corsa
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car
2013 Ferrari F138 Formula One race car

 

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1972 Ferrari 312 PB - 0892 - World Manufacturers' Championship 1972
1972 Ferrari 312 PB – 0892 – World Manufacturers’ Championship 1972
1986 Ferrari Testarossa - 63259, Miami Vice, TV show car
1986 Ferrari Testarossa – 63259, Miami Vice TV show car
1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi - 38527, Magnum P.I. TV show car
1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi – 38527, Magnum P.I. TV show car
1954 Ferrari 375 MM Coupe - 0402 AM, 1st Ferrari to win Best of Show at 2014 Pebble Beach Concours
1954 Ferrari 375 MM Coupe – 0402 AM, first Ferrari to win Best of Show at 2014 Pebble Beach Concours
1948 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta - 0002 M, 1948 Turin Auto Show, 1st Ferrari in the United States
1948 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta – 0002 M, 1948 Turin Auto Show, first Ferrari in the United States
1947 Ferrari 159/166 Inter Spyder Corsa - 010 I
1947 Ferrari 159/166 Inter Spider Corsa – 010 I
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Barchetta 0253 EU, presented to the Henry Ford family in 1952
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Barchetta 0253 EU, presented to the Henry Ford family in 1952
2010 P540 Superfast Aperta
2010 P540 Superfast Aperta

 

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1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe - 0092 E
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe – 0092 E
1956 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France (Zagato) - 0515 GT
1956 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Zagato – 0515 GT
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa - 0313 EU. 1953 Paris Motor Show car
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa – 0313 EU. 1953 Paris Motor Show car
1955 Ferrari 375 America - 0355 AL, 1954 Turin Auto Show, custom built for Gianni Agnelli
1955 Ferrari 375 America – 0355 AL, 1954 Turin Auto Show, custom built for Gianni Agnelli
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT - 0419 GT, 1956 Brussels Auto Show car
1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT – 0419 GT, 1956 Brussels Auto Show car
1951 Ferrari 340 America - 0148 A
1951 Ferrari 340 America – 0148 A
1953 Ferrari 342 America - 0248 AL, 1953 New York Auto Show car
1953 Ferrari 342 America – 0248 AL, 1953 New York Auto Show car
1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica - 0479 SA, 1955 Turin Show car
1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica – 0479 SA, 1955 Turin Show car

 

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1958 Ferrari GT LWB Berlinetta "Tour de France" - 0967 GT
1958 Ferrari GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France – 0967 GT
1969 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder Speciale - 12925, 1969 Paris Show car
1969 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider Speciale – 12925, 1969 Paris Show car
2005 Ferrari 575 Super America
2005 Ferrari 575 Super America
1996 Ferrari F50 GT Prototype - 001
1996 Ferrari F50 GT Prototype – 001
1953 Ferrari 340 Mexico - 0222 AT, 4 Carrera Panamericana
1953 Ferrari 340 Mexico – 0222 AT, IV Carrera Panamericana
1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta - 0258 MM
1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta – 0258 MM
1954 Ferrari 340/375 MM - 0286 AM 5 Carrera Panamericana
1954 Ferrari 340/375 MM – 0286 AM V Carrera Panamericana
1953 Ferrari 340 MM - 0324 AM
1953 Ferrari 340 MM – 0324 AM

 

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1954 Ferrari 250 Monza PF Spyder - 0432 M
1954 Ferrari 250 Monza Pinin Farina Spider – 0432 M
1955 Ferrari 410 Sport - 0598 CM
1955 Ferrari 410 Sport – 0598 CM
1960 Ferrari 250 TR/60 - 0774TR, 1960 Le Mans winner.
1960 Ferrari 250 TR/60 – 0774TR, 1960 Le Mans winner.
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta - 0008 M, 1949 Le Mans and Mille Miglia winner
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta – 0008 M, 1949 Le Mans and Mille Miglia winner
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta - 0008 M, 1949 Le Mans and Mille Miglia winner
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta – 0008 M, 1949 Le Mans and Mille Miglia winner
1964 Ferrari 250 LM - 5893 LM, 1965 Le Mans winner
1964 Ferrari 250 LM – 5893 LM, 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours winner
1964 Ferrari 250 LM - 5893 LM, 1965 Le Mans winner
1964 Ferrari 250 LM – 5893 LM, 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours winner
1960 Ferrari 250 TR/60 - 0774TR, 1960 Le Mans winner.
1960 Ferrari 250 TR/60 – 0774TR, 1960 Le Mans 24 Hours winner.

 

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1957 Ferrari 625/250 TRC - 0672 MDTR, ex-John von Neumann “Winningest” Ferrari
1957 Ferrari 625/250 TRC – 0672 MDTR, ex-John von Neumann “winningest” Ferrari
1958 Ferrari 250 TR (Testa Rossa) Le Mans livery - 0724 TR
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Le Mans livery – 0724 TR
1958 Ferrari 250 TR (Testa Rossa) - 0756 TR
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa – 0756 TR
1958 Ferrari 412 MI (Monza Indianapolis) - 0744 MI
1958 Ferrari 412 Monza Indianapolis – 0744 MI
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C - 9073
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C – 9073
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder - 2nd of 10, created at Luigi Chinetti's request.
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider – 2nd of 10, created at Luigi Chinetti’s request.
Ferrari 512 M Penske/Sunaco driven by Mark Donahue and David Hobbs in 1971
Ferrari 512 M Penske Sunoco driven by Mark Donahue and David Hobbs in 1971
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO - 4293 GT, GT Class Winner, 2nd Overall 1963 24 Hours Le Mans
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – 4293 GT, GT Class Winner, 2nd Overall 1963 24 Hours Le Mans

 

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