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Ferrari Cavallino Magazine #268 – August / September 2025
Main feature and cover car: 1948 Ferrari 166 MM s/n 0002 M In this issue we tell the story of a very early Ferrari—a specimen of huge historical importance as it was the very first prancing horse to enter the USA. After being shown at the 1948 Turin and Paris Motor Shows, s/n 0002 M was put through some light modification before being sold, via Chinetti, to Tommy Lee of Los Angeles, then among the wealthiest people in the USA. It arrived in New York at the end of January 1949. From there, it was flown to the West Coast. In 1950, after Lee’s passing, it was bought by its second owner, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say kept, given that the new custodian was Lee’s lawyer and notary, who was handling his estate. It remained with him until 1995, and has been with its third owner ever since. Although restored, this car has been kept as original as possible, and is probably one of the most original early Ferraris in existence.
Link to main feature: To better appreciate the originality of 0002 M, we publish some pictures of usually hidden parts, like the back of the dashboard and the tool kit. These describe, better than a thousand words can, how the early Ferraris were manufactured.
Profile: 1998 550 Maranello “Bad Boy II” s/n 111780 This 550 is a real movie star, having had an important role in Hollywood’s Bad Boys II. S/n 111780 was delivered to film director and producer Michael Bay by the managers of Ferrari Beverly Hills, a branch of Ferrari North America which retained ownership of it until 2007. Still amazingly original, the car even bears little marks from where the camera was attached. In shooting it, we went the extra mile, trying to recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the movie, but no… we didn’t spin or drift it!
One-Off: Here explained by its creator, Ferrari’s head of design Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari Collectibles is a new concept in Ferrari art, giving a whole new meaning to the idea of mechanical art. F1 engines, engine parts, and body sections become a pure visual art form, the expression of a unique creative vision.
One-Off: 50 years ago, Niki Lauda won his first F1 Championship, and he did it behind the steering wheel of a Ferrari. His feat marked the start a new era for F1, where constant work and dedication pay more than just having talent.
One-Off: Following on from our previous issue’s story on the origin of the prancing horse symbol, this time we look at how its shape and use evolved in the course of the history of Scuderia Ferrari and, after the Second World War, Ferrari. The feature also includes a little-known page in Ferrari history, revealing when and where Enzo Ferrari’s team first officially debuted the prancing horse. And, incredible as it may sound, there wasn’t a racing car in sight…
Corsa: This column reports on the 2025 F1 season and WEC races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, won for the third successive year by a 499P.
Eventi: The F50 Legacy Tour, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and Le Mans Classic are the events covered in this issue of Cavallino, and naturally the reports include the full list of attending Ferraris’ chassis numbers. A dedicated space is for Cavallino Classic Modena, still young but already considered one of the best possible events in the Ferrari world.
Finally, as always, Cavallino brings you the voices of several editorialists, discussing a variety of topics, as well as a full and updated list of Ferrari market values (also of the latest models) compiled by specialists analyzing the values and market trends of different Ferrari cars.
