The Road to Cavillino complete (177 pictures) 1 wk from show

[bwalker25]

any update yet todd? btw truly amazing work! a+ I just wish I could do work like you, your the man!!

[imported_Moutee]

Bella Machina`s work really sets the standard when it comes to detailing. Great job guys! Your work defines perfection!

[ir13]

I think this whas there class



Class 8: 365 BB/512 BB – Sponsored by Miller Motorcars



Platinum 1983 512 BBi 43799 Richard Baumgart Singer Island, FL



Platinum 1984 512 BBi 51723 Don Bartz Stuart, FL



Gold 1974 365 GT4/BB 17543 Gene Berns Chicago, IL



Silver 1984 512 BBi 49473 David Eichenbaum St. Petersburg, FL

[Todd@RUPES]

I think this whas there class



Class 8: 365 BB/512 BB – Sponsored by Miller Motorcars



Platinum 1983 512 BBi 43799 Richard Baumgart Singer Island, FL



Platinum 1984 512 BBi 51723 Don Bartz Stuart, FL



Gold 1974 365 GT4/BB 17543 Gene Berns Chicago, IL



Silver 1984 512 BBi 49473 David Eichenbaum St. Petersburg, FL

Correct.



The car in this thread is the one that one silver. It was marked down for incorrect nuts on the battery (no I`m not kidding). I personally think one of the judges was gunning for this car because this car had shown his up pretty bad at a previous show. Even the winners commented that this car was the best looking one there.



I also detailed the Gold winner..

[imported_rydawg]

That`s amazing Todd!

[jfsully]

To update these are the winners of the Cavallino Classic are as follows. If you scored 95 or better you qualify for a judging for a Major award.



In classes:

A score of 95 or better gets a Platinum Award

A score of 90 or above gets a Gold Award

A score of 85 or above gets a Silver Award



There can be multiple Platinums, Golds and Silvers in each class so these do not represent 1st, 2nd or 3rd like the Olympics.



(I have highlighted Todd`s gold and silver winners in Ferrari Red. Great job on the cars Todd :clap





MAJOR AWARDS...

95 points or higher are required in the class judging to be considered for a Major Award. Please note that many Ferraris were at the

Concorso for display only, and not for judging. Please see the main list of Ferraris entered in the 2008 Cavallino Classic in Cavallino 164.



SCUDERIA FERRARI CUP

Best of Show Competition Ferrari

Awarded by Cavallino Magazine

1949 166 MM Touring Berlinetta Le Mans, 0026 M

Jack Croul, Corona Del Mar, CA



GRAN TURISMO FERRARI CUP

Best of Show GT Ferrari

Awarded by Cavallino Magazine

1958 250 GT PF Cabriolet, 0813 GT

Peter Kalikow, New York, NY



VINTAGE PRESERVATION CUP

Outstanding original preserved condition Pre-1975

Awarded by Motion Products

1957 410 Superamerica Coupe, 0715 SA

Chris LaPorte, Beecher, IL



CLASSIC PRESERVATION CUP

Outstanding original preserved condition 1976-1990

Awarded by Griot’s Garage

1986 Testarossa, 66919

Jim Ippoliti, Celebration, FL



FERRARI CLASSICHE CUP

Outstanding Factory Certified Ferrari

Awarded by Ferrari SpA and NA

1967 330 GTS, 10689

David MacNeil, Hinsdale, IL



LA COPPA PER DODICI CILINDRI

Outstanding 12-cylinder Ferrari

Awarded by Pirelli Tires

1967 275 GTB/4, 10899

Brian Hoyt, Hayward, CA



LA COPPA PER OTTO CILINDRI

Outstanding 8-cylinder Ferrari

Awarded by Putnam Leasing

1989 328 GTS, 79810

Joseph Murphy, Amelia Island, FL



LA COPPA PER SEI CILINDRI

Outstanding 6-cylinder Ferrari

Awarded by Miller Motorcars

1972 246 GTS, 04214

Alex Bize, New York, NY



LA COPPA PER QUATTRO CILINDRI

Outstanding 4-cylinder Ferrari

Awarded by Cavallino Magazine

Award not presented, no cars eligible



EXCELLENCE CUPS

Outstanding restoration quality and challenge

1. Awarded by AIG Insurance–Bedrick-Kaitz

1953 342 America Cabriolet, 0248 AL

Jack Thomas, St. Louis, MO

2. Awarded by the Ferrari Club of America

1961 400 Superamerica Cabriolet, 2407 SA

Wayne & Marilyn Nelson, Longwood, FL



FERRARI SPIRIT CUPS

Ferrari best representing the spirit of track and Concorso

1. Awarded by Hagerty Insurance

1962 250 GTO, 3445 GT

Chris & Ann Cox, Chapel Hill, NC

2. Awarded by Frank & Lou Yarde

1994 F333 SP, 001

Ray Langston, Miami Beach, FL



JUDGES CUP

Ferrari most deserving as selected by the Honorary Judges

Awarded by Ferrari of Central Florida

1958 250 GT LWB Spyder California, 0937 GT

Mike Marix, Rancho Mirage, CA



2+2 CUP

Ferrari best representing the 2+2

Awarded by Ferrari of Central New Jersey

1993 Mondial t Cabriolet, 95661

Enrique & Malena Senior, Windermere, FL



DAYTONA CUP

Outstanding Ferrari 365 GTB/4

Awarded by the Monticello Motor Club

1973 365 GTB/4, 16559

Phil & Martha Bachman, Greeneville, TN



TOUR DE FRANCE CUP

Outstanding Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta

Awarded by Todd Morici

1959 250 GT Interim Berlinetta, 1521 GT

Lorenzo Zambrano, Monterrey, Mexico



RISI COMPETIZIONE CUP

Outstanding Competition Ferrari

Awarded by Risi Competizione

1959 250 GT LWB Spyder California, 1451 GT

Martin Gruss, New York, NY



SUPERCAR CUP

Outstanding Ferrari Supercar

Awarded by Ferrari of Long Island

1985 288 GTO, 56761

Alex Bize, New York, NY







CLASS AWARDS...

All Ferraris receiving 95 points or better receive a Platinum Award. The single Gold Award requires a minimum score of 90 points.

The single Silver Award requires a minimum score of 85 points. Please note that many Ferraris were at the Concorso for display only,

and not for judging. Please see the main list of Ferraris entered in the 2008 Cavallino Classic in Cavallino 164.



Class 1: Pre-1956 – Sponsored by Bob Smith Coachworks

Platinum 1949 166 MM Touring Berlinetta Le Mans 0026 M Jack Croul Corona Del Mar, CA

Platinum 1953 342 America Cabriolet 0248 AL Jack Thomas St. Louis, MO

Gold 1955 250 Europa GT Coupe 0397 GT Bob & Marianne Anderson Barrington, IL



Class 2: 250 – 1956-59 – Sponsored by Bob Smith Coachworks

Platinum 1958 250 GT PF Cabriolet 0813 GT Peter Kalikow New York, NY

Platinum 1958 250 GT LWB Spyder California 0937 GT Mike Marix Rancho Mirage, CA

Platinum 1959 250 GT LWB Spyder California 1431 GT James Patterson Louisville, KY

Platinum 1959 250 GT LWB Spyder California 1451 GT Martin Gruss New York, NY

Platinum 1959 250 GT Interim Berlinetta 1521 GT Lorenzo Zambrano Monterrey, Mexico

Silver 1959 250 GT PF Coupe 1447 GT Kevin Cogan Louisville, KY



Class 3: 250 – 1960-64 – Sponsored by Partsource

Platinum 1963 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso 5099 Al & Mary Barbour Gibsonia, PA

Gold 1964 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso 5675 Kim Watkins Alpharetta, GA



Class 4: 275/330/365 – Sponsored by Patrick Ottis

Platinum 1967 275 GTB/4 09609 Tom Price Larkspur, CA

Platinum 1967 275 GTB/4 10899 Brian Hoyt Hayward, CA

Gold 1967 275 GTB/4 10723 Joseph Perella New York, NY

Silver 1967 330 GTS 10689 David MacNeil Hinsdale, IL



Class 5: 206/246 – Sponsored by Premier Financial

Gold 1972 246 GTS 04214 Alex Bize New York, NY

Silver 1973 246 GTS 06316 Vincent Vento Miami, FL



Class 6: 308/328/348 – Sponsored by Shelton Ferrari

Platinum 1976 308 GTB 19567 Enrique & Malena Senior Windermere, FL

Platinum 1978 308 GTS 26875 John Gillespie Mount Airy, NC

Platinum 1984 308 GTS QV 49683 Enrique & Malena Senior Windermere, FL

Platinum 1985 308 GTS 53887 John Pearson, Jr. Villanova, PA

Platinum 1987 328 GTS 67989 Lissa Spalding Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Platinum 1988 328 GTS 77493 Wayne Jesel Mooresville, NC

Platinum 1989 328 GTS 79810 Joe Murphy Amelia Island, FL

Platinum 1989 348 ts 82391 Enrique & Malena Senior Windermere, FL



Class 7: 355/360 (through 2001) – Sponsored by Ferrari of Central New Jersey

Platinum 1995 F355 102591 Richard Pineda Fairfax Station, VA

Gold 1997 F355 Spider 108941 Michael Inverso Mercerville, NJ

Silver 1995 F355 100274 Joseph Masessa Franklin Lakes, NJ



Class 8: 365 BB/512 BB – Sponsored by Miller Motorcars

Platinum 1983 512 BBi 43799 Richard Baumgart Singer Island, FL

Platinum 1984 512 BBi 51723 Don Bartz Stuart, FL

Gold 1974 365 GT4/BB 17543 Gene Berns Chicago, IL

Silver 1984 512 BBi 49473 David Eichenbaum St. Petersburg, FL



Class 9: Testarossa/512/550 (through 2001) – Sponsored by Putnam Leasing

Platinum 1986 Testarossa 66919 Jim Ippoliti Celebration, FL

Platinum 2000 550 Maranello 119242 Thomas Coundit Sarasota, FL

Platinum 2001 550 Barchetta 124278 Jeff Ippoliti Celebration, FL

Platinum 2001 550 Maranello 126037 Jack Biondo Oyster Bay Cove, NY

Gold 1997 550 Maranello 108523 Robert & Mona Snyder Sarasota, FL



Class 10: 2+2 (through 2001) – Sponsored by Ferrari of Central Florida

Platinum 1988 3.2 Mondial 75209 Jon Lobdell Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Platinum 1993 Mondial t Cabriolet 95661 Enrique & Malena Senior Windermere, FL

Platinum 2000 456M GT 119264 Diane Matthews Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Gold 1972 365 GTC/4 14941 Marcello Fiorentino W. Palm Beach, FL

Silver 1969 365 GT 2+2 12065 Mark & Lynn Dempsey Huntingtown, MD



Class 11: Speciale/SA/SF – Sponsored by AIG Insurance–Bedrick-Kaitz

Platinum 1957 410 SA “4.9 Superfast� Coupe 0719 SA Lee Herrington Bow. NH

Platinum 1961 400 Superamerica Cabriolet 2407 SA Wayne Nelson Longwood, FL

Gold 1961 400 Superamerica Coupe 2841 SA Vic Branstetter Los Angeles, CA

Silver 1957 410 Superamerica Coupe 0715 SA Chris LaPorte Beecher, IL



Class 12: Supercar/Racing – Sponsored by Risi Competizione

Platinum 1962 250 GTO 3445 GT Chris & Ann Cox Chapel Hill, NC

Platinum 1994 F333 SP 001 Ray Langston Miami Beach, FL

Gold 1985 288 GTO 56761 Alex Bize New York, NY

Silver 1985 288 GTO 52739 Daniel Watkins Marblehead, MA



Class 13: 250 GT LWB Berlinetta – Sponsored by Showboats International

Gold 1958 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 0901 GT Jeff Mamorsky Greenwich, CT

Silver 1959 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 1161 GT James Patterson Louisville, KY



Class 14: 365 GTB/4 – Sponsored by the Monticello Motor Club

Platinum 1972 365 GTB/4 15569 Simon Family Shawnee, PA

Platinum 1973 365 GTB/4 16943 Jeff Fisher Palm Beach, FL

Platinum 1973 365 GTB/4 16933 Michael Liu Salem, OR

Platinum 1973 365 GTB/4 16559 Phil & Martha Bachman Greeneville, TN

Gold 1973 365 GTB/4 16947 Larry Slattery Pigeon Forge, TN

Silver 1972 365 GTB/4 15739 Vincent Vento Miami, FL



Class 15: 365 GTB/4 Spyder – Sponsored by Roush Publications

Platinum 1971 365 GTB/4 Spyder 14383 Emilio Garcia Boynton Beach, FL

Platinum 1972 365 GTB/4 Spyder 14863 Charles Yassky New York, NY

Gold 1973 365 GTB/4 Spyder 16697 Joseph Perella New York, NY

Silver 1971 365 GTB/4 Spyder 14739 Frank Ziccarelli New Kensington, PA

[baseballlover1]

So how was the cavalinno show?

[Todd@RUPES]

any update yet todd? btw truly amazing work! a+ I just wish I could do work like you, your the man!!

Thanks Bwalker25!

Bella Machina`s work really sets the standard when it comes to detailing. Great job guys! Your work defines perfection!

Unfortunately these types of shows are not judged on the merits of the detailing but rather whether or not screws are correct, etc. This is why one of the cars we will have competing I have already poured several hours of research looking at factory pictures as well as talking to one of the orginal builders of the car (its English but I cannot go into more detail) making sure that I know what the finish should be of every material so I can hopefully assist my clients further in prepparing these cars (combining car knowledge with detailing skill).



Also, I preppared 4 other Boxers since that show (including 3 for the show, one that did not start that other wise would have placed Platinum according to the judge) for a total of 8. This particular model is becoming my specility, so except much better things in the future. Thanks again!

That`s amazing Todd!

Thanks Ryan, unforunately I cannot discuss the other cars we had place at Cavallino because these guys are very serious and have told me they don`t want to give away their edge (once client had me sign an exclusitivey agreement that I will not detail any cars in his class at next years Amelia Island show). However we did place platinum. I also have one car that we will be prepparing for Pebble Beach that will probably recieving over 100 hours in detailing and should make for a pretty cool write up.

So how was the cavalinno show?

Fun, hot, and it was amazing how many hack detailers and swirlred up mess where out there...

[Todd@RUPES]

[quote=jfsully]To update these are the winners of the Cavallino Classic are as follows. If you scored 95 or better you qualify for a judging for a Major award.

Yes, unforuntately the cars are judged on correct nuts and bolts vs. the quality of the detailing, as you said here.



[quote name=`jfsully`]I believe the owners of the cars won those events, the restorers brought the cars to the level of perfection and you made sure they weren`t dirty, swirly and they shined real nice? (not to minimize that effort because there are many great detailers out there.) The overall contribution you made to any of the cars winning is negligible at best whereas the restoration etc is of paramount importance.



The scoring of the Cavallino says "Therefore, the primary focus of the judging will be on originality, authenticity and condition, with minor emphasis on cosmetics. Deductions will be made for over-restoration; extravagance detracts from originality. Applied patina is discouraged. Spyder conversions and unauthorized rebodies are ineligible for judging. Over-cleanliness is unnecessary; some slight road dust and wear is to be expected. Ferraris are meant to be driven.

As you said, the cars where not judged on the level of detail (because if they where I would have won 7 platinums) but rather on the judges perception of what they felt a quality car was.



I find your post on this thread slightly insulting since on another thread you knocked my contribution to the cars, then bring this one up to point out which place this car recieved, then tell me great job.



However, besides having the honor of working several platinum cars (as well as gold and and silver) I had a great job of taking beautiful Ferrari`s to their absolute maximum potenital. Also, we picked up several new clients whose cars will be getting full Cavallino preps for next year because they where very impressed with the cars that we did, and in their eyes had never seen cars look better. So it was a great time at Cavallino on many levels, and to be trusted with the care of some truely fine automobiles is a great honor.

[baseballlover1]

dude that must have been AWESOME. I have changed my mind on my 1st real car from a mini to a Porsche 911, boxster or cayman on the sole factor of that i can show it and it would be judged for the quality of the detail. Im thinking maybe i can pick up a few more clients. Unless i can find a show for minis somewhere.



But this is AMAZING TODD! You are the best! If you are going to be at pebble beach then i might see you there. One of my dads buddies might be taking his ford model A or something. I think i might give him a free concourse detail. He is doing me a lot of favors so i wouldnt feel like i am getting the short end too much. We dropped 1 of my cars to get worked on at his place today and the next should be soon hopefully.



but todd you guys are amazing! I cant wait to come and chill with yall sometime! Make sure you dont forget to tell me all about the shows and such dude.



,Daniel

[Todd@RUPES]

dude that must have been AWESOME. I have changed my mind on my 1st real car from a mini to a Porsche 911, boxster or cayman on the sole factor of that i can show it and it would be judged for the quality of the detail. Im thinking maybe i can pick up a few more clients. Unless i can find a show for minis somewhere.



But this is AMAZING TODD! You are the best! If you are going to be at pebble beach then i might see you there. One of my dads buddies might be taking his ford model A or something. I think i might give him a free concourse detail. He is doing me a lot of favors so i wouldnt feel like i am getting the short end too much. We dropped 1 of my cars to get worked on at his place today and the next should be soon hopefully.



but todd you guys are amazing! I cant wait to come and chill with yall sometime! Make sure you dont forget to tell me all about the shows and such dude.



,Daniel

Thanks Dan (again, jeeze)

[JohnHenry]

Being an absolute rookie in this field, I can`t add to Todd`s detailing accolades with any degree of credibility. If I may, however, I would like to tell anyone who does not know Todd a little bit about the man.



This thread speaks for itself. Todd is probably among the top one percent of talents in the detailing world. He is obviously extremely busy. Reading the awards listed above is a jaw dropping experience. We all are familiar with Todd`s work.



What you may not know about Todd is that he is one of the most generous people I have ever met. He recently drove two hours each way to an Autopia meet simply to help three rookie enthusiast level detailers for no apparent reason other than his love of the profession.



Todd was among the first to arrive and the absolute last to leave, eight hours later. With the assistance of ZoomZoom Mazda5 (Angelo), Blk45 (Erick), Premium (Garry), and DjErickD (Erick), Todd conducted a graduate level seminar in the art of paint correction.



I know that I speak for all the newbies when I say thanks to Todd and all the Autopians who so generously share their knowledge, equipment and time to help the rest of us.



Thanks again, Todd, and Semper Fi.



Jay

[MCWD]

Fantastic! A very impressive job.

[Imatk]

Incredible... my favorite cars in the world and you SO did them justice.



Love it :goodjob

[Todd@RUPES]

Incredible... my favorite cars in the world and you SO did them justice.



Love it :goodjob

Wow this thread will never die!



Thank for the compliments despite being over a year old!