Concours Coppa Bella Macchina Coppa GT Futuro Classico

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ConcoursCoppa Bella MacchinaCoppa GTFuturo
Classico

• Ferrari Club of America

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The Competition Sequence
CRITERIA
One of the three best drivers
100 functionally correct
Platinum Award
Driver Skills
Coppa GT Award
Coppa Bella Macchina
Concours
Coppa GT
FOCUS
Driver - Demonstrates competency, proficiency,
and knowledge

• Car
• Originality
• Authenticity
• Condition

Car - Completely functional
Car and Driver recognition
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Concours Class Awards

• Concours Class Awards- Cars divided into
  roughly similar classes (varies with number of
  entries) - Cars in each class compete against
  standards. gt or equal 95 points Platinum
  Award (all qualified are eligible
  for major award) gt or equal 90 points Gold
  Award (one) gt or equal 85 points Silver
  Award (one)
• Major concours awards (chief class judges,
  unanimous concurrence) Subjective
  race history, difficulty of restoration, rarity,
  etc.

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Major Concours Awards

• Process
• Chief class judges review all Platinum Award
  winners to determine major awards
• Decisions are unanimous
• Awards
• Enzo Ferrari Award overall best of show
• Luigi Chinetti Award outstanding road Ferrari
• Phil Hill Award outstanding Ferrari competition
  car
• National Vintage Preservation Award best
  unrestored Ferrari pre-1980
• National Classic Preservation Award best
  unrestored Ferrari 1980 to 1995 (must be at least
  15 years old)
• Forza Ferrari Award outstanding Ferrari built
  in the 1950s
• Trofeo Gran Turismo Award outstanding pre- 1968
  Ferrari, regularly driven
• Grand Touring 22 Award outstanding 22 Ferrari
  that is regularly driven
• Dino Ferrari Award outstanding 2 series Dino
  Ferrari
• Contemporary Ferrari Award outstanding Ferrari
  built 1975 or later
• Forte Award outstanding flat 12 cylinder
  Ferrari
• Alla Vettura Pronta per il Salone Award best
  prepared 8-cylinder Ferrari
• NART Award outstanding NART Ferrari

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Concours Judging Guidelines International
Advisory Council for the Preservation of the
Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA)

• Promote the preservation of the Ferrari in the
  original state.
• Focus on originality, authenticity and condition
  secondary emphasis on cosmetics
• Convertible conversions or unauthorized rebodies
  are ineligible for judging
• Driven onto field fully assembled
• Owner, or designated representative, present
  during judging
• Judged by 3 judge team Interior, Exterior,
  Engine/Chassis
• At start of judging, each car is assumed to have
  100 points. Deductions up to 5 points are
  taken on each component judged
• Judges will ask that all components be
  demonstrated (windows, engine, instruments,
  doors, lights, etc)
• Tell the judges of unusual features provide
  documentation
• Ferrari Classiche Certification authenticates
  mechanical condition

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Concours Judging Guidelines (cont.)

• Top up or removable panel in place.
• Engine will be run and checked for leaks, smooth
  idle, instruments, etc.
• Factory options are considered original,
  after-market is not.
• Factory-provided pollution equipment in place w/
  working appearance
• Replacement items must be similar in size,
  characteristics, and appearance as original
  (tires, battery, windows, spark plugs, filters,
  etc.)
• All originally provided tools, manuals, etc.
  (good reprints ok)
• Safety items such as seat belts, fire
  extinguisher, side mirror, and alarm must be
  unobtrusive and neat
• Options must be as described on the window
  sticker or invoice.
• Typical problems collectively taking you out of
  Platinum
• Incorrect plug wires lack of correct O-rings
• Air cleaner ratty wrong fuel and brake M/C
  hoses
• Corrosion on various components
• Incorrect plating incorrect hoses and hose
  clamps wrong exhaust pipe clamps
• Battery wrong size
• Heat shrink tubing windshield washer leak fuel
  or oil leaks ty wraps
• Exhaust leaks incorrect screws incorrect
  alternator engine fuel leaks
• Aftermarket exhaust rarely
• Wrong tires or wheel

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Concours Judging Guidelines (cont.)
Exterior Interior Engine/Chassis
Coachwork, body 5 Top or headliner 2 Correct engine type 5
Coachwork, fenders 4 Upholstery condition 4 Correct engine serial number 1
Doors, fit operation 2 Carpets, pedal, shifter 2 External condition engine, auxiliaries 3
Hood trunk fit 2 Dashboard instruments 3 Oil, fuel, water lines 3
Top condition 3 Steering wheel 2 Electrical system, incl. battery 3
Paint polish 5 Trim emblems 2 Throttle linkage 2
Plating 3 Window operation 2 Wheels tires 4
Lights, type, fittings 3 Trunk condition 2 Under fenders frame 2
Emblems 2 Tools, spare, and manuals 4 Brakes suspension 3
Glass, plexiglass 2 Instrument operation 5 Exhaust system 2
Rubber 2 Operation of all lights 5 Engine in operation 5
TOTAL EXTERIOR 33 TOTAL INTERIOR 33 TOTAL ENGINE/CHASSIS 34
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Checking the Interior

• Minimal deduction for minor wear areas
• Everything must work - clock, ammeter,
  instrument lights, windshield washer, interior
  lights, choke light, backup light, etc.
• Seats / door panels / carpet - must be of
  similar material as original (leather, vinyl,
  cloth)
• and assembled as original (seat pleating,
  piping, door map pockets)
• Headliner - original style and color
• Original steering wheel type no after market
• Windows - operate smoothly
• Tools - manual, and spare must be as originally
  provided with the car
• Trunk correct carpet, interior light, paint,
  overflow hoses, etc.
• Trim correct screws (slotted vs. Phillips),
  bevels, washers, finish, etc.
• Door gaskets / window seals - correct and in good
  condition
• Seat belts ok even if not originally fitted
  if unobtrusive well installed

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Checking the Interior
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Checking the Engine Compartment / Chassis

• No fuel, oil or water leaks clamps, hoses
  correct
• Plating on clamps, pipes, nuts correct
• Compartment / chassis paint correct
• Decals in place DoT, EPA, firing order, paint,
  maintenance, etc.
• Radiator, air cleaner, cam covers, correct paint
• Smooth idle, no exhaust leaks
• Tires, wheels, wheel markings, brakes, hoses,
  paint, undercoat
• Plating of metal components original Correct
  engine type and number
• Insulators for spark plugs, condensers, modules,
  etc.
• Ty wraps, heat shrink tubing Battery and cables

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Checking the Exterior

• Tires, wheels, and knockoffs correct check
  valve stems caps
• Badges correct for car with correct plating /
  style
• Glass correct size and fit does not need
  original logo
• Color must be one offered on that model car at
  the time of sale
• Correct lenses on tail lights, turn signals,
  headlights
• All exterior and interior lights must work
  properly
• Paint / chrome good and fits, but does not have
  to be spotless
• Top same style, material, and assembly as
  original
• Rear view mirror, radio antenna, etc. neat,
  unobtrusive, . . .
• Panel fit
• Bumper fit
• Main objective Car must be as it left the
  factory

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Labels
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Checking Electrical
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Wheels
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Checking Tools
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Checking Tools
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308 / 328 Wheels
Left 308GTB/S Carburetor Right 308GTBi
Left 328 w/o ABS Right 328 w/ ABS
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The Competition Sequence
CRITERIA
One of the three best drivers
100 functionally correct
Platinum Award
Driver Skills
Coppa GT Award
Coppa Bella Macchina
Concours
Coppa GT
FOCUS
Driver - Demonstrates competency, proficiency,
and knowledge

• Car
• Originality
• Authenticity
• Condition

Car - Completely functional
Car and Driver recognition
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Coppa Bella Macchina

• Objective recognition for Ferraris that are in
  exceptionally good working order, and every
  component and
• accessory works precisely as delivered from the
  factory under driving conditions
• Prerequisites 95 points or better in Concours
  (Platinum Award) and have entered the CBM (also
  owner shows car, drivers license, insurance,
  registration)
• Procedure Detailed operational evaluation
  checklist. Overall Pass or Fail
• Static portion
• Road test
• In case of a problem One hour to fix the
  problem
• Preparation Check your own car before the
  evaluation (checklist / manual)
• Historical failures
• Windshield wipers dont work
• No / inoperable trouble light
• A/C or radio does not work tape player?
• Glove box does not lock no key
• No proof of ownership
• Engine missfire
• Turn signals dont self cancel
• Clock does not work
• Seat belts dont work

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Controls and Instrumentation
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Various Checks
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The Competition Sequence
CRITERIA
One of the three best drivers
100 functionally correct
Platinum Award
Driver Skills
Coppa GT Award
Coppa Bella Macchina
Concours
Coppa GT
FOCUS
Driver - Demonstrates competency, proficiency,
and knowledge

• Car
• Originality
• Authenticity
• Condition

Car - Completely functional
Car and Driver recognition
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Coppa GTHighest award an individual can receive
in the FCA

• Objective - Evaluation of driver skills on the
  track
• Considering the cars capabilities
• Lap times should be consistent with the cars
  capabilities.
• Evaluation by local track evaluators familiar
  with FCA objectives
• Safety equipment
• Attitude and preparedness
• Knowledge and awareness
• Skills when approaching the limit
• Progress
• Dealing with the unexpected
• Skill in driving the car
• Comply with all local track / safety rules
• Suggestions
• Drive your car on the street gain experience
• Get track instruction and experience preferably
  at CGT track
• Historical problems
• General lack of familiarity with car
  (acceleration, braking, placement on track)
• Smoothly shifting car

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Futuro Classico
Encourage owners to keep Ferraris in their
original state with all the accessories
- Document the as-delivered condition -
Establish a database for future use
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Futuro Classico

• All components, options, and accessories
  from factory
• 100 pass / fail
• Certificate of authenticity for those cars
  found eligible.