The Ferrari 250 LM, after its triumph at the Cavallino Classic, crowned Best of the Best in Paris among the winners of the major international Concours d’Elegance 2024.

Once again, a Ferrari that won the prestigious Cavallino Classic Concorso d’Eleganza in Palm Beach has prevailed among the nine contenders for the title of “Queen of the Year 2024.”
The 24 judges, selected from figures in culture and entertainment as well as recognized experts—including Henry Ford III, Charles March, Duke of Richmond, Ralph Lauren, Jay Leno, Nick Mason, Shiro Nakamura, and Jean Todt—acknowledged the historical, aesthetic, and sporting significance of the model that secured Ferrari’s last overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965, before Maranello’s return to the top in 2023 and 2024.

This prestigious title is even more significant considering that it was awarded among the Best of Show winners from the nine most important Concours d’Elegance worldwide.

“It is with well-deserved pride that we celebrate this latest triumph of a car that won our Concorso Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, and we extend our congratulations to Chris and Ann Cox, the owners of this magnificent vehicle” said Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO of Cavallino Inc. and Canossa Events. “This achievement is a testament to the exceptional quality of the cars featured at Cavallino Classic and in our magazine—this Ferrari was the cover star of issue 264—and it rewards our commitment, spanning over forty years, to preserving the heritage represented by Ferraris of every era. The great success of the 2025 edition, held just ten days ago in Palm Beach, Florida, is now accompanied by yet another important recognition.”

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Cavallino

The Cavallino (Prancing Horse) was adopted by Enzo Ferrari for his racing team after being encouraged to do so by the mother of Count Francesco Baracca, Italy’s top fighter ace in the First World War. The Baracca family’s coat of arms featured a black prancing stallion, which Francesco wore as an emblem on both sides of his aircraft. Cavallino, Inc. was founded in 1978 and quickly became the most important, renowned, and interesting publisher dedicated to the history of Ferrari.

In 1992 Cavallino created The Classic, the Concorso d’Eleganza entirely dedicated to the Cavallino. Over five decades, Cavallino has nurtured and safeguarded Enzo Ferrari’s legacy, ensuring its authenticity and originality.

In 2020, Canossa, a premier Italian company specializing in automotive events, acquired Cavallino, aiming to propel it into the future while maintaining its core values and its tradition of excellence. John Barnes is still part of the team and has been appointed President Emeritus of the Prancing Horse. Cavallino is based in Palm Beach, Florida.

Canossa

Canossa was founded in 2011 in the heart of Italy’s “Motor Valley,” where all the major Italian sports car brands are based. This area is located in Emilia, the only region in the world named after a road: the 2,200-year-old Roman Consular Road, Via Emilia. It is therefore not surprising that our activities have primarily developed in the automotive sector. Today, the company has over 60 employees and 300 collaborators, operating across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Our Corporate Brand Experiences division is dedicated to creating outstanding events for our corporate clients, mainly, but not exclusively, in the automotive area.

Our Drive Experiences division designs and organizes races, rallies, tours, and general driving activities on two and four wheels, combining passion for motoring with top-level hospitality and impeccable service. Our Lifestyle Experiences division creates sophisticated events for companies and individuals seeking unforgettable experiences. Cavallino, Inc., which publishes the homonymous magazine and organizes the famous “Concorso d’Eleganza,” was founded in 1978 and has been part of the group since 2020. It is based in Palm Beach, Florida.

Our headquarters are located at “Casa Canossa” in the hills of Quattro Castella, and the company also has offices or subsidiaries in Milan, Lyon, Dubai, Miami, Palm Beach, New York, and Monterey.
At Canossa, we are all committed to making the work environment as efficient, diverse, culturally rich, pleasant, and sustainable as possible. As part of our commitment to sustainability, the company is ISO 14001 certified.

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