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NEW ENGLAND
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CONTENTS
9
Team Pilota Rare Racing 550
17 Luncheon with RM Sotheby’s Don Rose
20 Milestone Pins
28 Unveiling the Ferrari 488 Spider
Page 17:
Lunch with Don Rose
Page 30: Boston
Common Cup
HORSETALES
Page 9: Rare racing 550
Page 28: 488 Spider
REGULARS:
4 Club Business
6From the Regional Director
and the Publisher
8 Events Calendar
Cover photo:
Suzy Hiniker
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The Ferrari Club of America - New England Region and
Presenting Sponsors invite you to an event to benefit the
Heart Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FerrariAndFriends.com
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| connecticut | maine | massachusetts | new hampshire | rhode island | vermont |
The F60, a Ferrari F12 Speciale
(1 of 10 produced) was unveiled by
FNA President/CEO Edwin Fenech
for a customer
Top lawn at the
Cavallino Classic Concours
Socializing in the Breakers Hotel parking lot: Morgan Duffy, David Eichenbaum, Gary Hiniker, Scott Crater and Ara Gechijian
FROM THE
REGIONAL
DIRECTOR
I
hope 2016 has started well for you.
In January Gary and I were in Palm
Beach for Cavallino Classic 25. The
Breakers Hotel and Cavallino, as
many know, is one of my favorite places
and events. That we get to see so many car
friends from the Northeast and across the
country is added fun.
Pictures courtesy of Ara Gechijian and Suzy Hiniker
Thursday morning is the Cavallino
Lecture Series, and it never disappoints.
This year’s tech Talk featured three
special Ferraris. First was the 1955
Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Scaglietti
(s/n 0556MD) also known as The
Admiral’s Ferrari, presented by Rear
Admiral Robert A. Phillips, USN (Ret.)
The second car was a 1963 Ferrari 400
SuperAmerica Pinin Farina Coupe
Aerodinamico Prototipo (s/n 2207SA)
presented by owner Lee Herrington, a
New England Region member. The third
Ferrari was the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT
SWB California Spider from the rural
France ‘barn find’ Baillon Collection.
Restorer and New England Region
member Paul Russell presented this car.
For more on the Lecture Series see my
blog www.theautoblonde.com
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It is marvelous how many NER members
go to Cavallino. Put it on your to-do list
if you haven’t yet attended. And check
out the pictures in this issue.
The New England Region team is putting
together a fantastic 2016 calendar; karting,
dinners, weekends, track events, cars n
coffees, shop tours, car shows, and more.
The calendar is always evolving so be sure
to check the NER website and look for
my emails for updates.
I look forward to seeing you at an event
this year.
Warmest regards,
Suzy
Suzy Hiniker, Regional Director
Three Ferraris for the
Thursday Lecture Series
Ferrari NA President/CEO
Edwin Fenech stopped by
the Concours; with
Suzy and Gary Hiniker,
Erin and Morgan Duffy
Jeanne, Annabelle and
Mike Fandozzi at the
Breakers fountain watching
the cars drive off the field
The main field
Pam Gechijian inspecting the
1958 Ferrari 412 MI and the
1956 Ferrari 250 Europa GT
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2016
EVENTS
CALENDAR
MARCH
for more details and continuously updated information:
www.fca-newengland.org | www.empirestateregion.com | www.fcacanadaeast.org
JUNE
13: Karting at F1-Boston in Braintree, MA. Be there by 12.30pm,
on track at 1.00pm, lunch afterwards. $60pp for members,
$90pp non-members, go to the NER calendar item to sign
up or contact Vassilis Kontogli [email protected].
Sponsored by Ferrari of New England
2: Ferrari of New England and FCA-NER are hosting a Track Day
at Thompson Speedway in Thompson, CT. This is a perfect
event to get out on the track for the first time. More advanced
groups will be run as well. $350pp includes lunch, rain or shine.
Registration form soon.
19: Workshop Open House at Ferrari of New England in
Norwood, MA, 10am – 12pm; Tire expert, Protective film,
Paintless ding removals, and more, plus coffee and pastries.
No RSVP necessary
5: “Dawn Patrol” 7:15am breakfast at Miller Motorcars for
a caravan to the Greenwich Concours. Dawn Patrol hats
provide for entrance to Greenwich concours. Please RSVP:
[email protected]
22: The not-to-be-missed annual North End Dinner at Mamma
Maria’s 3 N. Square Boston, MA. $85pp plus drinks cash check
or cc. RSVP to Glenn Farrell [email protected]
18-22: FCA International Meet in Columbus, OH. Track events at
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, more info at www.fca2016.org
26: APRIL
2: FCA members are invited by Automobile Motor Enthusiasts
car club for luncheon at Automobile Restorations,
Stratford, CT. Sign up for luncheon before March 21st @
[email protected]
3: F1 race fans, join us to watch live, the Formula 1 Bahrain race
at Miller Motorcars on their 70” TV screen! Miller Motorcars
will provide complementary catered lunch. For planning and
seating, please RSVP: [email protected] Race
starts at 11am.
17: Caffeine and Carburetors at 8am, Pine and Elm Street,
New Canaan, CT (non FCA event)
20: Ferraris and Pizza at P1 Motorcars at 65 Halloween Blvd. in
Stamford, CT @ 5pm - 8pm (Wed), rsvp ‘Ferraris and Pizza’
to: [email protected]
27-28: Ferrari Track Days at Watkins Glen, NY with the Empire
Region. No experience necessary and instructors are available.
The car must be tech inspected beforehand and you must
have a Snell SA2005 helmet or later. See the online FCA Track
Events manual for more info. http://empirestateregion.com/
events/watkins-glen-international-track-event/ Bob Coates
[email protected]
MAY
1: Cars and Coffee at Lombardo Motorcars at 2280 Berlin
Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 Coffee n donuts, 9am – 12pm,
no RSVP necessary
13-15: NH Weekend TBA. Mark your calendars! Hotel and Car Activity
23-24: Ferrari Track Days at NJMP (Lightning) with the Empire
Region. No experience necessary and instructors are available.
The car must be tech inspected beforehand and you must
have a Snell SA2005 helmet or later. http://empirestateregion.
com/events/njmp-new-jersey-motorsports-park-track-event/
Bob Coates [email protected]
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Concorso Ferrari & Friends on LaSalle Rd. in West Hartford, CT
to benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. 10am -3pm Go to www.FerrariandFriends.com for more info.
For sponsorship or other questions contact Chair Mike Simonetta
[email protected]
JULY
29-30: Ferrari Track Days at Lime Rock Park with the Empire
Region. No experience necessary and instructors are available.
The car must be tech inspected beforehand and you must
have a Snell SA2005 helmet or later. http://empirestateregion.
com/events/lime-rock-park-track-event-2/ Bob Coates [email protected]
AUGUST
27-28: Dream Ride 2016 - Cars, Motorcycles and Athletes gather for
fun and fundraising for Special Olympics and other worthy
causes. Sponsored by Bozzuto’s Inc. www.dreamride.org
SEPTEMBER
2-4: Ferrari Track Days at Watkins Glen, NY with the Empire
Region. Bob Coates [email protected]
OCTOBER
21-23: The Maine Event. We’re going to Camden this year so mark
your calendar!
IFS Founder/Owner: John Tirrell
550/GTC:
MARANELLO
MODIFICATO/
EVOLUZIONE
INDEPENDENT
FERRARI
SERVICE TEAM
EVOLVES RARE
RACING 550
A
t “Tutto Italiano” last August, I encountered a bright-red
race-prepared Ferrari 550. Positioned in a prime spot at the
Lars Anderson Museum front entrance, the 550 commanded
my attention. Impressed with the Rosso 550’s immaculate
and business-like appearance I wondered who built, owned and
sponsored this rarity.
Regional Director Suzy Hiniker answered my questions in one go;
would I meet 550 owner and driver John Tirrell of Independent Ferrari
Service and write his story for Horse Tales?
I always say yes to a writing assignment, especially when a shop tour is
offered.
In September, I took a field trip to Thompson Motor Speedway to meet
John Tirrell, his team and get a closer look at the 550/GTC. IFS had
rented the track for their 2-day “Team Pilota” Fiat 500 racing series.
By: Adam Pepper
march 2016 | HORSETALES | 9
I spent the day watching the fast and
nimble rent-a-racer Fiat 500 drivers in
action (with the 550 acting as pace car)
and watched the IFS team quickly assess a
Fiat 500 damaged in a spin-out.
IFS Founder/Owner: John Tirrell
At day’s end, I sat with John and talked
about his career as a Ferrari mechanic and
his plans for the 550. I found him friendly,
forthcoming and extremely knowledgeable
on Ferrari and racing.
Adam: “Why this car”?
John: “We had already explored and raced
the existing Ferrari Challenge models. This
is a chance to develop and race a frontengine 12-cylinder Ferrari race car. It is
an opportunity for me and my team to
showcase our knowledge and expand our
skills in the areas of engine management,
aerodynamics, suspension, brakes and
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most importantly, safety systems.”
For John, owning this racing 550 pushes
the all the right buttons.
- Exclusivity. A long-held Ferrari precept,
550 racecars are rare and not often for sale.
- Heritage. Ferrari pioneered use of a V-12
in a front-engine GT and the 550 is a key
milestone in an ongoing evolution.
- Team building. This 550 is a building
block for the team to expand their
capabilities. As one third of IFS business
is Ferrari Racing Service, the team will use
the 550 as a hands-on teaching tool.
John founded Independent Ferrari Service
in 1989. He has 45 years as a Ferrari
Technician, team member Ben has 11
years, Eric has 10 years and Keegan 4.
Aptly named, IFS is not officially connected
with the Ferrari factory.
550 Development History:
In July1996, Ferrari debuted the new 550
Maranello at Nurburgring. The result of an
intensive development program ordered by
Ferrari boss Montezemolo, with assistance
from Michael Schumacher and Niki
Lauda, the 550 Maranello was a return to
the traditional front-engined V12 Grand
Tourer. Electronic driver aids made the
new 550 Maranello more user-friendly.
Pininfarina executed exterior and interior
design, with classic design cues in 250
GTO front fender slots and 365 Daytona
round tail-lamps. Extensive aerodynamic
work gave a low drag coefficient of .33.
Sharing frame design and main engine
components with the 456, the 550M was
shorter, lighter, and more powerful than
the preceding model. In total 3,083 units
of the 550 Maranello were produced.
The Search:
In November 2012, John’s search for
his next racing Ferrari led to a 2001 550
Maranello/GTC Conversion, s/n 122781,
on consignment at Ferrari of Newport
Beach, CA. The sale created an opportunity
for Tirrell; a complete, running 550 racecar
would save money and time. John was for
flying his full crew out to view the 550, but
closing the shop for a week was impractical,
so John and Keegan took a flight west.
On inspection, the Ferrari Red 550
exhibited excellent overall mechanical
condition with well-executed paint and
bodywork, a very solid roll-cage, 3/16”
thick aluminum “safety plate” under
driver’s floor, 22-gallon ATL fuel cell,
Plexiglas side and rear windows and a
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carbon-fiber rear diffuser and wing.
A short (and spirited!) test-drive by John
and Keegan on public roads confirmed the
car ran as promised, a deal was struck and
the 550 headed east to IFS.
122871’s GTC Conversion:
Joe Moch, CEO of Advanced Clean Air
Technologies bought three 550 cars for
his 2-car 550 racing/promotional effort.
Jim Busby’s JBR Motorsports built a blue
Bonneville land speed racer and a red GTC
road-racer from s/n 122781.
The blue 550 served well at Bonneville;
Moch’s 200.206 mph run moved him
from Rookie to A-License status in one
weekend, a rare feat. Posting a top speed
of 216.133, with exhaust gasses passing
through ACAT-made catalysts, he achieved
his goals and sold both cars.
The red 550/GTC was built to contest
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the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb. Based on the
ProDrive design and constructed to FIA
race standards at a cost of well over $200k,
all the basic elements were in place. As a
secondary priority to the Bonneville effort,
the red GTC was built, but not fully tested.
The Bonneville 550 story will appear in a
future issue of Horse Tales.
550 Evoluzione:
In December 2012, John’s team began
work in earnest, first tackling engine,
brake, wheel and suspension systems to
make the car safe and reliable for testing at
full power and speed.
Basic build was very good, but key elements
were ripe for improvement. Heavy 19”
wheels, stock brakes, shocks, front spoiler
and rear diffuser were removed.
The heart of a race car is the engine; even
in stock form, the 550 powerplant is
formidable. The 5.5 liter, 518lb 65° V-12
makes 485bhp at 7000rpm, peak torque is
420lb-ft at 5000rpm. Titanium connecting
rods, Mahle forged aluminum pistons,
light alloy block, heads (4-valve) and oil
sump, Nikasil cylinders, and a dry-sump
oiling system are used. Variable intake
manifold adds power-tuning opportunity
when combined with the new Emtron
engine management system.
IFS Team tested engine, performed belt
and seal service and deemed it ready for
use.
Current RPM limit is 4600 rpm for engine
safety prior to final software tuning by
Emtron engineer Nick Pavlotech. In race
tune, the engine should produce 620hp
reliably.
Brembo engineers developed a brake
system for this specific chassis number,
replacing the existing stock pieces. Brembo
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parts unique to this chassis have new part
numbers.
Forgeline wheel and Brembo brake teams
worked together to create lightweight 18”
Forgeline custom wheels 18 x 13 rear, 18 x
11 front. The 550 now has more front tire
than a Challenge Ferrari has in rear. IMSAstyle studs and nuts are hand-fabricated.
5-lug hubs were retained. Center-lock
hubs were considered, but not used.
Pirelli P-Zero tires are fitted; final race tire
choice is still open.
As designed, the 550 is a flat-floor chassis,
but was delivered to IFS missing critical
side floor pans and wheel-well liners. The
resulting under-car aerodynamic chaos
made the car unstable at speed, and
reportedly made the previous owners first
and only track outing “frightening”. Stock
side floor pans were re-fitted, and new
one-piece, easy-to-remove side-skirts were
fabricated by Marcel Mercier and Ben,
Chris Cerce did intake air box mods and
will create new wheel well liners.
Anze Suspension supplied 3-way Penske
shocks and new suspension arms modified
to allow quick track-side adjustments.
Nordan Composites created a new, much
lighter (approx 40 lbs reduction) carbon
fiber nose/splitter. New carbon rear
diffuser and rear wing (moved back 2”) will
integrate airflow at rear.
Team member Keegan spent 2 weeks
fitting the suspension components and
hand-fitting/reaming two dozen Delrin
suspension bushings.
A racing clutch will be fitted with larger,
stronger 575 half-shafts. The stock clutch
has slippage; it is the weak link between
high horsepower engine and large rear tires.
Ben and Eric teamed up to install the new
Brembo brake system and Forgeline wheel
package.
Rear-mounted 6-speed transaxle retains
stock 3.91:1 final drive and gear ratios.
An ATL “dry-break” fuel filler was added
to right side of car for quick, safe refueling.
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Weight reduction is an ongoing process.
Current weight is approx 3400lbs (with
driver & 22 gallons of fuel). A stock 550
weighs approx 3926lbs (with driver & 30
gallons of fuel). The current horsepower-toweight ratio of 1 to 5.5 seems somehow poetic.
Cockpit heat is often present in a frontengine GT, passengers have had their shoe
soles melt. Further insulation is planned to
reduce temps from side-exhaust.
Without heater/defroster, cockpit air
circulation is limited to on-roof scoop and
small sliding side windows. A CoolSuit
helps the driver remain in the safe
temperature zone. Tirrell and his team will
continue to evolve and refine s/n 122871
for reliability, performance and safety.
Watching the 550 in motion at Thompson
was exciting, even at reduced rpm and
speed. Although exhaust is well-muffled,
I’m not alone in anticipating the sound at
full speed will be spectacular.
Future Racing Plans:
John’s driving skill combined with the IFS
Team’s excellent race preparation make
this potent Ferrari racer one to watch
when campaigned in SCCA and HSR race
groups.
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Don Rose of RM Sotheby’s
LUNCHEON
WITH
RM
SOTHEBY’S
DON ROSE
F
CA/NER members braved
wind and rain Jan 10th to
attend a luncheon event at Papa
Razzi Trattoria, Concord, MA.
Organized by MA Chapter President
Tom Ducibella, featured speaker
Don Rose of RM Sothebys gave us
an overview of the collector market,
current Ferrari value trends and his own
passion for cars. A lively Q&A session
followed.
Don recently celebrated 10 years at RM
By: Adam Pepper
Sotheby’s and sees himself as a “huntergatherer” in “the relationship business”.
In the end, “the cars are the stars” and
RM Sotheby’s strives to get the best
examples.
Don spoke on buyer and seller premiums,
value expectation, base and floor prices,
reserve strategies and transport fees.
He also covered the market importance of
originality, proper base documentation,
and the RM Sotheby’s research center
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Tom Ducibella, Suzy Hiniker, Don Rose
Ranjan Lal, Jonathan Cue,
John Marchi, Wade Berner
Ken and Sandy Goldman,
Gary Hiniker, Ara Gechijian
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Sam Hallowell, John Tirrell, Pete Lombardo,
Jayne Tirrell, Rose Lombardo
MA Chapter President Tom Ducibella
where photos, research and catalog writing
are performed.
“Cars are only original once”.
A long-time car enthusiast, Don is very
knowledgeable on European sports and
GT cars has owned and traded many
classics from the1930’s through the ‘80’s,
mostly British marques, although it must
be mentioned that he joined the FCA
soon after his acquisition of a 2001 550
Maranello in 2014.
Don also serves vice-chairman of the Aston
Martin Owners Club North America
(Section East).
His life-long Aston-Martin allegiance can
be traced to his seeing the 1964 movie
“Goldfinger”, the true star of the film
was an Aston-Martin DB5, equipped as a
deadly weapon for Bond’s use. His interest
in both Aston-Martin cars and James Bond
was realized when Don consigned the 1964
Aston Martin DB5 James Bond film car to
RM’s 2010 London sale, and went on a world
tour promoting the car. Demonstrating the
DB5’s “machine-gun feature” for Tony Blair
with his security team observing closely was
an interesting experience.
Roger Demler, Jeff and Vicki Wenger
FCA is pleased to welcome such an
enthusiastic and knowledgeable member to
our ranks. He is happy to provide collection
management or market advice to FCA
members, and invites you all to reach out
anytime.
Adam Pepper, Don Rose,
Wendy and Lee Cappola
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MILESTONES
Congratulations to our New England
Region FCA members who in 2015
reached a milestone year in their
Ferrari Club membership.
Each
will receive an anniversary pin
commemorating the achievement.
Special recognition goes to George
Murtha and his wife Elizabeth,
our region’s longest continuous
members, who joined the Ferrari
Club on April 1, 1965!
50 YEARS
George Murtha
CT
40 YEARS
Peter Sachs CT
35 YEARS
Roger Cassin Edward Regner
Raymond Turri MA
CT
CT
30 YEARS
Frank Grimaldi Jay Lawrence MA
MA
25 YEARS
John Tilson Robert Spada CT
CT
20 YEARS
Jay Barone Peter Bourassa CT
MA
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15 YEARS
10 YEARS
Jeffrey Jones CT
Michael Sutka
Mark Shair MA
Paul McCollam CT
John Clementi MA
John Eskew
CT
Glenn Farrell ME
Frank Savage CT
Daniel Kary ME John Parnoff CT
Samuel Hallowell Jr. RI
Nick Lippis MA
Gino Evangelista MA
John Bassick MA
David Micciulla NH
John Peterson VT
CT
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