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2023 Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche Video Shows Rare Race Cars, Retro GTs

The 2023 Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche took place in the beautiful region of Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills, medieval villages, and picturesque vineyards. As the sixth edition of this exclusive event, held from September 20 to 24, it showcased some of Ferrari’s finest cars, both vintage and modern, each with its own fascinating history. A captivating 30-minute video captures many of these vehicles, creating a truly mesmerizing experience.

At the 2023 Cavalcade Classiche, attendees were treated to a stunning display of Ferraris from different eras, paying homage to the legendary automaker’s rich heritage. Among the iconic classics were several 166MMs, reminiscent of the car that triumphed in the 1949 Mille Miglia road race, a historic victory for the Scuderia Ferrari. The event also featured a 212 Inter, which succeeded the 166 as Ferrari’s favored race car in 1951, and a 750 Monza equipped with a powerful 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Enthusiasts also had the pleasure of admiring numerous 250 GTs, including two-seat racers and luxurious GT Berlinetta Lusso models. Some were fortunate enough to spot open-top 250 GT Californias. From the 1960s, the spotlight shone on the 275 GTB4 and 275 GTS, as well as the 365 GTB4, fondly known as the Daytona, in celebration of Ferrari’s historic 1-2-3 finish in the 1967 Daytona 24-hour race. The video also features several F40s, adding to the excitement.

The participants of this year’s Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche embarked on three days of drives through the enchanting Tuscan countryside. The first day’s route included a coffee stop at Casole d’Elsa, a medieval village near Siena. The journey continued through picturesque Tuscan hills adorned with vineyards. On the second day, they drove around 140 miles along winding roads across different hills. The grand finale took participants northward, traversing the challenging Passo dell’ Abetone, renowned for its role in the Mille Miglia races.