Horse Tales - December 2015 - Ferrari Club of America

NEW ENGLAND
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HorseTales
volume 15
| issue 4 | december 2015
Ferrari NA President and CEO Edwin Fenech
with FCA Regional Director Suzy Hiniker, and
Ferrari of New England owner Ernie Boch, Jr.
at the Annual Meeting and Cocktail Party
Pg. 8
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NEW ENGLAND
REGION
contents
8
Annual Meeting and Cocktail Party
14Goodwood Revival
17 The Maine Event
18 Tips for Hibernating Your Ferrari
20 Alden Sherman Classic
28 Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance
Page 6:
Sunday in The Park
29Collector’s Car Garage & Miller Motor Cars
HorseTales
Page 9: Annual Meeting
Page 17: The Maine Event
Page 30: Boston
Common Cup
regulars: 4 Club Business
6From the Regional Director
and the Publisher
8
Events Calendar
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Ferrari of New England
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fromtheRegionalDirector
Dear Ferraristi,
November 19 was our Annual Meeting and Cocktail Party, held at the lovely home of Ernie Boch Jr.
There was a ballot vote held for all elected offices on the New England Region board for 2016/2017.
Here are the results of the election:
In newly elected positions we have Vince Rossi from CT as Secretary, Tom Ducibella as MA Chapter
President, and Gary Hiniker from MA as Treasurer. In re-elected positions we have Glenn Farrell
as Maine Chapter President, Mike Odierna as CT Chapter President, and Mike Fandozzi as NH/
VT Chapter President. A terrific team, I am sure you will agree. Give any one of them a shout with
thoughts or suggestions. The Rhode Island Chapter President position is open. Contact me if you’d
like to run a few events in the Ocean State.
Andrea Itin is our new and talented Publisher of Horse Tales. Andrea is a Creative Director at Fletcher
Design Group, and also owns and runs two catering vehicles; a pizza truck and a beverage truck.
My sincerest gratitude goes to my two good friends; retiring Club Secretary Bob LaRosa and Club
Treasurer Andrew Baldassarre. Both are two longtime FCA members, and pillars of our New England
Ferrari Club. Thank you, gentlemen, for you many years of hard work and contributions to the Ferrari
Club. FCA-NER looks forward to many more years of driving and friendship with you both.
Finally, thank you to all who attended the cocktail party. It was our most attended FCA-NER event
ever. See pictures and article in this issue of Horse Tales. And hope to see you at an event soon.
Ciao,
Suzy
Suzy Hiniker, Regional Director
Pictures by Suzy Hiniker
Lime Rock Sunday in the Park
More than fifty Ferraris were parked on track
for LRP’s ‘Gathering of the Marques’
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2016Eventscalendar
for more details and continuously updated information:
www.fca-newengland.org | www.empirestateregion.com | www.fcacanadaeast.org
jan
10: june
Don Rose of RM Sotheby’s talks shop,
Concord, MA. Don Rose, noted auto authority
and Specialist at RM Sotheby’s, will give
us an insider look at car auctions. Noon
Lunch at Papa-Razzi’s on Rte 2 in Concord,
MA. Must RSVP to Thomas Ducibella at
tom@nanduce.com
21-24: Cavallino Classic at the Breakers in Palm
Beach, FL is one of the world’s most respected
Ferrari Concours. www.cavallino.com/
cavallino-classic.html
march
22: 18-22: FCA International Meet in Columbus, OH. Host
Hotel: Columbus Hilton Polaris 614.885.1600
Hilton discount-mention ‘FCA’ when making
your reservation. Track events at Mid-Ohio
Sports Car Course, more info evolving at
www.fca2016.org
august
27-28: Dream Ride 2016! Cars, Motorcycles and
Athletes gather for fun and fundraising for
Special Olympics and other worthy causes.
Join us! Sponsored by Bozutto’s Inc.
www.dreamride.org
The not-to-be-missed annual North End
Dinner at Mamma Maria’s 3 N. Square
Boston, MA. RSVP to Glenn Farrell
gfarrell@yficustomhomes.com
Ferrari Club Track Days at Lime Rock Park, Aug 2015
CT member Barney Hallingby and his 1958 250 GT Cabriolet at the
Classic Coach setup
Team Pilota, in the house
360 Challenge Car and Z06 Vette,
ready to roll out
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annual
meeting
458 Speciale in front of Boch’s house
Annual Meeting and
Cocktail Party with
Ferrari NA CEO Edwin Fenech
By: Suzy Hiniker-Regional Director
Photo Credits:
Joshua Sweeney of Shoot for Details
And Ferrari of New England
N
ovember 19 was our Annual
Meeting and Cocktail Party,
held at the lovely estate of FCA
member and Ferrari of New
England owner Ernie Boch, Jr. The food,
beverage, music, and ambience were first-rate.
The Ferrari Club-New England Region had
125 members in attendance, the most club
attendees ever at an NER event. Our special
guest speaker was Edwin Fenech, President
and CEO of Ferrari North America. Edwin
is a very warm and engaging gentleman,
and spoke to us about Ferrari NA and SpA,
where they are, where they are headed, and
how pleased he was to be meeting with the
members of Ferrari Club of New England.
This regional meet and greet was a first for
Ferrari NA. Edwin spent the entire evening
with us and graciously took the time to
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speak with many members at the event.
Also spending the evening with us from
Ferrari NA was Greg Adams - Director
of Marketing and Brand Experience, and
Brian Morrison - Regional Sales Manager.
During his 15 year tenure at Ferrari,
Edwin has served as President and CEO of
Ferrari China, CEO of Ferrari Challenge,
and held other notable positions in the
Middle East, Africa, Europe and China.
Edwin had his one year anniversary as
President and CEO of Ferrari NA when
he visited with us. The night was quite a
splash. Many thanks go to Ernie Boch Jr.,
General Manager Jesse Berger and Service
Manager Michael Shalhoub of Ferrari of
New England, and Leslie Stormes who all
helped put this fine event together.
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Green Green Green
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Tim Prete’s ‘Hospital Special’ 360 Modena
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Just a few of “Seeing Red”, at
Earls Court, centered on 25 of
the most legendary and
desirable roadgoing Ferraris,
both pre and post 1966
Pictures by Mike Odierna and Mieko Tarui
Goodwood Revival
September 11-13, 2015
By: Mike Odierna
N
he Goodwood Revival is a threeday festival held each September
at Goodwood Circuit in
England since 1998 for the
types of road racing cars and motorcycles that
would have competed during the circuit’s
original period—1948–1966. Most people
dress in period clothes. It is one of the world’s
most popular motor race meetings and the
only UK event which recreates the golden era
of motor sport from the 1950s and 1960s.
The festival acts as a showcase for exceptional
wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic
track, untouched by the modern world
and relives the glory days of Goodwood
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Circuit, which ranked alongside Silverstone
as Britain’s leading racing venue throughout
its active years. Between 1948 and 1966
Goodwood hosted contemporary racing
of all kinds, including Formula One, the
famous Goodwood Nine Hours race and the
celebrated Tourist Trophy sports car race.
The festival includes Grand Prix cars from
the Fifties and Sixties, sports and GT cars,
including many Ferraris, as well as historic
saloon cars and little-seen Formula Juniors.
Many of these important historic racing cars
are driven by famous names from motor
sport past and present. Famous drivers
who have taken part include: Sir Stirling
Moss, John Surtees, Sir Jack Brabham,
Phil Hill, Derek Bell, David Coulthard,
Damon Hill, Gerhard Berger, Martin
Brundle, Bobby Rahal, Johnny Herbert,
Wayne Gardner, Giacomo Agostini, Jean
Alesi, Barry Sheene and Peter Brock, as
well as Chris Rea and Rowan Atkinson (as
Mr. Bean) in 2009.
Imagine a magical place where Ferrari 250
GTOs race against Jaguar E-Types, where
legendary drivers pilot vintage cars they’ve
never driven before, where cars that belong
in museums swap paint with equally valuable
Vintage airman Mike Odierna with modern
Ferraris; a 488 and LaFerrari
Some Ferrari preparations before the race
Photos to right
Flat out and determined to stand on podium
Competitors, and brand name drivers
after a 30 min race
Spitfires on the field at Goodwood
rivals, and, for a touch of class, where the vast
majority of spectators dress in period garb.
That place is a gearhead’s dream. It’s the annual
Goodwood Revival in southern England.
Held on the grounds of a former airfield that
was active during the Battle of Britain in
World War II (and now owned by the Earl of
March), the Goodwood Revival is more than
just a car show. It’s a celebration of the Allied
victory in World War II, the cars it spawned,
and the freedom those cars represent.
For aviation enthusiasts, one thing Revival will
go down in history for this year is the Spitfires.
That’s as it should be, of course, in this the
75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – and
in a place that used to be a wartime Spitfire base.
There were an astonishing 20 Supermarine
Spitfires and associated models parked up in
front of the new Aeroclub building as part of
the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation display,
along with four Hawker Hurricanes (and the
world’s only airworthy Bristol Blenheim). If
you haven’t been to the Goodwood Revival,
add it to your wish list.
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The Maine Event
By Suzy Hiniker
Group Shot of the Maine Event
A helicopter stopped in for our tour of
Chuck Schwager’s car collection
Pictures by Suzy Hiniker
M
aine Chapter President
Glenn Farrell swore this
would be his last Maine
Event, but we have too much
fun on these fall weekends. This year we
stayed at the new Press Hotel in Portland,
the former Press Herald building cleverly
themed in old-time newspaper journalism
décor. Our group had a scrumptious dinner
in a private room at the hotel on Friday.
On Saturday we took a zippy drive led by
Bob Tkacik (Maine Line Exotics) on scenic
New England roads to Wolfeboro, NH.
There, avid car enthusiast Chuck Schwager
gave us a car by car tour of his collection of
European and American exotics (check out
www.theautoblonde.com for a complete
tour). Saturday night we took a ferry to
Peaks Island for a lobster dinner and laughs.
Food, foliage, and Ferraris, what could be
better?
Chuck enchants us with stories
On the ferry to
Peak’s Island,
Maine. No one
fell off
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The kids with their drivers in front of CCMC
Tips for Hibernating
Your Ferrari
By Tom Ducibella
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M
ost of us store our Ferraris
for the winter to keep them
on a low salt diet, or we
avoided finding the right
size snow tires (just kidding; except maybe
FF owners). While your car is hibernating,
there are useful things to do to prolong its
value and prevent deterioration. Although
storage information occasionally appears,
here is a list of tips that I have used for
decades, which have made a difference for
my cars and do not require a lot of time or
mechanical expertise. So if you miss your
Ferrari when snowbound, here are some
bonding suggestions:
1. Fill your tank with fresh gas to
prevent/minimize both condensation and
oxidation. Air is the enemy here; if there
is no air, almost all surfaces are covered
by fuel, leaving little surface available for
condensation. For 30 years, this method
has worked without fuel stabilizers (i.e.,
cars start the 1st or 2nd try).
2. Fill your tires a few psi (pounds per
square inch) above running pressure
for the ambient temperature in your
garage: For every 10 degree(s) drop in
temperature, pressure decreases about 1
psi. So, increase the pressure accordingly
after the temperature drops - if the factory
pressure is 30 psi, put in about 35 psi after
your car has reached storage temperature
for a few days. And, make a windshield
note to re-adjust pressure before driving.
Because I am such a tire lover, I push my
car 6 inches forward or backwards once
a month. Compressors are inexpensive,
whether a floor model or 12 volt run-off
a car battery. If you don’t have one, use
a nearby service or gas station and bring
your own gauge. To be safe, always check
the maximum pressure on the sidewall.
And, while you’re at it, check the date
your tire was made (see: http://blog.
tirerack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/
how-old-are-the-tires-i-buy). I should
not have to tell anyone what the experts
say about tires more than 7-10 years old,
unless you have a garage queen or Dairy
Queen vehicle. If you are an exit and
entrance ramp adhesion freak like me,
do the right thing. Isn’t it fun to see all
that other rolling hardware that had been
sitting on your bumper disappear in your
rearview mirror on the ramps?
3. On older cars, coat your carburetor
bodies, linkages and exposed anodized
fittings with WD-40 or silicone lubricant.
To prevent the spray from getting on other
stuff, mask with 2 sheets of newspaper, or
spray into the cap and brush on; avoid
getting on paint.
4. Get a battery maintainer (unless
your newer Ferrari came with one) that
automatically shuts off on full charge
(avoid cheap or older “chargers” that do
not). If used during both storage and long
periods between drives, it will double the
life of your battery and thus pay for itself
since batteries are so expensive. With an
excellent maintainer, disconnecting the
battery ground is not necessary (always
read both the manufacturer’s instructions
and any in your Ferrari owner’s manual).
Deltran 0.75amp “tenders” are roughly
$40.
5. For many models, leave your doors
slightly ajar but not open; check that
all courtesy and dash warning lights are
off. This decompresses the door rubber
weather strip, prolonging its life and
preventing permanent compression that
leads to cracking.
6. If a car cover is not part of your
Ferrari’s life, give it a holiday gift that is
soft on the inside and breathable.
7. During storage, any high humidity
with swings of sudden temperature can
cause condensation on brake rotors,
electrical connectors, brake lines, and
other parts. Even though your ECU is
sealed, many electrical connectors may not
be; and Webers dislike condensation. A
medium sized, portable dehumidifier (set
at 60%) will pay for itself (approximately
$200, depending on the size of your
space). NOTE: If the temperature drops
below about 50 degrees, turn off your
dehumidifier or see the manufacturer’s
instructions; and, get a unit that allows
emptying by either reservoir or is “hoseto-drain” (the latter is obviously more
convenient).
8. Put your convertible top in the upright
position, and use a thin car cover or clean
bed sheet to collect the dust (instead of
your top fabric)
9.An important and well known,
but underappreciated (or ignored)
maintenance is “feeding” your interior;
and I don’t mean cucina italiana. I have
seen too many beautiful interiors drying
out with leather beginning to crack. But,
more importantly, the leather structure
itself is suffering. Don’t even ask about
the replacement cost (parts & labor) of
interior upholstery. Nourish it with any
number of leather preservatives from
reputable manufacturers. First, give your
interior some TLC with a soft vacuum
attachment, then wipe down with a damp
cloth, and followed by conditioner. If
the leather is very dry, consider a deep
conditioner and consult an expert
for product choices. If coloration is
damaged (e.g., driver’s side seatback side
bolster), professionals with airbrush spray
equipment can re-colorize (consult before
treating with conditioner). Decade’s old
leather often will have fine surface cracks,
which are normal and “Preservation
Class”.
10. Stone chip paint protection: Anytime,
but especially winter, is a good time to
investigate the value of newer self-healing
CLEAR plastic films to prevent stone
chips in your expensive Ferrari paint.
After all, the nose of your car often sits
behind SUV tires at a similar elevation.
The best films are transparent, removable,
easier to keep clean than paint, guaranteed
not to yellow (Expel Ultimate/10 years),
affordable (compared to repainting),
and stress reducing. Ever return from a
highway trip to find new road rash on
your nose paint? One of the newest films
is Expel Ultimate (self-healing, 6 mil);
there is also the standard film from 3M.
Although there are some do-it-yourself
kits, my advice is taking it to the experts,
for example: if south of Boston beltway,
contact Ferrari of New England or Miller
Motorcars for information; and, if north,
Automotive Elegance in Stoneham (as a
northerner, I have had excellent results
and their shop a large cliental of high end
sports car dealers and individual owners).
11.So, don’t be a foreigner to your Ferrari
this winter - it would appreciate some
quality time with its driver and in the
spring it will look and run better.
12.An added tip from RD Suzy: the Rat
Zapper Ultra (by Victorpest.com). If you
think you have mice (I hate ‘em) in the
garage, get several Zappers and put them
along the walls. The Rat Zapper Ultra
takes 4 D cell batteries, bait them (I use
2 crackers with peanut butter smeared
inside), flip it on, and the Zapper will
flash when it’s been ‘activated’. Very
simple, no mess, no touch, and the ‘rat’
model is the best. However, do not use if
you have very small pets.
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Alden Sherman Classic By: Vince Rossi
A Great Turnout at
The Alden Sherman Classic
N
ew England Region members
arrived in numbers to the
Alden Sherman Classic Car
Show in Weston, CT on Sept
20. Members met for breakfast and then
formed a convoy en route to the show
grounds. The car show had formal judging
but most FCA members attended just for
the atmosphere and a chance to catch-up
with fellow car enthusiasts on a glorious
summer’s day.
There were various Ferrari models present ~
360, 458, Daytona, Testarossa, F512M,
365, 308, 599 and more. Other cars at
the show ranged from a pro drag racer to
bubble cars and everything in between. The
proceeds of this annual car show benefit the
senior citizens of Weston and surrounding
towns, in addition to being a lot fun for all
who attended.
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Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance
By: Mike Odierna
S
carsdale Concours d’Elegance welcomed
automotive enthusiasts from all over
the northeast to the center of Scarsdale,
N.Y. Traffic being very mild on a Sunday
morning in October meant that participants
and visitors had no trouble getting to the show,
with the center of town being closed down for
the event, which is now in its 15th year. The
Concours actually began as a school project for
two young car enthusiasts and over the years
has grown into a popular regional event on the
Concours circuit.
Given the number of classic car collections, we
saw cars that have also previously appeared at the
Greenwich and Lime Rock’s Sunday in the Park
Concourses. The Scarsdale Concours does a nice
job of presenting an eclectic selection from every
part of the world and every time period.
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Collector’s Car Garage
and Miller Motorcars
Vince Rossi and Mike Odierna
B
eautiful fall colors were in full bloom
for the Oct 24 FCA-NER multi-state,
multi-stop events. We first stopped
at Collectors’ Car Garage (CCG) in
Bedford Hills, NY, a country club for car people.
The expansive 66,000 sq. ft. facility houses an
astonishing array of exotics and other collectible
vehicles. The turn-out for this catered breakfast
and tour was very impressive, with many stunning
Ferraris and other significant marques in the
parking lot. CCG Principals Matt Ivanhoe and
James Machinist graciously showcased the stored
exotics. Attendees then took off on a scenic fall
drive to the next destination - Miller Motorcars
in Greenwich, CT for a special unveiling.
Members cars in the lot at Collector Car Garage
Best in Show: 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport; 1 of 4 built
Inside CCG
Private parking greeted FCA guests and inside
white linen tables surrounded a vehicle draped
by a Ferrari-red cover. After a brief introduction
the cover was lifted to reveal a sharp black over
tan 488 GTB. A turn of the key filled the
room with the throaty sound of the 661hp twin
turbo V8. A fabulous catered Italian lunch was
provided for the 90+ guests who had a chance to
mingle and take a closer look at the latest superb
offering from Maranello.
A special thank you to Evan Cygler and Don
Pinatvalle and their exceptional team at Miller
Motorcars, and to Matt and James at Collector’s
Car Garage for the day’s events.
Scenic drive, out the
back of a 458 Spyder
Twin Turbo V8
Don Pintavalle and Evan Cygler unveil the
new 488 at Miller Motorcars
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The 3rd Annual Boston
Cup on Boston Common
T
he 3rd annual Boston Cup on
Boston Common has become a very
popular car show. We had many New
England members bring a Ferrari,
Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Jaguar or other marques.
Kudos to CT member Peter Lombardo for
winning 1st Place with his 1950 Cisitalia
Columbo Sport Corsa.
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