Against the backdrop of the 2026 Miami Concours Weekend, Cars on 5th and Cavallino Classic’s 35th anniversary celebration that saw over 300 rare Ferraris in attendance, RM Sotheby’s returned to Palm Beach on Saturday, February 14, with an evening auction dedicated exclusively to a selection of Classiche-certified Ferraris, blending formal elegance with decisive bidding inside The Boca Raton’s newly reimagined setting.
The energy inside the ballroom reflected the broader enthusiasm surrounding Cavallino itself, a brand that, since 1978, has positioned itself as one of the most authoritative voices in the Ferrari world. Momentum was visible even before the headline cars crossed the block. A first edition copy of 275 by Bacchelli & Villa (Lot 100), limited to just 1,200 copies, achieved $19,200, with all proceeds going to charity.
The headline automotive sale was a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot 113), which achieved $5,230,000. More than a decade after its debut, Ferrari’s first hybrid halo car continues to anchor the modern segment. One of just 499 examples made, with direct lineage from the Enzo, and its position as the bridge between analog hypercars and Ferrari’s electrified future, besides being part of the 'Big Six', keeps demand firm.
Second overall was a 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina (Lot 112) at $1,545,000. Originally conceived for royalty and heads of state, the Superfast represents one of the most exclusive front-engine V12 grand tourers of the 1960s. Close behind, a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (Lot 110) followed at $1,462,500. Early 250 series cars continue to act as gateways into Ferrari’s Colombo V12 heritage, offering period elegance and long-term collectability without entering the stratospheric GTO tier seen last month.
Modern limited-production Ferraris showed consistent strength, as seen in much of January's mega-auction results. A 2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M (Lot 107) realized $1,105,000. A 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale (Lot 111) achieved $885,000, further validating the final naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 as a modern benchmark.
Mid-range transactions highlighted stability across analog and early modern Ferraris. A 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider (Lot 115) brought $373,500, and a 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB 70th Anniversary edition (Lot 109) sold for $368,000. A 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello (Lot 105) achieved $329,500, continuing the steady appreciation curve for front-engine V12 grand tourers from the gated manual era. The final car rounding out the top 10 was a 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (Lot 106), which realized $179,200, demonstrating enduring liquidity for classic V8 Ferraris.
One of the more nuanced placements was the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider by Michelotti at $654,000 (Lot 114). While distinct from factory-built NART Spiders, its result highlights ongoing enthusiasm for Daytona derivatives and open-air V12 experiences.
Automobilia added further dimension to the evening’s totals. A Ferrari 488 engine coffee table (Lot 102) achieved $60,000. A 2000 Ferrari F1-2000 1:5 scale model sold for $26,400 (Lot 101), a signed 1995 Gerhard Berger Ferrari race helmet (Lot 103) realized $28,800, while a signed 2019 Charles Leclerc helmet brought $44,400 (Lot 104). Even Enzo Ferrari’s bespoke two-piece suit and dress shoes (Lot 116) reached $54,000, highlighting how deeply provenance resonates within the Cavallino audience.
Overall, out of the 17 Lots offered, all but one, a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti, managed to sell, resulting in a 90% sell through rate for automobiles (94.1% overall) at $12,131,700 and $232,800 for memorabilia, strong numbers for a Ferrari-only boutique sale.
Cavallino Classic has evolved from a Palm Beach concours founded in 1992 into a global platform with editions in Modena, Abu Dhabi, and now Monaco, following its acquisition by Canossa, part of duPont REGISTRY Group. That international expansion, paired with the event’s long-standing emphasis on authenticity and historical integrity, reinforces why the Cavallino sale carries weight beyond a single evening’s results.
10. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
$179,200
9. 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello
$329,500
8. 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB 70th Anniversary
$368,000
7. 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider
$373,500
6. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider by Michelotti
$654,000
5. 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
$885,000
4. 2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
$1,105,000
3. 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina
$1,462,500
2. 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina
$1,545,000
1. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari
$5,230,000
Images: RM Sotheby's, Cavallino Classic
