The Cavallino Classic is one of the biggest and most important Ferrari gatherings around. Dozens of high-profile collectors display their cars and compete for the coveted titles that are handed out.
The event takes place at The Breakers in Palm Beach, a grand hotel that's temporarily turned into a massive car showroom.
General admission tickets are $75 — not cheap. But for diehard Ferrari fans, it's a small price to pay.
For competition, cars are divided into three groups: pre-war, disc brake, and drum brake. They're roughly ordered by year and make.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThe rarest and oldest cars were on display at the top of the field.
This 1957 TRC 500 drew lots of looks. A similar car sold for nearly $4 million at auction last year.
A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF Competizione Berlinetta still had its headlights covered in paper and tape.
A crowd gathered around a rare 166 MM with a matte finish.
Here's what it looked like under the hood. The car was made in 1953.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdLots of spectators posed for photos with the Ferraris.
Others used the opportunity to relax in the sun.
There was a full bar and several types of cigars for sale, but we didn't see too many people drinking. By noon, it was sweltering.
The bulk of the Ferraris were on display on the larger, lower field. We saw plenty of Ferrari red.
Ferrari produced cars under the Dino name from 1968 to 1976. The little sports cars were meant to be a (relatively) low-priced alternative, but were eventually abandoned.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdWe got a glimpse under the hood of a 275 GTB from 1965, also Ferrari red.
This 375 MM Pininfarina Spyder was raced for two decades, before it was retired to Mt. Kisco. It recently resurfaced and was restored after 36 years.
This bright yellow Ferrari was once raced by Ecurie Francorchamps, a Belgian motor racing team.
A large trophy was already on display inside.
This steely grey 400 Superamerica was a welcome relief from all the red and yellow.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThis Ferrari 275 GTB/C from 1966 sported Montana license plates.
Another limited production car, the Challenge Stradale was built in 2004. It sports an Italian racing stripe and reaches top speeds of 186MPH.
Of course, the Concorso isn't just about admiring cars. It's also about winning. Owners tinkered with their vehicles until the judges arrived.
The judges walked around in pairs, spending 15 or 20 minutes inspecting each vehicle. They checked headlights, turn signals, and tons of other details.
Actually, the show isn't only for Ferrari devotees. There were a dozen vintage Bugattis and Alfa Romeos on the field as well.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThey were pretty incredible machines. But not too many people were looking at them.
Unlike major trade shows, Cavallino isn't the type of event that attracts booth babes. But we did spy these three, repping diamond retailer Graff.
Farther down the field, the cars got more modern. A row of boxy 328 GTS Ferraris, made in the 1980s.
These supercars were all just a few years old.
A few serious race cars, like the 333 SP, were also on display.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdThese guys were probably Cavallino vets; they came prepared with folding chairs and a cooler.
Walking around , we saw some Palm Beach swag.
And a TON of Ferrari swag. It seemed like everyone had on a Ferrari t-shirt or baseball cap.
But it wasn't just hats and t-shirts. There was a Ferrari walker for the baby car lover.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdAnd lots of Ferrari-themed art.
One artist was even selling family portraits featuring the family sports car.
Of course, if the mood struck, there were also Ferraris for sale.
Now check out a car event that's a little more diverse.