Judging Standards/IACPFA

The International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA) was established in 1984 as an independent body whose purpose is to provide advice and counsel to the entire Ferrari community, and to set National Concours Judging Guidelines (rev. 12/2015)  for the judging of Ferrari automobiles.

The Ferrari Club of America is proud of its continued association with IACPFA and has been a supporter and partner since the Council’s inception. FCA follows the rules and procedures established by the Council in its Concours judging at FCA Annual Meets.

• Document the as-delivered condition
• Establish a database for future use
• All components, options, and accessories from factory
• 100% pass / fail
• Certificate of authenticity for those cars found eligible.
• Download Futuro Classico Evaluation Guidelines
• Download the Future Classico Evaluation Checklist
• Review presentation on Concours, Coppa Bella Macchina, Coppa GT and Futuro Classico

• We are very pleased to announce that the Futuro Classico database is partially online! Click here to go to the search page. (Exclusive Member Benefit) You can search by Model, Year or FCA Event and browse through all photos and information gathered in the Futuro Classico judging process. This is an important tool for you as an owner and the judging process for the future as the new models become qualified for judging. With the Carrozzeria Scaglietti process allowing owners to customize their cars with a bewildering amount of options, we are attempting to document these options. Each car’s details are identified and photographed for archival sake. These shots include exterior, interior, engine and books and tools. We encourage you to enter your new car in this important event and earn a certification.

FCA Coppa Bella Macchina Overview

Bella Macchina translates loosely to “beautiful machine,” which all Ferraris are; but nothing is more beautiful than a Ferrari in perfect working order, being driven and operated as intended.

The Ferrari Club of America is pleased to host this competition for you and your Ferrari, the successful completion of which will bring you a special award—the “Coppa Bella Macchina.”

This competition is being held in memory of its founder, Donald Andrews.

Objective

Recognition for Ferraris that are in exceptionally good working order, and every component and accessory works precisely as delivered from the factory under driving conditions

Prerequisites

97 points or better in Concours (Platino) and have entered the CBM (also: ownershows car, driver’s license, insurance, registration) 

Review the Concours Competition Sequence Diagram 

Review the Concours, Coppa Bella Macchina, Coppa GT, Futuro Classico Presentation (rev. 2025)

Procedure

The CBM evaluator will complete a detailed operational evaluation checklist on two portions of the competition. The evaluation will be awarded on an 100% overall Pass or Fail.

• Static portion
• Road test

In case of a problem

The entrant is allowed 1 (one) hour to fix 1 (one) problem.

Preparation

Check your own car before the evaluation (checklist / manual) 

Review Coppa Bella Machina Competition Rules and Test Requirements (rev 2024)

Historical failures

• Windshield wipers don’t work
• No / inoperable trouble light
• A/C or radio does not work –tape player?
• Glove box does not lock –no key
• No proof of ownership
• Engine missfire
• Turn signals don’t self cancel
• Clock does not work
• Seat belts don’t work
• Windshield washer doesn’t work
• Door locks don’t function correctly
• Flashlight does not work
• Glove box cover does not stay up.
• Trunk / engine cover does not stay up

Coppa GT Overview

The Coppa GT is the highest award an individual can receive in the FCA at the Annual Experience and is awarded to up to three individuals during this annual event.  It requires the completion of three major functions in this sequence:

1. Your car must compete in the Concours d’Elegance and attain an FCA Platino Award™
2. Successful Coppa Bella Macchina award requiring a 100% functionality evaluation
3. Demonstrate competent driver skills on the track with two qualified evaluators

Objective

Evaluation of driver skills on the track – considering the car’s capabilities.

Prerequisites

• Review the Concours, Coppa Bella Macchina, Coppa GT Presentation (rev. 5/2023)
• Review the Concours Competition Sequence Diagram (rev. 5/2023)
• Download Coppa GT Scoring Criteria
• Download Coppa GT Scoresheet
• 97 points or better in the Concours (Platino)
• Successfully earned a Coppa Bella Macchina Award

Evaluation

The evaluation is conducted by local track evaluators familiar with FCA objectives.

• Safety equipment
• Attitude and preparedness
• Knowledge and awareness
• Skills when approaching the limit:physical and mental
• Progress
• Dealing with the unexpected
• Skill in driving and handling the car
• Comply with all local track/safety rules
• Comply with FCA Track Manual

Suggestions

The following are suggestions to help you prepare for the evaluation

• Drive your car on the street – gain experience.
• Get track instruction and experience before attending the event.
• Track instruction and experience at the event CGT track.

Historical Problems

• General lack of familiarity with car (acceleration, braking, placement on track)
• Smoothly shifting car
• Passing under yellow
• Competently performing “heel and toe” – where applicable
• Unfamiliarity with the track
• Unfamiliarity with the car’s capabilities, tentative