Gene Ponder is one of those collectors that inspires other collectors. His home shares 20+ acres with about 10 other buildings that include his own personal chapel, an office for his businesses, a restoration shop, and a smattering of garages, each absolutely loaded to the hilt with automobilia and vehicles – lots and lots of vehicles.
Something wonderful about an Auction
The first auction I remember attending was in Newport Beach, California. A specialty car auction, I was maybe 12 years old and absolutely beside myself – it wasn’t a car show, no, this was a moving, living, breathing beast of excitement.
The Ferrari Marketplace Podcast
We will be discussing all things Ferrari. Topics will range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, auctions to private sales. We will interview people that live and breath the Ferrari brand.
Pasadera Concours Honors Ferrari’s 75th
If you’re planning on attending the festivities at Monterey this year leading up to Pebble Beach Sunday, we hope you’ll partake in the exquisitely intimate Pasadera Concours d’Elegance.
Ferrari F40: The Last Enzo-Approved Legend
Welcome back to Ferrari Fridays, where passion meets precision. After a brief hiatus, host William Ross returns with a deep dive into one of Ferrari’s most iconic creations—the F40. Often neck-and-neck with the 288 GTO in enthusiasts’ hearts, the F40 represents the raw, unfiltered essence of Ferrari performance, heritage, and innovation. Born from Group B’s Ashes The F40’s origin story […]
Why the 288 GTO Is Still the Ultimate Dream Machine
It’s been a minute since our last Ferrari Fridays episode—life got busy, weeks slipped by, and before I knew it, a whole month had passed. But we’re back, and today’s topic is one I’ve been itching to dive into: my all-time favorite Ferrari, the 288 GTO. Sure, the F40 is a close second (and we’ll get to that next episode), […]
The Last Ferrari to Win Le Mans: A Wild Ride with the 250 LM
In the world of motorsports, few tales are as chaotic, unlikely, and triumphant as the story of Ferrari’s last overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Episode 9 of the Ferrari Marketplace podcast, hosted by William Ross of the Exotic Car Marketplace, dives deep into this legendary race and the car that made it happen: the 1965 Ferrari […]
Luigi Chinetti: The Man Who Brought Ferrari to America
Every Ferrari has a story, but few are as foundational—and as fascinating—as the tale of Luigi Chinetti. In this episode of Ferrari Fridays, William Ross of the Exotic Car Marketplace dives deep into the life and legacy of the man who not only introduced Ferrari to the United States but helped shape its global identity. From Milan to Modena: A […]
Amelia Island Auctions, Road Rage Rants, and Glickenhaus Dreams
After a whirlwind of travel—from California to Amelia Island—I’m finally back with another Ferrari Fridays dispatch. This time, I’m unpacking the sights, sounds, and surprises from the Hagerty-owned Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, plus a few detours into auction drama, road trip reflections, and motorsports dreams. Road Trip to Amelia: Twists, Turns, and Left-Lane Laggards The drive from Ohio to Florida […]
California Dreaming with Bruce Meyer and David Sydorick
As part of our ongoing Ferrari Fridays series, I recently took a road trip out west to California—a pilgrimage of sorts for any serious car enthusiast. What started as a visit to the Peterson Museum quickly evolved into a whirlwind tour of two extraordinary private collections belonging to Bruce Meyer and David Sydorick. Along the way, I picked up a […]