William focuses on the abandoned 250 GTO, chassis number 3589. William explains his recent absence and details plans for expanding their content under an umbrella website to include various exotic car brands. He then unravels the tragic story of Joe Cortian from North Royalton, Ohio, whose son died in the GTO. After years of the car languishing, a friendship with […]
The Gene Ponder Collection
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.
The Ferrari F40
William discusses the legacy and specifications of the Ferrari F40, a supercar celebrated for its lightweight design, advanced materials, and powerful performance. The episode covers the car’s development, including its origin as a tribute to Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, Enzo Ferrari’s final approval, and its transformation from the 288 GTO Evoluzione’s motor to a groundbreaking road car. Ross also delves into […]
The Ferrari 288 GTO
William returns after a brief hiatus to discuss his all-time favorite Ferrari model, the 288 GTO. The episode covers the car’s history, design, and engineering, emphasizing its legendary status and limited production. Ross also touches on the car’s unique features and the story behind its creation, including its intended but not fully realized participation in Group B racing. The episode […]
The Last Ferrari to Win at Le Mans
William discusses the history and significance of the last Ferrari to win Le Mans, the 250 LM chassis number 5893. The episode delves into the 1965 race where Ferrari, competing against the Ford GT40s in the prototype class, secured an unexpected victory despite multiple challenges. William shares anecdotes and explores the controversial involvement of third driver Ed Hugus, detailing how […]
The Luigi Chinetti Story
In this episode, William delves into the rich history of Ferrari and the significant contributions of Luigi Chinetti to the brand. The discussion covers Chinetti’s influence in bringing Ferrari to America, his role in convincing Enzo Ferrari to produce road cars to fund the racing enterprise, and highlights from Chinetti’s storied racing career. The episode emphasizes the importance of Ferrari […]
Amelia Island 2022
In this episode, William shares his recent travels to California and Amelia Island, where he attended the Concourse d’Elegance. William recounts his solo road trip experience, logistical challenges, and the events he found interesting at Amelia, such as the Gooding auction, Ferrari displays, and Jim Glickenhaus’s new project. He also discusses the major highlights and activity at the auction, detailing […]