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 F40’s market value, differentiating factors for collectors, and its racing version, the F40 LM. Listeners are treated to insights on ownership experiences, maintenance challenges, and the car’s place in automotive history. The episode ends with a hint at future discussions on Ferrari models.


Episode 11

On Ferrari Friday’s, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breath the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.

Highlights

  • 00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
  • 00:25 Host’s Apology and Updates
  • 01:00 Discussing the 288 GTO and F40
  • 02:06 The Creation of the F40
  • 04:14 F40’s Design and Features
  • 07:46 F40’s Market Impact and Pricing
  • 14:04 Racing with the F40 LM
  • 16:05 Current Market and Maintenance
  • 22:14 Conclusion and Future Episodes
  • 23:47 Sponsorship and Credits

Transcript


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Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of Gran Touring Motorsports, Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.