William is joined by motoring historian Jonathan Summers and Crew Chief Eric, they dive into the storied history of Ferrari, covering road cars, racing, auctions, and the collector market. The episode features in-depth discussions about the origins of the Mille Miglia from the 1920s, its significance pre- and post-World War II, notable drivers, evolving technology, and Ferrari’s rise to dominance in the race. They explore how Ferrari’s design philosophy and race strategies were shaped in this era and conclude by teasing a follow-up episode that will continue examining the Mille Miglia up to its final race in 1957.


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Winning Ferraris mentioned on this Episode

  • 1948 – Ferrari 166S-Chassis 003S driven by Clemente Biondetti & Guisseppe Navone; Biondetti wins at 75.343 mph – 15hrs 5’44”
  • 1949 – Ferrai 166MM-Chassis 0034M – Open Roadster driven by Clemente Biondetti & Guiseppe Navone; Biondetti wins at 81.683mph – 12hrs 7’05”
  • 1950 – Ferrari 195S-Chassis 0026M (technically a 166 Touring Barchetta but engine was replaced to create 195S) driven by Giannino Marzotto & Martino Severi-Only “Private” Ferrari to win the Mille Miligia. Unbeknownst to Marzotto, Ferrari replaced his motor with a brand new 2.3 litre Type 195.
  • 1951 – Ferrari 340 America-Chassis 0082A driven by Gigi Villoresi & Pasquale Cassani; Villoresi wins at 76mph
  • 1952 – Ferrari 250S-Chassis 0156ET driven by Giovanni Bracco &; Alfonso Rolfo; Bracco wins at 80mph
  • 1953 – Ferrari 340MM-Chassis 0280AM driven by Gianno Marzotto & Marco Crosara; Gianno Marzotto wins at 89mph

Episode 19

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

  • 00:00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
  • 00:00:41 Meet the Guests: Eric and Jonathan
  • 00:01:10 Diving into the Mille Miglia
  • 00:02:05 Historical Context and Early Races
  • 00:06:28 The Evolution of the Mille Miglia
  • 00:07:19 Modern Mille Miglia vs. The Original
  • 00:14:12 Ferrari’s Early Years and Influence
  • 00:27:44 The Impact of World War II
  • 00:31:31 Post-War Revival and Technological Advances
  • 00:39:00 Exploring 1950s Italian Cinema
  • 00:39:27 The Mille Miglia: A Festival of Rebirth
  • 00:40:25 Post-War Racing: The Revival of Alfa Romeo
  • 00:41:12 The Diverse Entry List of the Late 1940s
  • 00:42:08 The Evolution of Fiat and Aerodynamics
  • 00:44:05 Ferrari’s Early Struggles and Triumphs
  • 00:45:43 The Intricacies of Ferrari’s V12 Engines
  • 00:52:25 The Fragility of Early Ferrari Race Cars
  • 00:55:26 The Challenge of Tracing Classic Car Provenance
  • 01:07:57 The Marzotto Brothers and the 1950 Mille Miglia
  • 01:16:33 The Value of Historic Race Cars
  • 01:17:42 Ownership Stories and Market Impact
  • 01:18:55 Driving and Maintaining Classic Cars
  • 01:19:55 The Importance of Car Stories
  • 01:21:45 Memorable Moments and Personal Experiences
  • 01:24:58 The Evolution of Mille Miglia
  • 01:37:56 The 1953 Mille Miglia Race
  • 01:49:43 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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