William H. Swanson is a serious and committed driving enthusiast and car collector, with something more than 40 superb top-end exotics and classics in his real and metaphoric car barn. And only his Ford Model A and Super-Duty pickup are painted anything but red. The now-retired former CEO and Chairman of global technology giant Raytheon is a busy man, fettling, maintaining, and fortunately driving his … [Read more...]
Ferrari F50 – An Underrated Supercar for the Thrill-Seeking Enthusiast
If you grew up a petrolhead and a Ferrari aficionado in the nineties, there's a tremendous possibility you secretly lusted over the Ferrari F50 during those glorious times. Despite being too embarrassed perhaps to hang its poster on your bedroom wall, I'm sure if given the opportunity, you too would have driven it recklessly in Need for Speed II. Regardless of what everyone said back in the days, this supercar … [Read more...]
Ferrari 365 GT4 BB and 512 BB – A Turning Point for Ferrari
A review of the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB and Ferrari 512 BB Loading... Many of us know it as the Berlinetta Boxer, while some preferred Brigitte Bardot, but the truth of the matter is it was actually Berlinetta Bialbero. Whatever you want to name it, there’s no doubt that the Ferrari BB series was a major pivotal point for Enzo Ferrari and his thoroughbred mechanical horses. When the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB was … [Read more...]
Ferrari 340 America is the Ultimate Barn Find
A featured vehicle at the upcoming 2021 Mecum Kissimmee auction is a 1952 Ferrari 340 America, one of only 24 built and finishing 5th place at the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans. This gorgeous 1952 Ferrari 340 America is currently worth millions of dollars, but what is most remarkable is that this rare beauty was sold for only $26,912 in 2006, and in 1990, this incredible barn find was purchased for a mere … [Read more...]
Watch Classic Ferrari Components be Handcrafted by GTO Engineering
When it comes to the aftermarket Ferrari parts production, UK-based GTO Engineering firmly believes that it is the individual Ferrari components that make each car special, from hoses to rubbers, engines to gearboxes, to wheels and suspension. Recently, GTO Engineering delivered a new video that shows the attention to detail and meticulous quality checks they provide for their aftermarket Ferrari parts … [Read more...]
Who Owns Ferrari in 2021?
Since 2016, Ferrari has been a publicly-traded company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RACE". Here is the update to who owns Ferrari in 2021: Institutional investors own 59% of the company.The largest shareholder, with 24% of shares outstanding, is EXOR NV, Asset Management Arm (owners of Fiat Crysler Automobiles (FCA)).Piero Ferrari is the second-largest shareholder … [Read more...]
Ferrari 458 Italia – Enormous Advancement for the V8 Ferrari
When it entered the supercar world in 2009, the Ferrari 458 Italia eclipsed both its competition and its predecessors, establishing itself as a new standard for the V8-powered sports cars. It was as angry as the Enzo, blisteringly fast and drop-dead gorgeous. Fast forward ten years, the 458 is a second-hand Ferrari you could get your hands on, and it’s really the one you should too. What made it special more than … [Read more...]
Ferrari Testarossa – The Last of the Mid-Mounted Flat-12
Starting from its first car in 1947 to this very day, Ferrari has created a near-endless array of genuinely legendary automobiles, more than a few per decade for sure. Still, there is rarely any Ferrari more iconic than the Ferrari Testarossa. With its growling flat-12, theatrical design and the name that just screamed passion, the Testarossa perfectly epitomized the neon-clad excess of the 1980s. The overdramatic … [Read more...]
Ferrari 288 GTO – The Stunning First Exclusive Supercar by Ferrari
In the Ferrari world, the GTO nameplate signifies a distinguished breed of Prancing Horses. Always built in limited numbers and for a special purpose, the GTO cars don’t just wear a badge, but proudly display it as a manifestation of honor. In fact, before the Ferrari 288 GTO, just one more car carried the Gran Turismo Omologato name. It was the Ferrari 250 GTO, the most prominent racing Ferrari of the 1960s, and the … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo – Ultimate Racing Experience
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo made its initial appearance during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at the Mugello Circuit. Ferrari produced a kit that enhanced the 488 Challenge's overall performance and consistency under race conditions. The creation provided improved handling for even greater feedback and driving pleasure. History of the Ferrari Challenge It was in the autumn of 1992 that the Ferrari Challenge, … [Read more...]
1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France – Risen from the Ashes
The Ferrari 250 GT is known for their formidable engineering, beautiful design, and exceptional racing performance. In the mid-1950s, the model placed Ferrari at the peak of Gran Turismo racing. The Ferrari 250 GT is the perfect example of performance excellence both for historians and collectors alike. As a predecessor of the 250 GT SWB and the 250 GTO, the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France is still one of … [Read more...]
Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive Breaks World Record Price
During the second day of lot closures for its online only: Shift/Monterey sale, RM Sotheby’s made the record books for the most valuable car ever to be sold in a dedicated online only collector car auction. The race-winning 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive sold for a record price of $4,290,000. 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive (Credit — Remi Dargegen ©2020 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s) The Ferrari 550 GT1 … [Read more...]