Ferrari Ownership – The Real Buying and Ownership Podcast

Owning a classic Ferrari isn’t always what people imagine. This time, my Ferrari Testarossa’s climate control failed at exactly the wrong moment—32°C, pouring rain, and another reminder that classic car ownership isn’t always glamorous. In the last few years alone I’ve dealt with failed fuel pumps, ignition problems, a leaking clutch slave cylinder, headlight motors, and now another issue. So why...

For decades, Ferrari created some of the most timeless automotive designs ever made. Cars like the Testarossa, 328 and F40 weren’t just fast… they felt emotional. Simple lines. Clean proportions. Shapes that looked fast without needing to shout. This video isn’t about criticizing modern Ferrari. Modern Ferraris are engineering masterpieces. But somewhere along the way, sports car design philosophy...

Owning a classic Ferrari Testarossa comes with a number of maintenance decisions that go far beyond simply driving the car. One of the most debated topics among Testarossa owners is the timing belt service interval. Ferrari traditionally recommends replacing the belts approximately every five years, regardless of mileage. But what happens when the car has only been driven a few hundred kilometres?...

Ferrari ownership is often misunderstood. People talk about reliability, cost, and maintenance — but very few talk about why Ferraris require the level of care they do, or what ownership actually feels like once the excitement wears off. In this episode of Ferrari in Context, I take a realistic look at Ferrari ownership through experience, not speculation. We talk about: ​ Why Ferraris need more m...

Ferrari is one of the most emotional brands in the world — and that makes it very easy to misunderstand. In this first episode of Ferrari: In Context, I talk about one of the most common mistakes people make when entering Ferrari ownership: buying a “cheap” Ferrari. Using the Ferrari Testarossa as an example, I explain: • why low prices often hide deferred maintenance • why mileage alone tells you...

In this episode I share ten Ferrari buying secrets that I learned from actually owning and living with classic Ferraris — a Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari 328 and a 550 Maranello If you’re thinking about buying your first Ferrari, this episode will help you avoid the expensive mistakes most people only discover after they already own one. You can see the cars and the full video version of this episod...