Ferrari Ownership – The Real Buying and Ownership Podcast
A podcast offering real-world advice on buying and owning classic Ferraris, hosted by an actual owner of a Ferrari Testarossa and 328. It cuts through dealer spin and hype to describe what it is really like to purchase, maintain, and live with these cars. Episodes share practical ownership experiences and considerations for prospective buyers.
Episodes
Why I Sold my Ferrari 550
I loved my Ferrari 550 Maranello — the design, the V12, the specification.But in the end, it simply wasn’t the Ferrari for me.I wanted the car I had actually dreamed about.Watch the video on my YouTube channel/
Why the Ferrari Testarossa Makes You Work
The Ferrari Testarossa is one of the most iconic cars ever made — but driving one properly takes more effort than you might expect.After spending more time recently in my Ferrari 328, getting back behind the wheel of the Testarossa reminded me just how different these two cars really are.The steering, the heavy throttle, the pedals, the size of the car — even something as simple as heel-and-toe ta
The 50,000 km Dilemma: Should You Stop Driving Your Ferrari?
Every Ferrari owner eventually faces this question.My 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is about to reach 50,000 kilometres—a milestone I’ve been thinking about for years.Does adding more kilometres reduce the car’s value? Should you preserve it for the next owner… or keep driving and creating memories?In this episode, I share the emotional side of Ferrari ownership, why mileage isn’t always the enemy, and the
Love Hate Repeat. I've Spent Years Fixing This Ferrari. Why I Don't Sell It!
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 do
Why Classic Ferrari Design Still Stop People
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 changed
Owning a Ferrari Testarossa: The Timing Belt Decision
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?I
Why Ferraris Need So Much More Maintenance
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 maint
The Problem with Cheap Ferraris | Ferrari in Context
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 v
10 Ferrari Buying Secrets — What I Learned Owning a Testarossa & 328
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 MaranelloIf 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 episode
