Ferrari Train-Spotters
Train-spotters comprise a unique English sub-culture who wander out onto the moors in rain, sleet and snow to record the serial numbers on the sides of passing freight cars, passenger cars, and locomotives. These numbers are dutifully entered in log books and put into databases so that the numbers, location, and travels of virtually every […]
Where Have All the 1959 TRS Gone?
Ferrari built three works Testarossas for racing in 1959. Over the next 40 years, this model became legendary and highly sought after. Where have they all gone? The answer has to do with the name McCaw. John McCaw Sr. was an innovative entrepreneur who bought and sold many radio and TV stations and cable systems. […]
The Best Ferrari Under $50,000
First-time Ferrari buyers want advice on the best car under $50,000. As markets and prices change, so does my advice, but for the last year my selection has consistently been the much-maligned 365 GTC/4. Most people are surprised at my choice and think I would prefer a 308/328, a 330 GTC or a 365 2+2. […]
Cutting Cars for Fun and Profit
Between 1968 and 1974, Ferrari built what many consider to be the last “real” Ferrari, the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. A front-engined, 350-horsepower, 4.4-liter V-12 cruiser equipped with a six-pack of Weber carburetors, the Daytona offered effortless high-speed touring coupled with stunning acceleration. A properly tuned Daytona will do 60 mph in 1st gear, 85 in […]
The Rest of the 250 Ferraris
Last month, we reviewed Ferrari’s 250 series of “production cars” from 1955 to ’65. We began with the 250 Europa GT of 1955 and went as far as the LWB California Spyders. Now let’s resume with the rest of the 250s: •250 Pinin Farina coupes. Popular when new with 353 examples built, they are one of […]