The Mille Miglia: Part 1 (1927-1953)

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe 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.

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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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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