Red Arrows: Ferrari's of the Mille Miglia (1954-1957)

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 returns with Jon Summers - The Motoring Historian & Crew Chief Eric from Break/Fix podcast, to continue the celebration of Ferrari and recounting the history of the Mille Miglia. This episode picks up from Part-1 at the end of 1953 through the catastrophic finale of the 1957 race.

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00:00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays

00:00:37 Recap and Introduction to Part Two

00:00:59 The Mille Miglia: 1954-1957

00:01:38 Lancia's Dominance and Ascari's Tragic End

00:07:03 Ferrari's Diverse Lineup and Auction Insights

00:10:55 The Debate on Authenticity in Classic Cars

00:20:19 Tribute to Tazio Nuvolari

00:26:09 The Evolution of Co-Drivers in Racing

00:29:03 Stirling Moss and the 1955 Mille Miglia

00:35:02 Ferrari's Engine Switcheroo

00:36:40 Fangio's Unique Approach to Racing

00:37:34 The Power of Coca Leaves

00:38:53 Moss and Jenkinson's Mille Miglia Adventures

00:42:07 Castellotti's Rainy Victory

00:50:13 The Tragic 1957 Mille Miglia

01:03:57 The Rebirth of the Mille Miglia

01:09:31 Conclusion and Further Reading

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