Best of Show featuring The Life of Enzo Ferrari & The All New Ford Bronco | #447

Summary: <br> Periodically, a person is born who perseveres through the thick and thin to do great things. We pay homage to one such man with our first guest, industry veteran and author of “Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire”, Luca Dal Monte. Enzo’s life was a rollercoaster ride, from his involvement in World War 1, to the death of his firstborn son, to the founding of Scuderia Ferrari, and the eventual creation of one of the most iconic brand of cars the world has ever known. Shifting gears, we chat with serial entrepreneur and star of Fast N’ Loud and Garage Rehab, Richard Rawlings, about the new season of Garage Rehab and the upcoming season of Fast N’ Loud. Also, hear about Richard’s planned reveal of a 1972 Boattail Riviera at the SEMA Show 2019, thoughts on the new Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, wayward Ferrari F40, and other upcoming events. Closing the show, automotive journalist, BJ Killeen, updates us on the financial woes of Elon Musk and Tesla, Carlos Ghosn situation in a Japanese prison, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recent pedestrian safety test results in which the 2019 BMW X1 didn’t fare so well. Tune in for more on Enzo Ferrari, Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, and the latest automotive news.<br> <br> <br> <br> ·[00:00:00] Luca Dal Monte’s “Enzo Ferrari”·[00:05:53] A Life of Triumph and Tragedy·[00:12:28] Enzo Ferrari’s 1920s Nervous Breakdown·[00:19:49] From Failure to the Birth of Ferrari·[00:28:25] Racing Priority and Ferrari’s Second Son·[00:35:49] A Life in Search of True Love·[00:42:09] Garage Rehab, Fast N’ Loud, Ford Bronco·[00:48:03] Social Media and Upcoming Projects·[00:54:41] Boattail Riviera and Ferrari F40·[01:02:01] Elon Musk Financial Problems?·[01:10:40] The Carlos Ghosn Saga Continues·[01:18:01] BMW X1 Fails IIHS Safety Test!?<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:00:00] Luca Dal Monte’s “Enzo Ferrari” <br> <br> <br> <br> When people think of supercars, they think of Ferrari, but how did that name become so prolific in the automotive industry? Auto industry veteran, Luca Dal Monte, has worked with the likes of Maserati, Ferrari, Toyota, and Pirelli and through his years in the industry he learned much about the icon that was Enzo Ferrari. Recently, Luca published “Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire”, which delves deep into the life of the famed race car driver and auto manufacturing titan. Tune in for more.<br> <br> <br> <br> [00:05:53] A Life of Triumph and Tragedy<br> <br> <br> <br> When you’re an icon and a legend, people tend to forget that you’ve gone through your share of trials and tribulations. Author of “Enzo Ferrari, Power, Politics and the Making of an Automotive Empire,” Luca Dal Monte, sheds some light onto some of the tougher times in Enzo Ferrari’s life. Enzo was no stranger to loss, from the early death of his father, and the loss of his brother in World War 1, to the death of his son, “Dio” Ferrari, in 1956. Many of his friends and racing buddies also met with untimely deaths on the track. Choosing not to be burdened by the grief, Enzo cherished those who he’d lost, often speaking of them as if he’d just them the day before; but Enzo did not escape such loss unscathed. After the death of his first son, Enzo never again raced major circuits, like the Grand Prix. Learn more about the hardships Enzo had to face.  <br> <br> <br> <br> [00:12:28] Enzo Ferrari’s 1920s Nervous Breakdown<br> <br> <br> <br> Enzo Ferrari’s passion for automobiles was ignited by his service in World War 1 as an ambulance driver and operator of other cars. Once the war is over, he starts his career as a race car driver with Alfa Romeo, but in 1924 when his career was just about to take off, he abandons his position in Lyon, France, to return home to Italy. Author of “Enzo Ferrari, Power,