Mike Bass My love of Ferrari started when I was about 7 or 8 years old. My grandfather lived near Shelton Ferrari, which has since become Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale. Whenever we went to visit him, my grandfather and my dad would take me there to look in the window. I had thought that they…
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Our Very Own Regional Director: Steve Morea Ever since I first saw Magnum PI with Tom Sellek back in the early 80’s, I fell in love with the Ferrari 308 GTS. That car was hot!!! It has also been in many movies of the period like National Lampoon’s Vacation, Cannonball Run and several others. It…
Thanh Trinh A family affair…. Ironically, it all started in the depths of the winter 10 years ago in 2013 when I convinced my wife that it was the right time for us to realize one of my life long dreams of owning a vehicle adorned with the prancing horse. You see, if you knew…
My name is Achilles Katsougrakis, and I was born and raised in a small village out side of Sparta Greece. As a young kid, I used to spend countless hours with my Dad and my brother every summer watching the rally of the Acropolis that used to come thru our village until the wee hours…
Matthew McCready My obsession for cars started as a kid, my introduction to Ferrari started when I was 22. Growing up I passed the Ferrari dealership on the high way almost everyday, and everyday I would ask my self what does one have too do in life to own one of these beautiful machines. Since a…
My name is Bill McElveney. I am a FCA Empire State Region WNY Chapter founding member. My introduction into the world of Ferrari began in the mid 1980’s when my daughter Jennifer, (10) and son Joe, (8) asked to decorate their rooms with Ferrari posters and photos. This request was certainly much less expensive than the real…
Dr. C. Anthony LoPresti My first Ferrari was a 1987 328GTS. I have also owned Mario Andrettis 1983 BBi, 2 1988 TRs. 1991 TR, 1989 348GTS, 3 Challenge Stradale’s, 2 , 2008 Scuderia’s, 2014 458 Speciale, 2019 Pista, 1985 400i , 1992 F40 and others. I enjoy the beauty and engineering associated with Ferrari. I…
Mike Vitarelli Hello members, my name is Mike Vitarelli. I currently live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, but am originally from Staten Island. My father has been buying Ferraris since I was able to walk! His love for the brand instilled the same passion in me. I was fortunate enough to experience his…
Cassidy and Amanda Nolen, FCA Memebers, MAR Longtime supporter and track instructor Cassidy Nolen and his wife Amanda purchased their first Ferrari in June of last year. After several years of searching for “just the right car”, Cassidy selected an early-1988 European delivery Testarossa. Chassis number 73705, which sports a Crema e Nero interior under…