The Blue Ferrari F40, Road Trips and Rarity in Cars with Sam Moores – Photographer and Super Car Owner

Sam Moores is a photographer, podcaster, classic car collector and supercar owner who has owned some fascinating supercars including the famous blue Ferrari F40 which broke records when it was recently sold

He talks with Dev about some of the amazing cars he has owned and discusses what makes a car valuable and why for him it's about buying cars that you like and enjoy.

Listen in and hear this fascinating conversation about what makes a car interesting and why there are people out there who want something different

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

I had my fun with the Ferrari F40 but it wasn't my forever carCars that appreciate are those with low mileage, are in as original condition and have only had one ownerThere are now dedicated platforms for selling cars and selling my car this way was a good way to get the best returnThe Ferrari F40 is  fun  to drive in short bursts more than over long periods of timeFerrari produce beautiful cars that are masterpieces of artThere are a lot of people out there who want something differentI had my time, enjoyed it and made some memoriesYou shouldn't really buy a car as an investment you should buy because it's something you like and it makes you happyI like driving and have done some wicked road trips to SwedenI've owned and sold a few cars that have made moneyIt's about rarity and being interesting - it has to be kinda cool or have something about itI'm going to wait until I find something that is special for meI need a daily practical car – RS4, an electric car – the fiat 500 converted to electric because now in the city you really do need to have an electric carMcLaren F1 GTR is my all-time favourite car and for something old a 65 Porsche short wheelbase

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘Over time I've got more and more into cars'

‘It went for more than anyone thought it would because of the history and it had become a bit of a personality'

‘The most fun I've ever had on a road trip has been in the snow'

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Full Throttle With Dervish podcast

https://linktr.ee/carchatpodcast

https://www.sammoores.com

https://www.instagram.com/sammooresphoto/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/sammooresphoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/car-chat/id1432553826

https://www.youtube.com/c/sammooresphoto/videos

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Dervish is a Spacecraft Designer and a Mechanical Engineer by day and podcaster by night.

As a Spacecraft Designer, he has worked on some of the biggest space projects and is a creative engineering force always interested in projects that involve solving global challenges.

As a podcaster, he brings together fascinating stories and content from those who are at the heart of the classic and supercar worlds with a hint of design and engineering woven into the mix.

He has a passion for classic cars and supercars and has recently built his own Triumph TR3  junior electric car for his son. When he is not involved with cars he loves restoring antique and vintage items.

CONTACT DETAILS

https://www.patreon.com/user?u=43111944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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