Restoring Classic Ferraris & The Reality of the "Ferrari Tax" with Tom Yang

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Why do we obsess over the "hammer marks" on a vintage Ferrari fender? And what can the restoration of Notre Dameteach us about fixing a classic car? 🤔🏰In this episode, we sit down with Tom Yang, a renowned vintage Ferrari mechanic and restorer, to explore the art of preserving automotive history. Tom shares his incredible journey from modifying a '66 Mustang in high school to apprenticing under the legendary Francois Sicard, eventually dedicating his life to Pre-1972 Ferraris.In this episode, you’ll hear:🔨 The "Hammer Marks" Philosophy: Why preserving the original imperfections of a hand-built Italian car is more important than achieving modern perfection.🇮🇹 Italian vs. German Design: Tom explains why Italian cars are designed with "soul" and aesthetics first, while German engineering (like his daily driver Porsche 996) is often accidental beauty born of function.🐄 The $15,000 Interior: A deep dive into why vintage leather interiors cost so much (hint: it involves 6 cowhides and avoiding barbed wire scars).📈 The Market Reality: How Tom bought his Ferrari 330 America when it was "just a used car" and watched values skyrocket to a quarter-million dollars.🏎️ First Car Stories: Tom’s history with a '66 Mustang Coupe, a Sunbeam Alpine, and why he regrets selling his 1972 Porsche 911.Be sure to check out Tom's favorite episode with Colleen Sheehan, exotic car dealer specializing in Ferrari: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18073977Whether you're a Tifosi, a restoration geek, or just someone who appreciates the stories behind the machines, this conversation is a masterclass in automotive culture.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit Tom's website: https://tomyang.net/Check out Tom's YouTube Channel for restoration insightsVisit our LinkTree for find more stories: https://linktr.ee/carsloved.com📢 Join the Conversation: Do you agree with Tom that over-restoring a car ruins its history? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...