Today’s podcast episode is an interview with James Rice, a car collector from Beverly Hills and owner of the very first Rolls Royce Phantom VIII delivered to the USA. To call him a car collector would actually do him a disservice, as he daily drives all cars from the Phantom VIII all the way down to a 1927 Phantom I!

Show notes and images can be found at https://www.supercartribe.com/ep21

We start this episode talking about how he initially got into cars and how his first “proper” car was a Bentley Arnage he ordered with a bespoke spec from Bentley. We then talk about his Ferrari 488 GTB, a standard road car that has solely been purchased to drive on the track.

Finally, we dive into his Rolls Royce collection which includes a Rolls Royce Phantom I, Phantom II, Phantom VII Drophead Coupe, and Phantom VIII! The Phantom I is a 1927 car from the era when Sir Henry Royce was making the cars. But unlike other cars that are over 90 years old, James Rice drives his car to works at least once a week. This involves a 60+ mile commute!

Having previously also owned a Rolls Royce Ghost (modern version), he talks about what he loves and hates about the car. James compares it not only to his older cars and the Phantom VII Drophead Coupe but also to the build quality of the Bentley Arnage.

We of course move on to his latest addition, the Rolls Royce Phantom VIII, the latest Phantom offered by Rolls Royce. We talk about what makes it the best car in the world, and about how he decided to purchase and spec the car. His Phantom was one of the first cars delivered around the world and the first in the USA. The car is stunning as you can see from the pictures.

It was great speaking to James, and I would like to sincerely thank him for his time. Check it out by either listening from the player at the top of the page, or through the links below.

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 19 of the SupercarTribe Podcast!

In this episode, we interview Glen Kohut, the driving force behind the Lamborghini Registry. He talks to us about how he became interested in Supercars, and how the Registry came about. He also tells us about his Lamborghini Jalpa which he purchased through eBay and in pieces! You can listen in to see how that one worked out.

In the episode, I briefly mention my own restoration experience which I discussed in Podcast Episode 10.

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Glen’s Lamborghini Jalpa & Jay Lenos Garage

Our Guest Favourite Ferrari Of All Time: Ferrari 246 Dino

The Lamborghini Bravo Gallery

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 18 of the SupercarTribe Podcast! This week’s guest is Ben, the owner of a Ferrari 360 Modena which he has owned for 13 years! He fell in love with Ferrari decades ago and kicks himself for passing on a Dino with Chairs and Flares.

Ben talks us through the models he has owned over the years and now has two Ferraris in the stable. He gives us lots of ownership tips and tricks which will be useful for owners and future owners out there!

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Our Guest Favourite Ferrari Of All Time: Ferrari 250 GT Spider California

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 17 of the SupercarTribe Podcast! This is a solo episode after a 6-month break, which started with a legal challenge from Ferrari. I explain what caused them to take issue, and what we did following that to resolve the challenge. It’s the story of our last 6 months!

It’s been a really stressful 6 months and one that I would definitely not want to repeat. As well as all the legal issues there have been countless technical issues we have been battling too. We could have given up months ago but I decided that I wanted to make this a real success, and I don’t start things to then give up when things get difficult! That’s just not me!

What really amazed me and spurred me on though was the support and encouragement I received from this community. I have to say you all have been amazing, encouraging me to battle through and get the Podcast released again. It’s been really encouraging to receive so many emails and Facebook messages, so thank you!

During the Podcast, I mentioned our YouTube channel. You can find it at https://www.supercartribe.com/youtube.

Also, I mentioned that we have launched an online store, partnering up with Amazon. We have over 1000 products on our website, all of which are fulfilled by Amazon. Check it out at https://www.supercartribe.com/shop.

We are always looking for ideas and feedback for things that are going well, and what could be improved. I’ll be the first to admit that my ideas are not always the best, so if you have any suggestions get in touch. Also, if you have any suggestions for Podcast or Vlog content (maybe you have an interesting story to tell), email me at [email protected].

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Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Podcast!

This is Part two of our interview with Elliot, an F355 Owner from Australia. Although he did not purchase a project car, he decided to improve every aspect of the car, most of it by himself and learning along the way. He talks us through the steps he took and what he learned over time.

It's a great listen, and there are so many tips he shares with us I lost count! If you are passionate about Ferrari, you will love this episode!

Listen, enjoy, and subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes!!

In this Episode we referenced a number of things including the following:

EPISODE 10 – HOW I SPENT OVER $20K ON MY FERRARI 456M SERVICE (PARTS ONLY!)

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Our Guest Favourite Ferrari Of All Time: Ferrari F50

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Ferrari Hub Podcast!

Our guest in this episode is Elliott, the owner of an F355 in Sydney, Australia. He fell in love with the F355 when it was released, and at a young age aspired to own one. By working hard and setting goals he was able to achieve his boyhood dream of owning his dream car at 27.

It's a great listen, and you can hear the passion oozing out in his story. If you are passionate about Ferrari, you will love this episode!

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Our Guest Favourite Ferrari Of All Time: Ferrari F50

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Ferrari Hub Podcast!

Our guest in this episode is Bill Hakim, the owner of Supercar Italia, a UK based Italian car specialist, one of our previous Podcast Sponsors. They are experts in maintaining Ferraris, both old and new.

Bill talks to us about how he became involved in looking after Ferraris, about his supercar ownership and how Supercar Italia was born. He also talks about one of his current projects and engine rebuild on a Ferrari 458 Italia. The car is only 2 years old and has over 40k miles, and he explains what caused the catastrophic engine failure!

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Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Ferrari Hub Podcast! The Ferrari 458 vs 488 vs F12 vs GTC4Lusso.

Our guest in this episode is an owner, who shares with us his experience of two Ferrari 458 Spiders, the 488 GTB, the 488 Spider, two F12s, and a GTC4Lusso. The amazing thing is that before being bitten by the bug he did not own a Ferrari up until about 3 years ago!

If you want to know more about the models he has owned, you can check out our model sections using the links below.

Ferrari 458 Spider

Ferrari 488 GTB

Ferrari 488 Spider

Ferrari F12

Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Articles

We mentioned a number of Articles in the Episode. Click on the links below to check them out:

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Our Guest Favourite Ferrari Of All Time: Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

Episode Highlights

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Ferrari Hub Podcast!

Our guest in this episode is Tim, the owner of a Ferrari F40 LM which he meticulously restored over 4 years! He tells us about how he came to buy the car, a car he was not even looking for when he stumbled across it. What initially seemed like a cheap purchase eventually became a complete strip-down of the car, and he shares with us the challenges and triumphs he had while sourcing the parts.

As you can see from the images below, the result is absolutely beautiful. This is an epic car and an epic interview.

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