Both Rob and Greg have been long time fans Formula 1 cars, in particular Ferrari cars. Some of the band’s songs are even inspired by F1 and Ferraris.

Founder is named Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari (18 Feb 1898 – 14 Aug 1988). The symbol was Cavallino Rampante (“prancing horse“).

See also the Wikipedia and Youtube.

As you might already know I am not only a huge Ferrari fan I follow F1 and am a loyal Tifosi!!  One of the first times Greg Lindstrom and I got together we went to the LA auto show to see the new Ferrari’s. We were very young about 12 or 13.  The fire of the red religion burns in me.  I think there is a definite relationship between the screaming of the engine, the sucking of the carburetors and the throbbing and pulsing of True Metal!!!!! I was hoping that if the band was successful I could have a huge stable of them, however I had to quit the band and get a regular job to afford even one!  I have a 1975 Dino 308 gt4. If you listen real close, you can hear me racing in the hills above Ventura, winding through the gears, blasting metal as I downshift into the next corner!!!   I am very sorry Eddie lost, but I know Michael will carry the torch of the faithful next year…….. My life was full of two passions, now that my passion for music has been ripped from my breast… I have immersed myself in the red blood of Ferrari!!!!

Robert Garven, That’s Metal 1/99

 

The picture is the engine of Rob’s own Ferrari.

I am and have been an enormous fan of Ferrari since the age of 11!  Racing and cars were an inspiration and theme for several of our songs over the years. I originally started talking to Greg, as he and I were fellow auto enthusiasts at a young age. I was really hoping that if the band got big one of my dreams was buy many Ferrari’s as I feel that they are not only cars but also works of art.  I now consider myself very lucky to have just one red 1975 Dino 308 gt4.  I am not wealthy yet I managed to get married (no kids) and buy a small house and own a classic Ferrari. (Not bad for a failed rock musician!) I do all the work on it myself as a hobby and this summer I performed a major engine service. There are many things I do not like about our country, but for some reason the car is king here and there are many affordable Ferrari’s! Where I live in Southern California it hardly rains or gets cold so it is the perfect environment to own and drive a car as this.  Although we do not have the Autobahn, unfortunately!  I do not have much money but I do have my priorities!

Robert Garven, Metal Heart 12/2000 interview

 

Well don’t get me started! I was attracted to Ferrari as a child, being born on the same day that Dino Ferrari died in Italy 50 years ago. I remember the first time I saw a Ferrari in San Francisco, I was around 11 at the time. I remember getting down on my hands and knees in front of it looking at the prancing horse badge and thinking that this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Many Ferraristi have similar stories. It is funny as we have some popularity in Italy and I have a love for all things Italian. I even have a Roman soldiers outfit that I wear around sometimes! My main love is the sound of the engines. The heart of every Ferrari is the engine and unless you have been in a 12 cylinder Ferrari at 8000 rpm redline there is no way to explain the mechanical symphony produced. My Dino is only an 8 cylinder but it has 4 double throat Weber carburetors and it has its own scream which I an enamored with. At night flames shoot out of the exhaust pipes! Actually many rocker and drummers have a love for the cars, as they are the pinnacle of automotive achievement! Period!

Robert Garven, Diabolical Conquest interview

 

Yes, even though the band was not a commercial success I am most proud that we have many fans still in Italy.  I am an original tifoso, starting at age 11 to worship the red religion (Ferrari).  I love everything Italian and an honored that there are some people in Italy which like the music we wrote. If you look at an original vinyl copy of our first record “Frost & Fire” the words “for Enzo” are scratched into every record. That about sums up my feelings.

Robert Garven, Guardians of Fate 3/02

 

There have been many marques in automobile’s history, but Ferrari stands alone above all as pinnacle of achievement, a testament to Italian artistry, craftsmanship and engineering. Every other car is well just another car, but every Ferrari has 5000 race victories behind it. You can ride “The Black Machine”, however I prefer the red one! 😛

The heart of every Ferrari is its engine, and the sound of a Ferrari engine at full song is like a mechanical symphony!

Forza Ferrari!!

Bounanotte

Robert Garven’s blog, 18 nov 2006

 

Oliver Weinsheimer is arranger of Keep it True. He had taken pictures of the Ferrari.
https://www.facebook.com/oliver.weinsheimer/posts/10210717511595249

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