Ep 12. The Ultimate Joyride & The Holiest Ferrari
- July 10, 2016
- 22 min
In the 12th episode of season 3 of "Secret Lives of the Super Rich" titled "The Ultimate Joyride & The Holiest Ferrari," viewers are taken on a journey to explore what it's like to live like a billionaire. Hosted by Robert Frank, the show uncovers some of the most expensive and exclusive items owned by the world's wealthiest people.
The episode begins with a tour of the mega-mansion owned by Brian and Tricia Sullivan in Los Angeles. The couple has invested millions of dollars into a fully automated mansion that boasts huge entertainment spaces, a spa, a night club, and a 15 car garage that's home to some of the rarest sports cars in the world. The garage also houses a $2 million Bugatti Veyron, which is one of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world.
Next up, the show takes viewers to explore the life of Larry Robbins, a hedge fund manager who indulges in luxurious hobbies like flying an F-16 fighter jet. Robbins takes the viewers on a ride-along as he experiences one of the ultimate joysrides in the world- a seat in a military fighter jet. He also talks about his love for F1 racing and shows off his private collections of racing memorabilia.
The show then moves to Italy, where it explores the life of a custom car builder named Pietro Castiglioni, who builds some of the most beautiful and expensive cars in the world. Castiglioni gives the viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how he creates the ultimate luxury vehicle from scratch. The episode also showcases a $10 million Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder that has become known by the nickname "the holy grail of Ferraris." Viewers get to see the car up close and hear about the remarkable history that has made it such a valuable and coveted collector's item.
Finally, the episode concludes with a visit to a luxurious estate in Beverly Hills that belongs to billionaire Leon Black, who bought the property for over $50 million. The estate includes a main mansion, guest houses, a tennis court, a pool, and a fully-equipped gym. It also has a rare and valuable collection of art that includes works by famous artists like Picasso and Matisse. Black describes his love for fine art and how he has accumulated some of the most impressive pieces in the world.
Overall, "The Ultimate Joyride & The Holiest Ferrari" showcases some of the most extravagant and exclusive lifestyles on the planet while giving viewers a glimpse of high-end luxury and rare collectibles. The episode is both informative and entertaining, and viewers can't miss the chance to see some of the world's wealthiest individuals spend their hard-earned money.