Ferrari: Great Marques

Most motoring enthusiasts today dream of owning a Ferrari. The name is synonymous with quality and reliability coupled with flair for styling and truly breathtaking performance. Over the years, few manufacturers have been held in such high regard both in the motoring industry and on the race track.

Godfrey Eaton, Secretary of the British Ferrari Owners’ Club, describes the history of Ferrari from the founding of the factory in 1947 to their impressive turbocharged Formula 1 racing car. Many of Ferrari’s most exotic and desirable cars are described in this authoritative book: classics such as the 500 Mondial, 196 0,166 Barchetta, 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GTO, 365 GTB4, 512 M and the prestigious 400 GT. The unique charisma of Ferrari is also reflected in the superb colour photographs, the majority specially commissioned for this book; these show very clearly why Ferrari is one of the most famous names in motoring history.

In addition to describing the most significant road-going and racing cars, there is also a chapter on the well-known drivers who have raced under the Prancing Horse banner – celebrated names like Ascari, Collins, Farina, Hawthorn, Lauda and Moss.

All in all, this magnificent book will not only be treasured by Ferrari enthusiasts but also by anyone who appreciates superlative car design.