Ferrari - General

"An automobile is first and foremost a dream," so said Enzo Ferrari, a man who most certainly knows. Ferrari's dream is vivid. It is an image of red race-bred cars with wire wheels and sweeping windshields, emblazoned by a black "cavallino" on a field of Modena yellow. Most certainly, a fantastic dr..

Recent years have seen the centenaries of many motor industry marques which, from small beginnings, grew to become major companies famous throughout the world. The celebration of these anniversaries serves to remind us of the economic significance of the birth of the motor car and gives occasion for..

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This book written by Enzo Ferrari is ‘his story’; having been asked to write the story many times, he always seemed to postpone the moment until now. He has taken the opportunity to reveal his thoughts, ideas, beliefs, feelings that have formed the fabric of the man himself. He recalls t..

On the 21st June 1914, the quiet dusty roads running through the small villages of the Mugello, a stupendous hilly region just outside Florence, first became the setting for a motor car race. Since then, despite all its many changes, the Mugello has become synonymous with racing, highly tuned engine..

This is a reissue of the 1974  original edition with corrections and revisions..

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This is a reissue of the 1975 orginal edition with corrections and revisions..

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This is a reissue of the 1977 original edition with corrections and revisions..

Enzo Ferrari died on August 14th 1988, leaving a record of achievement unrivalled in the annals of motorsport. The checkered flag of international competition fell more often on his cars than on any others. FERRARI: The Machines and The Man is the compelling story of these automobiles and their cont..