Ferrari is perhaps the best-known marque in the world of the sports car and is a symbol of speed and beauty. 1997 marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark Italian car manufacturer, a year that will see not only the launch of the new front engine V-12 F550 but carries the promise of the long-awaited return to the championship ranks of Formula One racing. Fifty Years of Ferrari celebrates the golden anniversary with a year-by-year compilation of the most famous cars, from the early open-wheeled racers to the latest road-going supercars. This book is a value for anyone who has ever dreamed of driving a Ferrari.

Celebrates the history of Italy's great automotive innovator in over 700 photographs, designs, and drawings.

This is a collector's book on five decades of engineering innovation- body, engine, drive-train and chassis with the background to Ferrari's history as a car manufacturer traced decade by decade. Testimonials and memoirs from early drivers are listed and included is a cutaway series depicting the most famous Ferrari road and competition cars. Appendices list technical details, production output, drivers, major race victories and international championships.