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No other cars embody automotive passion better than those produced by Ferrari. From record-setting Formula One race cars to exquisite road cars, Ferrari has created some of the most sensuous vehicles ever. This beautifully illustrated volume tells the complete story of Ferrari, taking us back to the world where the car was born, sixty years after its inception. Master photographer and automotive writer John Lamm narrates the Ferrari saga through extensive interviews with those who shaped its history, providing a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at how automotive history was made. Virtually an oral history of the world's most iconic sports car, this book is also a treasury of historic and detailed modern images, promising an exhilarating experience for readers. Chapters cover various decades, including the 1940s with early production cars, the 1950s featuring insights from notable figures like Robert M. Lee and Sergio Pininfarina, and the 1960s showcasing the 250 GTO and the Ferrari-Ford Wars. The narrative continues through the 1970s, highlighting key personalities such as Mario Andretti and Ralph Lauren, and into the 1980s with discussions on the F40. The 1990s and 2000s reflect on production and sports racing cars, featuring voices like Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and insights into testing Ferraris. Each chapter offers a unique glimpse into Ferrari's legacy and its impact on the automotive world.
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Ferrari, John Lamm
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- Released
- 2007
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- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Ferrari
- Subtitle
- Stories from Those Who Lived the Legend
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Lamm
- Publisher
- Motorbooks
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 0760328331
- ISBN13
- 9780760328330
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- No other cars embody automotive passion better than those produced by Ferrari. From record-setting Formula One race cars to exquisite road cars, Ferrari has created some of the most sensuous vehicles ever. This beautifully illustrated volume tells the complete story of Ferrari, taking us back to the world where the car was born, sixty years after its inception. Master photographer and automotive writer John Lamm narrates the Ferrari saga through extensive interviews with those who shaped its history, providing a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at how automotive history was made. Virtually an oral history of the world's most iconic sports car, this book is also a treasury of historic and detailed modern images, promising an exhilarating experience for readers. Chapters cover various decades, including the 1940s with early production cars, the 1950s featuring insights from notable figures like Robert M. Lee and Sergio Pininfarina, and the 1960s showcasing the 250 GTO and the Ferrari-Ford Wars. The narrative continues through the 1970s, highlighting key personalities such as Mario Andretti and Ralph Lauren, and into the 1980s with discussions on the F40. The 1990s and 2000s reflect on production and sports racing cars, featuring voices like Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and insights into testing Ferraris. Each chapter offers a unique glimpse into Ferrari's legacy and its impact on the automotive world.