Great Marques Ferrari

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 beer held in such high regard both in the motorfing industry and on the race track.

Godfrey Eaton describes the history of Ferrari from the founding of the factory in 1947 to their resounding victory in the Formula l World Championship in 1979. Many of Ferrari's most exotic cars are described in this authoritative book: classics such as the 500 Mondial, 196 SP 166 Barchetta, 250 TRS, 450 GTO, 365 GTB4, 512 M and the prestigious 400 Automatic. The unique charisma of Ferrari is also reflected in the 94 superb color 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 roadgoing and racing cars, there is. al SO a chapter on the _ well-known drivers who have raced under the Prancing Horse banner - celebrated names like Ascari, Collins, Farina, Hawthorn, Hill, 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.