Ferrari sports cars: model overviews

Ferrari Life Buyers Portfolio - Brooklands Portfolio

Buyer's guide for Ferrari sports cars, samengesteld through the redactie of the tijdschrift Ferrari Life in association with Ferrari owners.

Covers the Ferrari models:
- Dino 246 GT/GS
- 308 GT4
- 308
- 328
- Mondial
- 348
- F355
- 360 Modena
- 365 GT4 BB and 512BB
- Testarossa, 512 TR and F512M
- 550 Maranello and 575M
- 365 GT4 2+2, 400 and 412
- 456 GT/GTA and 456M GT/GTA.

Per type gives this book:
- a description of the the model
- a rij-impressie
- advice over reliability and maintenance
- pros and cons
- general aankooptips
- advice of experts
- technical specifications.

Product details

Author:	The Staff of Ferrari Life
Details:	136 pages, 27 x 20 x 0.9 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:	200 colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2007)
Series:	Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855207479

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Ferrari Road Cars 1946-1956 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ferrari models from the years 1946-1956. Describes the Ferrari 166, 195 and 212 Inter, 166 and 195 Sport, 166, 250,340 and 375MM, 340 and 375 America, 250 Europe and Superamerica.

• The 48 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2009)
ISBN:	9781855208643

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Ferrari: All The Cars (New enlarged Edition)

The first and only "virtual gallery" with all or almost all the models produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day, drawn by an artist of the calibre of Giorgio Alisi.
Detailed technical files and texts by Leonardo Acerbi, an established historian of the marque, complete this unique overview of the Prancing Horse and its history. First published in the mid-2000s and reprinted on a number of occasions, Ferrari All the cars reviews, model by model, all the most significant cars produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day.

The files on each model are complemented by an accompanying image, brief but pertinent contextual texts and detailed technical specifications. "Ferrari All the cars" is a unique book allowing you to have a complete history of Ferrari and its unforgettable cars always to hand, an authentic vademecum of the Maranello firm.

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Author:	Leonardo Acerbi
Details:	496 pages, 22 x 17 x 3 cm / 8.7 x 6.7 x 1.18 in, hardback
Illustrations:	honderdand drawings in colour
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2019)
ISBN:	9788879117333

Road Ferraris: The Complete Story

This major book provides a comprehensive record of all Ferraris built for the road - production and prototype - from the Tipo 166 Inter of 1948 to the latest Tipo 612 Scaglietti and its contemporaries.

During that time there have been approximately 80 different touring Ferrari models and this book provides unmatched detail on them all, where necessary investigating the sometimes blurred distinction between pure touring models and competition models of the same car.
The result is a meticulously researched and generously illustrated reference book that will delight all admirers of the 'Prancing Horse' marque.

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Author:	Anthony Pritchard
Details:	432 pages, 28 x 23 x 2.9 cm / 11 x 9.1 x 1.14 in, hardback
Illustrations:	245 b&w and 158 colour photos
Publisher:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9781844256709

Ferrari - Meet the Legend

Ferrari is more than a car brand - it represents a legend, a passion, and a way of life. This illustrated volume presents a detailed overview of the history of the Prancing Horse, highlighting key moments, people, and achievements that shaped its legacy.
From the vision of founder Enzo Ferrari to the technical evolution of its most iconic models, the book combines historical insight with technical descriptions.

Each chapter includes images and renderings of Ferrari's most famous cars, from the classic 166 Inter to the futuristic prototypes of recent years. This work offers a complete perspective on the Ferrari story - its speed, style, and continued innovation.

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Author:	Saverio Villa, Marco De Fabianis Manferto
Details:	272 pages, 30.5 x 27 x 2.6 cm / 12 x 10.6 x 1.02 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	White Star (I, 2022)
ISBN:	9788854416727

Toutes les Ferrari

NEW

This illustrated reference book is the first to list every Ferrari model certified by the company since its founding in 1947. It presents over 600 vehicles, from legendary models like the 250 GTO, Dino 246 GT, 330 P4, F40, and Enzo, to lesser-known examples such as the Sigma and the Ferrarina.

The book includes all production cars - regular series, limited editions, and one-off builds - along with every version and body type. It also covers all competition cars, including prototypes, grand tourers, Formula 1 and Formula 2 single-seaters, as well as variants adapted for Tasman and Indy series.

Concept cars and design studies created by external coachbuilders and designers are also featured. Each model is presented chronologically with detailed technical data, production figures, and chassis numbers, supported by period documents and photos of collector vehicles.

The evolution of Ferrari's design is discussed with expert commentary by historian Serge Bellu, who spent many years researching this work.
The book concludes with a full index of all models and a record of Ferrari's victories in world championship races.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	448 pages, 31 x 24 x 3.5 cm / 12.2 x 9 x 1.38 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2024)
ISBN:	9782344065747

Ferrari mythiques berlinettes (Autofocus)

The myth illustrated through the twelve iconic berlinettas that have built the legend of the prancing horse brand. Testarossa, Daytona, 250 GTO, Dino 246 GT and other F40s...
So many prestigious names that have made several generations of tifosi dream, brought together here in this book written by Xavier Chauvin and magnificently illustrated by Arnaud Taquet.

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Author:	Chauvin Xavier, Taquet Arnaud
Details:	160 pages, 30 x 25 x 2 cm / 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2021)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028304805

Les 50 plus belles Ferrari Gran Turismo

For over 70 years, the Italian brand has been the stuff of dreams for collectors and enthusiasts around the world. With its fluid lines, powerful engines and instantly recognizable red color, the Ferrari brand has become legendary.

Sports coupes, convertibles, supercars or sedans, this book offers a selection of the 50 most beautiful Ferrari Grand Touring. We will find the iconic models of the brand, such as the 166MM Barchetta, the 250 GT Cabriolet, the 250 GTO, the 246 GT Dino, the Ferrari Testarossa, the F40, the F550 Maranello, the California, but also more recent models such as the F12 Berlinetta, the 488 Spider or the Ferrari Roma or the F8 Tributo, the latest models of the Ferrari brand.

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Author:	Brian Laban
Details:	224 pages, 26 x 19.5 x 1.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 x 0.59 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2021)
ISBN:	9782344047279

Ferrari - Panorama illustrée des modèles

For everyone, the name "Ferrari" is readily associated with those of "car racing", "renowned drivers", "sportiness" or even "original lines".
This book presents the chronological evolution of the different models of cars produced by Enzo Ferrari (Alfa Romeo, AAC and Ferrari periods).
Discover through photo-drawings and technical sheets, the exceptional models of Ferrari production.

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Author:	Didier Bordes
Details:	176 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	210 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9791028302948

Enzo Ferrari - seine 32 schönsten Automobile - Fotografiert von Peter Vann

The book presents the 32 most important automobiles of the Enzo era, starting with the Alfa Romeo Monza, which Ferrari led to success in 1932 as racing director of the Scuderia, up to the F40 from 1990.
With these unique photos, photographer Peter Vann sees part of his work from over 30 years presented in a new and coherent way.

The publication of this book is an appropriate way of marking the upcoming 75th anniversary of Italy's top brand in 2022.
The volume, hand-signed by Peter Vann, is now also available in an inexpensive version with an elegant dust jacket. Simply beautiful.

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Author:	Peter Vann
Details:	248 pages, 34.5 x 30.5 x 2.2 cm / 13.6 x 12 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783613044777

Ferrari - Un clásico

The history of Ferrari road cars is a triumph of beauty and technical perfection. From the elegant early 166 MM Barchetta two-seater to the hybrid SF90, incorporating the latest technologies derived from Formula 1, each Ferrari model is a masterpiece of technical brilliance and innovative design.

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Author:	Brian Laban, Equipo Susaeta
Details:	280 pages, 26 x 22.5 x 3.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.9 x 1.54 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Susaeta Ediciones (E, 2021)
Series:	Atlas ilustrado
ISBN:	9788467776461

Ferrari (Samochoy marzeń)

A popular, richly illustrated (129 photos) book presenting legendary cars that automotive enthusiasts dream of. A chronological overview of all Ferrari sports car models produced in series production between 1970 and 2007, including limited special series.

A concise description, technical data and attractive photos make it easy to identify individual car models. For connoisseurs, the body numbers of each model, a list of prototypes and study models, the number of copies produced in each year and the designations of Ferrari cars were deciphered.

The second edition was enriched with the following models: Challange Stradale, 612 Scaglietti, F 430/430 Spider/430 Scudederia, Superamerica and 599 GTB Fiorano.

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Author:	Rüdiger Kaufmann
Details:	134 pages, 25 x 20 x 2 cm / 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	129 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2016)
ISBN:	9788320616804