Ferrari

by Brian Laban

Book Overview

This comprehensive guide for over 25 models charts the development of the Porsche legend. Specifications are given for the technically brilliant cars and gorgeous full-color photography make one... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0831732121
• ISBN13: 9780831732127
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent picture book

I am not a die hard Ferrari fan but I bought this book because of the pictures and the rare Ferraris. Some are well known like the Testarossa, Modena, etc. but others like the 166MM roadster, etc are rare cars that look great. This is by no means a comprehensive history of Ferrari but it certainly is quite enlightening. My only complaint is that there isn't enough technical information and photographs of engines and that's why I am giving this book only 4 stars. Nevertheless it would make a fine gift for any automobile enthusiast!

An enlightening look at the evolution of Ferrari sportscars

This book probably does not cover ALL models of Ferrari but gives the reader an insight into Ferrari and how his models evolved over the years. I am not a die hard Ferrari fan but I bought this book mainly because of its full colour photos. Laban includes little known facts (to me at least!) about Ferrari's handling of customers and his ideas for cars. The 166 roadster and the 250GT SWB are probably my favourite Ferrari's and there are some 2+2 models here that I have never seen before. As for technical information and photographs of engine and suspension details, Laban does not elaborate as much as I would have liked and this is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of five. My only complaint is that I would like to see how the cars were constructed. If you're looking for detailed technical information and how the cars were constructed then this probably isn't the book for you. Nevertheless it would make a fine gift for most automobile enthusiasts and boys (and girls) who like cars!