Illustrated Ferrari Buyer's Guide

by Dean Batchelor

Book Overview

This new edition includes today's 355, 456 and F-50 models. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076030243X
• ISBN13: 9780760302439
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Worth The Money

If you're just beginning the wonderful and endless journey into the universe of Ferrari, this book is a good place to start. Lots of useful background information, stats on models from inception to 1995 and helpful guidance on investment value. The black-and-white photos give this book a dated look, but the information is accurate and it's worth the price -- most Ferrari guides cost much more than this one. Good luck!

Necessary starting point

As a buyer who was unsure of the model i wanted, but knew i wanted a prancing horse in the garage, this book became well used. The information on each model, especially those that get less other text on the shelves at bookstores, was excellent. The worst part of this book was that it made me want to buy several models - a classic v12 and a newer v8. In summary, when i finally purchased my first ferrari, the pages of this book were as well worn as a shop manual at a sears automotive repair facility.

Excellent overview and insights

This book covers most models of Ferraris available for sale and gives an evaluation of the model for potential buyers. It is short on technical aspects and specifications of each car, but it is a guide not an encyclopedia. It is a great book for someone serious about purchasing a Ferrari. It gives advice and insights into the value and desirability of each model under review

The best intro to Ferrari you can get for under $40

This is a superb overview of the models you're likely to find for sale or at a local car show. It isn't really a buyers' guide, as you'd be a fool not to do lots more research before buying any Ferrari, particularly one more than a few years old. But, if you're dreaming of buying an older car, or you have a 308 and wonder what all those funny looking old cars are at the FCA meeting, or you are just wondering what all the "real Ferraris have V12s" stuff is about, pick up a copy and read. Highly recommended.

The classic quick reference book on Ferrari models

A classic book by the well-regarded late Ferrari author Dean Batchelor. Although titled as a "buyer's guide" this is a great reference book on higher production models. Each model is covered with a general overview, several photos showing the different varieties, detailed specifications, chassis number ranges, and an investment rating based on Dean's five star system.