Ferrari Book Reviews by Ferrari Life
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 | Road & Track Ferrari F355 & 360 Portfolio 1952 – 2002By: Brooklands Books
An excellent collection of all the Road & Track articles on 7 years of Ferrari V8s. Models covered are the complete range of F355s & 360 Modenas. Articles include model reviews, road tests, and comparison tests against Lotus Esprit, Porsche 911, and Nissan NSX. A must read for anyone interested in buying one of these models.
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 | Road & Track Ferrari V12 Portfolio 1992By: Brooklands Books
An excellent collection of all the Road & Track articles covering 10 years of Ferrari V12s. Models covered are the 512 TR, 456 GT, 333SP, F512 M, F50, 550 Maranello, 550 Barchetta & 575 M Maranello. Articles include model reviews, road tests, and comparison tests. A must read for anyone interested in buying ones of these models.
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 | FerrariBy: Hartmut Lehbrink. Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, & Joche
An updated version of the previous book titled Ferrari (below). The new version now covers through the 612 Scaglietti with even more gorgeous pictures. The text is only in English and with a little more depth. Still the standard setter for glossy Ferrari coffee table books.
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 | FerrariBy: Hartmut Lehbrink & Rainer W. Schlegelmilch
Gorgeous pictures covering every Ferrari from the 212 to the F50. Text in 4 languages providing only the most basic information on each model. The standard setter for glossy Ferrari coffee table books.
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 | Ferrari GT CarsBy: Gaetano Derosa
The book covers a rather random assortment of earlier Ferrari GT cars from the 212 Inter to the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. On the cars covered, the information and pictures are decent. However the pictures mostly only include one example of each car featured. For reasons not given, several of the great Ferrari GT’s such as the 330 GTC, 365 GT 2+2, and 250 GTE are not included in the book.
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 | Collecting FerrariBy: Keith Martin
This book is a “best of” compilation of articles from Sports Car Market. Rich in information and auction reports, it is full of insights for any potential Ferrari buyer. The multiple reports on a huge range of models help present a balanced picture of the good, bad, and ugly in the Ferrari market. Smartly put together.
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 | Ferrari – Guide to PerformanceBy: Allen S. Bishop
Written in the late '80s, it is a good over view on how to do some self maintenance for the mechanically inclined Ferrari owner. The book walks you through basic maintenance activities for all the key mechanical components of the car. For the mechanically challenged, it still provides a great deal of insight on how your Ferrari works and how you can get the best out of it. For owners of pre-348 models, this one is a good addition for your library.
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 | Ferrari Dino 246,308 and 328By: Alan Henry
This is a well written story of the 3 cars that brought financial stability to Ferrari. It also includes chapters on the Mondial, 288 GTO, F40, and other related cars (Fiat Dinos). The book follows the development of the different models and their variants in great details. An interesting read which provides a nice overview of the model strategy which turned Ferrari around financially.
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 | Standard Catalog of Ferrari 1947-2003By: Mike Covello
This books is an outstanding resource for the Ferrari enthusiast. Very well researched and compiled with some wonderful short insightful articles on different models to break up the weight of the technical information offered. Well written with an interesting introduction that provides a snap shot overview of the history of Ferrari and the cars. Includes over 200 excellent photographs.
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 | Ferrari – The Road CarsBy: Keith Bluemel
The book bills itself as an accessible introduction to Ferrari and the description is accurate. Light on copy and long on pictures, it provides a quick colorful romp through the history of Ferrari’s road cars from the 166 up to the 360. The pictures are generally well done and include some rarer models. A nice light introduction to the Ferrari road cars.
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 | Ferrari DinoBy: Anthony Curtis
This is the definitive book on the Dino 206 GT & 246 GT, very well written and researched. The book covers everything from the Dino’s development to the challenges and joys of owning one today. Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in owning a Dino. The Fiat Dino and the 246 GT’s successors, the Dino 308 GT4 and the 308, are also covered.
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 | The Complete FerrariBy: Roger Hicks and Keith Bluemel
This work wins the award for largest Ferrari “coffee table” book yet produced. It is light reading, providing short descriptions on each of the models as well as a brief history on the company and its founder. The pictures are excellent and include some very rare models. This book is a good introduction to the Ferrari world.
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 | Ferrari 456 GT/GTA – 456M GT/GTABy: Automobilia
The book provides text in Italian, English, and French. It reads like an extended sales brochure for the 456 GT. The pictures and line drawing are excellent and the book does contain a wealth of positive information on the model. It would benefit from more real world running and ownership insights.
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 | Ferrari Buyers Guide, 4th editionBy: Dean Batchelor updated by Randy Leffingwell
The original Ferrari Buyer's Guide provide a good technical overview of each of the road cars from the 250 Europa of 1954 through to the F50 of 1995. The book has been out of print for some time and copies are hard to find. Written with a US focus, it has a wonderful introduction and a helpful Investment rating system for all the different models. Multiple pictures but all printed in black & white.
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 | Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 365 & 512 SeriesBy: Mel Nichols
A classic work devoted to the 365 GT4 BB & 512 BB Boxers. Written in the late 70’s and out of print for many years, for the true Boxer fan, it is well worth the time and effort to search out a vintage copy. The book covers the early development of the Boxer in great depth and follows it in detail. Full of early photographs and drawings, it is both an easy and interesting read. The writing style is a bit dated but charming in its clear enthusiasm for the Boxer. The book does not cover the 512 BBi.
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 | Ferrari – The Ultimate Dream MachineBy: Paul W. Cockerham
A light “coffee table” overview of Ferrari and the road cars. Includes several stunning color pictures but also contains a number of mistakes in the picture captions and copy. Only 80 pages.
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 | Ferrari by Pininfarina Technology & BeautyBy: Etienne Cornil
The ultimate reference work on the partnership which has produced the world’s most stunning cars for the past 50 years. All the Pininfarina penned road models from the 212 Inter of 1952 through the Enzo of 2002 are included. A special chapter is dedicated to the prototypes and single unit production models. The development of each model is traced in detail. Illustrated with drawings, black & white and color photographs, it is another must have for the Ferrari enthusiast’s library.
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 | The Ultimate History of FerrariBy: Brian Laban
A nicely written beautifully illustrated history of both Ferrari and its cars. It provides good insights in the development of the different models and the people involved. The color photography and print quality is one of the best seen in any work on Ferrari. Both the road and race cars are covered in this historical work.
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 | Original Ferrari V12 1965-1973By: Keith Bluemel
An outstanding reference work covering all V12 models from the 500 Superfast to the 365GT4 2+2. Exceedingly comprehensive in its detailed description of each of these models, it is a must have in the library for any owner, or potential owner, of one of these Ferraris. It includes chapters on both the special one off derivates of many of these models as well as the Competition Derivates. Clear and concisely written, it includes over 200 color photographs helping to illustrate the text. Models covered are the 500 Superfast, 365 California, 275 GTB, 275 GTS, 330 GT 2+2, 330 GTC, 330 GTS, 365 GT 2+2, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 365 GTS/4 Daytona, 365 GTC/4, and 365 GT4 2+2.
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 | Original Ferrari V8By: Keith Bluemel
An outstanding reference work covering all V8 models from the Dino 308 GT4 to the F40. Exceedingly comprehensive in its detailed description of each of these models, it is a must have in the library for any owner, or potential owner, of one of these Ferraris. Differences between the models sold in different world markets are highlighted. Clear and concisely written, it includes over 200 color photographs helping to illustrate the text. Models covered are the Dino 308 GT4, 308, 328, Mondial, 348, 288 GTO, and F40.
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