Ferrari Cars and Autos

The Ferrari motor car company
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Founding of the Ferrari motor car company
In which year was the company founded? The Ferrari motor car company was founded in 1947. Who founded the company? The Ferrari motor car company was founded by Enzo Ferrari What was the original location of the company? The company started in Maranello, Italy.

History of Ferrari motor car company
Facts and Information about Enzo Ferrari
Lifespan: 1898 - 1988
Date of Birth: February 20th 1898
Date of Death: August 14th 1988
Background of Enzo Ferrari:
Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena Italy, during WW1 he fixed shoes on mules in the Italian Army.

History Timeline of Ferrari Cars

1898: February 20th 1898 Enzo Ferrari was born.

1919: In 1919 Ferrari worked for a car company called CMN he raced for the CMN team and had little success.

1920: In 1920 Enzo Ferrari went to work for Alfa Romeo and had more success racing their cars.

1923: In 1923 he raced at the Circuit of Sivocci at Ravenna and was given the famous prancing horse on a yellow shield by the parents of Francesco Baracca Italian a pilot and national hero of WW1. Baracca had died during the war and the shield had decorated the fuselage of his fighter.

1929: This was the year of the Wall Street crash, which started the Great Depression, and the car business was badly affected. In 1929 Enzo Ferrari formed the Scuderia Ferrari as the racing team for Alfa, the aim of Scuderia Ferrari was to organize racing for members.

1939 - 1945: WW11. Production and design of motor cars basically ceased as all manufacturing resources became involved with the war effort. Ferrari started a new company and moved from Modena to Maranello the company was called Auto-Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, the workshop was bombed in 1944.

1946: In 1946 the workshop was rebuilt and the 125 Sport became the first ever
Ferrari.

1947: In 1947 the 125 Sport the first road car by Ferrari was built, reluctantly these were built to fund Scuderia Ferrari

1951: In 1951 José Froilán González (an Argentinian racing driver) gave Ferrari their first win at the British Grand prix at Silverstone.

1952: In 1952 Ferrari had it’s first Drivers Championship.

1956: In 1956 Alfredo Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, died aged 24 of muscular dystrophy. Alfredo’s nickname was Dino and the Fiat Dino cars were named after him.

1965: In 1965 Fiat took a small share in Ferrari’s company.

1969: In 1969 due to years of financial problems Enzo Ferrari sold 50% of Ferrari's share capital to the Fiat group.

1971: In 1971 Enzo Ferrari stepped down as managing director but remained an influence on the company until he died.

1987: In 1987 to 1989 Ferrari produced the Ferrari F40 and held the title as the worlds fastest legal production car.

1988: In 1988 Fiat had 90% of Ferrari’s share capital and Enzo Ferrari died on 14th August 1988 in Modena aged 90.

2003: In 2003 a 12 cylinder mid engine Berlinetta production car was named after the company’s founder Enzo Ferrari.

2007: In 2007 The Financial Times put Ferrari top of 100 Best Workplaces in Europe.

What models and types of cars and automobiles does the Ferrari motor car company produce?
The models and types of cars and automobiles produced by the company include those detailed on the following list. Whether you enjoy comparing cars and autos, want to conduct some research before you buy a new car or a used car or finally an automobile enthusiast who loves fast, cool, new, old, vintage, classic, antique, sports, top, muscle or exotic cars we have the info you are searching for! Select the automobile you are interested in and click the link for access to an online overview of this Ferrari vehicle with car guides, online facts, information, statistics, specs, specifications, design details and ratings of cars and autos.