This book chronicles the first fifty years of Ferrari, a legendary marque in automotive history. The work is divided into two main sections: a technical part detailing technological innovations from 1947 to the present day, authored by Karl Ludvigsen, and a historical part by Gianni Cancellieri that revisits Ferrari's industrial, sporting, and human narrative decade by decade. The appendix provides comprehensive lists of all Ferrari cars built and the key individuals who contributed to the brand's enduring myth.

This official volume, published for Ferrari's fiftieth anniversary, is a comprehensive tribute to the marque's storied past. The dual approach, combining technical analysis with historical narrative, offers a thorough exploration of Ferrari's evolution. Its detailed appendices provide valuable reference material for enthusiasts and historians alike. The book serves as a definitive record of the company's significant contributions to automotive engineering and motorsport.