Ferrari 599 GTB

Think of the Ferrari 599 GTB as an investment to see you through the credit crunch

Only a tiny percentage of you will ever drive a Ferrari. Let’s agree on that before you write to complain.


It’s the way the Italians have always wanted it: the fewer people who get their hands on their cars, the better. But crying elitism is pointless.

People who have never even seen a Ferrari – in fact, people who’ve never seen a car – still know the brand as the tippy-top of motoring desirability. It has the same knee-jerk approval rating as oxygen. It’s funny how that happened, actually.

Back in 1929, when Enzo Ferrari formed a racing team, they had no intention of ever building their own cars. They raced Alfas and only changed their minds in the Forties
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The A-Z of Cars Review : The Most Significant Automobiles Ever Made

Product Description

This is a stunning and comprehensive celebration of the car, written by two of the world's most highly respected motoring journalists. "The A-Z of Cars" is be a must for all motoring fanatics, from Sunday drivers and classic car lovers through to speed freaks and the most dedicated grease monkeys. The car, once firmly the preserve of the wealthy, became an integral part of everyday life during the 20th century and for this incredible book the greatest models have been brought together and studied.Packed with 387 illustrated entries and containing profiles of the very latest models - including the new Mini and the Toyota Prius - celebrated motor journalists Hilton Holloway and Martin Buckley discuss and evaluate over a century cars, making this the ultimate celebration of the car.

About the Author

Hilton Holloway has worked as News Editor and Staff Writer for Autocar and Car magazine, one of the UK's top motoring publications, and contributed to The Times and Focus magazines. He has made numerous TV and radio appearances, including News at Ten, Sky News and the Today programme. Martin Buckley is former Features Editor for Classic Car magazine, and former Chief Feature Writer for Classic and Sportscar magazine. He has contributed to Your Classic, Auto Classic and Autocar magazines, and written books on Jaguar, MG, BMW and Fiat.