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Illustrated Ferrari Buyer's Guide (Illustrated Buyer's Guide)

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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

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.

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.

a well written complete description of nearly all models produced by Ferrari. The text is factual with period photographs and a good description of each model's pros and cons

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.

This is a good book for buying a Ferrari, it provides details on each model and provides useful insights. However, Ferraris should be seen in color and this book has only black & white pictures. Ferraris deserve to be seen in their brilliant colors and this book's pictures do not do the models justice. I have often said that there should be a law prohibiting publishers from printing black & white pictures of Ferraris and this book is no exception. Most Ferrari enthusiasts interested in buying a Ferrari would gladly pay more for this book to get color pics.