It all began in Maranello, a small town south of Modena, Italy, where Enzo Ferrari created a make of car that would conquer the realm of automobile enthusiasts for a long time to come. A love for Ferrari lasts a lifetime: anyone who has entered the magic triangle of power, speed, and beauty under the sign of the prancing horse remains captivated. Ferrari fascination: the aim of this updated edition is to convey a little of its allure to the reader and the viewer, and to introduce the most recent luxury cars of the family, like the 599 GTB or the nostalgic California, inspired by a model of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The Lehbrinkvon OsterrothSchlegelmilch team pairs the competence of accomplished motor sport journalists with a kindred view through the lens of a camera. This makes Ferrari a singular experience, both in terms of content and visually. More than 500 illustrations and impressive photography convey unforgettable insight into the fascination of Ferrari - suspended between technology, sport, and passion.
There is a persistent rumor that Rainer W. Schlegelmilch’s birth was initiated on the back seat of a Mercedes Benz 170V. Whether or not this is the source of his ongoing affinity to anything that has four wheels, his fascination with cars is vividly expressed in his photographs.
How do you get from German and English philology to automotive journalism? Chalk it up to car racing: the appearance of the Silver Arrows (Silberpfeile) in Spa, Zandvoort and at the Nьrburgring, says the Germanist and Anglicist Hartmut Lehbrink. Numerous books on automobiles and racing penned by Lehbrink testify to the longterm impact of these early experiences. Jochen von Osterroth first worked as a cartoonist. In 1971 he joined World News and became a Grand Prix reporter for rallye racing, RTL, sid, dpa, and daily newspapers.
