Serge Bellu

The Definitive Ferrari CompendiumNever before has a single volume so comprehensively chronicled the extraordinary legacy of Ferrari. This landmark publication presents an exhaustive inventory of every model officially certified by Ferrari since its founding in 1947, from legendary icons such as the 250 GTO, Dino 246 GT, 330 P4, F40, and Ferrari Enzo to the lesser-known yet equally fascinating Sigma and Ferrarina. For the first time, Ferrari's complete production history-spanning more than 600 models and special editions-is gathered in one authoritative reference. This book offers an unparalleled exploration of:* Every road car, whether produced in series, as a limited edition, or as an exclusive one-off, with meticulous documentation of every variant and body style.* Every racing machine, from endurance prototypes to grand touring legends, detailing their evolutions, adaptations, and triumphs on the world's most demanding circuits.* Every Formula 1 and Formula 2 single-seater, along with adaptations for the Tasman Series and Indianapolis.* Every design study and concept car crafted by Ferrari or visionary independent designers. Structured chronologically, each model is accompanied by period photographs, archival documents, and expertly curated imagery of rare collector's pieces. Every entry is richly detailed, covering technical specifications, production figures, and chassis numbers. Under the expert guidance of historian Serge Bellu, this work not only catalogs Ferrari's engineering mastery but also offers an insightful perspective on the evolution of its design language. An essential addition to the library of any Ferrari enthusiast, collector, or connoisseur of automotive excellence.

An ambitious and comprehensive survey of more than two hundred supercars from 1980 through 2025. They fascinate with their performance and captivate with their lines. They impress with their sophistication, intrigue with their rarity, and daunt with their price. We wonder about their owners, their destinations, and the way they are used. We admire the ingenuity of their engineers, the imagination of their designers, and the craftsmanship of the artisans who bring them to life. These truly exceptional automobiles fully deserve the name bestowed upon them--for in every respect, they are supercars. Unfolding chronologically, this volume showcases some of the most remarkable machines ever built--from the groundbreaking Porsche 959 of 1983 to the very latest Mercedes AMG Mythos Purespeed introduced in December 2024--alongside such icons as the Mercedes SLR McLaren, the Bugatti Veyron and Chiron, the Lamborghini Veneno, and the Aston Martin DBR22. These legends stand next to rare variants and creations from more exclusive marques such as Czinger, Zenvo, and Praga. Each model is accompanied by a detailed technical profile outlining its specifications and performance--power, top speed, acceleration--as well as production numbers. Nearly four hundred striking photographs, many rare and previously unpublished, enrich the book, along with specially commissioned thematic infographics. A work as bold and extravagant as its subject, this book will inspire, inform, and enthrall every devotee of cutting-edge automotive excellence.

In the world of grand touring cars, Aston Martin occupies a special place. The English firm has always distinguished itself by its restraint, by the elegance of its creations, by the discretion of its style, by a reserve rarely observed in a universe that willingly abandons itself to exuberance. This book is devoted to DB models. David Brown relaunched the brand with emblematic cars, including some models that later became legendary, like the famous DB5 of James Bond. The history of Aston Martin over the past 70 years is organised around eight main designs. They are all strongly typed; directly associated with their creators, and with the nature of the successive owners of the company. Serge Bellu, a specialist in the history of the automobile, has produced a superbly illustrated book on the history of this typically British brand.