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Ferrari

From the first Ferrari 125 S in 1947 to the Ferrari 590 GTO of 2010 the automobiles of the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) have marked the history of motoring on the roadway as well as on the racetrack. The fascinating line; the inimitable red of the chassis now become paradigm; the power and unmistakable sound of the V8 and V12 engines have made and continue to make the automobiles produced at Maranello in the province of Modena a veritable legend on the road as well as a symbol of Italian excellence. Cars of refined style the work of illustrious planners and designers like Pininfarina Bertone and Vignale Ferraris are dreams come true for lovers of four-wheeled vehicles and veritable cult objects for appassionati and collectors around the world. Enzo Ferrari the founder of the
prestigious automobile company said: The best Ferrari ever built is the next one. Its a legend that continues to renew itself.
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From the first Ferrari 125 S in 1947 to the Ferrari 590 GTO of 2010 the automobiles of the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) have marked the history of motoring on the roadway as well as on the racetrack. The fascinating line; the inimitable red of the chassis now become paradigm; the power & unmistakable sound of the V8 & V12 engines have made & continue to make the automobiles produced at Maranello in the province of Modena a veritable legend on the road as well as a symbol of Italian excellence. Cars of refined style the work of illustrious planners & designers like Pininfarina Bertone & Vignale Ferraris are dreams come true for lovers of four-wheeled vehicles & veritable cult objects for appassionati & collectors around the world. Enzo Ferrari the founder of the prestigious automobile company said: The best Ferrari ever built is the next one. Its a legend that continues to renew itself.

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Italian - A word used ot descibe something from Italy
Red - One of the three primary colours
History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
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