The first automobile which was bearing the name of Ferrari was 125 model, it appeared in 1946. Ferrari 125 had powerful 12-cylinder aluminum engine and reflected the main concept of Enzo Ferrari – to create pure racing car with simple road car comfort. Prancing stallion on yellow plate was adopted by Enzo Ferrari as his company trademark.
1951 is marked by constructing of Ferrari 340 America with 4.1 engine initially developed for Ferrari GT. In 1953 Ferrari 340 America gained new more powerful engine with 4500 cc and new name- 375 America. The same year later Ferrari introduced 250 Europa with 3.0 engine.
On the whole by 1954 Enzo Ferrari manufactured near 200 exclusive road cars and 250 pure racing cars. Constructing road models Enzo Ferrari collaborated with different car body design ateliers as he desired to produce dissimilar and unlike models.
From 1957 till 1962 modified Ferrari 250 GT California model with rapacious pointed front part and convertible top was manufactured. Its first victory Ferrari 250 GT California obtained in Tourist Trophy race, 1960 at Good Wood racing route.
In fact, the most outstanding models of 60s belong to Ferrari: elegant and popular 250 GTE fastback with 2+2 compartment constructed on 250 GT base; in 1964 on 250 GTE was produced Ferrari 330 GT with 2+2 scheme as well. This Ferrari stood out for original swivel-eyed like headlights and powerful 4.0 engine. Unmatched Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso of 1962, with feminine subtle exterior and impetuous speed of 225 km/h.
In 1987 company’s founder Enzo Ferrari took the leadership over designer developing team focused on inventing Ferrari F40 model alleged to be the crown of all company ideas and achievements. The roots of Ferrari F40 came from GTO model of 1984 and at first look had many common similar features with Ferrari 308 GTB but in fact F40 brought essential technical innovations including turbo supercharger, lengthwise fitted V-8 engine (on tubular frame, enforced by kevlar bearing panels), extra super power capacity of 478 h/p – all mentioned proved that new F40 preserved from 308 GTB model configuration only.