The Ferrari factory is located just outside the small town of Maranello aproximately a 3 hour drive from Londa. Tours of the factory can be arranged by appointment only and should be made well in advance. http://www.ferrari.it.
The prancing horse emblem of Ferrari is known world over but few know its origin. In 1923 the parents of Italian pilot Francesco Baracca, killed in WW !! and a national hero known as the “ace of aces” gave their son’s squadron badge to Enzo Ferrari The famous prancing horse on a yellow shield became the emblem of Ferrari. Today it is enjoying more recognition than ever before.
Enzo Ferrari was connected with Alfa Romeo for many years, leaving to start Auto-Avio Costruzioni Ferrari in 1940. After the factory was destroyed in World War II, the first Ferrari to race was in 1947 – the beginning of a record of success unequalled in racing..