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Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena on February 18th 1898. He devoted his entire life to designing and building sports cars both for road and track.
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Ten-year old Enzo and his brother were brought by their father to a racing event in Via Emilia in Bologna. This inspired Enzo to one day enter the world of motor sport racing.
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The Ferrari family is hit by a tragedy as both Enzo's brother and father pass away. This event made Enzo give up on his studies and work as an instructor in the lathing school.
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Enzo serves in the Italian army during the first World War. But his illness had him undergo two operations and being honourably discharged.
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Enzo attempted to find a job at Fiat but to no avail. However, he did become a test driver at a small company in Turin that sought after Torpedos built on a light truck chassis.
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Enzo moves to Milan to work at C.M.N as a test driver then later as a racing driver.
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In the 20s, Enzo started his racing career in a 6-litre, 4-cylinder Alfa Romeo Tipo 40/60.
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In 1929, Enzo founds the Scuderia Ferrari in Modena.
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Enzo completes his final race as a driver in the Circuito Tre Province on August 9th 1931. He finishes second in an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 MM.
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On Sept. 9, 1939, Enzo Ferrari leaves Alfa Romeo under the proviso that he does not use the Ferrari name in association with racing or racing cars.
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Auto Avio Costruzioni builds two versions of what Ferrari calls the 815 on a Fiat platform for the last pre-War Mille Miglia.
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Ferrari begins working on designing the first Ferrari in late 1945. His ambitious plan is to power it with a V12 engine. The reason Ferrari chosen a V12 was its versatility.
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In the 50s, Ferrari becomes world Champions for the first time thanks to Alberto Ascari.
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Ferrari becomes a Limited Liability Company and Enzo is conferred with an Honorary Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Enzo Ferrari decides to build the Fiorano Circuit which will be officially opened on April 8th, 1972.
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The F40, the last car comissioned under Enzo, is unveiled. The University of Modena confers Ferrari with an Honorary Degree in physics. Enzo Ferrari passes away at the age of 90 on August 14th.
