Enzo Ferrari
1898-1988 · Italian (Modena) · 20th Century
Known for: Founded Ferrari, the world's most famous sports car and F1 team
Frustrated racer who couldn't compete at the highest level, so he built cars for those who could. Road cars funded his racing obsession. Autocratic, manipulative, obsessed with winning.
Almost never left Modena, refused to fly. Devastated by son Dino's death. Sold to Fiat but stayed in control. The prancing horse is the world's most coveted automotive symbol.
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