Millanta on Ferrari 1947-1952 by Alessandro Silva (Sportfahrer Verlag)

Millanta on Ferrari – 1947–1952 provides documentation of Ferrari’s formative years through the lens of Corrado Millanta, whose unique position as both engineer and photographer enabled exceptional access to Maranello’s early development. The work’s 346 images, including rare early colour photographs, capture intimate moments in Enzo Ferrari’s transformation from racing team manager to legendary manufacturer.

Personal forewords from Piero Ferrari and MariaTeresa Millanta add invaluable context to this 352-page chronicle, whilst Millanta’s technical background and close relationships with designers, engineers and drivers provide insight beyond traditional automotive photography. Piero Ferrari’s subsequent endorsement confirms the work’s significance in documenting his father’s achievements.

This comprehensive visual archive, enhanced by superior print quality and elegant design, creates an essential historical record of Ferrari’s crucial first five years, offering fresh perspectives on one of motor sport’s most significant stories.