Ferrari to celebrate 75th anniversary at Autoworld

Ferrari to celebrate 75th anniversary at Autoworld
Credit: Arkady Sokholutsky

World-famous Italian sports-car manufacturer Ferrari will turn 75 years old this year. To mark the occasion, the iconic brand will celebrate its birthday at Autoworld, located in Brussels’ historic Parc du Cinquantenaire.

From 23 September to 4 December, an exhibition entitled “75 Anni di Ferrari” (75 years of Ferrari) will showcase fifteen rare and classic Ferrari models.

Since production first began in 1947, the Italian brand has always been synonymous with speed, luxury, and beauty. The 75th anniversary intends to pay homage to the company’s most emblematic vehicles, each with their own history.

Among the models which will be on display at the exhibition are the Dino 206, Daytona Michelotti, 195 Inter Ghia, 500 Superfast, 250 GT Spyder LWB, and the 308 GTS.

This picture, dated 12 May 1963, shows the Ferrari of Belgian race driver Willy Mairesse on the occasion of Francorchamps race trial : 500 Km de Francorchamps. Credit: Belga Photo Archives

In addition to classic sports cars, visitors will be able to learn more about the story of Ferrari, including the inspiration behind the famous prancing horse logo.

The logo finds its origins in Italian pilot Francsco Baracca, who used the symbol on his biplane during the First World War.

He had, in turn, taken the logo from the Piemonte Reale second cavalry regiment during his time in the army before the war. Enzo Ferrari, the father of the Italian car brand, took inspiration from Baracca for his new car company while he was a race driver for Alfa Romeo.

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This is not the only anniversary set to be celebrated on Belgian soil. 70 years ago, race driver Jacques Swaters became the first official importer of the Ferrari in Belgium, and even Europe. It was the second ever importer of Ferraris in the world, behind the United States.

More information about the exhibition can be viewed on the Autoworld website.


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