Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947. In 1969, Fiat S.p.A. became a shareholder of Ferrari and now its majority owner. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has had great[citation needed] success. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of speed, luxury and wealth.
2013 International Historic Motoring Event of the Year. Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is one of the top three vintage car events in the world. 23,000 in attendance, Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Car auctions, tours, driving expreriences, automotive seminars, luxury automobile manufacturers' displays and test drives, car and cofee event, race car drivers appearances, booksignings and more.