The Ferrari is the ultimate status symbol for people who love incredibly fast sports cars. Ferrari has been manufacturing some of the best roadsters and coupes since World War II. Enzo Ferrari loved race cars, and when he had to finance his race car production, he parlayed that passion into a line of consumer sports cars that have an undeniable heritage in F1 racing. Most of the consumer models are based on true racing car designs. This gives the consumer a driving experience that would otherwise only be found on the race track.

Owning a Ferrari means that you have the ultimate driving experience in your driveway. This Italian manufactured car just screams speed from every line and curve. If you're looking for a convertible with a dizzying top speed, the Ferrari Spider is the car for you. Recent models of the Spider have a top speed of 193 mph and can accelerate from zero to sixty in 3.9 seconds.

If you can find a Ferrari Superamerica, you are in luck. Only 559 of these top quality race inspired machines were ever manufactured. The reason for the small (and odd) number is because Enzo Ferrari always believed that there should be one less car available than there was demand. This keeps the car desirable, because there will always be one more person asking for it. The Superamerica has a glass convertible roof and a top speed of 199 miles per hour.

In some senses, it doesn't really matter what model Ferrari you get. All Ferraris are beautiful cars, inside and out. They have been engineered to provide incredible speed and handling. The lines of these cars reflect that engineering. The beauty of the car comes from its purpose: to go really, really fast. Because it is so focused on that purpose, its lines are clean and low slung. The details on a Ferrari are what make it spectacular. Ferrari has also made the interior a haven for a race-inspired driver. The instrumentation is clear and easy to read. Climate controls are exquisite, and the seats are comfortable.

Tips for Buying a Ferrari

• Look for a private collector-check out car shows for people who collect cars and grow bored with them. They take great care of the cars and then sell them for fairly reasonable prices when they look to add a different car to their collection
• The outside condition of a car is a fair indicator of the care taken overall. If the interior and exterior are shabby and dull, someone didn't love this car the way they ought to!