As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (2024)

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Adam Driver stars as Enzo Ferrari in the biographical film “Ferrari,” in theaters on Christmas Day.

Ahead of the release of the film set during a turbulent few months in 1957 when the Italian automaker’s private and professional lives threatened to careen out of control, we dig into the AP archives for highlights of the life of the real Ferrari and the iconic road and racing car brand he founded.

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (1)

Ferrari drove racing cars for Alfa Romeo, before establishing his own auto works in Italy in the 1940s.

He died in 1988 aged 90.

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As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (2)

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (3)

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (4)

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As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (8)

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (9)

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (10)

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (11)

See more Ferrari photos here from the AP archive:

As 'Ferrari' hits theaters, see photos of the real Enzo Ferrari from the AP archive (12)

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A landmark in racing car history, a 1962 Ferrari 250 Gran Turismo Berlinetta Competition “G.T.O.,” is displayed in Bridgehampton, New York, Tuesday, March 13, 1990. The Ferrari is expected to fetch $11 to $14 million at Sotheby’s auction of Important Historic Cars in Monte Carlo on May 21, 1990. (AP Photo/Mario Suriani)

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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Saturday, July 28, 2018. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)

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The Ferrari logo on a car prior to the start of a marathon drive of Ferrari cars in Weimar, Germany, Wednesday, May 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

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The new Ferrari 348 Spider convertible makes its debut on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 27, 1993. New, vintage, standard and racing Ferrari models were displayed as part of the celebration. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

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A Ferrari logo is displayed on a engine in the department Ferrari factory in Maranello in Maranello, Italy, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)

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The ‘Enzo’ Ferrari is shown at the 73rd Geneva International Motor Show Tuesday, March 4, 2003. The show opens to the public March 6 through 16, 2003. (AP Photo/Winfried Rothermel)

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A dog was dressed up for the event as Ferrari supporters watch Sebastian Vettel celebrate his victory in the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi on a giant screen set up in Maranello Ferrari headquarters, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)