Reception
The book was widely criticised in the media. Clarkson branded it a "ridiculous tome".
Thoroughbred and Classic Car magazine criticised the book for having the tone of vanity publishing, relying too much on car show snapshots of questionable quality. The book was also criticised for placing too much emphasis on mainstream models and being to similar to other Ferrari books that cost considerably less.
Clarkson, after reading a copy himself and reading the reviews, stated that the criticisms didn't go far enough. In an issue of Top Gear Magazine he said it was the worst thing he had ever done. He added, excepting Captain Corelli's Mandolin and A. A. Gill's Sap Rising, he "considered it to be the worst book in the world" and suggested that "anyone thinking about buying it should flush the money down the loo instead".
Clarkson received no payment for the book.
The combined high price and dubious quality of the book, resulted in slow sales compared to other high-end automotive books. As of 2009, second-hand copies command £150.
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