Literally meaning blacksmith in English, “Ferrari” seems like it could have been a name hand-picked for a car company. As the Italian sports cars have long been known for their precision craftsmanship, the name seems appropriate. The name is actually a happy accident. Ferrari, like most of the car companies on this list, was name for its founder, Enzo Ferrari. With Enzo at the helm, Ferrari took a strange journey. The company began with a strict focus on racing, was seized by Mussolini’s fascist government, briefly produced aircraft and machine tools, and then finally became the luxury auto brand we know and love.
Source: Complex Rides
