The 10 greatest Ferraris of all time

With Ferrari's upcoming IPO in October, fans of the prancing horse will finally be able to own a piece of the Italian automaker without forking over hundreds of thousands of dollars.

But for many, there's no substitute to the raw power and emotion of a living, breathing Ferrari. Since the company launched its road car business in 1947, it's reputation has grown from that of a respected racing team to a creator of automotive legends.

In fact, the company has managed to maintain a waiting list for many of its models without engaging in any forms of traditional advertising.

Other the years, Ferrari has been responsible for a long line of fast, powerful, and evocative sports cars and supercars. Anyone who has ever encountered a Ferrari has his or her personal favorite. Which is why Business Insider compiled a list of the 10 best Ferraris in the world.

166 Inter: Built from 1948 to 1950, the Ferrari 166 Inter was based on the company's successful 166 race cars. The model was Ferrari's first international sales success.

The 166 was powered by a 2.0-liter, 90-horsepower V12 engine.

250 TR Testarossa: The 1957 250 TR was one of the first Ferraris to carry the iconic Testarossa badge. Testarossa, or "red head," is a reference to the car's red painted engine head covers.

The 250 TR was designed to be a dedicated road racer and was sold to Ferrari customers around the world. It was powered by a 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter V12 engine.

Testarossa: Sold from 1984 to 1996, this is car that comes to mind when you mention the name Testarossa to a modern Ferrari lover. The Pininfarina-designed grand tourer is known for its appearance in the 1980s TV show "Miami Vice."

At the time of its introduction, the Testarossa's 390-horsepower, 4.9-liter, 12-cylinder boxer engine made it the most powerful supercar in the world.

F40: Built in celebration of the company's 40th anniversary, the fire-breathing F40 was the final vehicle to receive founder Enzo Ferrari's seal of approval prior to his death.

Sold from 1987 to 1992, the F40 was a no-nonsense race car for the road, with no luxury touches to speak off. But with a 478-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8 and a top speed of 201 mph on tap, who needs luxury?

Enzo Ferrari: Built from 2002 to 2004, the Enzo had the unenviable task of living up to the hard-charging reputation of its namesake — Enzo Ferrari.

Although its styling proved to be controversial, the 660-horsepower hypercar was a true performer, with a top speed of 218 mph.

Dino 246 GT: Although the Dino doesn't carry the Ferrari badge, it's still a true Ferrari through and through. Named after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredo ("Dino"), the 246 GT sports car was produced from 1969 to 1974.