Fascinated from an early age by the world of automobile, André-Marie RUF launched himself in 1975 as AMR into the world of artisan miniature car fabrication . He was one of the veteran of the French model car scene.The style he acquired and refined, is known by collectors the world over and recognized at the first glance. In his own word he explained why :
''My goal is to create models that collectors are thrilled to have and that I am proud of. I work everyday so that to own a Ruf modelcar, becomes owning a true piece of art rather than owning a scale replica modelcar''. 
He passed away august the 1st of 2004, aged 58. Bloody leukaemia ...