To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 24 October
2019.
Estimate:
£1,500,000 - £1,800,000
- Less than 15,000 km from new
- European-delivery example
- Includes original manuals and warranty book
- One of approximately 400 examples built
From the 340 America of the 1950s to the LaFerrari Aperta that
recently completed production, Ferrari has a long track record of
regularly building elite supercars combining advanced mechanical
elements with bespoke amenities. Such cars have justifiably evolved
into the most collectable of Ferrari's models, each one
representing the pinnacle of their respective eras.
As the 21st century dawned, Maranello brass began considering the
next installment in Ferrari's lineage of elite hypercars, which had
most recently passed from the F40 twin-turbo V-8 of the late 1980s
to the curvaceous V-12-powered F50 of the late '90s. As the cities
of Maranello and Modena had both already been honoured with recent
road car models, the decision was made to commemorate Enzo Ferrari
himself with the latest prestige model.
The resulting Enzo was loaded with advanced technology developed
through Formula 1 competition, including the 65� tipo F140 V-12
engine, which, at almost six litres in displacement, was the
largest Ferrari motor built since the 712 Can Am race car. Coupled
to a six-speed, dual-clutch, paddle-shifted transaxle, the
monstrous unit developed 651 bhp and 485 foot-pounds of torque,
rocketing the Enzo to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and an outrageous
top speed of 218 mph.
Much debate centred on the appearance of the new top-shelf
hypercar, and an initial design was soon scrapped in favour of Ken
Okuyama's famous coachwork, which bore the appearance of an F1 race
car covered with a tight skin. Perfected in Pininfarina's wind
tunnel, the carbon-fibre and Kevlar molded body panels were
fastened to aluminium subframes mounted on the driver cell, itself
an advanced lightweight 200-pound tub fashioned from carbon fibre
and honeycomb aluminium.
After debuting at the Paris Salon in October 2002, the Enzo was
favoured with production to be capped at just 400 examples,
ensuring a rarity that has only served to further distinguish the
unique model. Capable of blistering power and performance, and
bearing futuristic aesthetics that leave an indelible impression,
the Enzo continues to evolve as a distinct representation of its
era, an unforgettable time when the Scuderia Ferrari's Michael
Schumacher racked up victories at a pace since unequaled.
Benefitting from a recent freshening after years of prolonged
storage and minimal use, this beautifully presented Ferrari Enzo is
a pristine and relatively un-driven example of Ferrari's venerated
turn-of-the-century hypercar. Chassis no. 135870 completed assembly
in December 2003. The Enzo was specified for the European market
with instruments in kilometres and finished in Rosso Corsa paint
over an interior of Nero leather upholstery.
As indicated by the Enzo's service and warranty booklet, the
supercar was distributed to SA.MO.CAR S.p.A., a Ferrari dealer in
Rome. The car was purchased from the dealership in February 2004 by
Giuseppe Bizzarro, a successful Italian importer/exporter then
living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he was establishing a new
brand of low-cost goods retail stores for value-conscious shoppers.
Given Mr. Bizzarro's status as a jet-setting executive conducting
business in two countries, as well as the lack of service entries
conducted in Brazil or any exportation paperwork in the car's file,
it is fair to wonder if the Enzo ever actually left Europe, and it
may very well have remained in Italy for his use during trips to
his home country.
In any event, by April 2008 the modestly driven Ferrari was sold to
Dr. Jacques Delfosse, an orthopaedic surgeon residing in Nancy,
France. During his ownership the Enzo received its first officially
recorded servicing, which was conducted in October 2008 by
CLLJ/Modena Motors, a licensed Ferrari dealer in Sausheim, France.
It is important to note that the odometer was replaced by Modena
Motors on 19 December 2011 due to a faulty dashboard display and
was reset at 10,000 km. A letter from Ferrari South West Europe in
the history file attests to this. The Enzo received one more
servicing from Modena Motors a year later before being submitted
for a checkup in March 2015 to Autohaus Alfred Gohm G.m.b.H., an
authorized marque dealership in Singen, Germany.
Later in 2015 the Enzo was purchased by the consignor, a marque
enthusiast living in the UK, and in November he submitted the car
to Stewart Roden Motors in West Lothian, Scotland, for some
freshening. Mr Roden is the principal of the Scuderia Ecosse, a
Ferrari privateer outfit that specializes in competition
preparation and support for modern Ferrari race cars, in addition
to running its own cars. The engine was serviced with the
installation of new spark plugs and air filters, while the brakes
were rebuilt as needed (including new front pads). Some of the
original suspension hardware had suffered minor corrosion, so the
system was rebuilt as needed with new pushrod joints and tie-bar
rose joints, and numerous corresponding bolts were replaced. The
wheels were then aligned and mounted with new Bridgestone tires,
and some minor paint touch-ups completed the fastidious
freshening.
Over the next few years, the consignor continued to service the
Enzo regularly, as subsequent warranty booklet entries demonstrate
attention in 2016 and 2018 from the Scuderia Ecosse. These are
corroborated with more detailed invoices from Stewart Roden Motors
indicating a full fluid service and multi-point check.
Currently displaying 14,682 kilometres, this outstanding Enzo is
ideal for presentation at regional concours d'elegance or may be
enjoyed during spirited driving. The powerful hypercar should
strike the fancy of any marque enthusiast as a rare and unique link
in Ferrari's important lineage of premium prestige models.To view
this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.