A 2002 Ferrari Enzo belonging to F1 driver Fernando Alonso was recently sold for €5,400,000 (RM27,633,175) by MonacoCarAuctions at its debut L’AstaRossa sale in Monaco. Sold directly from the private collection of the 2-time Formula 1 World Champion, the Enzo is widely considered to be the hypercar that defined the breed.
The very first unit
Alonso’s car carries the added significance of being ‘Scocca n.1’ – the first body manufactured – which is confirmed by the car’s Ferrari Classiche red book, and has just 4,800 kms on the odometer.
F1 technology
Following in the footsteps of the Ferrari 288 GTO, F40 and F50, the Enzo utilised a carbonfibre and Nomex honeycomb monocoque chassis and an all-new 6-litre V12 engine, capable of hitting a 7,800 rpm redline. Both elements drew on the technology and expertise afforded by Ferrari’s Formula 1 programme.
Today, more than 20 years after the car was unveiled, the 3.1-second 0-100 km/h time and top speed in excess of 350 km/h still holds up against many modern performance cars.
Those attending the auction both in person and online were shown an exclusive video message from the Formula 1 driver, congratulating the prospective new owner on their purchase. “It means a lot to me, and I’ve had a great time with the car – it’s a magic piece of art. I know that it’s going to be in good hands… please take care of the car and enjoy it,” Alonso said.
The L’AstaRossa auction was also notable for the €1,512,000 sale of a race-run 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano – a record for such a car at a public auction. The one-of-14 alloy-bodied coupe, built for Ferrari by Carrozzeria Boano, competed in the 1956 Nassau Governor’s Trophy.
Other highlights included a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, which sold for €784,000, while a 1975 Ferrari 246 GTS and a 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M each sold for €448,000 on the night.
