In one of his most emblematic quotes, Enzo Ferrari reportedly said that his creations would outlive him. Decades after his death in 1988, that prediction continues to prove true — especially when it comes to one of the most revered models in the brand’s history: the Ferrari Enzo.
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According to Robb Report, a 2003 example could achieve impressive figures at an upcoming international auction.
Officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2002, the Ferrari Enzo was produced in just 498 units worldwide. One of these extremely rare examples will be the highlight of RM Sotheby’s auction in Arizona, scheduled for January 23, generating great anticipation among collectors.
During the model’s launch on September 26, 2002, Luca di Montezemolo — then president of the Ferrari Maserati Group — emphasized the car’s symbolism. He stated that Enzo Ferrari had always wanted to bring racetrack technology to road cars, which made it especially meaningful to present a model bearing his name in the presence of Piero Ferrari and his grandson. More than a nominal tribute, the Enzo represented exactly the values that guided the founder’s legacy: innovation, extreme performance and bold design.
Montezemolo also made a point of acknowledging Michael Schumacher’s role in the development of the model. The German driver, who was on his way to yet another Formula 1 world title that season, directly contributed to transferring Ferrari’s winning experience on the track to a production supercar. This direct link to Formula 1 is a fundamental part of the Enzo’s DNA.
The result was an automobile that is impressive in every technical aspect. With a dry weight of approximately 1,257 kg, the Ferrari Enzo uses a monocoque structure made of advanced composite materials, combining carbon fiber and Nomex, clad in a body also made of carbon fiber and Kevlar, designed by Pininfarina. Under the hood is a 5,998 cc V12 engine with a 65-degree bank angle, capable of delivering 660 hp and nearly 660 Nm of torque. The six-speed electro-hydraulic transmission, directly inspired by Formula 1, allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.65 seconds, reaching a top speed of over 350 km/h.
According to the lot description released by the auction house, the example in question is chassis number 128797 — one of only 111 originally destined for the North American market. Its first two owners were from Florida, and the third, the current consignor, acquired the car in 2009 and took it to Texas.
Since then, the owner has driven the vehicle just 317 miles, keeping it mostly in storage. Recently, the car underwent a service at Ferrari Newport Beach in Southern California. With only 746 miles on the odometer, RM Sotheby’s highlights that this is one of the lowest-mileage Ferrari Enzo examples currently available on the market.
As a value benchmark, RM Sotheby’s itself sold an Enzo during the 2023 Monterey Car Week for $4.075 million. Other examples offered in Paris in 2024 and in Miami last year failed to meet their reserve prices. Even so, according to Robb Report’s analysis, chassis number 128797 carries an estimated value between $5 million and $6 million — a figure that may be boosted by its excellent condition and the fact that it comes with three original Enzo luggage pieces, a highly coveted item among collectors.
Source: Robb Report. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
