One to Buy: 1 of 6 Grigio Titanio 2004 Ferrari Enzo
As the successor to Ferrari’s legendary 288 GTO, F40 and F50, the Enzo had very big shoes to fill.
In a similar fashion to the F50 it adopted a normally aspirated V12 as opposed to the kind of twin turbocharged V8 used by the 288 and F40. However, whereas the F50 used a Formula 1-derived 4.7-litre motor, the Enzo came with a completely new 6-litre unit which, at 650bhp, was the most powerful ever fitted to a production road car.
Unlike all of its illustrious predecessors, the Enzo uniquely featured an F1-style semi-automatic paddle-shift gearbox. This offered a choice of three alternative drive modes (Sport, Race and No ASR) each of which had its own integrated software map that controlled damping rates and the traction control system.
This spectacular powertrain was complemented by a carbonfibre monocoque to which double wishbone cockpit-adjustable pushrod-actuated dampers and carbon ceramic brakes were added.
As Ferrari only officially offered the Enzo in a choice of three colours (red, yellow and black), only a handful of cars left Maranello in alternative shades.
Currently on offer at the DK Engineering showroom in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, is just such a machine.
One of just six Enzos completed in Grigio Titanio, the first Italian owner also specified Nero upholstery with Nero Tessuto inserts and took delivery via the SamoCar distributor in Rime during 2004.
Retained until 2012, the car was subsequently purchased by DK Engineering to form part of their private collection. Around 7000 miles were added to the odometer by the time it was sold to the third and current custodian in 2015 and today this exceptional Enzo is presented in immaculate condition having covered a little under 11,000 miles from new.
Reprinted below is DK Engineering’s description:
1 of 6 Enzos in Grigio Titanio
1 of less than 30 Extra-Campionario Enzos built
10,950 miles from new
UK registered
This example offered for sale is presented in the fantastically rare "Extra Campionario" paint colour of Grigio Titanio, and is believed to be 1 of just 6 cars built during the total run of 399 in this colour. The car remains in its original and factory specification of Grigio Titanio metallic, with Nero hide, Nero Tessuto Inserts, four-point harnesses and a Giallo rev counter.
The car was supplied to the Italian market via the main dealer, SamoCar in Rome, first registered in April 2004 and remaining with its first owner until 2012. Purchasing the car from its first owner, this Enzo would join DK’s private collection. We would take over maintenance for the car and use the car, enjoying it on road and on a number of tours abroad, covering a healthy 7,000 miles during our ownership!
With a sore heart, we sold the car to a fantastic friend, client and the current owner in 2015. Forming part of a large and substantial collection, the car has returned to us for service work regularly and today presents superbly. Having covered just over 10,950 miles from new, this fantastically usable Enzo presents in a hugely rare and sought after colour combination.
A surprising number of Enzos have been repainted in alternative colours during their lifetime as the vast majority were ordered in the standard colours of Rosso Corsa, Giallo Modena or Nero. As such an original, factory, Extra-Campionario colour car (such as this) commands a significant premium; It is understood less than 30 cars were ordered and finished in Extra-Campionario colours, and this was an option only made available to super VIP clients of the brand.
Complete with all books, a detailed and complete history as well as a complete set of tools this example is available for viewing and supply immediately, and this car is believed to be the ONLY Grigio Titanio example in Europe at this point in time.
