It’s almost hard to imagine now, but back in 2004, when the Ferrari Enzo was being sold, color options for the Italian brand’s cars were limited. This Enzo was, in more ways than one, ahead of time, though, and was the only example ever to leave the factory with a matte black paint.
According to RM Sotheby’s, it was only the influence and the cachet of the original buyer that allowed this car to leave the factory painted Nero Opaco. Now one of the brand’s most popular Tailor Made colors, this was the first Ferrari hypercar ever to be graced with the matte paint.
That influence was wielded by a customer who was part of the Brunei royal family, who are noted for their excess when it comes to buying supercars.
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This Enzo was delivered new to its owner in London and was occasionally seen in Hampstead, Mayfair, and Knightsbridge, before being taken to Asia.
More recently, though, it was returned to Carrozzeria Zanasi, the official paint shop for Ferrari hypercars. There, its owner reportedly spent €110,000 ($113,254 USD at current exchange rates) repainting the car, making cosmetic repairs, and replacing items such as sticky switches and the rear glass over the engine.
As with other Ferrari Enzos, it is powered by a naturally aspirated, mid-mounted 6.0-liter V12 engine that makes 651 hp (485 kW/660 PS) and has a redline of 8,200 rpm. The power is transferred to the rear wheels via an “F1” automated manual gearbox.
Despite being unique and showing just 5,730 km (3,560 miles) on the odometer, this Enzo is being sold by RM Sotheby’s without reserve.
