In Kissimmee, Florida, the scene is enough to make even the most seasoned collectors dizzy. A 2003 Ferrari Enzo has just sold for a record $16.5 million, making it the most expensive Ferrari Enzo ever sold at auction. Only a Ferrari 250 GTO did better at this event, organized by Mecum Auctions, confirming once again the market's insatiable appetite for the finest automobiles. Ferrari the most exclusive. But behind this stratospheric price lies a paradoxical reality: this Enzo, though conceived as the ultimate supercar of its era, will probably never hit the road under its new owner.
An almost new Enzo after more than twenty years
Produced between 2002 and 2004 in just 400 examples, the Ferrari Enzo is already an icon. This one takes rarity a step further. In addition to its 23 years of existence, it boasts just 649 miles on the odometer, or barely 30 miles driven per year. A figure that speaks volumes about its former owner's philosophy: own, preserve, display... but rarely drive. These miles were undoubtedly accumulated during logistical journeys, between trailer transport, visits to Ferrari and appearances at prestigious events. A showcase life, almost museum-like, for a machine capable of exceeding 350 km/h.
Phil Bachman, the man behind the yellow legend
This Ferrari Enzo belonged to Phil Bachman, a respected figure in the US Ferrari world. A passionate collector based in Tennessee, he had made Giallo Modena his absolute signature. Almost all his Ferraris were yellow, in stark contrast to the traditional Maranello red. Ordered new in 2003, this Enzo received an exceptional follow-up. Phil Bachman even made a personal visit to Maranello to supervise its manufacture, to the point of symbolically participating in the assembly of certain components.
This Enzo is not only rare for its color. It's considered one of the most optioned ever produced. Of the 127 Enzos delivered to the USA, only 11 were painted yellow. This Enzo goes even further, with specific elements produced directly at the factory: partially polished engine compartment, lower body elements painted body color, yellow rear diffuser, not to mention an exclusive Enzo Ferrari badge on the rear. The interior also features red leather upholstery, Daytona-style seats and yellow bodywork accents. The package is completed by the original black leather seats, Schedoni luggage, Ferrari Classiche certification and its famous Red Book.
Under the hood, nothing has changed: a 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 developing 651 hp, combined with a six-speed F1 gearbox. The result is a 0-100 km/h time of just over three seconds and a top speed of 355 km/h. On paper, a car built for adrenalin. In reality, every extra mile would represent an immediate financial loss. At this level of value, driving becomes almost a sacrilege. The new owner knows it: this Enzo is now a heritage asset.
A record that sums up an entire era
By fetching $16.5 million, this Ferrari Enzo not only sets a record for the model. It also illustrates the evolution of the supercar market. By 2025, many Ferraris, including F40s and F50s, have already broken records, and 2026 looks set to follow suit.
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