This Californian drives his 3 Ferraris on a daily basis, clocking up almost a million kilometers: "there have been a lot of repairs".

In the world of FerrariIn the United States, we often come across cars that are cleaner than operating theatres, pampered, encircled by red cords and taken out only for a concours d'élégance. But in California, one man is doing exactly the opposite. Kevin Enderby, a former Apple engineer, drives a Ferrari every day. And not just one: he owns a 308 GTS, an F355 GTS and an F430... all with over 200,000 miles on the clock. In all, over 600,000 miles, or almost 1 million kilometers.

Three Ferraris, one philosophy: drive, whatever the cost

Enderby is convinced of one thing: a Ferrari was not created to sleep in a garage. "If you don't drive them, you're missing half the fun," he repeats. And he applies this philosophy to the letter. His oldest car, a 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS, now boasts over 241,000 miles, probably a world record. The 1995 F355 GTS follows close behind with over 205,000 miles, and the 2006 F430 clocks in at 202,000 miles in recent photos. These cars never rest. They can be found on the road on the way to work, on the back roads of California for an impromptu drive, but also on the circuits of Laguna Seca, Thunderhill or Sonoma. Enderby even goes so far as to recruit friends to help him roll his cars, so that none remains stationary for too long.

An eventful life of incidents, break-ins... and rebirth.

Driving so many vintage Ferraris inevitably involves some spectacular moments. And sometimes painful ones. The F430, for example, lost its original V8 after a connecting rod went through the engine block one day at Thunderhill. The engine was replaced by a V8 from another burnt-out example... which had only covered 22,000 miles.

In 2013, the F355 suffered a real nightmare. During the FOG charity rally, it was hit by Porsches, thrown into a 360 Modena, the V8 torn from its mounts and the structure crushed. A car declared a wreck. Yet Enderby decides to save it, whatever the cost. The original body panels were preserved and now adorn the roof of his garage like trophies of a battle won.

As for the 308, it has been overhauled so many times that its historic mechanic refers to it as a child. Since 1990, over 1,100 hours of work have gone into maintaining it, repairing it and keeping it alive. Her engine alone, original for up to 130,000 miles, was eventually replaced by a brand-new one.

The price of uncompromising passion

When asked how much this lifestyle has cost him, Enderby evades a smile. He says he's never done the math, although he estimates that the total cost of repairs over the past 35 years is several million dollars. And yet, he has never hesitated. For him, memories are worth more than bills, whether it's an engine, a body or dozens of mechanical part replacements. His three Ferraris have all undergone extensive restorations, some creative, some impossible to estimate in advance. Some parts had to be recreated, like the reinforced valves on the F355. Others were unexpectedly salvaged, such as the engine that survived a fire in the F430.

Ferraris that never sleep

Where other owners prefer to preserve value by resting their cars, Enderby continues on his path. His three Ferraris have won prestigious awards at Ferrari Club of America events. His story even earned him a special award in 2005: the Ed Gilbertson "Ferraris Are Meant to Be Driven Award", created to denounce the culture of immobilized Ferraris. Even today, his cars are still running. And even more incredible: Enderby continues to add models to his garage... including a 488 Challenge used regularly on the racetrack. And for fans of motoring exploits, the story of this Japanese and his Ferrari F430 hundreds of thousands of kilometers away.