488 Dedication Plate- “Direzione Tecnica”

I came across a 488 with a dedication plate stating “Direzione Tecnica”. Does anyone know the story behiind this?
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According to Google's AI engine:

The term "Ferrari Direzione Tecnica plate" refers to an exclusive, commemorative item celebrating Ferrari's technical direction, rather than a functional vehicle part or license plate. These are not standard equipment but highly limited and collectible memorabilia given to VIPs at new car launches.

 

Thank you!!

 

that plate looks little beat up with 2 pin holes in it.

 

What would be interesting is to find out whom the VIP was, could theoretically add some value to the car. I once owned an F430 that was owned by a famous Ferrari collector and it did add some value to the car.

 

I don’t see any pinholes. Where do you see them?

 

I think one could compare the points of the two "i" of Direzione to the point of the "i" of Tecnica.

 

It’s the angle of the picture. The letters are stamped in,

 

Could be indeed.

 

An owner could / can spec a dedication plate and put whatever they want** on it, this owner chose " Direzione Tecnica ”
that does not automatically mean there was anything actually special about it. The next owner could order a replacement place
with " VIP Owner " and it would have meaning to them ... ;-)

Steve


** Within the limited space available

 

The car has never been titled. It was purchased directly from FNA a few months ago.

 

Beautiful Fall Day Drive with 17 Friends from the FOG up to Napa Valley.
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Optional extra when buying new. Have what ever you want written on it.