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  1. c_mackowski

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    #1 c_mackowski, Dec 18, 2004
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    Would someone be able to verify if this is actually Enzo Ferrari’s signature? When I was about 13 years old, I sent Mr. Ferrari a letter. I did not expect to get a reply. I have always wondered if this was his signature or was signed on his behalf?

    Thanks,
    Chris
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  2. vimal_enzo

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    #2 vimal_enzo, Dec 18, 2004
    How did you manage to get a letter from...Enzo Ferrari himself? Thats crazy!
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Dec 18, 2004
    Pfafftown! You're a neighbor! Bring it to the next local get together and you'll be a celebrity!

    I doubt he was signing cards 6 months before his death (your doc is Feb 88, right?) but it's still cool.

    -Daniel
     
  4. anon

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    #4 anon, Dec 18, 2004
    it might be from his secretary, but still cool
     
  5. GTE

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    #5 GTE, Dec 18, 2004
    Definatly the signature of the man himself. Do not know whether or not he typed it himself, but the signature is correct. Even with the purple ink and all.
     
  6. roccapalumbo

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    #6 roccapalumbo, Dec 18, 2004
    Very cool. The translation is; Thank you for the kind memory and many heartfelt greetings. You may want to contact Pietro Castiglioni as he specializes in ferrari documents and may be able to authenticate the signiture. phone 610-926-4382. Best wishes and a Happy Holiday Season.

    Robert
     
  7. c_mackowski

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    #7 c_mackowski, Dec 18, 2004
    Daniel,

    Thanks for the invite. I live in Fort Worth Texas now. I come back to NC every now and then.

    I may contact Pietro Castiglioni. I would like to authenticate the signiture.

    -Chris
     
  8. ashsimmonds

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    #8 ashsimmonds, Dec 18, 2004
    sweeeeet. :)
     
  9. Glassman

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    #9 Glassman, Dec 18, 2004
    I have a signed and certified letter and the sigature looks very similar. I would have a liturature expert look at it and certify it in writing. It will be worth the money spent.
     
  10. FarmerDave

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    #10 FarmerDave, Dec 18, 2004
    Chris, be sure to pop into the Texas section and introduce yourself! :)
     
  11. Tubi

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    #11 Tubi, Dec 18, 2004
    Simply cool. that would be framed in my living room!
     
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    #12 Ferrari 360 CS, Dec 18, 2004
    Looks authentic to me, purple ink and all. Lets us know what the outcome is regarding the authenticating.
     
  13. FarmerDave

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    #13 FarmerDave, Dec 18, 2004
    Chris,

    I would pause and think about how crummy it would feel to find out that this was not acutally Ferrari's signature. If I was in your shoes, There's no way that the thing would ever be for sale to anyone for any price. Authenticating the signature wouldn't make it worth any MORE to you, but if you were to find out that his secretary had signed it for him, it will almost certainly disappoint.

    just my .02
     
  14. atheyg

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    #14 atheyg, Dec 18, 2004
    it could be a stamp, which secretaries use for signatures.

    At any rate, its a very cool document.
     
  15. richard

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    #15 richard, Dec 18, 2004
    If you don't mind me asking, what was it that you wrote to him about?
     
  16. ashsimmonds

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    #16 ashsimmonds, Dec 18, 2004
    in today's werld where almost anything can be faked if you care enough to try, i still would like to put faith in the authenticity of at least a few "people" who share the same number of chromasomes as me.
     
  17. FarmerDave

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    #17 FarmerDave, Dec 18, 2004
    Ash, my point exactly. I would rather believe that it is authentic, rather than pay someone to tell me whether it is or isn't.
     
  18. Z0RR0

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    #18 Z0RR0, Dec 18, 2004
    Interesting how this thread suddenly points out little emotion and durability there is in emails ...
    If I had such a letter, It would be hung on the wall ...
     
  19. SrfCity

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    #19 SrfCity, Dec 18, 2004
    If you examine it closely does it look like a signature or a stamp? Keep in mind that if it was from a purple felt tip pen the letters would probably be thinner then if it was a stamp. That guy could tell you in a heart beat if real just by the pic there, date and nature of what Ferrari sent to you as a reply. Great piece anyway. Why not frame it? FYI, if you do frame it and put it up any sun will have a tendency to fade the signature.
     
  20. 348SStb

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    #20 348SStb, Dec 18, 2004
    That brings a tear to my eye.

    You must have been a happy 13 year old back when you received that letter.

    This just goes to show us all how proud yet humble a man Enzo Ferrari was.
     
  21. UroTrash

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    #21 UroTrash, Dec 18, 2004
    Was he? I've never read any candid commentary on how he REALLY was...was he really nice and humble? Was he arrogant and self righteous?
    Anybody here know the REAL story?
     
  22. Ricambi America

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    #22 Ricambi America, Dec 18, 2004

    If he was like us owners, you can bet he was one heck of a ......
     
  23. UroTrash

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    #23 UroTrash, Dec 18, 2004
    Smart fella?

    Fart smeller?
     
  24. Gilles27

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    #24 Gilles27, Dec 18, 2004
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    #25 Gilles27, Dec 18, 2004
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