Enzo

I had the oppotunity last weekend to talk with an icon of the auto industry and a personal friend during an open house who just happen to be a friend of Enzos. Through some very unique circumstances, he met Enzo by way of Enzo's private secretary. This was some time in the late 60's. Over the next many years, he had the opportunity to meet with him in private several times. The secrecy was a condition of their relationship. He was one of the few Americans ever allowed within the doors of the factory without escort. When he decided to purchase a Boxer, Enzo allowed him to follow the complete build of the vehicle through the factory and photodocument every step of the assembly. Unfortunately, he was not able to publish the pictures as this was another condition of the privilege; at least not until Enzo passed away. My friend showed me both the Dino that he owns and the Boxer he documented; both perfect low mile cars...I mean really low miles.

The most interesting part of the discussion concerns the Dino. This was Enzo's favorite model of all the cars he built. It only bears the "Dino" name in tribute to his son and the reason that the Ferrari name is not on the car. It was his beloved son's car, not his.

I hope you will find this as interesting as I did.

 

Here's the picture of the Dino. My son took the pictures of the Boxer. I will see if I can get his camera.
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