Sad passing of our Enzo owner | FerrariChat
Buy

Sad passing of our Enzo owner

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Challenge64, Sep 26, 2009.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Challenge64

    Challenge64 F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jul 28, 2004
    6,365
    Full Name:
    Ron
    #1 Challenge64, Sep 26, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    I don't think this has been posted, but our local black Ferrari Enzo owner has passed away. I was shocked to hear the news today and was told this happened a couple weeks ago.

    I'm sure we all have stories of his generosity and here is mine. For the past several months I've been working on my car travel book and been shooting pictures all around Arizona. To help out my wife, I've taken my daughter to several of the car shows. During one of the shows he came up to her (She is 4 and loves Ferraris ..of course) and asked her if she would like to sit in the driver’s seat. She was thrilled and he was a most gracious host to allow her. Most collector car owners plaster their car with “Do not touch” signs and he opened up his doors for the kids. RIP.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary Owner

    Oct 23, 2002
    32,118
    Full Name:
    Jim Glickenhaus
    #2 Napolis, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP
     
  3. 360Doctor

    360Doctor Formula Junior

    Jun 23, 2007
    376
    United States
    Full Name:
    Michael
    #3 360Doctor, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP
     
  4. kevinmosleyI

    kevinmosleyI Karting

    Apr 30, 2009
    189
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Full Name:
    Kevin Mosley
    #4 kevinmosleyI, Sep 26, 2009
    Always sad to hear this. RIP -kevin
     
  5. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    May 1, 2003
    10,994
    Canada and Brasil...
    #5 Kds, Sep 26, 2009
    Would this car be owned by F.A. and have Alberta plates by chance ?
     
  6. Challenge64

    Challenge64 F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jul 28, 2004
    6,365
    Full Name:
    Ron
    #6 Challenge64, Sep 26, 2009
    yes, It lived part time in Alberta, Canada
     
  7. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
    Moderator

    Oct 1, 2008
    40,012
    Huntsville, AL., USA
    Full Name:
    Andrew
    #7 NeuroBeaker, Sep 26, 2009
    It's particularly sad to see a kind and generous man depart from the world. :(

    Rest in Peace.

    Sincerely,
    Andrew.
     
  8. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Aug 3, 2002
    40,647
    California
    Full Name:
    Carbon McCoy
    #8 134282, Sep 26, 2009
    I heard about this a couple of weeks ago but didn't know the owner. Sounds like he was a real tifoso. May he rest in peace.
     
  9. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 5, 2001
    26,454
    Panther City, Texas
    Full Name:
    WJHMH
    #9 WJHMH, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP & God Speed.
     
  10. LukeF

    LukeF Formula Junior

    Sep 25, 2009
    355
    PHX, AZ
    Full Name:
    Luke Frampton
    #10 LukeF, Sep 26, 2009
    is his ferrari enzo the one that just sold at scottsdale ferrari?
     
  11. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 15, 2006
    28,633
    Phoenix
    Full Name:
    AG
    #11 agup48, Sep 26, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  12. DriveAfterDark

    DriveAfterDark F1 Veteran

    Jan 1, 2007
    9,148
    Norway
    #12 DriveAfterDark, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP and condolences to family/friends.
     
  13. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Aug 3, 2002
    40,647
    California
    Full Name:
    Carbon McCoy
    #13 134282, Sep 26, 2009
    It was recently listed for sale there, so yes, but I wasn't aware that it had sold already.
     
  14. Italian Lover

    Italian Lover Formula Junior

    Oct 26, 2006
    553
    Full Name:
    Italian Lover
    #14 Italian Lover, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP. How ironic that the owner is gone, but his Ferrari "lives on". Jimmy
     
  15. Tifosi66

    Tifosi66 Formula 3

    Nov 30, 2004
    1,786
    Jiang Jia Jie
    Full Name:
    Li-Ge
    #15 Tifosi66, Sep 26, 2009
    RIP
     
  16. Pit_Stop

    Pit_Stop Arizona

    Dec 31, 2008
    203
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Full Name:
    Marcus
    #16 Pit_Stop, Sep 28, 2009
    I was stunned to hear the news. The last time I spoke to him he was full of life and headed to NASCAR in phx. Zoom! Went the enzo out of Julio G's after a car show. It is so sad to see someone full of life and a gentle person live such a short life. He will always be remembered by me for his encouraging words to start a business and push hard.
    RIP,
    M.Morton
     
  17. 410SA

    410SA F1 Veteran

    Nov 2, 2003
    8,511
    West Coast
    Full Name:
    A
    #17 410SA, Sep 28, 2009
    It's not sad. F.A. lived his life to the fullest and left the world, I suspect, a happy man.
    We should celebrate his life and try to emulate his example, especially with regard to cars. Too many of us treat them like precious artwork, hidden away and never used for the purpose they were intended. F.A. drove his Enzo between AZ and Alberta and enjoyed it every day. I'm sure he's not resting in peace, but tearing it up in the celestial raceways. It was good to know you F.A.
     
  18. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

    May 5, 2008
    6,286
    Reno, NV
    Full Name:
    Gil Folk
    #18 F430GB, Sep 28, 2009
    +1

    RIP.

    -G.B.
     
  19. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Mar 24, 2008
    42,715
    ESP
    Full Name:
    Bas
    #19 Bas, Sep 29, 2009
    RIP, another generous Enzo owner passing:(.
     
  20. rmk

    rmk Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2002
    2,409
    #20 rmk, Oct 2, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  21. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 26, 2005
    23,476
    KL, Malaysia
    Full Name:
    MC Cool Breeze
    #21 Remy Zero, Oct 4, 2009

    great looking car. RIP :(
     
  22. ferrariKP

    ferrariKP F1 Rookie

    Jul 29, 2004
    3,994
    BKK/ LOS
    Full Name:
    Kenny
    #22 ferrariKP, Oct 4, 2009
    RIP
     
  23. Morgie

    Morgie Formula Junior

    May 3, 2005
    435
    SF Bay/Carmel
    #23 Morgie, Oct 4, 2009
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2009
    I met him at the first year of the Ferrari Driving School and became immediate friends. Although separated by many miles, we kept in touch and visited regularly. I found this Enzo for him while attending a medical meeting in Vegas. Called him and he bought it on the spot. I regret that I turned down the chance to drive the car from Vegas to Phoenix upon delivery -- working instead of enjoying life with my friend (the opposite of what he would have done). He was a great man who was kind, self-made, lived life to the fullest, and was a great father and husband. This car was his favorite material possession and he often said "you never really own an Enzo, you just take care of it for the next owner". He died suddenly while washing it. I went to his funeral and afterwards sat in his car for a few minutes in the garage. It was only then that I could properly say goodbye.
     
  24. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary Owner

    Oct 23, 2002
    32,118
    Full Name:
    Jim Glickenhaus
    #24 Napolis, Oct 4, 2009
    You have to be careful of putting things off until you have more time...
     
  25. Kevin2772

    Kevin2772 Formula Junior

    Jul 30, 2006
    732
    Ohio
    Full Name:
    Kevin
    #25 Kevin2772, Oct 5, 2009
    If he was washing the Enzo at least you could say that he died doing something he loved... RIP....
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page