Fernando Alonso misses out on a $5.5 Million payday as his unique Ferrari Enzo goes unsold

Fernando Alonso fails to find a buyer for his Ferrari Enzo at a Monaco Auction

Fernando Alonso misses out on a $5.5 Million payday as his unique Ferrari Enzo goes unsold

Fernando Alonso with his Ferrari Enzo

With hopes of making a fortune after selling his sports car, Fernando Alonso could not find an owner for his Ferrari Enzo. Alonso was auctioning his 2011 Ferrari Enzo at a private Monaco Car Auctions. Despite the car’s rarity, the Spaniard failed to sell his vehicle.

Fernando Alonso had expected his car to make him at least $5.5 Million at the auction, with the bids opening at 4.2 million euros. But as the car failed to interest any bidders, the sale was withdrawn. However, Fernando’s unsuccessful auction attempt did not stop him from eyeing other collectibles. It was reported that the Spaniard was hoping to buy an Aston Martin DB4 GT.

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The Ferrari Enzo is one of the most formidable cars manufactured by the Italian automaker. The car has a 6L V12 engine, producing 660 horsepower at 7700 rpm. The car can speed from 0km/h to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 350km/h. A French news portal Turbo reported that an anonymous European buyer was interested in buying Alonso’s Ferrari at full price, which went unsold at Monaco.

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What makes the Ferrari Enzo so unique?

The Ferrari Enzo; Image credit: Wallpaper Flare

Fernando Alonso had only driven 4800 km in his Enzo. After racing for the Scuderia from 2010 to 2014, the two-time world champion kept his car on display in his museum in Spain. The red Ferrari owned by Alonso is described as “Scocca n.1,” which translates to “Shell No. 1.” This was the 1st of 400 chassis made by the Scuderia.

Contrary to popular belief, Alonso was not the car’s first owner. The car was also not gifted to him during his time at Ferrari. Alonso bought the car himself and is the 3rd owner of the vehicle. These cars are scarcely found in an auction, and collectors often look to buy such supercars.

Ferrari named the car Enzo to honor its founder. Only 400 cars were made of its kind, making it even more unique. The 400th model was donated to the Vatican City and sold in an auction for about $1 million. This goes to show that Fernando Alonso’s car will find an owner sooner or later

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