Montblanc - Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Special Edition Ballpoint Pen Modena Yellow

The name Ferrari is synonymous with careful aesthetic design, powerful engines, constant technical innovation, and one of the most influential figures in the history of automotive engineering. With boundless vision and an unrestrained passion for motorsport, Enzo Ferrari helped his company achieve unparalleled prestige by creating an enduring legend.

Montblanc has dedicated the Montblanc Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Special Edition to this man and his passion for racing. Inspired by both the coat of arms of Enzo Ferrari's hometown – Modena – and the emblematic color of the racing team's logo, this edition pays homage to the second soul of Ferrari: yellow. The cone is engraved with the dates of Enzo Ferrari's birthday and his first race win, while the top of the cap features his signature and the name of his father's workshop, “Officina Meccanica Alfredo Ferrari,” referencing his origins.

It is enhanced by the Montblanc emblem made of precious blue resin, further paying tribute to the Modena coat of arms, and is highlighted by an intricate metalwork that recalls the grille of a vintage car. Enzo Ferrari's first victory, at the Circuito del Savio, was also the occasion that marked the dawn of today's famous Ferrari logo. Among the many spectators admiring Enzo Ferrari's daring driving that day was the family of Italian aviation ace Francesco Baracca, who had served in the same division as Enzo's brother, Dino, during World War I. Francesco Baracca's mother, Countess Paolina Biancoli, suggested to Enzo Ferrari to use the emblem of a rearing and unbridled horse from her son's airplane as a good luck charm on his racing cars. Being associated with the courage and will to dominate of a national hero, the horse was the ideal symbol for Enzo. Nine years later, the Cavallino Rampante was used for the first time on a yellow background to decorate a car.

It was 1932 at the 24 Hours of Spa, and the Ferrari racing team secured the first and second places with two cars displaying the Cavallino Rampante. The Cavallino Rampante is engraved on the cap of the Montblanc Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Special Edition, along with the countess's words: “It will bring you luck.” The first car made by Ferrari, the 125 S, with twelve cylinders, rolled out of the Maranello factory on March 12, 1947. Twelve engraved lines symbolize the twelve cylinders. Enzo Ferrari's motto, “You cannot describe passion, you can only live it,” decorates the clip with a ruthenium finish.

Features:
Writing System: Ballpoint Pen
Color: Yellow
Dimensions: 143.5x17.5 mm
Weight: 54.86 g