Montblanc great characters enzo ferrari special edition yellow modena ballpoint pen 130663

The Ferrari name is synonymous with aesthetic design, powerful engines, constant technical innovation and one of the most influential figures in automotive history. With an unbounded vision and an unbridled passion for motorsport, Enzo Ferrari helped his company achieve unparalleled prestige by creating a timeless 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 shade of the Scuderia's logo, this edition pays tribute to Ferrari's second soul: yellow. The cone is engraved with Enzo Ferrari's birth date and his first race win, while the top of the cap is engraved with his signature and the name of his father's workshop, "Officina Meccanica Alfredo Ferrari", referring to his origins. It is embellished with the Montblanc emblem crafted from precious blue resin, a further tribute to the Modenese coat of arms, and enhanced by intricate metalwork reminiscent of a vintage car grille. Enzo Ferrari's first victory, at the Savio Circuit, was also the occasion that marked the dawn of the now-famous Ferrari logo. Among the many spectators admiring Enzo Ferrari's daring driving that day was the family of the Italian aviation ace Francesco Baracca, who had served in the same division as Enzo's brother, Dino, in the First World War. Francesco Baracca's mother, Countess Paolina Biancoli, suggested that Enzo Ferrari use the emblem of a prancing and unbridled horse from her son's aircraft 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 Prancing Horse was used for the first time on a yellow background to decorate an automobile. It was 1932 at the 24 Hours of Spa and the Ferrari Scuderia team took first and second place with two cars sporting the Prancing Horse. The cap of the Montblanc Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Special Edition is engraved with the Prancing Horse, along with the Countess's words: "It will bring you good 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 ruthenium-finished clip.