Unpublished correspondence from Enzo Ferrari with one of the first customers of the legendary brand.

• Two letters signed by Enzo Ferrari to Mr Polledry.
• Two sheets.
• In Italian.
• 17 cm x 23.7 cm (1st card) and 21 cm x 27 cm (2nd card).
• Modena in Italy, May 11, 1948 (1st) and May 20, 1948 (2nd).
• Good condition.
• Single set.

In 1947, the first copies of the Ferrari 166 Inters were manufactured, a first model produced until 1953, totaling only 100 units. The brand Ferrari had been born and Mr. Polledry - the recipient of these two letters - was one of the first customers of the factory, which at that time resembled more of a workshop.

In the first letter, Enzo apologizes for the delay in responding, as he was busy preparing for the Mille Miglia race (which he Ferrari won that year). He also asks if the customer wants the car for competition or personal use. In addition, he asks about the desired body or if the customer prefers just the chassis of the car.

In the second letter, 9 days later, Enzo Ferrari he writes:

We can offer you a Ferrari 166 Inter Lando, which is a racing car of the international sports category. This car is equipped with a 2.5-liter V12 engine, which develops a power of 165 horsepower. It is capable of reaching a top speed of 250 km/h. The car is ready for delivery, and the price is 6,250,000 Italian lire.

It concludes with considerations on the import procedure for France.

This set is a unique testimony to Ferrari 's first sales, where the founder responded personally to his first customers. They are written in Modena, signed by Enzo Ferrari himself.