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Previously unpublished correspondence from Enzo Ferrari with one of the legendary brand's first clients .

• 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, Italy, May 11, 1948 (1a) and May 20, 1948 (2a).
• Good condition.
• Unique set.

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

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

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

We can offer you a Ferrari The 166 Inter Lando is an international sports car. It's equipped with a 2.5-liter V12 engine that produces 165 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The car is ready for delivery and is priced at 6,250,000 Italian lire.

He concludes with considerations regarding the import procedure for France.

This collection constitutes a unique testament to Ferrari 's early sales, where the founder personally responded to the first customers. They are written in Modena and signed by Enzo Ferrari himself.