Fountain Pen Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Special Edition Giallo Modena (M) - MB130661

The name Ferrari is synonymous with aesthetically-conscious design, powerful engines, constant technical innovation and one of the most influential figures in automotive history. With boundless vision and unbridled passion for motor sports, 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 hue of the team's logo, this edition pays homage to Ferrari's second soul: yellow. Enzo Ferrari's birthday dates and his first race win are engraved on the cone, while the top of the cap is engraved with his signature and the name of his father's workshop, "Officina Meccanica Alfredo Ferrari," a reference to his birthplace. It is embellished with the Montblanc emblem made of precious blue resin, a further tribute to the Modenese coat of arms, and enhanced by intricate metalwork reminiscent of a vintage automobile grille. Enzo Ferrari's first victory, at the Savio Circuit, was also the occasion that marked the dawn of today's celebrated Ferrari logo. Among the many spectators admiring Enzo Ferrari's daredevil driving that day was the family of Italian ace aviator Francesco Baracca, who had served in the same division in World War I as Enzo's brother Dino. Francesco Baracca's mother, Countess Paolina Biancoli, suggested that Enzo Ferrari use the emblem of a rampant, unbridled horse from her son's plane on his racing cars as a good luck charm. Being associated with the courage and will to dominate of a national hero, the endorsement was the ideal symbol for Enzo. Nine years later, the Prancing Horse was first used on a yellow background to decorate an automobile. It was 1932 at the 24 Hours of Spa, and the Scuderia Ferrari 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' words, "It will bring you luck." The first car made by Ferrara, the 125 S, with twelve cylinders, rolled out of the Maranello plant on March 12, 1947. Twelve engraved lines symbolize the twelve cylinders. Enzo Ferrari's motto, "You cannot describe passion, you can only live it," adorns the ruthenium-finished clip. A tribute to Enzo's success, the ruthenium-finished Au 585 solid gold nib is embossed with the word "Pilota" (one of his nicknames) and the steering wheel of the 250 GTO, one of the world's most famous racing cars.

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MB130661

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MB130661

Tenant:

Montblanc

Color:

YELLOW

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UNISEX

Material:

RESIN

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WOMAN

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MAN