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This ‘Royal’ Black Ferrari Enzo Is A True Unicorn Supercar

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

In 2022, RM Sotheby’s sold the “Royal Enzo.” Ferrari only produced a scant 400 examples of the aught-era halo car eponymously honoring the progenitor of the Prancing Horse bloodline, and the vehicle in question is the sole example that was allowed to be specced in a “Matte Nero Opaco” black. The prestige of its original customer, a member of the Brunei royal family, likely had something to do with their ability to order a first-for-Ferrari paint job, which was complemented by a Nero black leather interior and red Rosso gauges.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

It may seem curious, then, that the buyer who picked up this unicorn of a classic supercar is selling it just four years later. That is, until you consider the razor-sharp spike in Enzo values that’s transpired in 2026. When Mecum auctioned the most expensive Enzo ever for $18 million earlier this year, we predicted that its appraisals would skyrocket past the $2.95 million to $4.9 million range tracked by Hagerty, a classic automobile insurer that calculates market prices based on public sales data.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

Sure enough, Hagerty’s Enzo values across all conditions—Fair, Good, Excellent, and Concours—have increased well over 100% in 2026, with valuations now ranging from $6.5 million to $10.8 million. Those figures are identical for 2003 and 2004 model years.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

As for the one-off Royal Enzo (chassis No. 136069), its value isn’t so easily crunched, as its 2022 sale price wasn’t made public. We do know that ahead of that last transaction, its resplendent black hue and other elements were tended to at Carrozzeria Zanasi, the same facility that executes Ferrari’s hypercars, Icona series vehicles, and Tailor-Made creations. Zanasi went through all of car’s cosmetics, replacing anything that warranted attention, including the typical “sticky” switches, front and rear headlights, rear bonnet glass. It also shows just 5,763 kilometers on the odometer from new.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

RM Sotheby’s has more info on its recent provenance:

Sold to the consignor in 2022 via RM Sotheby’s, the Enzo was then shipped to Canada where it has remained well-preserved ever since. At the time of cataloging, the car showed just 5,763 km from new, and it still presents brilliantly throughout. During the car’s current ownership, services have been carried out by both Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo and Ferrari of Vancouver. With Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, the car’s clutch, both fuel pumps, and the left side valve cover gasket were replaced at 5,742 km in August of 2024, and the car has accrued minimal mileage since.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

This is an opportunity to purchase a standout version of what could be considered to be the most iconic 20th-century Ferrari. Following a line of V12-powered flagships including the Testarossa, 250 GTO, and F50, the Enzo was fitted with a 65-degree V12 engine—displacement was upped massively up from 4.7 to 6.0 liters compared to the preceding F50.

With the help of racy components such as Nikasil-lined cylinder walls, titanium connecting rods, and a torque-boosting telescoping intake manifold, the Enzo’s engine originally sent 651 horsepower through an F1-derived six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The resulting zero-to-60-mph time was clocked at 3.3 seconds on the way to a 218-mph top speed.

(Mikey Noga/RM Sotheby’s)

While RM Sotheby’s likely won’t release the final price fetched by this Royal Enzo when its Sealed sale concludes on September 30, serious buyers can reach out for an estimate.

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