The car was not damaged, but no one was hurt.
It’s not pleasant to see a supercar in trouble. But it’s hard to accept when it’s something so rare and important as a Ferrari Enzo. This is exactly what we see today in the Netherlands.
FerrariChat’s friends discovered the latest news from Dutch sources who were present at the scene of the accident in Baarn (near Amsterdam). A descriptive article is not enough. The FerrariChat forum offers some unofficial insight from members of the community. The car’s driver was likely a mechanic at a Ferrari dealership in Hilversum. It is possible that the car was owned by the dealer as the registration plates identified them as “garage” plates.
It’s not clear what exactly happened. The weather conditions were reportedly cold and damp in the area, which was above freezing. However, it wasn’t ideal for driving a supercar of 651 horsepower. It likely rode on tires that are best suited to warm tarmac. Baarn’s N221 highway was closed when the car struck a tree at the rear. Jeffrey de Ruiter, an Instagram user, captured the aftermath in detail (featured above), showing severe damage to the passenger side. The passenger-side wheels are taken off, the front and rear fascias destroyed, and airbags installed inside. More photos available
The real million-dollar question now is whether or not this Enzo will ever be rebuilt. From 2002 to 2004, only 400 Enzos were made and three of them are registered in the Netherlands. Although they were extremely expensive at the time, costing upwards to $1 million when new, an Enzo today is worth approximately $3.5 million. Even though the photos show the extent of the damage, it is important to not stop at the local pick-and pull for new fascias and wheels.
We are grateful that the driver survived this collision. However, this rare vehicle’s future may not be so positive.