Cars
The mystery of barn finds: The Ferrari without a Prancing Horse
Unveil the mystery of Enzo Ferrari's first car, the Auto Avio Costruzioni 815. Dive into the intriguing tale of its discovery, preservation, and unique history in the world of vintage automobiles.
The story of the very first car built by Enzo Ferrari, the Auto Avio Costruzioni 815, which came into existence after his contract with __Alfa Romeo__ was terminated, is well-known. However, what may not be common knowledge is the incredible discovery of the only known example of the two originally produced.
Emilio Storchi Fermi, known as “Barighin,” was a former footballer who, after retiring, focused on his passion for vintage cars. He worked for Domenico Gentilini, a businessman from San Martino in Rio who specialized in soap production through his company Panigal. “Barighin’s” role was to scour Italy for car parts or interesting vehicles to add to Gentilini’s collection.
