SF90XX Stradale – Code 51 in Verde Masoni Opaco

There was a time when Ferrari’s most extreme configurations could only be seen — and lived — on the track. These were legendary machines, on legendary circuits, driven by men who didn’t just control them: they felt them. They pushed them to the edge as if they were extensions of their own bodies. It was an era when a car’s legacy was forged on burning asphalt, in the hands of drivers who became legends themselves. Machines tamed by talent. Immortalized by a racing record written one corner at a time. 

I didn’t live through those years. I came to know them through stories, photos, and the passion in other people’s eyes. And yet, sometimes I miss them — perhaps even more, having never experienced them firsthand. Back then, there was only one kind of boldness: to race, to win, to leave a mark. Today, it takes different forms. The divide between road and track is clear, but certain gestures, visual codes, and racing liveries... endure. Fueled by social media, they’ve come back to life through bespoke configurations — ones that speak for those who created them. And in a world where every car is shared and scrutinized, there are still those who manage to stand out with coherence, restraint, and vision.

One of those configurations is the SF90XX Stradale #51 in Verde Masoni Opaco. It bears the signature of the Swiss collector known on Instagram as @Stony458, who is building the ELC Collection. The ELC Collection worked closely with B.I. Collection — Ferrari Dealer in Zurich — to shape a car that became instantly recognizable. From its first appearance outside Maranello’s gates, this car captured everyone’s attention: photographed, filmed, and shared during transport, at the dealer, before and after delivery. It seemed that — among all the SF90XX Stradale builds — there was only her. A presence that imposed itself everywhere. One year later, she’s still the most documented, the most iconic. Only recently has she been joined in visibility by a few other standout specs — such as an elegant configuration in Azzurro California, which we’ll explore soon.

Number 51 as a distinctive Code: Looking closely at the details of the #51, it becomes clear that this is a configuration crafted with intelligence. The number 51 on the doors isn’t just a graphic element: it’s a direct tribute to the Ferrari 499P, which won Le Mans in 2023 — marking Ferrari’s triumphant return to the top class after fifty-eight years. That victory inspired many collectors to incorporate a visual reference into their cars, especially on the SF90XX Stradale, where numbers like 50 or 51 are often chosen to honor Ferrari’s ongoing WEC victories. But the 51 isn’t just any number — it’s the number of the first win, and this SF90XX was the first to wear it in this form: solid black, framed by a clean white outline that makes it stand out from the body. A simple detail, executed with precision. That white border turns the number into a visual anchor — giving it presence, authority, and tension. These are the subtle cues most overlook, but the trained eye immediately sees them. They may seem minor, but they make all the difference — and few take the time to get them right.

The Verde Masoni Opaco deserves a chapter of its own. It’s a Tailor Made shade originally created for an F12, named after Fabrizio Masoni, a Tuscan entrepreneur and founder of one of Italy’s most renowned tanneries. It’s a deep, technical green with a chameleonic nature. In its matte version, it flattens reflections and sculpts the bodywork, adding muscle and edge to the lines. It’s not a forgiving shade, but on the SF90XX it becomes a perfect match — blending elegance and tension, substance and silence. Few finishes manage to be so understated and so definitive at once. It doesn’t ask for attention. It commands it. The result is a Ferrari that radiates authority without needing to speak. It’s not just one of the 799. It’s “that one.” The one everyone remembers. The one that stands out — even from afar.

So desired. Even more awaited. The owner had to wait a long time, despite placing the very first SF90XX order in Switzerland. In photos, it already looked perfect. In person, even more so. Out of passion — and friendship — I decided to create a personal tribute. The result was a matte aluminum print: a unique piece, not part of any collection, designed as a visual homage to a rare display of graphical coherence. What started as an experiment, almost as a game, struck me far deeper than expected. It was the confirmation that when a car is configured with vision, it can generate something beyond its spec sheet.
It can leave a trace, It can stay.