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By Tyler Rampersaud –  December 01, 2021

duPont REGISTRY x Armature Works Cars and Coffee November...

In case you missed it, we put on a big show yet again at Armature Works. With views of the Hillsborough River and the Downtown Tampa skyline at the crack of dawn, hundreds of incredible cars arrived at Armature Works to put together a brilliant Cars and Coffee for Toys for Tots. We had plenty of help from dealers and exotic car owners bringing their toys to the show, as well as toys for children in need, and both were amazing to see. Dimmitt Automotive Group brought incredible Land Rovers, Bentleys, and Rolls Royces, while Ferrari of Tampa Bay provided prancing horses that pleased the crowd. Todd and Brandon Werner brought two incredible stock cars, which we are sure were heard from miles away, and Paddock 1 Garage Condos provided supercars that would fit perfectly in their luxury automotive storage solution and experience. Icon Electric Vehicles also brought some diversity to our selection of transportation by showing golf carts that are stylish, efficient, and street legal. Oxford Cigar Company added to the atmosphere, and to complement the lifestyle, Ernst Benz displayed incredible timepieces. The Motor Enclave also gave everyone a taste of a car enthusiast's dream, straight out of a video game. Courtesy of Polestar and European Exotic Center were some of their beautiful vehicle inventory, and Elder Ford provided trucks with more horsepower than we can even rationalize. Most importantly, the Hillsborough County Sherrif's Office helped make sure things went smoothly all morning. All in all, this past Cars and Coffee was the show of a lifetime, and if you missed it, make sure you stay tuned for the next one. 

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By Andrew Nabors –  July 23, 2019

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: July 2019

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: July 2019 By Andrew Nabors For the first half of the year, Florida weather is unpredictable. Now that we're approaching Autumn, it rains every day between 4 to 6 pm. That means you must have your fun early in the day. Such was the case as our Cars & Coffee show was standing room only. We also took the opportunity at the event to debut our new August 2019 issue, featuring the BRABUS 700 Widestar. FORCE Customs is a new division of Ferman Chrysler Dodge Jeep, and they showed up early with several wild new Wrangler JL Unlimiteds and an impressive Jeep Gladiator. Ferrari of Tampa Bay arrived top-down in a new Portofino and explained to the crowd how it is the perfect daily driver Dimmitt Auto Group blessed us with many McLarens and an Aston Martin DB11 Volante. They are only 2 miles down the road, and their Cars & Coffee After Party is another great car show that starts around 10 am. If you haven't been, you are truly missing out. A new local coffee company wanted to build brand awareness, so Made Coffee was giving away free samples of their canned cold brew. Hot coffee and breakfast treats were sold by The Banyan Odessey. They are a local non-profit that is raising money to build a fun & safe living environment for developmental & intellectual handicapable adults. Based in Largo, Florida their cause is truly one of love for people overlooked by the system. It was a light rain Friday night, so many of the fastest cars in Tampa Bay arrived. A legion of Pro-Street classics could be heard for miles, and Japan was well represented by a Subaru club. Corvettes have and probably will remain the most in attendance, but we also had a new Grigio Ferrari 812 Superfast along with a 488 Pista. One crowd favorite was a 1946 Chevy truck powered by an LS3 late-model crate engine. An early 60's Cadillac Hearse made for a somber statement, while modified Jeeps were not afraid of taking the high ground. I was on guard duty inside and witnessed our showroom filled to capacity. Certainly, a record crowd came inside to cool down. That being said, please leave your dogs and/or other pets at home. Anticipation for our Davis Islands event is already building. This year we're expecting another wild crowd, so mark your calendars for October 19th. In the meantime, tell us which car you like the most and we'll see you next month!

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By Andrew Nabors –  June 18, 2019

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: June 2019

This Friday is the Summer Solstice, which means that our June Cars & Coffee had more daylight than any other show. Because the Sunrise happened so early, it tricked us into believing our show was progressing slower than normal. With humidity hovering around 90%, morning dew made detailing a nightmare. Nevertheless, our fans and dealers made it a great event. Not to be outdone by any spectator, our CEO and founder saw it as a perfect opportunity to exercise the LaFerrari. Other highlights included a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR. It sported a numbers-matching 428 Cobra Jet with a few modern upgrades. Next to it was an RWB Porsche, simply insane! A big thanks to Ferman Ford & BMW, Airstream, and all the Dimmitt brands: McLaren, Aston Martin, Cadillac, Chevrolet & Land Rover. Tell us your favorite car of the day, and we'll see you next month. https://www.facebook.com/dupontregistryautos/videos/306334300248377/

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By Andrew Nabors –  February 18, 2019

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: February 2019

If you found yourself in the doghouse for Valentine's day, Saturday was a great way to lift your spirits. February has been hit-or-miss until this year. Other automotive events included the National Street Rod gathering in Lutz, and the prelude to the Daytona 500 on the east coast. Nevertheless, we had a packed house by 7:30 am. First in were our friends from Revology. They built new & flawless examples of 1966-1968 Mustangs in Orlando. Dimmitt arrived with a new Silverado High Country along with a murdered-out Cadillac ATS-V. McLaren Tampa Bay never misses a show, and a few of their customers joined them in our Dealer VIP area. Reeves Import Motorcars also had a few cars on display. Over 20 examples of the Mazda miata arrived together. These light & nimble roadsters are cute, until they humiliate you in the corners. Our friends from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg had an Indy car on display to build enthusiasm for this year's race. T&T Coffee has the best brew in the bay area, and they were joined by a majestic Bald Eagle. The Friends of Largo Nature Parks represent the Avian Veterans Alliance, a non-profit that rehabilitates our feathered friends. Among the most noteworthy sights were a pair of blue Audi R8 V10s, one coupe, one spyder. Rat Rods are coming out of hibernation, so we had several big diesels with bad intentions. They were kept in check by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, who we couldn't do this without. Come see us next month for another great show! https://www.facebook.com/dupontregistryautos/videos/301905157175318/

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By Andrew Nabors –  January 22, 2019

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: January 2019

Our first event of 2019 was a great way to start our spring show season. A cool and clear Saturday morning invited our devoted fans and new friends to wake up early. Last month was a washout, so we knew to prepare for a record crowd. The early bird gets the worm, so Ferman BMW delivered their finest inventory on Friday. They arrived in style with an M4 CS and an M3 CS in Frozen Dark Blue. Standing guard for them was a new Mini convertible from Mini of Tampa Bay. Our first order of business was to move them outside around 5:30 am. We were met by a new McLaren 600LT who told us to stand back. The flamethrower exhaust is standard equipment on the 600LT, and we're thankful for our friends at McLaren Tampa for the brilliant display. In contrast to the norm, our west lot was filled by 6:30, so it gave us a few spots to pick the finest exotics for the east side. We were full by 7, but the gorgeous rides kept rolling in. We have to thank our neighbors at Bic, as they work around the clock making the world's best pens, lighters, and razors. Notable new rides included a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Audi RS5, and a Mercedes-AMG G550 4x4 Squared. Our newest client is Sunshine State RV, and their Badlands camper got everyone's attention. Other highlights of the show were a trio of Porsche GT cars. A new GT2 RS, GT3 RS, and a like-new GT3 were a trifecta of Teutonic power. The brightest car was a neon lime Huracan Spyder, and the cleanest car had to be a classic E30 M3. Check out the video in full screen to see all the action, and we'll see you next month!

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By Andrew Nabors –  October 22, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: October 2018

In stark contrast to the usual ghosts & goblins that attend our October events, we had an attitude of gratitude for those in the wake of Hurricane Michael. As you are reading this, we are en route to deliver desperately needed supplies to Florida's Panhandle. Our loyal attendees did not withhold their support, as we received generous donations of water, food, & other supplies. By Tanner MashburnThese were not limited to just individuals, we have to thank members of the local car clubs who spread the message. Our local dealers also participated, so thank you to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, Reeves Import Motorcars, Crown Eurocars, Lamborghini Sarasota, Dimmitt, and our neighbors at BiC for lending help. In addition to donations, we are selling the latest Cars & Coffee shirts. We have white and black in all sizes, and all proceeds are going to relief efforts. By @CertifiedCody

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By Andrew Nabors –  September 17, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: September 2018

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Florence. Here in Florida, we happened to dodge, but we know all too well how devastating these storms can be. As it was coming ashore in the Carolinas, we were preparing for this month's Cars & Coffee show. The temperature was a little cooler than last month, but the humidity made for a sticky morning. Several first-timers included a pro-street 1969 Camaro, a race-winning 1966 Mini Cooper, and an all-original 1935 Ford coupe. T&T Coffee was here before 6 am because our regulars arrive early to get their favorite spot.If we had to choose a theme for Saturday, it would be late-model Italians. Over 20 Ferraris included every model of the 458 Series, a few 488 GTB and Spiders, who were balanced by Gallardos and a Huracan Performante. Not to be outdone, German fans arrived with a new Mercedes-AMG GTS, a new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and a handful of air-cooled classics. England was represented by a classic 1976 Jaguar XJS, several late-model McLarens, including a black 720SWe couldn't do this without the support of our local dealers, so a big thanks to Reeves Import Motorcars, Crown Eurocars, Dimmitt Automotive, & McLaren Tampa Bay. Our friends next door at BLVD Customs were displaying a 1978 Trans-Am that has received fuel injection, a 1962 Impala, 1987 Fiero, and several Mercedes-Sprinter conversions. We laid out the framework for a special Cars & Coffee in the near future, so stay tuned to Autofluence for all of our event updates.Exotic Cars For Sale

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By Andrew Nabors –  June 18, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: June 2018

If you use the sunrise as your alarm clock, this month's Cars & Coffee was the earliest of the year. The Summer Solstice is Thursday, so we knew our fans would be up earlier than usual. We had a few secrets waiting for everyone, and it turned out to be record attendance (aside from Davis Island). 5:30 AM- Bring ItThe first car to arrive Saturday morning was held safely inside a hauler from Reliable Carriers. We waited until a few fans arrived to unload it. Our newest dealer is Gulf Coast Motorworks, and they drove 7 exotics up Friday night and their crew found a hotel nearby. Imagine seeing this convoy on the interstate!Gallery by @sapphire_5.0 Of course, we couldn't do this without our local dealers so we would like to thank Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, Reeves Import Motorcars, Crown Eurocars, Dimmitt Rolls-Royce, McLaren Tampa Bay, Ferrari Tampa Bay, Ferman BMW, and all of their salespeople who get up extra early to join us.We all like fast cars, but this is not a place to show off your horsepower. So thanks to Sheriff Gualtieri for keeping the peace. Peace at a car show is hard to have with happy 4-legged friends. Although our email and Facebook page clearly states our policy, we can't allow pets on this property. Everything from Alligator to Zebra is forbidden, this event is for humans and vehicles only.The culmination of the morning came with the unloading of a very significant car. McLaren only built 375 examples of their P1 hypercar. If you were lucky enough to purchase one, they also gave you an opportunity to purchase a race-ready P1 GTR. Only 40 examples were handbuilt by McLaren Special Operations. The GTR is 110 lbs lighter and they offer 986 horsepower.Gallery by C12ProductionsIn my humble opinion, it is the best looking way to reach 225 mph. It took us all by surprise, as this is not only the first production GTR, it is the first Street-legal example (only a handful were legalized). It needs a new home, so we placed it next to our Grigio Titanio LaFerrari. If you want both of them, we will make you a deal for $11,000,000.

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By Andrew Nabors –  March 20, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: March 2018

If you weren't here on Saturday morning, you need to have a good excuse. The slide back into Daylight Saving Time along with the 12 Hours of Sebring were predicted to hurt our attendance, but Cars & Coffee is an unstoppable force. Let's start by thanking every business around us because we shut down their parking lots. From Bic to Taco Bell and Chic-fil-a to Amplex nursery, parking is hard to find. We couldn't do this show without the support from Sheriff Gualtieri, so thanks to the officers who keep the peace during our events.Demographics for the Tampa Bay area show that people are moving here in record numbers, and our constant influx of new fans proves that. More attendees are more sales opportunities, so our dealers have been trying to outdo each other in getting here first. Ferman BMW was in first, followed by Bruiser Conversions in their latest LS-powered JK Crew. Mercedes-Benz of Tampa had several AMG models to choose from, and Reeves Import Motorcars brought a few from each brand. Ferrari of Tampa Bay, Crown, McLaren Tampa Bay and Bert Smith were all on hand to show off their hottest inventory.Remember last year when we canceled our big show on Davis Island? Well, a simple hurricane can't spoil the fun this year. So mark your calendars for May 19th and join us at Peter O Knight Airport. We'll see you here next month!

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By Andrew Nabors –  February 19, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: February 2018

Nobody thinks of fog in Florida, but we awoke to limited visibility on Saturday. Our Dawn Patrol arrived at 5:00 am to our headquarters surrounded by a blanket of suspended precipitation. Some of us reasoned it would keep our fans at home, but this month's show was one of the largest in recent memory.Gallery By duPont Registry/ Emet EvjenWe couldn't do this without the support of our dealers so let's start with Ferman BMW. They arrived in the new 7-Series that is a wonderful blend of power and carbon fiber. Having never missed a show, Reeves Import Motorcars brought an example of each brand. Cycle Springs brought the latest in 2-wheeled adventure, and Bruiser Conversions brought a trio of Chevrolet-powered Jeep Wranglers. It makes life so much easier if the dealers arrive first, because it allows us to arrange our fans near the brands of their choice.Gallery By duPont Registry/ Sean DuttonThe second reason is that when Bruiser Conversions conquers the hill, their impressive LED and HID lights were essential to cut through the fog. As each car turned from 34th Street on to Tech Drive, all we could hear was exhaust until they were only yards away. When the Brusier crew fired up their lights, it helped us and our fans remain safe as everyone found their parking spots. The other V8 rumble was from a new Black-Ops Chevrolet Silverado from Dimmitt Chevrolet. It features a 3" suspension lift and the powerful 6.2-liter LT1 engine.Submitted by Tom CrowderTo promote the upcoming Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg, our local Indy Car representatives brought out a vintage race car emblazoned with Firestone and St Petersburg vintage graphics. If you aren't going to the Amelia Island Concours, don't miss out on the first race of the Verizon Indycar season.An exotic car show started at 10 AM in Lakewood Ranch, so we figured it would cut into our attendance.Sheriff Gualtieri never fails to make an entrance, and this time his officers arrived in a giant MRAP. It was donated to Pinellas County by the Army, but parts are becoming hard to source. Critical items like brakes and bearings have kept it from being on patrol, so we're glad its back in action. MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa is home to CENTCOM, where all orders for special forces and drones are given. Not surprisingly, the first attack on Afganistan was planned and originated here, and it is the basis for the new motion picture "12 Strong". It's a star-studded featuring Chris Hemsworth and Rob Riggle among others. If you didn't know, Comedian Riggle served in Afganistan as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps.A dozen Special Forces soldiers volunteered for the first offensive in the aftermath of 9/11. The character played by Chris Hemsworth is Commander Mark Nutsch. Cdr. Nutsch and a few of his fellow veterans have opened American Freedom Distillery in downtown St. Petersburg, and they brew a series of delicious spirits.Gallery by C12 ProductionsThey arrived in a vintage '46 Ford F-6 Cab Over. The perfect machine for veterans, they swapped in a Detroit Diesel 6.2 Liter V8 and the Allison transmission from a Hummer H1 HUMVEE.Submitted By Yen LeIf you have an idea for customizing your car, our artists at BLVD customs can make it a reality, and we couldn't do this show without them and their vendors. MHT Wheels has been our client for years. That's why you will see many of our cars fitted with Niche, Fuel, and Rotiforms. Their newest sets were shown on a '18 Mustang and a '17 CTS-V, and they are a great way to decrease weight and increase your style.We had spectators clogging both sides of 34th Street along with McDonald's and Taco Bell, so our apologies to those fine establishments.  If you weren't here, tell us why you missed out, and if you were, tell us your favorite car of the show. It's amazing how many local enthusiasts don't know about this show. We must have met a dozen first-timers who were shocked at the wild turnout.Thanks to our dealers and friends and we'll see you next month.

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