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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 10, 2024

The Ferrari Incredible Garages Series Explores Ernie Boch...

With nearly 8 acres including a garage full of Ferraris, Ernie Boch Jr. is living a car enthusiast’s dream. Norwood, Massachusetts is Ernie Boch Jr.’s hometown, and over 20 years ago, he purchased his home there, which at the time was on less than two acres of land. Over the following two decades, Ernie Boch began to purchase the 17 surrounding properties, increasing the size of the land to a total of nearly 8 acres. What to do with the last piece of land was a mystery, until Boch’s friend suggested that he create a salon for his car collection. As the former owner and CEO of a car sales and service network, as well as the former lead of a blues rock band, his passions for cars and for music simply had to collide in the project and in Ferrari’s new Incredible Garages series, the historic Italian manufacturer simply had to visit and explore this unique space. Completed in June 2020, the garage features displays of guitars, and an area to listen to Boch’s favorite records. Similarly to his love for the analog nature of classic rock, one of Boch’s favorite cars is his 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, with an analog nature of its own, as well as a 1979 512 BB. Another favorite of Ernie Boch Jr., however, is much more modern: the Ferrari Roma. While it’s one of Ferrari’s latest creations, the grand touring ethos and beautiful, timeless proportions of the Roma evoke the beauty of classic cars that inspired the Roma’s “la nuova Dolce Vita” ethos. In addition to his immense guitar collection, memorabilia of his car sales and service empire, and his Ferrari collection, Boch also has an extensive collection of art from India, with a whole room dedicated to his love for the country. With his eclecticism and impeccable taste in the Prancing Horse’s greatest creations, Ernie Boch Jr.’s Ferrari collection makes the perfect addition to Ferrari’s Incredible Garages series. Watch The Episode

MBUX SOUND DRIVE auf der CES 2024 // MBUX SOUND DRIVE experience at CES 2024

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 09, 2024

Mercedes-AMG x will.i.am Launch New MBUX SOUND DRIVE Musi...

The partnership between will.i.am and Mercedes-AMG continues. As a musician and artist known for the avant-garde, will.i.am and Mercedes-Benz have come together to create some head-turning efforts in the automotive world. Mercedes-Benz has a flair for technology, innovation, and automotive luxury, and together with will.i.am’s sense of creativity and their joint passion for futurism, their collaborations have pushed the boundaries of what can happen at the intersection of the automotive and art worlds. Revealed at the 2024 CES in Las Vegas, will.i.am and Mercedes-AMG have announced yet another high-tech addition to their collaborative portfolio of projects: the MBUX SOUND DRIVE experience. The experience will blend the experience of music and driving in an unprecedented way, allowing the music itself to react to the way the car is being driven, and turning the car into a “virtual musical instrument.” Advanced software and sensing will gather information from actions like regenerative braking, steering, and acceleration, and express them musically inside the car, making for an immersive and emotional driving experience like no other. Artists around the world will be able to create tracks and represent the MBUX SOUND DRIVE experience through any music genre. The rollout of this new feature is set to begin in mid-2024, and it will be available for Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz cars with the second-generation MBUX system. Currently at CES, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV and Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan are available to be test driven to give visitors a taste of the new experience, and bring together music and driving in uncanny harmony. View All Mercedes-Benz Vehicles For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 09, 2024

David Donohue Sets Record COTA Lap Time In John Hennessey...

The Circuit of the Americas was taken on by an American performance hero. John Hennessey is known for having an insatiable penchant for the ultimate American performance, whether that means tuning, acquiring, or building from the ground up, some of the greatest American performance cars ever seen. In the automotive world, the Hennessey name has become synonymous with speed, power, and engineering prowess, and despite not being tuned, John Hennessey’s stock C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 now has a feather in its own cap. Recently, Hennessey announced a partnership with racing legend David Donohue, with the two setting their sights together on achieving incredible records behind the wheel of Hennessey’s Venom F5 hypercar, but the new Corvette Z06 also took part in achieving racing success this past December, when Donohue took it to the Circuit of the Americas. The car is equipped with Chevrolet’s Z07 performance package, which adds to the already-formidable Z06 track ready carbon fiber aero and carbon fiber wheels. While conditions were less than ideal and prevented the lap time from being even faster, Donohue managed to clock an incredible 2 minutes and 19.18 seconds, recorded through the on-board lap time recorder in the Corvette Z06. This puts the car in the Austin, Texas circuit’s record books as the fastest Corvette Z06 at the track, and Hennessey filmed the entire lap for fans to experience both the performance prowess of the C8 Z06, and the driving skill of the legendary David Donohue, whose partnership with Hennessey has already proved fruitful. Watch the incredible lap below. View All Vehicles For Sale From Hennessey

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 05, 2024

Check Out Jake Paul's New Ferrari SF90 Spider Hybrid Supe...

Sporting the same vibrant finish, Jake now has a matching set of yellow Ferraris in his garage. Dominating both in and outside the professional boxing ring, it's no surprise that Jake Paul has become a household name around the world. While his passion for training and fighting competitively is known, his love for Italian supercars may be more of a well-kept secret. Shortly after purchasing and moving into his $16 million Puerto Rico mansion back in May 2023, the entrepreneur and YouTube star splurged on a head-turning yellow Ferrari 296 GTB for the new garage. The 296 GTB not only stands out as Ferrari's first-ever V6 hybrid supercar but also the most desirable and exclsuive model to get your hands on right now. Just six months later, Jake Paul is back from the dealership to take delivery of his brand new Ferrari SF90 Spider at his home. Jake took to his Instagram page to share the first few moments of the electrified supercar's arrival. Sporting the exact same Giallo Modena from Ferrari, the SF90 Spider is slowly reversed off the trailer where his 296 GTB patiently awaits to meet its new garage companion with brother Logan Paul in the front seat. Before having the chance to unleash all 986 horsepower from its hybrid-assisted 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8, Jake creates some satisfying content by removing the plastic screen protectors from all the LED screens. As we wait to see and hear how Jake Paul enjoys his new Ferrari SF90 Spider, we hope that he breaks it in with some parking lot donuts like he did in the 296 GTB. View all Ferrari SF90 Spiders and Ferrari 296 GTBs currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari SF90 Spiders For Sale View All Ferrari 296 GTBs For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Source: @jakepaul Instagram

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 04, 2024

Kobe Bryant Tribute Techart Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet...

This custom masterpiece pays homage to a late sports legend. The Porsche 911 Turbo S is one of the greatest open-top creations from the 75-year-old performance luxury manufacturer, and that’s why it serves as the basis for a further elevated Techart customization. Created by TOYZ autoart, this 2021 Techart-customized Porsche 911 is a bespoke masterpiece with a special story, and the one-of-one cabriolet is available for sale at John Scotti Automotive in Kirkland, Canada. With a purple color and gold accents, reminiscent of the Los Angeles Lakers, the car is inspired by the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The interior is finished in black leather, and the stitching is yellow, with embroidered details throughout in both yellow and purple featuring both of Bryant’s player numbers, 8 and 24. Even the center caps of the wheels display the numbers 8 and 24. This car has plenty of factors that make it special. It’s not only a powerful and agile performance machine but one that is custom and bespoke. In addition to all of that, it’s a beautiful tribute to one of the greatest late legends in the basketball and sports worlds. If you're interested in adding this masterpiece of a car to your collection, view the price and listing by clicking below. View Price And Listing Image Source: John Scotti Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 28, 2023

Why F1 Champion Max Verstappen Was Denied A Rental Car On...

Even as a world-champion F1 driver, rules are rules. By now, especially after the famed 'Drive to Survive' series on Netflix, Max Verstappen has become a household name around the world, being a championship-winning Formula 1 driver for the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 team. With a long racing resume that proves his pedigree in the world's most competitive, high-performance motorsports series, you'd be surprised to hear that anyone would turn down the opportunity to have Verstappen hop behind the wheel of their car. Shared to ESPN F1 by Vincenzo Landino, Max Verstappen was on vacation in Portugal when he was denied a rental car by the Sixt rental firm. Although the staff knew exaclty who Max was and his incredible driving capabilities, Verstappen's age deemed him "too young" to drive a performance car that has a top speed of 195mph. The rental car responsible for all the troubles was a Mercedes-AMG GT, which was later replaced with a slower, entry-level BMW. After we compared the numbers, Max Verstappen's lightweight 2023 Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 car comes packed with 900 horsepower and a top speed of 217mph while the Mercedes-AMG GT features an output almost half that. Sixt Rent-A-Car released a statement to The Sun saying, " Sixt employees in Portugal only followed the rules that were created for insurance reasons. There are special situations that may justify a deviation from rules. This was one of those cases… We have no doubt of his ability and experience to drive such cars." Next time Max Verstappen walks through the doors of a rental car company, we're sure he'll get the upgrade. View all Mercedes-AMG GT models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-AMG GTs For Sale Source: ESPN F1/Vincenxolandino (twitter)

By Edward Jones – December 19, 2023

Ed Bolian's Holiday Tent Sale: See The Cars Being Auctioned

Currently, on SothebysMotorsport.com (SoMo), a collection of Ed Bolian's cars is up for sale. Ed is known for not only being the founder of VINwiki but also his captivating YouTube videos across multiple channels. Called the "Ed Bolian's Holiday Tent Sale," this collection of auction lots features cars straight from Ed's garage. You can watch the video up above to learn more about the cars and the auction itself. Down below are the cars that are part of the auction, ranging from the incredibly unique 6-wheeled Range Rover to his showstopping Lamborghini Diablo SV. You can learn more about each vehicle by clicking their respective buttons. Ed Bolian's Lamborghini Diablo SV "This 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV is owned by VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian. The car is a European market example and spent most of its life in Japan, where it was significantly modified. Bolian purchased the car in June 2023 and imported it to the US, where it subsequently underwent further modifications that included installing various stock components in addition to a Gloss-It vehicle wrap in Atomic Lime." View Listing Ed Bolian's Giallo Modena Ferrari 430 Scuderia "Finished in Giallo Modena over Nero Alcantara, this 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia caught the eye of VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian as the perfect compliment to his same year example in Grigio Silverstone. With its focused interior and solid body color sans stripes, this Scuderia shines as a pure expression of the sports purpose platform. Not without memorable flair, yellow brake calipers and special stitching as ordered coordinate a sublime spec. Since the vehicle's brief tenure under Bolian's ownership, the selling dealer has tended to regular maintenance and mending. Now showing an odometer reading of just 21,000 miles, this Ferrari is sold with both a clean Georgia Title and clean Carfax report." View Listing Ed Bolian's Porsche Cayenne GTS "Embark on a journey through the legacy of the Porsche Cayenne GTS, a true icon in the realm of high-performance SUVs. Born in 2013, it carries the esteemed mantle of a 4.8L V8 powerhouse, boasting an all-wheel-drive spirit that has conquered 133,000 miles of adventures. This Porsche Cayenne drove in the 2023 North America Expedition and a plaque commemorates this trip on the vehicle's dashboard. With an orange, white, and black livery and #25 on both the passenger and driver side doors, it's not merely a vehicle; it's a vibrant expression." View Listing Ed Bolian's Ferrari GTC4Lusso "This 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso is owned by VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian. It was acquired by Bolian in 2022 and was subsequently featured in various YouTube programming. The car is finished in Nero Daytona over a Nero leather interior and features many desirable options. Outside, the car stands on 20" forged dark-painted wheels over red brake calipers and features Scuderia Ferrari shields, which, together with the sport exhaust system, allude to the car's racing heritage. Inside, the power-adjustable sport seats feature handsome Rosso leather inserts and Cavallino headrest stitching. The leather headliner and parcel shelf provide a touch of luxury, while the carbon fiber steering wheel serves as an additional racing nod." View Listing Ed Bolian's 6-Wheeled Land Rover Range Rover "This six-wheeled 1976 Land Rover Range Rover is owned by VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian. The truck was featured in the 2022 Christmas Special episode of the popular YouTube series Car Trek, where it was campaigned on various off-road trails in Oregon. It also appeared in videos produced by Bolian and fellow YouTuber and automotive expert John Ficarra before spending time on display at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento." View Listing Ed Bolian's RUF Rt12 S "VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian spotted this 2006 RUF Rt12 S completely by chance on an unplanned stop during a Florida group drive. An aspirational vehicle for Bolian, his eventual purchase took many months to secure. This particular car's storied past later revealed manufacturer-performed upgrades and beyond-remarkable rarity for a vehicle produced after the millennium." View Listing Ed Bolian's Gated Manual Gallardo Spyder from Car Trek 1 "Originally finished in black over cream leather, this 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder remains largely as-shown in Car Trek 1. Vinyl decals and the car's Blu Le Mans PPF wrap conceal original paint and the black fabric convertible top is stated to function without issue. Items replaced under Bolian's ownership include rear main seal, throw-out bearing, clutch, and fuel pump. All four Pirelli tires mounted show 8/32 tread depth. Currently displaying an odometer reading of 15,575 miles, this Lamborghini is sold with a Rebuilt Salvage Ohio Title. Front trunk and included Georgia CARTREK license plate signed by Ed Bolian are included in the sale." View Listing Ed Bolian's Grigio Silverstone Ferrari 430 Scuderia "This 2009 430 Scuderia benefits from recent ownership by VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian. Finished in Grigio Silverstone over Rosso leather, the car is among few Ferraris favored by Bolian. Acquiring the vehicle in poor cosmetic condition, he soon tended to lackluster paint and separating interior components. Adding nearly 7,000 miles in his first week of ownership alone, Ed's enthusiasm for the Scuderia shines in his high praise of the model's engine, interior, and overall driving experience. The car's 502 horsepower, slick-shifting F1 automated gearbox, and tasteful optioning present its next owner a truly rewarding ownership experience ahead. Now showing an odometer reading of just 43,551 miles, this Ferrari is sold with both a clean Georgia Title and clean Carfax report." View Listing Ed Bolian's Cannonball Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow "This 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is owned by VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber Ed Bolian, and it was driven in the 2023 US Express cross-country cannonball event by Bolian and his team. The event saw the vehicle driven over 2,800 miles from New York to Los Angeles in 36 hours and 10 minutes. Before the event, the car underwent significant service work performed by DC MotorWerks to comprehensively address the car's systems and additional service was performed after the conclusion of the event. Before Bolian's purchase, the car spent four decades with one family, traveling extensively to locals such as the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia with the Rolls-Royce Owners Club before eventually making its way to the US." View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 19, 2023

Ferrari Announces Its New 'Incredible Garages with Swizz ...

With plans on owning all of Ferrari's SP cars, Swizz Beats may be the ultimate Ferrari collector. Living the ultimate California dream with his singer-songwriter wife Alicia Keys and family, record producer, DJ, rapper, and songwriter Swizz Beatz resides on the Gold Coast in the iconic 'Razor House.' Along with a passion for art and music, Swizz Beats also proudly calls himself a car collector and enthusiast. And while he recognizes the true beauty behind every car, the Ferrari brand sparks a special place in his heart and garage. Ferrari is proud to collaborate with Swizz Beats on a new video series titled "Incredible Garages With Swizz Beats." His and Alicia Keys's lineup of Ferrari's Italian prancing horses currently features icons like the LaFerrari, Monza SP1, and Monza SP2. Only making space for the highest-caliber and most exclusive examples, Swizz Beats expresses his devotion to the brand by saying, "My goal is to have all the SPs." On Swizz Beat's journey through car collections around the world, he has seen some pretty incredible garages, but none quite like the garage of his dreams. Stay tuned into duPont REGISTRY for more updates and coverage on Swizz Beats' growing collection of Ferrari supercars and hypercars. View all Ferrari models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari For Sale Source: Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 16, 2023

Ed Bolian’s Storied Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Heads To ...

The Lamborghini Gallardo is a lasting supercar icon. With its exotic, eye-catching design, impressive performance, and unique, rare V10 powertrain and exhaust note, it’s remained a favorite among many automotive enthusiasts around the world after over a decade being discontinued. As part of the Car Trek YouTube series with Hoovie’s Garage, Tavarish, and VINwiki, VINwiki’s Ed Bolian purchased a cheap, salvaged, flood-damaged 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, originally finished in black with a cream leather interior and embarked on a road trip with it, among many other activities along with the other cheap supercars. One notable and desirable feature that this specific Gallardo has is the fact that it features the coveted gated six-speed manual transmission, something that only becomes more precious and valuable as the years go by. That car went on an incredible journey of being repaired, getting a blue wrap, and participating in memorable, funny, and awe-inspiring moments, all captured in the Car Trek series on YouTube. Under Ed Bolian’s ownership, the throw-out bearing, rear main seal, clutch, and fuel pump were all replaced, and today, it’s a far cry from the barely-running condition it was in when Bolian originally purchased it. With 15,575 miles on the odometer, the car also comes with a license plate signed by Ed Bolian himself. It’s listed on Sotheby’s Motorsport for auction from its current owner in Maplewood, New Jersey. If you’re interested in not only owning an iconic supercar, but an example with an incredibly interesting and well-documented story, now is your chance. Click below to place your bid on Ed Bolian’s 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. View Auction Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – December 14, 2023

duPont REGISTRY Group Announces Partnership With Ed Bolia...

duPont REGISTRY Group the premier luxury ecosystem for automotive enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with VINwiki founder and prominent YouTuber, Ed Bolian, to auction three iconic vehicles online. The week-long auction, set to commence on Thursday, December 14th, will showcase Bolian’s remarkable collection. “We could not be more honored that Ed has trusted us with this partnership,” said Antoine Tessier, Chief Executive Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group. “We have no doubt that listing these iconic cars will be the start of a long partnership with Bolian. “The amazing, and occasionally wild part of being a social media content creator is that I accumulate cars and every year or two I find myself with too many cars. ” said Ed Bolian, founder of VINwiki. “This year I’m excited to liquidate some of them in the best way possible with Sotheby's Motorsport.” 1976 Land Rover Range Rover – A Unique 6-Wheeled Conversion One of the spotlight vehicles in the auction is the 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, a rare 6-wheeled conversion owned by Ed Bolian. Featured in the 2022 Christmas Special episode of the popular YouTube series Car Trek, this wild interpretation of the legendary SUV was rebuilt in 2012, and it blends craftsmanship, innovation, and more than a little creative thinking. With a fascinating history, careful mods including a 2" suspension lift and an array of exterior enhancements—this 6x4 Range Rover is offered at no reserve, and comes with a third-party inspection report and a clean title. Learn More 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – A Cross-Country Cannonball Veteran Ed Bolian piloted this 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in the 2023 US Express cross-country cannonball event, covering over 2,800 miles in just 36 hours and 10 minutes. A symbol of luxury and engineering excellence, this Silver Shadow underwent significant service work by DC MotorWerks, making it a remarkable addition to any collection. Offered with a third-party inspection report, spare fluids, and a clean title, this Rolls-Royce embodies timeless elegance (and is great for long road trips). Learn More 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso – Ferrari's Grand Touring Evolution A highlight of the Holiday Tent Sale this 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso, a rolling testament to Ferrari's growing dominance of the grand touring market. Owned by Ed Bolian, this GTC4Lusso expertly blends the two pillars of Ferrari: performance and luxury. Finished in Nero Daytona, the car underwent meticulous service by Ferrari of Atlanta and is now offered at no reserve with a third-party inspection report and a clean title. A true enthusiast's dream, this striking example is an enticing blend of tradition and exoticism. Learn More About the Auction:The online auction at Sotheby’s Motorsport will run for a week, starting on Thursday, December 14th. This is a rare opportunity for bidders to land these exceptional vehicles, each with a unique story and meticulously cared for by Ed Bolian. DuPont Registry invites automotive enthusiasts and collectors alike to participate in this exclusive event. There will also be several Alumni cars from Bolian’s collection that will be going up for auction in the coming weeks. For more information and to participate in the auction, visithttps://sothebysmotorsport.com/For media inquiries, please contact:media@dupontregistrygroup.com About duPont REGISTRY Group:At the heart of the Driven Lifestyle division lies the duPont REGISTRY Group, the world’s leading luxury ecosystem that encapsulates the culture, community and commerce of the high-end automotive lifestyle. Built by some of the biggest names in the luxury automotive space, duPont REGISTRY Group represents a vibrant community of hundreds of thousands of members nurtured over nearly four decades. Its portfolio includes duPont REGISTRY, Sotheby’s Motorsport, Canossa Events, Cavallino, and FerrariChat. #

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