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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 duPont REGISTRY – October 14, 2026

Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival Debuts in Miami November 6-8

The inaugural Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival puts cars and watches on the same floor this November, pairing historically significant automobiles with some of the most respected names in watchmaking. The festival runs November 6-8, 2026. The main event takes over Mana Wynwood Convention Center on November 7 and 8, where organizers expect more than 4,000 guests each day, and the weekend opens a day earlier with Driver's Seat, a collector track day at The Concours Club. It's produced by 0260 (Zero To Sixty), the lifestyle brand founded by music producer and collector Lex Borrero, who co-founded Time To Drive with cultural strategist and Wrist Check Pod creator Perri Dash. Lex Borrero Borrero has been clear about what he's building. "At 0260, we believe belonging is the new luxury, and the strongest brands of the future will be those that create genuine communities," he said when the festival was announced. That idea runs through the entire weekend, from the track day to the watch floor. A Collector Market That's Paying Closer Attention The festival lands at an interesting moment. Borrero has been watching interest build around analog modern classics: manual Porsches, BMW M cars, Mercedes-AMGs and the Japanese performance cars that genuinely mattered. As he sees it, the market has become more discerning in 2026, and younger collectors in particular are weighing cultural relevance and personal connection when they decide what's worth collecting. It's an easy idea to understand once you've seen a crowd gather around a clean E30 M3. Cars like that carry memories for the people looking at them, and that connection is a big part of their appeal. Perri Dash You can see that thinking all over the program. Driver's Seat is organized by decade, from the '70s through the 2000s, with the last group billed as the final generation of analog machines. The featured car list leans the same way. A 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, a W124 500E "AMG Hammer," an E30 M3 Cecotto and a Carrera RS 2.7 Sport Lightweight and more. Cars With a Story Beyond the Spec Sheet Then there are the cars you know from somewhere other than a car show. The one likely to draw the biggest crowd is the 2004 Maybach 57 from Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis" video. For the 2011 Spike Jonze shoot, the pair took power tools to a car that cost around $340,000 new, sawed off its doors and roof, and left a raw, welded widebody behind. It survives exactly as it looked on screen. You'll find it in the Entertainment & Culture exhibition curated by Cart Dept.. Motorsport fans get the No. 7 Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport, the entry that has won the Rolex 24 At Daytona three years running. The first of those wins, in 2024, gave Roger Penske his first overall Daytona victory since 1969. Felipe Nasr drove in all three, and he's on the guest list, so you may get the story from the man himself. And because this is Miami, the Porsche 964 Turbo from the original Bad Boys will be there too. It's a perfect fit for the setting. Those headliners sit inside a series of themed showcases. Icons of Stuttgart, co-curated by 0260 and Cart Dept., covers Porsche and Mercedes-Benz history with cars like the 300 SL Gullwing, a four-cam 356 Carrera, the Jägermeister 911 Carrera RSR and a 918 Spyder Weissach. The Monte Carlo Experience casts a wider net, from the Aston Martin DB4 to the Ferrari F40. Some of the cars will be completed right in front of you. Tuner Revolution brings in a group of exotic builds at roughly 80 percent complete and finishes them on the floor over the weekend, with the builders on hand. Cart Dept. is also presenting Canvas Chrome, where artist Mark Delmont turns a vintage Mercedes-Benz into a one-off rolling canvas in real time. Show Your Car or Take It on Track If you own something German and interesting, there's a way in. WERKS, the festival's German concours, is open to Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars built from 1980 through 2019. Cars are judged within their marque on authenticity, provenance and condition, among other criteria, with a $5,000 prize on the line. Selected cars also join The Nürburgring, a showcase of community-owned German cars named for the track that shaped so many of them. Entries go through the festival site with a $200 submission fee and are reviewed by the show committee. Perri Dash and Lex Borrero Driver's Seat offers the most exclusive access of the weekend. Held November 6 at The Concours Club and powered by Visa Infinite Private, it's open only to GRAIL VVIP pass holders and capped at 150 guests; pass holders register to reserve their place. Four lead-and-follow sessions, each limited to 20 cars, cover the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s. Guests can attend on their own or submit a car for review to take it on track. Meet Your Heroes puts 20 bedroom-wall cars, the F40 and Countach among them, on circuit with guests riding along. Invitation-only hot laps pair guests with professional drivers, and Borrero joins Concours Club president Aaron Weiss and Jean-Baptiste Maillard for a panel called Belonging Is the New Luxury, hosted by collector Cyrus Ramsey. Two Worlds, One Floor The watch program carries equal weight. The Collectors Club gathers 38 brands, from established maisons to rising independents, including Chopard, Zenith, Jacob & Co., Grand Seiko, Ulysse Nardin, Greubel Forsey, MB&F, Urwerk and Armin Strom. Next door, the Luxury Exchange brings together secondary-market dealers for vintage pieces, collector accessories and bespoke storage. "Automobiles and watches have always shared a common language of craftsmanship, engineering and storytelling," Dash said. Anyone who collects both will recognize that connection right away. The panel schedule is where the two worlds overlap most usefully. Cross Market covers buying, selling and spotting value across cars and watches. When the Hammer Hits goes behind the scenes at car auctions. Content Collectors looks at how social platforms shape what becomes desirable, which loops right back to Borrero's point about cultural relevance. Watch-focused sessions dig into independents, microbrands, the rise of watch clubs and hip-hop's lasting influence on fine watchmaking. The Rest of the Weekend The guest list runs deep. Matt Farah is recording The Smoking Tire live, Spike Feresten is doing the same with Spike's Car Radio, and photographer Larry Chen is leading a masterclass on capturing speed. Patrick Long, Alexander Rossi, Eric Wind and John Temerian are among the dozens of drivers, dealers and collectors also on the schedule. Several headline sessions are available as add-ons, and the full lineup is on the panel page. Assouline will unveil Porsche: The Impossible Collection on site, plus a conversation with author A.J. Baime. The Culinary Circuit serves food from the countries behind the great car and watch traditions: Italy, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. If you want the full treatment, the 0260 ClubHaus, powered by the Miami Watch Club, adds chef-driven food, open bars, cigars and a room full of collectors and executives. DJ Matt E Love handles the soundtrack. Plan Your Visit Mana Wynwood Convention Center hosts the main festival November 7-8, with Driver's Seat at The Concours Club on November 6. Tickets, from single-day passes up to VVIP hospitality, are on sale at timetodrivefest.com, and kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult. Download the 0260 app before you go. It holds your entry QR code and the live schedule. For collectors of cars, watches or both, it's a weekend worth planning around. Visit Website

By Sponsored Article – October 14, 2026

Girardo & Co. is Heading to Retromobile New York

By Girardo & Co. For the past four years, we’ve been presenting exceptional road and competition Ferraris for sale at Salon Rétromobile in Paris, the biggest and best collector-car exhibition in the world. Competition highlights have included the 1970 Ferrari 512 S (chassis number 1004), the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis number 4675) and, of course, the 1963 Ferrari 275 P (chassis number 0816) – the only Ferrari to have won Le Mans twice and, as a result, the most historically significant Ferrari sports-racing car of them all. On the road-car front we’ve had multiple 275 GTBs, two 400 Superamerica Aerodinamicos and a 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Spider. Not to mention the Ferrari ‘Big Five’, comprising the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari, all of which we agreed to sell from the stand during Rétromobile week in Paris at the beginning of this year. Now Rétromobile is heading across the Atlantic and making its debut in New York City, running for the first time at the Javits Center from 19 – 22 November. And Girardo & Co. is one of a handful of European dealers making the trip for the inaugural edition. Sticking to our guns and remaining very much on brand, we’ll be presenting a smaller selection of great Ferraris from the marque’s storied history for sale in the Big Apple. And this leads us to a question… Do you have a world-class classic or modern road or competition Ferrari worthy of the Girardo & Co. stand at Retromobile New York? You need only glance at the recent auctions result from Monterey to appreciate that the collector-car market in the United States of America is in especially rude health. Here is your chance, then, to join us at Retromobile New York and put your Ferrari in front of the world’s most foremost collectors, both in person on the Girardo & Co. stand and across our extensive and high-quality media coverage of the event, which reaches the eyes of many thousands more. Space is extremely limited, so please do get in touch if your Ferrari fits the bill, either by giving us a call on +44(0) 203 621 2923 or by clicking the button below. Visit Girardo.com

By Retromobile New York – October 07, 2026

Retromobile New York Announces Inaugural Exhibitor Lineup and Programming

Retromobile New York, the inaugural U.S. edition of Paris’ storied collector-car salon, will open its doors at Manhattan’s Javits Center on November 19, 2026. As the first edition in Retromobile’s history to take place outside France, the event underscores the brand’s commitment to the North American market. Since 1976, Rétromobile Paris has served as a meeting point for the international collector-car community, bringing together significant automobiles alongside the collectors, dealers, manufacturers, restorers, craftspeople, and experts who shape the field. With its New York debut, that legacy now extends to one of the world's great automotive capitals, where the city’s unique position at the intersection of finance, media and culture, paired with its international accessibility and proximity to a significant East Coast collector base, make it a perfect home for the show. More than a traditional auto show, Retromobile New York is conceived as an immersive celebration of the automobile, bringing together over 100 curated exhibitors across 400,000 square feet over the course of four days. The inaugural edition will span leading international dealers and brokers, automotive manufacturers and heritage divisions, restorers, specialist craftspeople, classic car clubs, museums, artists and collector-focused brands, creating a gathering that reflects the breadth of the collector-car world today. Beyond static displays, the show will feature interactive experiences and a live stage with programming to be unveiled in the weeks ahead. "Retromobile is not a concours d'élégance, a race, a rally or a club meeting; it is a complete automotive ecosystem," says Gérard Neveu, CEO of Retromobile New York. "We describe it as the world's most exciting pop-up garage." Gérard Neveu, CEO of Retromobile New York Confirmed for the inaugural edition is a strong international roster of specialists from across the collector-car world, including renowned European dealers Fiskens, Girardo & Co., Joe Macari and Lukas Hüni, alongside U.S. names including Autosport Designs and Hyman Ltd. The show will also welcome Spyker, Historic Sportscar Racing, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Luminari Motor Company, Detroit Metal Shaping Co. and 1600Veloce, among others. Together, the growing roster brings every facet of the collector-car world under one roof, from buying and selling to restoration, preservation, and enthusiast culture. Commerce has long been fundamental to the Retromobile experience, and New York will continue that tradition with Gooding Christie's as the show's official auction house, anchoring the program with a multi-day live sale of rare and exceptional collector vehicles. Among the first headlining consignments announced is a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider previously owned by Steve McQueen, offering an early indication of the caliber of automobiles to be offered at auction. Retromobile New York will also be presented in collaboration with long-standing brand partner Richard Mille, who will present a distinguished selection of automobiles within a dedicated space at the show. The exhibitor mix will extend into the worlds surrounding automotive collecting with a series of curated exhibitions exploring the culture, history and craft behind the automobile, with all partners to be unveiled in the weeks ahead. Among them is a collaboration with CART Department, the platform founded by collector Larry Warsh, which will present a series of art cars from the likes of Ai Weiwei, Futura, Keith Haring, Jay Z, and Shepard Fairey, exploring the intersection of automobiles, contemporary art and popular culture. In addition, iXOOST Artistic Studio, Time On Show Watch Gallery, Atelier Circourt, DPPI & Cercle d’Art, FILARDI, Antoine Dufilho, Michel Vaillant, and fine artist Lyn Hiner will bring further perspectives spanning art, photography, design and collectible objects. Central to the Retromobile concept is positioning the automobile not only as a feat of engineering, but as an object of design and cultural significance. GALLERY-EMBED Led by Gérard Neveu, Retromobile New York brings together the experience of Comexposium, the organization behind Rétromobile Paris, and duPont REGISTRY Group, combining the heritage and operational expertise of the original event with deep knowledge of the U.S. automotive market. The November timing will position the show as a culminating moment on the international collector-car calendar, bringing enthusiasts together in Manhattan ahead of the holiday season. Conceived as an annual event, the New York edition represents the beginning of a long-term U.S. presence for Retromobile. Retromobile New York will take place November 19-22, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, with tickets now available for purchase. For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors please visit Retromobile’s website. Visit Retromobile.us Buy Tickets About Retromobile New York Retromobile New York is the inaugural United States edition of Rétromobile Paris, a defining fixture of the European automotive calendar since 1976. Taking place November 19–22 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, the four-day indoor salon will bring together over 100 exhibitors spanning leading international dealers and brokers, OEM heritage divisions, restorers, classic car clubs and museums. More than a traditional auto show, Retromobile New York will celebrate automotive heritage, craftsmanship, design and culture, with programming extending to fine art, photography, watches, collectibles and dedicated hospitality. Presented in partnership with Richard Mille, the show will also feature a multi-day live auction from Gooding Christie’s. Led by CEO Gérard Neveu, Retromobile New York is a duPont REGISTRY Group and Comexposium event and will bring the spirit and prestige of the celebrated Paris exhibition to the United States for the first time in its five-decade history. Media Contact: Estel ArapoglouShamin Abas AssociatesEstel@shaminabas.comPr@retromobile.us+1-561-676-3173

By Edward Jones – October 01, 2026

Save the date: DRIVEN Concours Returns to The Abbey at Aventura on November 14

Circle Saturday, November 14 (11 am to 5 pm). DRIVEN Concours is taking over The Abbey at Aventura for a full day of exceptional automobiles and the people who love them. And, after what happened there in the spring, the bar is already set pretty high. DRIVEN Cars & Coffee made its first appearance on Saturday, May 2, lined up with the F1 Miami Grand Prix weekend. Powered by Turnberry Associates and duPont REGISTRY Group, the morning spilled out of The Abbey and into Aventura Mall, drawing more than 500 guests. Over 100 exotic and high-performance cars filled the grounds. The big moment belonged to Czinger Miami, which unveiled the 21C VMax, one of the most technically ambitious hypercars in production right now. Gunther Werks Miami brought "Alchemy," a color-shifting Porsche that rarely had a moment to itself all morning. GALLERY-EMBED Photos by Mikey B A stunning Lamborghini Revuelto finished in Blu Cepheus was also a star of the show, shining in the bright Florida sun. A naturally aspirated V12 working alongside hybrid power gives it 1,001 horsepower combined, and that figure still takes a second to sink in. The Temerario sat nearby as a look at where Sant'Agata is taking its mid-engine cars next. The cars were only half of it. Ten food and beverage partners, among them Jarana Aventura, The Amalfi Llama, Tap 42, Toku, and North Italia, gave people every reason to linger. Six vendors from The Abbey Collective Market filled in the rest, with pottery, food tastings, and plenty in between. That combination is the point of DRIVEN as it was never meant to be another cars and coffee event. Instead, the idea is to fold car culture into a bigger lifestyle experience, where access and community count for more than headcount. GALLERY-EMBED Photos by Mikey B The DRIVEN Concours brings a showcase of exceptional automobiles to The Abbey, with a focus on design, craftsmanship, and the stories behind each car. Collectors and dealers will be there, but so will families and plenty of people who have never been to a concours, and the event is built with all of them in mind. Everything around the cars gets an upgrade too. Plan on VIP hospitality, plenty to eat, premium cocktails, and live entertainment spread across the venue, so there's always something going on between laps of the show field. South Florida made it clear in May that it will show up for this. For more information, be sure to click the button below. Visit DrivenAventura.com

By Edward Jones – October 01, 2026

Gooding Christie's to Auction Billy Joel's Motorcycle Collection at Inaugural Retromobile New York

Retromobile New York is still seven weeks from opening, and its auction already has two headliners with famous names attached. Earlier this month, Gooding Christie's named Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider as the top lot of its first New York sale. Now the show's official auction house has added something from the other end of the garage: more than 70 motorcycles from the personal collection of Billy Joel, every one of them offered without reserve. Featured Image Source: Courtesy of the Billy Joel Archives The Retromobile New York Auctions take place Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at the Javits Center, right in the middle of the show's four-day debut. For a first edition that has spent most of the year building its exhibitor list one wave at a time, this is the clearest sign yet that the auction side of the weekend will carry real weight. Joel's interest in motorcycles is no celebrity side project. He has been collecting for decades, and for years much of this collection lived at 20th Century Cycles, his shop in Oyster Bay on Long Island. The lineup covers Ducati, BMW, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Triumph, Honda, Kawasaki and more, across several eras and styles. Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company, LLC. Image by Mike Maez "I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right," he said. "I've loved building this collection. Now it's someone else's turn to hit the road." Proceeds will support The Joel Foundation, led by Billy and Alexis Joel. The foundation funds nonprofits working in music education, public and women's health, humanitarian causes and the environment. The bike with the best story is a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville that Madison Square Garden gave Joel to mark his 150th sold-out show at the arena. It wears custom paint commissioned for him and comes with a matching helmet listing every show and year he played the Garden, where he still holds the record for sold-out performances. The estimate is $10,000 to $15,000. Ducati fans get two good reasons to register. The 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica, estimated at $15,000 to $25,000, was Ducati's tribute to Hailwood's comeback win at the 1978 Isle of Man TT, 11 years after he last raced there. Then there's a restored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport at $25,000 to $35,000, the highest estimate among the highlighted bikes. Gooding Christie's calls it one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. New York is the right room for it, too. Gooding Christie's president David Gooding pointed to how closely the city is tied to Joel, calling him "one of the most recognized motorcycle enthusiasts in the world." You don't have to wait until November. Select bikes from the collection will be on display at Christie's Rockefeller Center from October 8 to 12, and the auction house asks media and collectors to book viewing appointments in advance. At the show, auction lots will be on view at the Javits Center from Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21. A Retromobile New York entry ticket gets you in to see every lot. Up-close inspection and bidding are reserved for registered bidders, so register with Gooding Christie's ahead of time if you plan to raise a paddle. Estimates do not include buyer's premium. Retromobile New York runs November 19–22 at the Javits Center, presented in partnership with Richard Mille, with Gooding Christie's as the official auction house. Tickets are available at retromobile.us. Visit Retromobile.us Buy Tickets

By Edward Jones – September 30, 2026

The Hamilton Collection Brings a Hypercar Trio to Donuts with duPont

A typical Donuts with duPont follows a comfortable script. Coffee, donuts, a lot full of interesting cars, and plenty of people standing around talking about them. September 26 had all of that, but it also had The Hamilton Collection. The Hamilton Collection brought three hypercars to our Lebanon lot: a Rimac Nevera, a Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution, and an Apollo IE. One runs on electric motors, one on a twin-turbo V8, and one on a naturally aspirated V12. Seeing them lined up together at breakfast time was a little surreal. When the Apollo and the Hennessey headed home, the Nevera stayed behind. This 2024 Rimac Nevera is finished in an unforgettable shade of purple. Producing nearly 2,000 horsepower, the Nevera once held the title of the world’s quickest production car, recording a staggering 0–60 mph time of just 1.74 seconds. This example will be offered soon on duPont REGISTRY Live, so register on dR Live now if you want the alert the moment it goes up. GALLERY-EMBED The duPont Drop During the event, dR Live also ran a duPont Drop on a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The Drop is our two-hour online auction format, and this one ran from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., so anyone in the lot could follow the bidding on their phone between donuts. Next up: Trunk R Treat on October 31 Donuts with duPont happens on the last Saturday of every month, which puts October's edition on Halloween. October 31 is Trunk R Treat. If you're in the area, come out, bring something interesting and grab a donut. You never know what might roll into the lot. Donuts with duPont runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 212 Alligood Way, Suite C, Lebanon, TN 37090. GALLERY-EMBED

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 24, 2026

The Bridge Celebrates 10 Years of Automotive Culture in The Hamptons

Photo by Tony LaiaCona There are plenty of automotive events on the calendar curated around cars, but The Bridge has always elevated the experience for collectors and enthusiasts. Set on the grounds of the former Bridgehampton Race Circuit, the annual event welcomes the world's most exceptional cars to one of the country’s most picturesque locations, minus the usual competition, judging, or trophies. For its 10th anniversary, The Bridge returned to Bridgehampton, New York, with incredible displays of collector cars, motorsport history, modern hypercars, watches, fashion, aviation, and luxury lifestyle.Photo by Tony LaiaCona Presented by Mercedes-Benz USA during the brand’s 140th anniversary, the 2026 event put even more attention on the brand’s history. The main attraction was “Lines of Motion,” a large-scale installation that traced Mercedes-Benz design DNA through color, shape, and movement. Several generations of the brand were displayed around the property, from multiple 300 SLs to the Mercedes-AMG ONE. Photo by Huseyin Erturk The Bridge’s signature color-focused theme brought together white Porsche 911 RS models, a collection of green Porsches, and a memorable lineup of rare green Ferraris. Sixteen Ferrari Testarossas added another highlight to the weekend, while Paddock Four created a makeshift starting grid featuring race cars spanning more than seven decades. Photo by Huseyin Erturk Volvo used The Bridge X to introduce its new all-electric EX60 alongside a selection of significant creations from the brand’s past, while Spyker made its Bridge debut with the limited-edition C8 Preliator XXV. Ferrari North America curated its own display, and Aston Martin brought two bespoke vehicles. Photo by Tony LaiaCona Twisted Automotive showed off two totally reworked classic Land Rover Defenders, while Expedition Motor Company brought a Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf rebuilt from its military-service origins. FariCars also showcased a lineup of luxury Sprinter conversions to bring the automotive realm full circle. Photo by Tony LaiaCona The experiences that surrounded the automotive focus made the event feel even more different from a traditional concours. Breguet brought a working watchmaking atelier to the grounds, with live demonstrations of guilloché and movement assembly alongside some of the most collectible timepieces. Photo by Tony LaiaCona Aviation also joined the festivities, with Blade and Joby showcasing electric aircraft concepts while Pivotal demonstrated its electric aircraft. Mytheresa added a luxury fashion component with a dedicated men’s lounge, while Motor Club New York, Merrill, and other partners offered experiences beyond the automotive displays. Photo by Michael Foster There was also plenty of Americana mixed into the weekend. A drive-in movie setup featured a collection of cars and chairs surrounding a screen playing a selection of classic car movies, while a vintage-style taxi stand and bus stop used a 1973 GMC New Look Bus and yellow sports cars as cabs. Those details worked perfectly against the property with deep motorsport history that dates to the original Bridgehampton Race Circuit, which was built in 1957 across more than 500 acres overlooking Peconic Bay. Photo by Tony LaiaCona The 10th anniversary celebration continued after Saturday’s main event, with Cars & Coffee at the Bridgehampton Museum on Sunday morning before the weekend wrapped with a Mercedes-Benz 140th anniversary celebration at Topping Rose House. All in all, the weekend showcased how much the collector car world has expanded outside of the garage. At The Bridge X, rare automobiles remain the main attraction, but watches, aircraft, fashion, design, and culture have become just as much a part of the conversation. Photo by Chris Jeyes Source: Shamin Abas Associates

By Khris Bharath – September 22, 2026

Ford's Famous 1966 GT40s Le Mans Podium Finish Recreated at 2026 Goodwood Revival

60 years after Ford swept the podium at Le Mans, all three GT40 Mk IIs from that finish lined up together again at Goodwood Revival this past weekend. The black No. 2, pale blue No. 1 and gold No. 5 swept past Goodwood's grandstands in a deliberate recreation of that historic finish. With Carroll Shelby helping lead the effort and Ken Miles driving the No. 1 GT40, Ford’s 1-2-3 podium sweep ended Ferrari’s six-year winning streak at Le Mans and began four consecutive Ford victories through 1969. The trio, reunited under the stewardship of the Miller Family Automobile Foundation at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed back in July, spent the weekend on the DUNLOP stand in Earls Court between track sessions, where visitors got the chance to see all three cars up close. DUNLOP became Revival’s first presenting partner in 2026, renewing a connection that dates to 1948, when it was among Goodwood Motor Circuit’s original sponsors. Ford staged the original 1966 finish as a formation for the cameras, and the decision cost Ken Miles a win he had earned. Officials awarded victory to Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon because their car started further back on the grid and had therefore covered more distance. Miles tragically died in a crash two months later, while testing Ford’s J Car. Only eight GT40 Mk IIs were ever built. Chassis P/1032, another 1966 Le Mans entrant but not one of the podium cars, sold for $13.2 million last year. Some of motorsport’s greatest names descended on the county of West Sussex in England for the GT40 demonstrations and Revival’s races spanning machinery from the 1940s through the '60s. Historic cars from Lotus, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati also took part. Derek Bell, Tom Kristensen, Scott Dixon, Jimmie Johnson, Hélio Castroneves, André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer, Marcel Fässler and Emanuele Pirro took turns at the wheel of the three Fords. <- Gallery -> Lotterer also shared victory with Lukas Halusa in the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration, against a field that included Jenson Button, Jacques Villeneuve, Dario Franchitti and Dixon. Castroneves made his Revival racing debut in the same two-driver contest. The event also marked 50 years since Barry Sheene's first World Championship with a gathering of championship-winning motorcycles. Tom Booth-Amos and Ben Kingham won the Barry Sheene Memorial race on a Vincent Black Shadow. The event also marked the centenary of Sir Jack Brabham's birth. Children also raced Austin J40 pedal cars past the grandstands in the Settrington Cup, giving Revival’s youngest entrants their own turn on the circuit. Elsewhere, the weekend also leaned heavily into Italian motoring culture and the spirit of 'La Dolce Vita'. Visitors were dressed in chic period fashion, very Swinging Sixties, while a collection of road and competition cars celebrated a century of Maserati racing. Richard Wilson won the Lavant Cup in a Maserati 250S, while more than 300 pre-1967 scooters, including Vespas and Lambrettas, joined the track opening parade to mark 80 years of the Vespa, and the Acrobats added a display with several riders aboard a single scooter. Beyond the circuit, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation display featured historic aircraft, including a Spitfire marked MH434. Overall, the 2026 Revival captured Goodwood’s enduring spirit through compelling racing and remarkable machinery, celebrating some of motorsport's greatest moments. Images: Ford, Goodwood

By Supercar Owners Circle – September 21, 2026

Inside Supercar Owners Circle's 2026 Costa Navarino Weekend

From the 10th to the 13th of September, Supercar Owners Circle brought together its Members and Collectors and their extraordinary cars for four unforgettable days across the Peloponnese, based at the stunning Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino. The weekend opened with a Drivers' Briefing, followed by a Welcome Aperitif under the stars, champagne, fantastic cars, and the start of something special. That evening's Opening Dinner, curated by multi-award-winning Executive Chef Bertrand Valegeas, set the tone for what was to come. GALLERY-EMBED Then came the real protagonists: the roads. Two days of driving experiences with police escort, winding through the Peloponnese towards Tripolis and Sparta, with pit stops along the way to take in the landscape and the cars. A Ferrari SP3, a Pagani Utopia and a Koenigsegg Agera RST were just some of the icons that turned every stretch of tarmac into a show, alongside lunch amid the olive groves of MANNA ARCADIA and dinner in the bougainvillea-lined streets of Marathopoli, courtesy of two-Michelin-starred Chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos. A stop at Mystras Grand Palace Resort (Dimitris Lempidakis), in the heart of the Peloponnese, preceded the grand finale: an inspiring conversation with KHALIL Design, a Champagne Reception at Ormos Beach Club, followed by dinner on the beach, the Awards Ceremony celebrating the finest cars of the weekend, and a closing party under the stars. Four days. Legendary roads. Iconic cars. Unforgettable moments among friends. Thank you to everyone who made SOC Weekend Costa Navarino 2026 an edition to remember. See you at the next one! GALLERY-EMBED

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 18, 2026

The Bridge X Returns to the Hamptons This Weekend for Its 10th Anniversary

The Bridge X returns to the Hamptons this weekend, welcoming some of the world’s most sought-after collector cars, supercars, and historics back to the former Bridgehampton Race Circuit. Hosted on Saturday, September 19th, across the grounds of The Bridge golf club, the invitation-only event celebrates its 10th anniversary of using art, rare cars, and community to tell the story of the site’s racing past. Mercedes-Benz USA is returning as the presenting sponsor, celebrating its 140th anniversary this year.One of the biggest highlights this year will be “Lines of Motion,” a new exhibit created to celebrate 140 years of Mercedes-Benz. The display stretches across the exterior of The Bridge Pro Shop and onto the grounds through alternating colors and a curated selection of cars. The lineup will once again be organized around some of The Bridge’s signature themes, including white Porsche 911 RS models spanning generations and green Ferraris, alongside American muscle, vintage European sports cars, modern supercars, and hypercars.There will be plenty happening beyond the main vehicle displays, too. Volvo will debut its all-electric EX60 alongside a live performance by pianist Chloe Flower, while Spyker brings its C8 Preliator XXV to The Bridge for the first time. Breguet will have a working watchmaking atelier featuring live demonstrations of traditional Guilloché and movement assembly, while heavily reworked classic Land Rovers and a Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf will line the fairways.The Bridge X also focuses on the lifestyle side of the weekend, with returning and new partners including watches, fashion, food, spirits, and car culture. Mytheresa will host a men’s lounge with luxury menswear, tailoring, shoe shining, and cigars, while Motor Club New York will bring its clubhouse festivities to the 18th hole. Merrill returns with an onsite lounge, and Moët Hennessy will serve specialty cocktails. A new drive-in movie theater-inspired display will add even more fun, complete with popcorn from The Hangar Group. For its 10th anniversary, The Bridge will also release a limited-edition merchandise collection and commemorative book.For anyone looking to make a full weekend out of it, Sunday, September 20, starts with Cars & Coffee at the Bridgehampton Museum from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The meet is complimentary and open to the public, with classic, vintage, exotic, and specialty cars welcome. The weekend then wraps up with The Bridge at Topping Rose House, celebrating the 140th Jubilee of Mercedes-Benz, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are $275 per person, with proceeds benefiting Heart of the Hamptons. With great cars, a cool setting, and plenty happening throughout the weekend, The Bridge X is one event you’ll want to have on your calendar. Photos by Kevin Arechiga, Michael Shaffer, Chris Jeyes, and Michael Foster

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