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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 Andrew Nabors – January 09, 2019

2019 duPont REGISTRY Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale After Party

If you are heading to Scottsdale for this year's Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, you should spend Friday night with us. Our 5th Annual Auction After Party will take over the Wet Deck and the Shade Lounge of the W Scottsdale on January 18th. The desert can be chilly at night, but we will have hot music and some of the biggest names in the automotive world. The Valet parking spots will be filled by hypercars, which are illuminated by a skylight that forms the bottom of the pool. Bottles popping and beats bumping is a great way to prepare for Barrett-Jackson's weekend highlights. This isn't a party, it is THE Party! Doors open at 9PM, & as you can probably imagine, this party fills up quickly. To make sure your name is on the list, please call 602-405-0099, or email vip@spellboundeg.com BOOK A ROOM

By Andrew Nabors – December 18, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: December 2018

Our monthly gathering was on a winning streak in terms of weather. But our luck ran out with a warm front over the weekend. Nevertheless, our regular fans know how much Toys for Tots does for less fortunate kids. We assembled in the garage around 6 am to replicate the tables and tents that are normally outside. Inside the showroom were a few of the duPont REGISTRY employees that looked more festive than usual. That was thanks to Shinesty, who hooked the team up with some slick holiday suits. They have a lot of other great suits in stock as well, so be sure to check them all out at Shinesty.com. T & T Coffee Roasters had planned to be outside, but the downpour hampered their efforts. They joined us at the entrance to our showroom along with our friends from European Exotic Center. Despite the showers, our parking lot was a mix of daily drivers and exotics. A Porsche GT3 RS along with a decent contingent of Corvettes and Camaros braved the elements. The roads were relatively empty, so five of Sheriff Gualtieri's officers decided to join us. We couldn't do this without them, so a big thanks to all of our local law enforcement. You might have noticed the new colors of our headquarters because the paint from 2011 had turned a whiter shade of pale. A big thanks to everyone who brought toys, including our friends from Reeve's, Bert Smith, and Crown Eurocars for coming out. We're looking forward to bigger and better shows in 2019, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from all of us at duPont Registry.

By Edward Jones – November 14, 2018

WannaGOFAST Florida 1/2 Mile Shoot Out October 2018 Results

WannaGOFAST took over Ocala, Florida on October 20-21 with their Florida 1/2 Mile Shoot Out event. Cars of all makes and sizes came out to try and record the fastest trap speed in their division. There were plenty of divisions there, so there was something for everyone. The overall top speed was recorded by Dallas Performance's Lamborghini Huracan Performante, which recorded a speed of 208.52 mph. That's insane! Check out all of the results down below and be sure to check out their upcoming South Florida 1/2 Mile Shoot Out Jan 19-20. SATURDAY CLASS WINNERS SPONSOR DIVISION Overall Domestic & Heavyweight - VanDrake Racing - Jeep SRT-8 - Benjamin VanHook - 190.19 Overall Exotic/Import & AWD - Kings Performance - Nissan GT-R - Doug McCoy - 187.73 RWD - Four Horsemen Racing - 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (Horsepower Solutions Built) - Mick Lay - 186.10 4-Door - Four Horsemen Racing - 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon (Horsepower Solutions Built) - Josh Spence - 176.19 Manual - MOTIV Motorsport - 2009 BMW 335i - Christopher Kontos - 168.72 FWD - Fastlane Import Auto Repair - 1992 Honda Civic Hatch - John Lomant - 177.51 All-Motor - Xineering - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Max Darrah - 157.78 PRIVATEER DIVISION Overall/Exotic Import & AWD - Alexander Rodriguez - 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante (Dallas Performance, LLC Built) - 208.52 Overall Domestic & RWD - Michael Carpenter - 2000 Chevrolet Camaro - 179.49 4-Door - Keith Brantley - 2018 Audi RS3 (APR Performance Built) - 168.66 Manual - Clinton Geisel - 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 - 172.81 FWD - Tripp Griggs - 2015 Mini Copper F56 JCW - 122.71 Heavyweight - Marc Heidings - 2018 Dodge Demon - 168.66 All-Motor - Niko Staubes - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 155.65 SUNDAY CLASS WINNERS SPONSOR DIVISION Overall Exotic/Import & AWD - TopSpeed Motorsports - Nissan GT-R TSM Elite - Steven Elgarhi - 201.97 Overall Domestic & Heavyweight - VanDrake Racing - Jeep SRT-8 - Benjamin VanHook - 190.43 RWD - Four Horsemen Racing - 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (Horsepower Solutions Built) - Mick Lay - 187.18 4-Door - Four Horsemen Racing - 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon (Horsepower Solutions Built) - Josh Spence - 171.82 Manual - Coastal Chassis Dyno & Performance - 2019 Ford Shelby GT350R - Sam Lippencott - 168.91 FWD - Fastlane Import Auto Repair - 1992 Honda Civic Hatch - John Lomant - 177.65 All-Motor - Xineering - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Max Darrah - 157.12 PRIVATEER DIVISION Overall Exotic/Import & AWD - Alexander Rodriguez - 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante (Dallas Performance, LLC Built) - 207.75 Overall Domestic & RWD - Michael Stout - 2014 Chevrolet Corvette (Vengeance Racing Built) - 179.42 4-Door - Joe Meszaros - 2014 Audi RS7 - 159.68 Manual - Clinton Giesel - 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 - 172.47 FWD - James Pouncey - 2004 Saturn Ion Redline - 144.13 Heavyweight - Jack Dickerson - 2016 Dodge Charger - 171.88 All-Motor - Hunter Overton - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette - 161.34

By Andrew Nabors – November 08, 2018

Inaugural Exotics On Las Olas Preview

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is home to some of the world's most amazing automobiles. Taking a casual stroll along Las Olas Boulevard, you will be amazed at the exotics cruising to the beach or parked in front of the world's most exclusive boutiques. As the perfect backdrop for a car show, we are proud to announce the First Annual Exotics on Las Olas. What: Broward County's First Annual Exotics on Los Olas When: Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11am to 2pm Where: SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard How Much: Open to the public, free to attend Taking place from 11am to 2pm on Sunday, November 11th, this Veteran's Day weekend will send all proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. We will be there along with all of our South Florida dealers, on Las Olas between SE 6th and 11th Avenue. This area has seen unprecedented growth in haute couture retail and luxury residential development in recent years, so this show is poised to become one of the premier automotive events of the year. Las Olas Association President Luke Moorman said: “This event couldn’t have come up at a better time for us. Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas are experiencing a significant boom of development and growth and we are looking to expand our brand of luxury lifestyle experiences for residents and visitors from around the country.” Spots are filling up fast, but a few opportunities for sponsorship and participation are still available. If you are interested, please click the link below and we'll see you there! For registration, display and sponsorship inquiries, click the button below, email exoticsonlas@gmail.com, or call 305-725-3096. Learn More Presented by Exotics on Las Olas The first annual Exotics on Las Olas (EOL) is free to attend and open to the public with the automotive showcase spanning from SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. A variety of participation and sponsorship opportunities are available for the inaugural event, and further information including VIP attendee and sponsor package pricing and a complete lineup of the various Florida Exotic Car Weekend events to be released in the coming weeks. For registration, display and sponsorship inquiries visit exoticsonlasolas.com or email exoticsonlas@gmail.com. Follow @exoticsonlasolas on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and announcements.

By Andrew Nabors – October 02, 2018

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018 Recap

For their final auction of the 2018 Season, Barrett-Jackson had the hottest action on the Las Vegas Strip. Our booth was next to Shelby American, and we were able to enjoy the event with old friends. The 3-day event came to an end Saturday night, with a record total of $32.9 Million in sales. With a sell-through rate of 100%, Craig Jackson and his team found new homes for 733 cars and 400 pieces of automobilia.Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018 PreviewCelebrities and athletes pushed prices to unprecedented levels. This was easily seen in a 1997 Acura Integra Type R that sold for $63,800. Other highlights included a Porsche 918 for $1.76 Million and a 2018 McLaren 720S for $352,000. A 1999 example of the Shelby Series1 sold for $205,000, shocking everyone in the crowd! We couldn't do this without our clients, so Fusion Luxury Motors displayed a Corvette-powered Defender next to their new line of aircraft-inspired furniture. Their other stunner was a Widebody Ferrari 488 GTB. Lamborghini of Las Vegas allowed us to display a new Huracan Performante next to a new Aventador, and Ronald McDonald House was selling raffle tickets to their wild 1969 Camaro. A new Vanderhall Venice Speedster next to a new Airstream Interstate allowed us to offer something for everyone. Our hats are off to Z-Clip and Tire Stickers.com who has been supporting our events for years. This marks the end of Barrett-Jackson's 47th year in the business and it only gets bigger every year. We'll see you in Scottsdale in January!

By Andrew Nabors – September 12, 2018

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach August 2018 Recap

Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 8/26, presented by Adam's Polishes, was another sold-out event at Palm Beach Outlets. The monthly gathering featured 2500-3000 display vehicles and over 25,000 spectators. Brand new models, rare and impeccably restored classics, and one-of-a-kind builds were all celebrated. Photo credit: Tom Dowd First in was Lamborghini Palm Beach. The arrived with a sparkling NEW Lamborghini Urus in the heart of the duPont Registry Exotics and Luxury Car Feature Area. Courtesy of Lamborghini Corporate, this Urus SUV boasted impressive European specs, and was displayed with Lamborghini Palm Beach's exciting array of exotic cars, such as their Huracan Performante and Aventador S inventory. Photo credit: Terrance McNeil Next was Aston Martin Palm Beach with a new Vantage coupe. Powered by AMG's twin turbo V8, it is the perfect blend of English luxury and German power. Showcase Corner was packed with custom builds, including a COPO Camaro by Hydra Motor Works Photo credit: Tom Dowd This was probably the first time 3 versions of the Ford Mustang RTR were shown together. They are the brainchild of drifting legend Vaughn Gittin, Jr, and were joined by a 2018 Shelby Super Snake. Our friend John Staluppi brought 3 pristine examples from his Cars of Dreams Museum. Photo credit: crdwraps Palm Beach Hotrods with Master Techs Automotive displayed 20+ custom vehicles by the Showcase, including their signature Pro-Street 1968 Chevelle Photo credit: Eric Fernon Fast Muscle Cars of South Florida, Cruisin' Muscle Cars of South Florida, and a few other private owners displayed over two dozen unique classic, muscle, and hotrod gems on the Showcase Corner and in the Fast Lane Feature Area. Photo credit: Miles DeAngelo Some of Miami's coolest exotic cars and owners rallied to West Palm Beach for the event, including Max Logan with his Gucci Bee Lamborghini Huracan and Fabio Rabelo with his fierce green Huracan Performante. There were head-turning exotic cars as far as the eye could see, including this show-stopping Acura NSX where model Trinity Morisette was caught in action. Palm Beach Classics always brings the party with sophisticated but fun collectibles, especially restored classic Mercedes vehicles of all models and vintages. The last event was no exception. Photo Credit Eric Fernon Steph Black Racing unleashed a rare PRAGA R1 race car in Gulf livery that also got everyone's attention Lusso Motorsports, McLaren Palm Beach, Jaguar Palm Beach, and Hydra Motor Works each brought dozens of exotic and luxury vehicles representing a variety of brands and customizations. Photo credit: Tom Dowd Resurrection Muscle Cars did not disappoint with their display on the Sidewalk Feature Area, which showed off their completed master build, a jaw-dropping classic Mustang, and an exciting 1972 Chevelle convertible still in progress. Photo credit: Tom Dowd It's always wonderful when Bill Mazzoni of BTM Marine attends with one of his fast and fantastic collectibles, like his Limited Edition Ford GT. Photo credit: Martin Ondrus With sunny weather on tap, Backdraft Racing arrived in full force with a variety of their custom, hand-built roadsters. Even bike fans had a lot to enjoy at the last event. Anything and everything on 2 or 4 wheels was there! Photo credit: Tom Dowd Nick Colangelo of Nick's Tune-ups & Towels made his Cars & Coffee Palm Beach debut with his insane custom BMW drift car, a gorgeous Rolls Royce Dawn, and beautiful Bentley Bentayga! The next Cars & Coffee Palm Beach at Palm Beach Outlets is a 5 Year Anniversary Celebration and is Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 8am-12pm. A special 5 Year Anniversary Pre-Party is being held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Seminole Classic Casino from 12pm-3pm. The pre-party is a free event with music, entertainment, free gaming money, Range Rover Velar giveaway, and more. Space is limited. Pre-Party RSVP via Eventbrite We'll see you there!

By Edward Jones – August 28, 2018

Mecum's Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results

Mecum Auctions' Monterey 2018 event was an absolute success, with over 600 cars crossing the block and massive amounts of money being bid on spectacular cars. The auction house recently posted their top ten sales from the event, all of which sold for over $1 million. An interesting note from these ten is that two Duesenberg Model J cars were included. I'll say it's not every day you see these cars cross the block alongside supercars like the Ferrari LaFerrari and F12tdf. You can check them out for yourself below. Mecum's next event is in Louisville and will be held September 7-8. 10. 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster - $1,017,500 9. 2017 Ferrari F12tdf - $1,045,000 8. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster - $1,072,500 7. 2012 Dallara DW12 Honda Indy Car - $1,127,500 6. 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan - $1,155,000 5. 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S - $1,155,000 4. 1989 Porsche 962 - $2,200,000 3. 2003 Ferrari Enzo - $2,860,000 2. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari - $3,190,000 1. 1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe Disappearing Top Roadster - $3,850,000

By Andrew Nabors – August 21, 2018

Monterey Car Week 2018: Auction Previews

As you are reading this, the world's most desirable automobiles are arriving in California. If you have been looking to spice up your collection, the auctions are a great way to get a feel for the market. Our social media team has their marching orders, so we thought we would let you see what each auction has to offer. Mecum Monterey The first automotive auction to Simulcast on NBCSN and YouTube, Dana Mecum and company offer an experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From negotiating the reserve with the consignor to the vocal audience, the anticipation of the hammer is not for the faint of heart. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency from Thursday to Saturday, Mecum puts on a show unlike any other. Their primetime lineup will include exquisite Lamborghinis from Marshall Goldman's private collection, so be sure to tune in. Click Here For Mecum's Catalog RM Sothebys 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Alloy Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti - ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Guests of the Portola Hotel will be able to see 150 classics and exotics find new owners. Their primetime lineup includes a '65 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage (convertible), a LaFerrari, '66 Ford GT40, '68 Porsche 908 Short Tail, and Saturday night will culminate with a '62 Ferrari 250 GTO Click Here For RM Sotheby's Catalog Russo & Steele Located next to Fisherman's Wharf, Russo & Steele offers an exciting experience. Under their giant tents, the action plays out like theatre-in-the-round. You see the cars, and you can easily spot who is bidding against you. Much like high-stakes poker, whoever calls your bluff will go home with the car you wanted. Click Here For Russo & Steele Catalog Gooding & Co. The only auction to take place at Pebble Beach, Gooding is held at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. Look for the giant tent at the corner of Stevenson Dr. and Portola Rd. On Thursday, the Tour d'Elegance will begin there on Thursday morning, so be there at 7 am to see the cars line up. If you plan on previewing the auction, the 17-Mile Drive is one of the most scenic roads in the world. Click Here For Gooding & Company Catalog Bonhams Located at the Quail Lodge, Bonhams will offer 135 classics on Friday the 24th. Previews are available Wednesday and Thursday 9 am-6 pm, and Friday morning from 8:30 am until the auction starts at 10 am. The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will be host to several new car unveilings, and we will be there streaming the event. Click Here For Bonhams Catalog If you plan on attending any of these, look for our red bags. Inside them will the September issue of the world's best car magazine, with a great incentive to renew your subscription. Stay with us for all your Monterey coverage. Look for this guy wearing green pants and a duPont REGISTRY hat.

By Andrew Nabors – August 21, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: August 2018

It has rained almost every day over the past two months. Summer in Florida means 5 minutes of monsoon weather followed by 100% humidity. But the skies were clear on Saturday, so our lots were packed by 7 am. Both of the local Corvette and Camaro clubs arrived before sunrise, along with our stalwart fans who never miss this show.The real treat was in meeting first-timers. Car lovers who had no idea we put on the biggest monthly car show in the Southeast. Every one of them asked us what time to arrive, and it has moved back our start time by almost an hour. Normal exotics were in seen in big numbers, and the quantity of customized Lamborghinis and Porsches blew us away.An Army Airborne veteran opened the hood on his yellow Stingray to show a gorgeous painting. The mural showcases Paratrooper history from WWII to Enduring Freedom. Across from him was a numbers-matching 1964 Impala that will soon get a makeover.Another high-profile machine was the off-road Dodge Charger from Furious 7. Built by Dennis McCarthy, it is an example of his work that can be seen across 5 of the Fast & Furious films. If your collection needs a movie star, click here for all the details.Our dealers lined up on both sides of our south lot, and we are always indebted to them for never missing a show. Next to a vintage Pinellas County Dodge Diplomat were: Reeves Import Motorcars, Crown Eurocars, Bert Smith, McLaren of Tampa Bay, and Ferrari of Tampa Bay. Their latest arrival is a new Portofino, and it was stunning to see in the morning light, 2019 Ferrari Portofino from Ferrari of Tampa BayT & T Coffee Roasters was here with their latest blends, and we couldn't do it without them. Our volunteers and fans that help out really make this event worthwhile, so our hats are off to you. By Evin PlantoInside our showroom, attendees could get up close and personal with a 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series and a dark gray LaFerrari. Under the spotlights was Pollie, Mr. duPont's flawless Porsche 356A Speedster.Moke America sent two new examples for visitors to see, and our team at BLVD customs had a packed house of guests viewing the progress of each build. We apologize for having to turn away so many great cars, including a purple GT3 RS and a few mean Pro-Street cars. If you want to start your weekend in an epic way, be sure to join us next month for another great show.

By Andrew Nabors – August 08, 2018

Shelby American Collection's Annual Party 2018

In the picturesque city of Boulder, Colorado lies the largest collection of Carroll Shelby’s creations. The Shelby American Collection will be hosting their annual car show and party this year on September 1st, from 3-8 pm. The winner for a new Shelby GT350R will also be drawn at the event. This year's honored guests include Carroll's grandson Aaron Shelby, designer of the Daytona Coupe Peter Brock, Shelby Team Drivers Allen Grant and Tom Yeager, and the President of Shelby American, Gary Patterson. Tickets are $75 each, and the amenities include dinner, an autograph signing, guest speeches, a 60's band, and an open bar. If you haven't seen this collection, be prepared to be awestruck by original Cobras, Mustangs, and Ford GTs. They have been preserved in a race-ready condition in the high altitude and low humidity Northeast of Denver. Click the link below and stay with us for all your Shelby updates. Click Here To Purchase Tickets

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