Skip to content
 
nashville-16-feature

By Andrew Nabors –  November 22, 2016

Nashville International Auto Show 2016 Recap

Music City was born out of necessity as a small fort on the Cumberland river. If you are traveling through the south it is almost impossible to avoid the charm and hospitality of Tennessee's capital. Because the local economy is powered by the entertainment industry, Nashville is home to some of the most significant cars ever built. Our annual collaboration with Motor Trend is now into its third year, so we decided to bring something for everyone last weekend. And to capture the collection of exquisite automobiles was our friend Tanner Mashburn of TMash Photos. His photos can be seen in this article.Building the booth requires patience and along with an artistic flair to wow the crowds. In order to accomplish, we turned to our local dealers for an unprecedented display. First in our display was our friends from Velocity Motorcars. With several million dollars of inventory, they arrived with some heavy hitters. From a RENNTECH S65 coupe to a 599 GTO and everything in between, we placed them behind a fence to give an invitation-only experience.Next in was the latest in luxury from Music City Motorcars.They arrived with a Maserati Levante and a Bentley Bentayga for those in need of a luxury SUV. As one of the most prominent Aston Martin franchises in the US, they commissioned the famous graffiti artist Kaves to wrap a new Vanquish Volante. It provided a brilliant contrast to the new DB11, which was finished in slate gray. We placed them inside another VIP area, along with new shotguns from Barrett Firearms.Porsche of Nashville had a nice surprise for us: a new 911 Targa 4S in Miami Blue. Built as a show car by Porsche North America, it has every option for a grand total of $179,000. It was also my first experience driving the new 718 Cayman and it doesn't disappoint. Audi of Nashville, along with BMW and Mini, helped to make it an awe-inspiring display. For those who prefer American power, Ford of Murfreesboro brought the latest in domestic muscle. As one of the most successful Roush dealers, they brought a new Stage III Mustang along with two Roushcharged F-150 trucks. A giant F-350 Black Ops allowed us to tower over our neighbors, and it was a great vantage point to see the entire convention hall.Jaguar/Land Rover of Nashville arrived with an F-Pace and the new Discovery, but the real treat was the Jaguar F-Type and Range Rover Sport. Those two were SVR models equipped with the supercharged 550 hp V8 engine. Last to arrive was a new McLaren 570GT from McLaren Philadelphia.A big thanks to all of our dealers and fans who helped to make Nashville 2016 a show for the record books. Our next event will be the Tampa Auto Show December 2nd to the 4th at the Tampa Convention Center. We look forward to seeing you there.

pagani-raduno-touge-11102016

By Edward Jones –  November 10, 2016

Pagani Raduno - The Touge Run Takes Over Japan

For this year's Pagani Raduno, the Italian hypercars took over Japan. One of the most exciting parts of this year's event had to be the Touge Run they ventured on.(Related - 11 Paganis and an LED Lamborghini Shut Down Japanese Car Show)Togue runs are street races held on the mountainside roads of Japan that consist of gorgeous twists and turns. If you've ever watched the popular cartoon show Initial-D, you know exactly what I'm talking about.While the group of Paganis didn't go drifting around the corners or flying at high speeds, they still looked beautiful going through the roads. In the video below from effspot, you'll be able to see the Paganis in action for yourself on the Japan roads. On top of driving through the roads, they also flew through the Fuji International Speedway for quite the spectacle.Every Pagani Raduno event never ceases to amaze me and their Touge Run is no exception to that.All Pagani For Sale

auctions-america

By Edward Jones –  November 09, 2016

Top 10 Auctions America Hilton Head Island 2016 Results

Auctions America recently had their second annual sale at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance on November 5. This "boutique" event lasted for just one day, but sent around 120 automobiles across the auction block.There were fantastic cars being offered at the event, some of which we had covered in the past. But now that we have the full results, we can see just how much these cars went for.The top 10 sales were as follows: Lot 168:  2004 Porsche Carrera GT,  $800,000.00 Lot 171:  1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra,  $726,000.00 Lot 184:  1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster,  $665,500.00 Lot  142:  2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition,  $305,250.00 Lot  146:  1960 Maserati 3500 GT by Touring,  $222,750.00 Lot  173:  1983 Ferrari 512 BBi,  $175,000.00 Lot 169:  1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster,  $163,900.00 Lot 172:  1958 Jaguar XK 150S Roadster,  $125,400.00 Lot 174:  1965 Shelby Cobra,  $115,000.00 Lot 164:  1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe,  $110,000.00 (equal) / Lot 191:  1967 Porsche 911S Coupe,  $110,000.00 (equal) Full Results

toy-rally-main

By Edward Jones –  November 08, 2016

2016 South Florida Exotic Car Toy Rally for Toys for Tots

On Saturday, December 10, 2016, the South Florida Exotic Car "Toy Rally" is setting off to benefit Toys for Tots and celebrating its 11-year anniversary. The Toy Rally will take the streets for charity with one of the largest processions of exotic cars as one of the most anticipated exotic car events in the country. Ferrari of Naples Hundreds of exotic cars will be driven from the fantastic BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers, up to the amazing Goodyear Airship Base, home of the Goodyear Blimp. Source - MPH ClubThe Toy Rally is looking to create an amazing sight as a caravan of exotic cars stretching miles long take over South Florida, all in the name of charity. It will surely be incredible to see, but even more incredible is the positive impact and difference the 2016 Toy Rally will make for children in need. Source - MPH ClubLast year, the 2015 Toy Rally broke some amazing records with over $50 million in exotic cars and record attendance and the insanely huge mountain of toys, which amounted to over 2,100 toys. Being combined with the toys was also over $33,000 in cash, all of which was donated to Toys for Tots. It's easy to say that this event not only put smiles on the faces of spectators and participants, but also hundreds of children. To learn how you can become a part of this incredible event, be sure to click the button below. Learn More

ft-lauderdale-boat-show-11022016

By Edward Jones –  November 02, 2016

Preview: Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2016

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is regarded as the "Yachting Capital of the World," making it fitting that the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is on their 57th event. Being held November 3-7 in the heart of the city, visitors will see an insane variety of boats, including "runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts" according to their website.Along with boat being on display, there are is a large list of seminars, events and classes being held at the show. The complete list of events can be found here.For more information on the Fort Lauder International Boat Show, be sure to click the button below.Learn More

possible-feature

By Andrew Nabors –  October 25, 2016

Excellerate Jax 2016 Recap: Supercars Take Over Jacksonville

In terms of the city limits, Jacksonville, Florida is the largest metropolis in the US. Many exotic cars are hidden across the 874 square miles, but North Florida isn't known for supercar culture. As a native, I can attest to the reserved nature among local car owners. Last year was the inaugural event for Excellerate Jax and it was a great success. For a potent encore, the organizers pulled a few strings with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for a 64-mile cruise around the city. Not my handwritingFriday night was host to a swanky hangar party at Malone AirCharter, located at Craig Municipal Airport. At the entry gate we were greeted by a Bentley Bentayga and Jaguar XJ220, so we knew it was going to be a fun evening. Brett David of Prestige Imports sent two Pagani Huayras which were placed next to a new McLaren 570S. John Temerian and his team from Curated had all hands on deck, with pristine examples of their inventory. Food and drink were catered by the Capital Grille, with stations on either side of a polished Lockheed Electra. We attend several events like this every season, but this was one of the best organized and well-attended shows we have seen. A sell-out crowd at $75 each is nothing trivial and the perfect weather made for a great evening.Supercars For Sale As a fundraiser for the Police Athletic League, Sheriff Mike Williams and the Florida Highway Patrol announced that Saturday morning would see a high-speed run around the city on Interstate 295. Malcolm Hogan is the publisher of Automotive Addicts, which is the host for Jacksonville's most popular Cars & Coffee show. As a gracious host, he allowed us to ride in his BMW 550i M Sport for the lap of the city. Leaving Craig Field, we jumped onto the highway and headed north. Over the Dames Point Bridge in a convoy of horsepower, the lap of Duval county was over in just a few minutes. The Sheriff had two helicopters at either end of the 12-mile convoy to make sure all on-ramps were closed, and it made for a safe & fun morning.The weekend went off without a hitch and, it helped raise a quarter-million dollars for the Police Athletic League. Assistant Chief Propper wrapped a new BMW M6 in Sheriff's Office colors and allowed us to tag it with several dR logos in strategic locations. A big thanks to Sam Sissine and Greg Leb for allowing us to be part of this year's event, so look forward to something even bigger for next year.Learn More

audi-ru-dr

By Andrew Nabors –  October 18, 2016

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2016 Recap

For the 45th year in a row, Barrett-Jackson has outdone themselves in Las Vegas. Last Monday we broke down the duPont Registry booth at the Orange County Auto Show and prepared for a long ride across the Mojave Desert. Hunter S Thompson would be proud of our record setting time, as we had our booth at Mandalay Bay almost done by midnight.Fusion Luxury Motors wasn't far behind, as we placed Eleanor up front on Tuesday morning. Sean Hyland Motorsports delivered a loud Urban Warrior in dark purple metallic. The 4.0-liter supercharger and 5.0 liter Coyote V8 make for a very fast and street legal Defender.Lamborghini Las Vegas allowed us to showcase a new Huracan Spyder and Aventador, next to a new Corvette Z06 raffle from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Valley. Instead of a wild Wrangler, Starwood Motors transformed a new Ford F150 into a Baja Pre Runner by Addicted Desert Designs.Since every booth needs an office, Airstream arrived in a new Interstate EXT. It was the largest vehicle in the booth, and it's nice to have access to a fridge and memory foam seating after a long day. As always, the team from ZClip was a big help. Their carbon fiber wallets are the best way to protect your money.The lightest vehicle in our exhibit was top secret until it was unveiled by us at 10 am on Thursday. Our esteemed publisher needed something new to drive, so Jo Borras and his team at Speedriven delivered with a twin turbo R8. With 8:1 compression and turbos larger than small children, we are aiming for quarter mile times in the mid 8-second range. Only 25 examples will be produced, with Mr duPont's signature on the headrests and intake manifold. Finalized performance figures will be published after I make a few shakedown passes, so stay tuned for quarter-mile action.A big thanks to Craig Jackson & his team for allowing us to be part of the action, and congratulations to the highest bidder who paid $357,000 for a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang.

oc-show-ferrari

By Edward Jones –  October 13, 2016

2016 Orange County Auto Show Recap

The Orange County Auto Show recently rocked the Anaheim Convention Center as hundreds of cars were on display for guests to gawk over. There were many attractions at the show, including over 100 test drives, Kia Telluride concept, Camp Jeep and of course duPont REGISTRY Live.Guests were invited to check out the wonderful display of cars in our booth, provided by USSV, Fusion Luxury Motors, Exotic Euro Cars, goldRush Rally, URB-E, Dealer Services International, GI Motorsports, Protective Film Solutions and RTW Motoring. We had an awesome selection that ranged from the rugged USSV Rhino to the downright stunning Eleanor car.On hand to film the event was Joe Cockrell, who uploaded a fantastic video for us all to see on YouTube. You can check it out by pressing play below.Ferrari for Sale in California

ford-gt40-euro-spec

By Edward Jones –  October 06, 2016

Restored Euro-Spec Ford GT40 Debuting at Atlanta Concours...

There are very few car owners in the world that can claim they have a piece of heritage that is a precursor to the first LeMans victory of an American brand over the iconic Ferrari racecar.  Japanese businessman Minoru Aratani is part of a very small club that now owns one of the original Production GT40 MKI’s built by Ford Advanced Vehicles, Ltd., Great Britain in the 1960s -- and his vehicle will make its debut at the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance, October 8-9, at Château Èlan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Ga.., before heading off to its new homeland in Japan.  Valued at $4 million, after a complete 100-point restoration, GT40P/1054 is one of 31 road coupes and 48 race coupes to grace the original UK program, and is one of the most original examples of the less than ten GT40 MKI road coupes that remain in the United States.  According to Harry Krix, Chairman for the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance, it isn’t often a vehicle with such a distinct inspiration for racing provenance makes its way onto the Concours show field, and he’s thrilled that Mr. Aratani has chosen his vehicle’s U.S. debut at the inaugural Atlanta event. “When Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Team created the GT40 they had one goal in mind – beat Ferrari and win LeMans!” said Krix.  And in fact, the GT40 in race trim went on to win the 24 hours of LeMans four consecutive times, from 1966 to 1969, including a 1-2-3 sweep in 1966.  “Mr. Aratani holds the keys to a very special piece of history.  The complete redeux he commissioned for his road-going version amplifies the essence and emotion of the victorious Ford GT40 race coupe that made history 50 years ago.” Equipped with the same engine as the race coupe, GT40P/1054 is a right-hand drive machine and boasts a high performance 289 cubic inch Ford engine, Weber carbs, ZF 5-speed transaxle, 180-degree exhaust system and Girling 4-wheel disc brakes. Mr. Aratani is the third owner of the car in 50 years, and commissioned Racingicons.com of Ocala, Florida, to complete a full renewal of this landmark vehicle.  The showing in Atlanta will be the first and only public viewing since its extensive three-year restorative process.  Currently painted factory Pine Green, GT40P/1054 holds its original matching number engine and transaxle, fiberglass clips, Borrani wire wheels, 50-year-old Goodyear Bluestreak tires, Autolite spark plug wires and Irvin seatbelts. Krix noted that the impressive GT40 is but one of a number of specialized vehicles that will be displayed at the Atlanta Concours, which happens to be the most recent competitive classic car show to join the ranks of the more than two dozen top Concours events throughout the United States. The Atlanta Concours is also the first to feature the Georgia-manufactured DeltaWing race cars and Panoz race and street cars among a field that will include more than 170 vehicle entrants, 40 sponsors and numerous vintage car collections and restoration programs.  Panoz is the Premiere Sponsor for the Atlanta Concours, and pharmaceutical magnate and founder of Panoz Motor Sport Group, Don Panoz, will be the upcoming event’s honoree. While about 80 percent of the entrant vehicles have won awards in prior shows, the addition of cars from significant personal collections in the Southeast may be a stronger point of differentiation in creating a truly memorable weekend.  Substantial sightings are expected to include: Among numerous Barn Finds, a pre-war seven-passenger 1932 Packard Phaeton -- one of the last to exist – as well as a 1967 Corvette coupe – found to have one owner, the original title, original keys, protect-o-plate, original manuals and a last known registration of 1973 Several vintage cars from the Elliott Museum in Jensen Beach, Florida, including a 1914 Packard touring car and a 1920 Hudson, each owned by Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso (one of the most famous opera tenors in history) Themed collections will play a large role within the Concours, including six historic Chevrolet vehicles belonging to Jim Collier, a 79-year-old native Georgian, whose 40-year collection began with and continues to be only Chevrolet, with vehicles ranging from a 1925 coupe to a 1972 Monte Carlo.  Mr. Collier is one of the few African-American car collectors in the U.S. and has a remarkable assemblage of 30 Chevys currently residing at his storage facility.  Throughout his lifetime he has owned a total of 60 cars of the ‘bowtie’ persuasion.  For the Concours event, he’ll be displaying some of the rarest Chevy models to be found, including a ’32 Phaeton and a ’63 Corvette split window, as well as a ’59 Impala convertible (one of six ever made) and a true nut-and-bolt restoration that he personally completed. This Impala is an extremely rare factory 348 cubic inch, 320 horsepower version with a four-speed manual transmission.  It is easily the best of its breed. All weekend, attendees can shop the Merchant Walkway featuring automotive industry and lifestyle vendors, visit sponsor and exhibitor tents and test drive modern luxury vehicles in the Ride and Drive experiences. In addition, the event will include novice and expert tech sessions highlighting various aspects of vehicle ownership, heritage and restoration. Tickets for the event are now on sale at atlantaconcours.org. Buy Tickets

lamborghini-giro-2016

By Edward Jones –  September 22, 2016

Lamborghini Giro 2016: An Unforgettable Experience

Lamborghini has always found ways to give back to their customers, and one of their most remarkable ways is their Giro driving experience. Every year, Lamborghini and a few owners of their cars come together to drive through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. This year, for the Lamborghini Giro 2016, the experience started off in Salt Lake City, Utah and ended atop the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming.Below are three videos that recap this year's event, each doing a fantastic job showing how gorgeous and scenic this event really is. View All Lamborghini For SaleDay 1Day 2Day 3

Live Auctions