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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 – April 03, 2018

Rolls-Royce: Journey Into Luxury

If you are in need of an Italian vacation, Rolls-Royce has released an amazing opportunity. Your journey will begin in Venice on Thursday, May 24th, and it will culminate in Lombardy the following Monday. After a night at the Danieli hotel, you will experience the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto from a gondola ride.The evening's main event will be royal box seats at Venice's oldest theatre, La Fenice. You will have a perfect view to see La Traviata, one of Verdi's greatest operas. The following days you will head northwest, to see the world-renowned Bottega Veneta's Ateliers near Vicenza. To see how the artisans train their apprentice workers to learn the brand's leather weaving techniques.Next up is a private tasting menu at Ristorante Oseleta on the shores of Lake Garda. Then it is a helicopter tour of northern Italian lakes. After landing on the grounds of The Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, you will realize it is time for the CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE. Your luxury suite for the weekend includes being among the few select guests to enjoy the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este parade and award ceremony. Sunday will be a Rolls-Royce driving experience along the shores of Lake Como followed by a vintage speedboat trip to Locanda Isola Comacina. Fireworks above a gala dinner will conclude your trip. There are still a few spots left, and the package starts at $42,100. Click the link below or contact Rolls-Royce atView Details

By Sean Dutton – March 28, 2018

Recap: Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg 2018

Last Sunday, March 25, was a picturesque day in Florida, something we haven't seen in quite some time. This weather was a perfect complement to the annual Festival of Speeds in Vinoy Park, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The event started right at 10 AM and ran until 4 PM. During this time guests were treated to over 300 different exotic cars, motorcycles, watercraft and luxury brands. duPont REGISTRY was, of course, on hand at the event as well. Every year this event is this area's best bet at seeing a massive collection of cars from brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, and more. On the field of Vinoy Park sat a variety of vehicles all the way from the classic Ford Mustangs, the Nissan Skyline R32, to the Lamborghini Miura, McLaren P1 hypercar. Fans of different cars had their opportunity to see and take pictures of their favorite cars with an amazing background that is the Tampa Bay.In this article are just a few of the vehicles that showed up, so be sure to take a look and come out for next year's event. We're sure it will be just as exciting.

By Andrew Nabors – March 13, 2018

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2018

Florida in March has much to offer to us enthusiasts. It also can be unpredictable when it comes to weather. Such was the case last weekend as we attended the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. What began as a small motorsports reunion has evolved into a week of automotive overload on Florida's Northern-most island. To make sure we were dressed for the weekend, we would like to thank Robert Graham for the chic apparel.Leading up to the main event that normally happens on Sunday, we arrived at the Porsche Werks Reunion on Friday. It is among the largest Porsche shows in the world, and we saw everything from a new 911 GT3 Touring to a 918 Spyder. This daily driver arrived with beach sand in the rear diffuser and it took us by surprise with an electric cruise of the fairway. Our booth was located alongside Festivals of Speed, and we helped spread the news about their upcoming events.Porsche Club of America organized the event, and they had awards for several classes. Local resident racer Hurley Haywood was on-hand to promote his new book, and Porsche's first race car was on display. The long-lost LeMans winner wears #46, and it took the 1,100 cc win for its class in 1951. Awards were handed out around 3 pm, so we turned our attention to preparing our booth for Saturday's Festivals of Speed.As we built our booth overlooking the Amelia River, we learned that Sunday's Concours event would be moved to Saturday due to impending rain. It was a flashback to last year when, for the first time, the show was moved ahead due to weather. This meant that our Motor Expo location and our Hospitality Pavillion had to be built concurrently. Our newest display partner has been Moke America, and their intrepid electric cruisers proved to be perfect to transfer personnel and supplies across the island. Once the essentials were in place, it was parked on the driving range next to a new Lamborghini Aventador S from Fields Motorcars of Orlando.Our headquarters was inside a new AirStream Interstate because they are unmatched in luxury and fuel efficiency. Bruiser Conversions arrived with two new LS-powered Jeeps, so we decided to split them between Motor Expo and the Festivals of Speed. The driving range was also prepped for a Cars & Coffee.Once Motor Expo was in order, we turned our attention to the Ritz-Carlton hotel and our VIP pavilion. From our raised tent, we could see the cars being placed and new grandstands being assembled. Carroll Shelby's Cobra III and Mercedes-AMG's Project One were moved to the main entry gate. The focus of this year's event was the racing history of Emerson Fittipaldi along with a gathering of Ferrari Daytonas. We couldn't spend too much time drooling over so much history because Festivals of Speed would be the first event of Saturday.The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is also home to the Gooding & Company auction, which allowed us to see $35 Million worth of classics & exotics find new owners. It also offered a perfect venue for the Festivals of Speed, with the 9th fairway overlooking the river.The big JK Crew from Bruiser Conversions towered over everyone else on the field. Custom Crafted Cars brought two flavors of the Vaydor supercar, their main attraction was a customized ride for Shaq. If your McLaren needs 1,200 horsepower, Hypercar Development arrived with the latest in twin turbo technology.Back over at the Ritz-Carlton, the Concours was one for the record books. Over 300 cars and motorcycles were divided into 35 classes. Judges were evenly divided, so top honors went to a 1929 Duesenberg Convertible and a 1963 Ferrari 250/275P.Gallery by DeremerStudios.com Emerson Fittipaldi's winning cars included a 1970 Lotus, 1974 McLaren, 1974 Porsche 911 RSR Iroc, and a 1977 Camaro Iroc. It is an unlikely combination that will probably never be seen again, so we'll have more photos and auction results here in the coming days. A big thanks to Bill Warner, the chairman and founder of the Amelia Island Concours, and Joe Sabatini, founder, and owner of Festivals of Speed. See you next year on Amelia Island!Gallery by DeremerStudios.com

2018 Amelia Concours - RM Preview & Sale 006A - Deremer Studios LLC

By Edward Jones – March 13, 2018

Auction Results from 2018 Amelia Island Events

The events of 2018 Amelia Island events have come and gone, leaving only memories and results behind. During the event, Hagerty diligently recorded the numbers from the many auctions that took place and have shared them with us. It should be noted that these results do not include all post-sale "off the block" transactions.(Featured Image by Deremer Studios LLC)After all auction events were completed, 334 out of the total 489 lots were sold for a total sell-through rate of 68 percent. The cumulative total of these sales amounted to $80.4, with an average sale price of $240,794. Auction houses that took part in these sales included RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding & Company, Hollywood Wheels and Motorstalgia. Automotive Photography by Deremer Studios LLCMarket observer Colin Comer told Hagerty that “this week’s sales proved that buyers have faith in the underlying strength of the market, which kicked off with a bang in Arizona despite gloomy expectations. Spectacular cars priced under $1M and fresh-to-market cars such as the barn find Cobra and Ferrari 275 GTB that sold at Gooding continue to be especially attractive to buyers.”The next big car week that we'll see in the U.S. will be the events held in Monterey at the end of August, but there will be many other auctions taking place. Be sure to check back with us for more automotive auction coverage. RM Sotheby's Top 10 Results1. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose Coupe sold for $2,205,0002. 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Coupe sold for $1,655,0003. 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 Coupe sold for $1,270,0004. 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Boattail Cabriolet sold for $1,270,0005. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for $1,094,0006. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe sold for $1,077,5007. 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe sold for $1,050,0008. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Hibbard & Darrin Imperial Cabriolet sold for $995,0009. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Saloon sold for $765,00010. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe sold for $720,000Overall Total: $27.6M87/102 lots sold: 85% sell-through rateAverage Sale Price: $316,824 Gooding & Company Top 10 Results1. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose Alloy Coupe sold for $2,530,0002. 2003 Ferrari Enzo Coupe sold for $2,365,0003. 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV Coupe sold for $1,925,0004. 1993 Porsche 911 Coupe sold for $1,760,0005. 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet sold for $1,600,0006. 1990 Porsche 962C Race Car sold for $1,595,0007. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Roadster sold for $1,540,0008. 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Coupe sold for $1,485,0009. 1966 Shelby Cobra 428 Roadster sold for $1,457,50010. 1976 Porsche 934 Turbo Coupe sold for $1,320,000Overall Total: $35.5M81/86 lots sold: 94% sell-through rateAverage Sale Price: $438,818 Bonhams Top 10 Results1. 2015 McLaren P1 Coupe sold for $1,710,0002. 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe sold for $632,0003. 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe sold for $545,1004. 1936 Horch 853 Roadster sold for $544,0005. 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Convertible sold for $480,2006. 1947 Delahaye 135MS Coupe sold for $478,0007. 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Convertible sold for $450,5008. 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Speedster sold for $445,0009. 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Coupe sold for $368,00010. 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe sold for $343,800Overall Total: $13.2M88/101 lots sold: 87% sell-through rateAverage Sale Price: $149,919 Motostalgia Top 10 Results1. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe sold for $286,0002. 1965 Ferrari 330 GT SI Coupe 2+2 sold for $225,5003. 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 7000 Series Roadster sold for $158,4004. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Convertible sold for $119,9005. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider sold for $106,7006. 1967 Jaguar E-Type SI 4.2 Coupe sold for $104,5007. 2004 Ferrari 360 Spider sold for $91,3008. 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed-Head Coupe sold for $90,2009. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S Coupe sold for $85,80010. 1991 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe sold for $84,700Overall Total: $2.3M50/72 lots sold: 69% sell-through rateAverage Sale Price: $46,985 Hollywood Wheels Top 10 Results1. 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster sold for $216,0002. 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback sold for $183,6003. 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala 348/250 Sport Coupe sold for $116,1004. 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster sold for $114,4805. 2007 Bentley Azure Convertible Coupe sold for $108,0006. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod sold for $99,9007. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/245 Convertible sold for $97,2008. 1947 DeSoto Deluxe Sedan sold for $78,3009. 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB Coupe sold for $68,04010. 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe sold for $57,240Overall Total: $1.8M28/128 lots sold: 23% sell-through rateAverage Sale Price: $66,831

By Edward Jones – February 23, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Live Boca Raton Hangar Party 2018 Preview

If you’ve ever wanted the pages of duPont REGISTRY to come to life, tonight is your chance.Kicking off the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance this weekend is the annual duPont REGISTRY Live Hangar Party. It’s a one-of-a-kind night where as many guests arrive by plane as they do by car, and South Florida’s finest restaurants bring their best dishes. Purveyors of fine goods will also all have displays, each with something ready for you to take home.Sunday at the Boca Raton Resort & Club is the Concours itself, where many of the country’s finest collector cars and motorcycles will be presented on the show field. Jay Leno and Tim Allen will be walking the even from 11 am to 1 pm, looking for the winners of the "Jay Leno Big Dog Garage Award" and "Tim Allen Award." The awards ceremony beginning at 1 pm.Be sure to show and pick up a free copy of duPont REGISTRY at our booths!View More Event Info

By Edward Jones – January 31, 2018

Every Car Has A Story, Hear Them at The Classic Auto Show

The Classic Auto Show, March 2-4, 2018 in Los Angeles is the largest 3-day indoor classic car show in the U.S. It’s where the entire classic car community comes together for a celebration of all things on wheels. Whether you are a collector, or, working on your project car, or, simply share a passion for the classics – this event is for you. You’ll see the cars you love, rub shoulders with your favorite auto celebrities, view LIVE restoration and auto detailing demos, and shop a vendor marketplace showcasing memorabilia, and the parts, products, and services you need to restore and care for your cars. The show will exhibit over 1,000 classics on TWO floors of the LA Convention Center including the rarely seen, museum quality classics displayed on the prominent Grand Boulevard, celebrity builds, and hundreds of classics from local car clubs representing all the Domestic and Foreign marques you love. Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno will lead an extensive list of celebrities who will make special appearances, meet with fans and sign autographs at the show’s Celebrity Stage on Sunday, March 4th. Returning to the event will be renowned car designer Chip Foose, Dave Kindig host of “Bitchin’ Rides,” Mike Brewer host of “Wheeler Dealers”,and Wayne Carini host of “Chasing Classic Cars.” Throughout the show, all celebrities will meet with fans, share stories, provide exclusive insights on how their programs are produced and offer expert advice on restoration and motoring. Making their first appearances at CAS is legendary car designer Steve Moal, the show’s grand marshal, preeminent automotive appraiser and frequent “Jay Leno’s Garage” guest Donald Osborne, Porsche customizer and “Urban Outlaw” Magnus Walker; host of “Stacey David’s Gearz” Stacey David, “My Classic Car” hostDennis Gage, “All Girls Garage” hosts Bogi Lateiner and Rachel DeBarros, Kevin Mack and Mike “Horny Mike” Henry of “Count’s Kustoms” and “Counting Cars,” and professional wrestling champion and automobile aficionado Bill Goldberg. NEW! exhibit areas for 2018 The CAS Project Car, a ’67 Camaro will be built in 67 days by renowned builder Jeff Allen, host of The SkidMarks Show an unveiled at the show. The Petersen Automotive Museum will showcase several significant Porsche cars to celebrate the marque’s 70th Anniversary. The Mullin Automotive Museum will provide a select group of Citroëns from founder Peter Mullin’s private collection. Uniquely styled and with features that were ahead of their time, these French classics are among the most prized collector cars in the world, and rarely seen in America, until now. The Women ‘n Wheels Pavilion presented by Automobile Driving Museum will be the show’s first-ever display featuring a special car corral with female only classics. “Women ‘n Wheels” panels will be highlighted with appearances by motorsports legend Lyn. St. James, AskPatty CEO Jody DeVere, All Girls Garage crew Bogi Lateiner and Rachel DeBarros, and Cecile Bukmeier, the first female instructor at NAIT’s Autobody Technician Program. Special car exhibits will be Bogi Lateiner’s “Chevy Montage” all-female build; and “Grease Girl” Kristin Cline, who will also work on her ’60 Ford Falcon in front of a live audience. See Hot Rods from Grand Marshal Steve Moal and Bruce Meyer and several prominent local clubs. Plus, stop by the Hot Rod booth where you can see some cars and meet the editors. The Historic Vehicle Association will bring the world’s most iconic Lowrider, “Gypsy Rose.” On display in the Grand Boulevard, the legendary ’64 Chevy Impala will serve as the centerpiece of a special exhibit that showcases the proud automotive culture borne in East Los Angeles. “Gypsy Rose” will be joined by collections from several of the world’s most popular lowrider clubs, including the Imperial Car Club. Classic Japanese Cars One of the fastest-growing collector car segments, Japanese classics will make their debut at the Classic Auto Show. The “Oldskoolerz” Old Japanese Car Meet will bring over 25 classics including a 1966 Toyota Corona 4-door and 1971 Nissan Skyline Couple GTR “Hakosuka.” Interactive, Fan-Based Features Bring the Hobby to Life The 2018 show will showcase new features including the Restoration Stage and Auto Detailing Studio showcasing daily demos, interviews and discussions. Emcee Thomas Douglas from The Guild of Automotive Restorers will host the Restoration Stage, and Jimbo Balaam from the Auto Detailing Podcast will host the Auto Detailing Studio. The show’s “Movies Under the Cars” will celebrate the 50th anniversary of BULLITT with a private showing for attendees. Fans will get a chance to see the movie among other enthusiasts. And, for the show’s youngest gearheads, they’ll find the CAS KidZone, where they can try out building a mini engine, take a scavenger hunt and more. The Classic Auto Show will take place on March 2-4, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center: South Hall and Kentia Hall. Tickets are available online. Adult tickets start at $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door. Children ages 6-12 are $5 pre-sale, $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Enter promo code: DUPONT to save $5 on tickets. For more information please visit www.theclassicautoshow.com.

By Edward Jones – January 30, 2018

GT-R World Cup 2018 is About to Commence

On February 2-3, 2017, a herd of Nissan GT-R's will take over Palm Beach International Raceway for the GT-R World Cup 2018. At this event, four classes of GT-R's will compete: Street, Modified, Stock Location and the almighty Unlimited.(Featured Photo by Brent Baxter)What sets this event apart from the rest, aside from the long list of high-powered GT-R's that will attend, is what's being offered: big payouts, a limited amount of racers, catered food, awards dinner, free entry for drivers to enter to win a $10,000 Rolex, and much more. According to the event's website, "the GT-R World Cup is an event designed to bring the best of the best GT-Rs from around the world to compete over one weekend for big payouts."Of course, you don't have to be racing a GT-R to attend and can sit in the bleachers to witness the high-powered glory. So, if you're in South Florida this weekend, or are just a fan of GT-R's located anywhere else in the world, head to PBIR to be blown away.More Info

By Edward Jones – January 24, 2018

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2018 Results in Massive Money

Barrett-Jackson's 2018 Scottsdale auction was without a doubt an incredible success for the company, the bidders, consigners, guests and the charities who were benefited by some of the lots. After everything was said and done, 1,721 cars were sold for more than $106.8 million with a sell-through rate of 99.1 percent. What's more, an additional $6.21 million was raised by charity vehicles like the pair of Corvettes, Ford GT and first 2019 Bullitt Mustang.Sure, the cars were cool, but there were also a lot of stars at the event. Former President George W. Bush attended the event and stood on the block during the auction of the 2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition. Other celebrities included Jay Leno, Michael Phelps, Kenny Chesney, David Spade, Tim Allen, Alice Cooper, Bruce Arians, Alan Williams, Archie Bradley and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. It was, without a doubt, a star-studded event. Former President George W. Bush at the podium.Being such a coveted event, duPont REGISTRY attended the event in full-force. I don't want to jump to any assumptions, but I'd say our booth was one of the highlights of the auction. Why? Lined up next to each other was a Koenigsegg CCX (iLusso), Lamborghini Centenario (McLaren Scottsdale), and Pagani Huayra (Pagani Newport Beach)... and that wasn't all. Joining this trio were a number of other cars as well, including a Starke Speedster, Bruiser Conversions' Jeep, Airstream Sprinter, Porsche 911 GT3 RS (iLusso), Bentley Continental GT Speed (Lexani x Wheel Specialists Inc.), two Vanderhall Venice cars, Corvette Carbon 65 Edition with Callaway supercharger kit (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Valley), and a Land Rover Defender (Fusion Luxury Motors). Tire Stickers was also in our booth to show off their completely customizable tire lettering for sidewalls. We would like to say thanks to all of the companies that help make our booth the best in show!“We’re so thankful for the entire collector car community and everyone who joined together to create so many signature Barrett-Jackson moments on the block this week,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Many records were set as No Reserve vehicles continue to attract strong bidding, and our automobilia sales were the most impressive yet. It was an honor to host former President George W. Bush on our auction block – another Barrett-Jackson first – along with Chad McQueen on the 50th anniversary of his father’s famous film, ‘Bullitt.’ While every year is special at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, this one truly stands out.”Below are the top 10 results from the event, combining both normal auctions and charity auctions.Top 10 Results Ford GT (Lot #3010) - $2,550,000 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot #1415) – $1,430,000 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition (Lot #3007) - $1,400,000 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa (Lot #1378) – $1,100,000.00 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Cutaway Coupe (Lot #1413) – $1,100,000 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Lot # 3009) - $925,000 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot #1409) – $770,000 1966 Shelby GT350 Prototype #001 (Lot #1406) – $605,000 2015 MTI Racing Boat (Lot #1426) – $548,900 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot #1414) – $495,000

By Andrew Nabors – January 16, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Live: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Preview

Our 2018 show season kicks off with one of the biggest automotive events of the year. We've been a sponsor of Barrett-Jackson's Collector Car Auctions from the beginning. Every year, our goal is to offer an experience unlike any other- and you won't be disappointed.Our booth is located in the sponsor tent, and we have invited our clients along for the week. First in was Airstream, with a new example of their EXT Lounge. These comfy cruisers are based on the efficient Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and feature every luxury imaginable. The turbo diesel V6 offers 22 mpg, and the competition doesn't even come close. Fusion Luxury Motors are the only licensed builder of the Eleanor Mustang, and they also specialize in offering street legal Land Rover Defenders. By swapping in a late-model Camaro SS drivetrain, the Defender is emissions legal and ready to hit the trails.Our local Jeep addicts at Bruiser Conversions have transformed a Wrangler Unlimited into a V8 powered truck. Coating every surface with a proprietary composite, their juiced-up Jeeps are awe-inspiring.Stärke arrived with their Revolution 357 Speedster. A modern take on the classic Porsche, they will transform any 1997-2012 Boxster into a faithful replica of the 356. All the modern power & conveniences are not lost in the build which makes the 357 worthy of any collection.If your factory wheels are uninspiring, Lexani brought their new 2018 designs. A display of gorgeous alloys takes center place in the booth, and it is flanked by a late model Porsche 911 and a Bentley GTC wearing their new designs.Only 40 Lamborghini Centenarios were produced, and our friends at Lamborghini-McLaren of Scottsdale arrived with one of the rarest cars of recent history. Next to it is a new Callaway Z06 Corvette. The limited edition Carbon 65 celebrates the anniversary of Chevrolet's sports car, and it is being raffled by Ronald McDonald House. Stop by the booth for a great deal on tickets, or click here to help support families.If you are looking for a new & unique dealer experience, iLusso in Newport Beach has an amazing inventory. They arrived with a bright green Porsche 911 GT3RS, a Koenigsegg CCX, and a Pagani Huayra.Next to them is Vanderhall Motor Works. They arrived with new versions of the Laguna, and it's electric sibling, the Edison. American made 3-wheelers are a great combination of fun & efficiency.Big thanks to Matt Fink for the photos, his work speaks for itself. If you can't make it to the show, our Facebook page will have live coverage. Friday night will be the 4th year of our After Party at the W Hotel. We already have several hundred confirmed guests, so we're looking forward to a fun weekend. Stay with us for complete coverage of Barrett-Jackson's 2018 season.

By Andrew Nabors – December 11, 2017

300+ Exotics Gather For Toy Rally 2017

This is the time of year to think of those less fortunate. Kids shouldn't go without a Christmas gift, so the Marine Corps does a great job with the Toys for Tots program. In order to make sure South Florida gives its fair share, the Toy Rally completed their 12th annual event. The last 3 years were plagued by bad weather, but the skies were clear for this year's run. Officially known as the "South Florida Exotic Car TOY RALLY", it is made possible by being fully supported by state and local law enforcement.2017 South Florida Exotic Car Toy Rally for Toys for TotsIt is hard to find a meeting space for over 300 exotic cars, so Goodyear opened the doors of Airship Base.Attendees were treated to a nice meal with the backdrop of the big Wingfoot One. It looks like a blimp, but Goodyear partnered with the Zeppelin company to build a new generation of Airship. The starting point was the BB&T Center, which is home to the Florida Panthers. Marines collected $75,000 in cash and cheques, along with 100% of proceeds from the event's auction. At the end of the run, the Corps had a mountain of toys on their hands. We are very blessed to be part of this hobby, so think about the little ones this year and check out the highlights in the video below.

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