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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 Rétromobile New York – September 11, 2026

Cart Department To Bring Iconic Art Cars To Rétromobile New York

Rétromobile New York has announced a partnership with CART Department by renowned collector Larry Warsh, ahead of the show's debut this November. Building upon Rétromobile's longstanding celebration of motoring history and design, the collaboration introduces CART Department's distinct perspective on the car as a canvas for creative expression and reflection of contemporary culture. Drawing from Warsh's extensive collection, the presentation will spotlight works that move beyond conventional modes of display to examine the relationship between automobiles, contemporary art, and culture. For nearly 50 years, Rétromobile has served as a meeting point for the international collector-car community, bringing together significant automotive history and the people shaping the field. Its arrival in New York extends that legacy to the United States, creating a new destination for the collector community while introducing the Rétromobile experience to one of the world's foremost cultural capitals. At the New York edition, CART Department will present a curated selection of art cars and related works, taking visitors through the distinct creative perspectives of internationally recognized artists and cultural figures, including Keith Haring, Jay-Z, Ai Weiwei and Shepard Fairey. “What makes this collaboration so special is the opportunity to look at the automobile from a different perspective,” shares Gérard Neveu, CEO of Rétromobile New York. “Rétromobile has always celebrated the artistry that makes these cars more than mere machines, and CART brings that same curiosity through the world of contemporary art. New York feels like the perfect place to bring those worlds together, and I think visitors will discover something they may not have expected at the show in November.” Haring’s 1971 Series III Land Rover Defender is covered in the artist’s signature graphic imagery, including elements from his 1983 poster design for the Montreux Jazz Festival. The 2004 Maybach 57 featured in Jay-Z’s “Otis” music video was dramatically stripped down and transformed into a custom muscle car, turning the ultra-luxury vehicle into an unexpected cultural object. Additional works featured in the presentation will include those by Daniel Arsham, Esther Mahlangu, Damien Hirst, Kenny Scharf, Richard Prince, Olafur Eliasson, Zaha Hadid, Jeff Koons, and Barbara Kruger. Central to the collaboration is Warsh’s more than three decades of experience in the international art world and his longstanding exploration of the car as a vehicle for creative expression. An early collector of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Warsh has assembled more than 70 one-of-a-kind art cars associated with leading figures including Damien Hirst, Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Rashid Johnson and Olafur Eliasson. Most recently, Warsh established CART Department, a cross-platform initiative that examines the automobile beyond its utilitarian purpose through the lens of identity and contemporary culture. Ai Weiwei’s BMW incorporates thousands of LEGO bricks, transforming a familiar vehicle through one of the artist’s most recognizable materials. Shepard Fairey’s 1937 Packard 115C Touring Sedan layers imagery across the historic automobile to examine themes of wealth, power and consumption. Ever since its invention, the automobile has had an irresistible pull on the human imagination, and that's especially true when artists do the imagining,” shares Larry Warsh. “In their visionary hands, vehicles become more than transportation, status symbols, or engineering marvels. They become canvases for art and culture. CART Department is thrilled to collaborate with Rétromobile on their inaugural New York exhibition to introduce CART X, a new hybrid global event that merges cars, art, music, and fashion, reshaping how cars are appreciated in a broader lifestyle context and absorbed into popular culture.” Visit Retromobile.us Buy Tickets

By Sponsored Article – September 09, 2026

Supercar Saturdays Florida Is Bringing Miami Heat to SEMA Fest 2026

What happens when one of South Florida’s best-known supercar communities packs two enclosed haulers with exotics and sends them across the country to Las Vegas? This November, Supercar Saturdays Florida is about to find out. Following a successful debut at SEMA Fest in 2025, Supercar Saturdays Florida (SSF) will return to Las Vegas November 4–7 for an expanded four-day experience built around SEMA Week. But simply calling it a return trip to SEMA doesn’t quite capture what organizers have planned. The SSF Road to SEMA Fest – Las Vegas VIP Experience begins in Miami, where two haulers loaded with supercars will depart South Florida bound for Las Vegas. Once there, the cars and their owners will connect with members of the Las Vegas and West Coast supercar communities for a week that combines the spectacle of SEMA with the thing these cars were ultimately created to do: drive. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, Koenigseggs and other high-performance machinery are expected to be represented throughout the week. From the Convention Center to the Open Road SEMA may provide the backdrop, but SSF is building an experience that stretches well beyond the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participants will take part in a schedule of events that includes Las Vegas Strip supercar cruises, desert rallies and scenic drives, track experiences, VIP driving opportunities, private dinners and gatherings, automotive and brand activations, and professional photography and content creation. At the center of it all will be SSF’s return to SEMA Fest on Friday, November 6, where a curated collection of hypercars and exotics will be displayed as part of the public celebration that closes out SEMA Week. It is familiar territory—but on a considerably larger scale. SSF made its SEMA Fest debut in 2025 with a collection that included vehicles from Ferrari Las Vegas, Koenigsegg and members of the Las Vegas supercar community. The response helped pave the way for SSF to return as a featured experience in 2026, this time with a much larger contingent arriving directly from South Florida. The result is something rarely seen even during a week as automotive-obsessed as SEMA: three distinct supercar communities coming together in one city. One of the Biggest Weeks in the Automotive World For anyone unfamiliar with the scale of SEMA Week, "big" is an understatement. The SEMA Show runs November 3–6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and is one of the world's premier automotive specialty-products trade events. More than 2,400 exhibiting companies are expected to participate, bringing together manufacturers, builders, buyers, media, and automotive professionals from around the globe. Then comes SEMA Fest. Taking place Friday, November 6, SEMA Fest opens the celebration to the public with the famous SEMA Cruise, drifting and motorsports exhibitions, featured vehicles, automotive activations and live entertainment. For 2026, the concert lineup is scheduled to feature The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311, and The Alive, while the Supercar Saturdays Florida hypercar and exotic showcase will provide another major attraction for enthusiasts. Ten Years of Supercar Saturdays Florida There couldn't be a more appropriate year for SSF to expand its national presence. In 2026, Supercar Saturdays Florida celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the event began bringing together South Florida's collectors, owners, and enthusiasts. Its signature second-Saturday gathering at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has grown into one of South Florida's most recognizable recurring automotive events, regularly attracting hundreds of vehicles along with collectors, automotive clubs, dealerships, brands, celebrities and industry leaders beneath the unmistakable silhouette of the Guitar Hotel. Over the years, however, SSF has increasingly taken the show on the road. Rallies, Fun Runs and special automotive experiences have expanded its footprint, including a post-event Supercar Fun Run connected with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and relationships and activations involving Barrett-Jackson, Gumball 3000, duPont REGISTRY, SEMA and SEMA Fest. Las Vegas represents the next evolution of that idea. Instead of simply gathering great cars in one location, SSF is creating experiences around the people who own and enjoy them—and connecting automotive communities separated by thousands of miles. Miami Meets Vegas That may ultimately be what makes the 2026 Road to SEMA Fest experience different. The story doesn't begin when the doors open at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It begins when two haulers leave Miami carrying a little piece of South Florida's car culture westward. From there, the cars become part of four days of drives, rallies, track time, gatherings and events before culminating in SSF's second appearance at SEMA Fest. For owners, it is an opportunity to experience SEMA Week from behind the wheel rather than simply from the convention floor. For enthusiasts, it promises an extraordinary concentration of machinery. And for automotive and lifestyle brands, the expanded program creates opportunities to participate across everything from vehicle transport and displays to driving events, photography, digital content and on-site activations. After ten years of building a supercar community in South Florida, Supercar Saturdays Florida is taking that community national—two haulers at a time. Visit Website Event Details SSF Road to SEMA Fest – Las Vegas VIP ExperienceNovember 4–7, 2026Las Vegas, Nevada Supercar Saturdays Florida at SEMA FestFriday, November 6, 2026Las Vegas Convention Center Participation is limited to a curated group of approved supercars. Registration, vehicle transport, sponsorship, partnership and media inquiries:SupercarSaturdaysFL.comSupercarSaturdaysFlorida@gmail.com

By Sponsored Article – September 09, 2026

Porscheast Returns to Rally Point East on Saturday, October 10

Porscheast comes back to Rally Point East on Saturday, October 10, bringing a full field of Porsches to the club's Hamptons campus for four hours of cars, food, and more. Admission is open to enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who wants to spend a Saturday morning among them. When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: The Hamptons, New York The field spans the range of the marque: early air-cooled cars, vintage and modern road models, GT variants, and motorsport machinery. Cars are displayed across the outdoor lot and inside the club, with owners on hand throughout the day. Running alongside the display is a program filled with live music, art, and fashion, plus premium food and beverage service. The bar is open, and brand partners host boutique retail and activation spaces among the cars. Rally Point East is a members club in The Hamptons built around the automotive experience. The property covers 8,000 square feet of social and storage club, with an event center, cafe (the cafe will be closed during the event), bar, climate-controlled car storage, and an outdoor lot. On-site parking accommodates up to 200 cars, so arriving in something worth looking at is encouraged. Early October is the easiest time of year to make the drive east. Plan the route, bring the car, and come see the full spread. Brands interested in aligning with Porscheast can inquire about partnership and on-site activation opportunities at Rally Point East. Learn More GALLERY-EMBED

By Edward Jones – September 01, 2026

Monterey Car Week 2026: Broken Records, Unforgettable Times and Tamer Streets

Last year I showed up to Monterey Car Week with no idea what I was walking into. I'd spent more than a decade hearing stories from coworkers about the cars, the weather, and the parties, and I finally went to see whether any of it held up. It did. So this year I came back, and the interesting thing about a second trip is that you stop being amazed by the fact that a Koenigsegg is parked at a gas station and start paying attention to everything happening around it. Alright, it actually is really awesome seeing a Koenigsegg posted up at a gas station and always will be. I flew in Wednesday and landed in the afternoon. Stepping out of the airport into that cool Monterey air after a Florida August is a feeling I'd been looking forward to for months, and it did not disappoint. I unpacked, got some work done, and went to dinner at Il Vecchio, a wonderful Italian spot where the pasta is made fresh in front of you all night long. If you want a low-key first night before the week takes over your life, that is the move. Thursday is when it started in earnest. The team and I headed up into the mountains to a winery for Gordon Murray Automotive's private unveiling of the new S1, with Gordon Murray and Dario Franchitti on hand to do the honors. I want to thank GMA for the invite and for being such lovely people. I've enjoyed watching how far this company has come over the past few years, and I'm genuinely excited to see what they do next. GALLERY-EMBED From the mountains, it was back down and over to Zenvo's house for introductions to the Aurora Agil and the Aurora Tur. Two hypercars built off the same idea with very different purposes, and Chief Designer Christian Brandt was there to walk through the design language behind each one. There is nothing better than going over a car with the person who drew it, because you get the reasoning behind every surface and every curve rather than a spec sheet. I especially appreciated learning that Danish furniture design was part of the inspiration behind the Tur. Also, shout out to the pizza served at the house, which was phenomenal. Next came the Concours Village to pick up credentials, then over to see what Gooding Christie's had on display. Front and center sat the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe that would go on to sell for $42.9 million, which is the kind of thing you walk past and have to remind yourself is real. I made a lap of the lots and then headed to Lincoln's private event at the Pebble Beach Club, where the brand had its latest models lined up, including the new 2027 Navigator and Nautilus. We ran through the Lincoln Rejuvenate mode, a five- to ten-minute session that combines massage, audio, visuals, and even scent when the available Lincoln Digital Scent is installed. After the day I'd already had, I needed it more than I expected to. Once that wrapped, I made my way to the House of M event by BMW, where the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse made its North American premiere right by Cannery Row. There was a long list of iconic and classic M cars alongside it, and the crowd was full of BMW purists in a genuinely great setting. The pizza was on point there too. That's the moment I realized I was going to be a pizza connoisseur for the week, because pizza turned out to be the common thread at nearly every event I attended. Not a complaint by any means whatsoever. If you're wondering whether I called it a night there, you'd be wrong, unfortunately for my feet. I still had Gunther Werks' private event at Folktale Winery ahead of me, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the entire week. The atmosphere was lavish, warm, and welcoming all at once. Standing in the cask room surrounded by the winery's barrels and roughly 3,000 candles was unreal, and the smell of the wood was an experience by itself. On display was a recent commission finished in multi-stage Pearl White over smooth-grain Marine Blue leather with bespoke blue houndstooth, making 850 horsepower and running a manual transmission. That's the right car for the coast roads and the run up through Carmel Valley, and I don't think anyone at that event would argue. And while I didn't get a chance to attend, duPont REGISTRY was a partner with Luxury Rally Club for their Concours & Cocktails at The Preserve event. This event was an invite-only happening held in an unbelievably picturesque setting that offers extraordinary cars, elevated culinary experiences, and unforgettable conversations. This upscale event is on everyone's list of things to attend during MCW, but only a select few get the chance to experience it. On Friday, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, was taking place, and while I didn't get the chance to attend, duPont REGISTRY was on display alongside Luxury Rally Club with an activation sponsored by BRABUS. In attendance was also the BRABUS BODO, the car on the cover of our August 2026 issue. For my own Friday, I finally had a few hours to catch up on work and actually look around. If you think Monterey Car Week is all about the cars, you're right, but the setting is a big part of why it works. The coastline gives you those deep blues as a backdrop, and it delivers the cool air that makes walking around all day genuinely pleasant instead of the endurance test it would be back home in Florida. The people are as good as the scenery. I spent some time talking with employees at shops along Lighthouse Avenue about what they think of the week. I'd expected a range of negative opinions and mostly got the opposite. Most of those I talked to loved seeing the cars roll through their hometown, and they appreciated the surge in spending at local restaurants and shops. The complaints came down to two things: traffic, which means leaving earlier for work or school, and the drivers who insist on revving and breaking local traffic laws. For what it's worth, this year felt calmer than last, and there was a noticeable law enforcement presence around town. Enforcement on the Monterey Peninsula was increased for 2026, and Car Week led to 761 traffic stops and 48 arrests across the peninsula. Some people will complain about that, but we want Monterey Car Week to survive, and it won't if reckless driving keeps trending up. More to the point, we should be kind to the locals who welcome us into their beautiful home and treat them with respect. The vast majority of visitors already do, but a couple of bad apples can ruin the bunch. Now that I'm off my soapbox, let's talk about Mecum. With more than 500 cars crossing the block and over $100 million in sales, there was a lot of ground to cover, and thankfully David Morton from Mecum gave me a tour of the field. A bare carbon fiber Bugatti EB110, a Koenigsegg Jesko Attack, and the custom baby-blue 1959 Chevrolet Impala lowrider from Nipsey Hussle and DJ Khaled's 2019 "Higher" video were all in the mix, along with plenty more that stopped me in my tracks. I also got a preview of what's coming to their Kissimmee auction, which is always a must-attend. Once night fell, it was over to RM Sotheby's at the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center for its 29th year in Monterey. That room is always electric, with high hammer prices coming through left and right, and RM consistently brings the best of the best to this sale. Friday was a shorter day than Thursday and a more auction-forward one, which I always enjoy. It was also a welcome breather, because Saturday was going to be long. That being said, I wish I were in the room when the Ferrari Luce "Chassis 0" smashed all estimations and sold for a record-breaking $40 million, all of which went to the Ferrari Foundation charity. Bright and early Saturday, I headed to Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course for Concorso Italiano, which duPont REGISTRY partnered with for the 2026 edition. If you're a fan of Italian cars, or just fine automobiles in general, this is one you can't miss. The field was full of machinery that made its way over from Italy, with Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Bizzarrini, De Tomaso, Ferrari, FIAT, Iso, Lamborghini, Lancia, and Maserati all represented. duPont REGISTRY Select was on hand with several vehicles that were actually for sale, including a stunning Porsche 918 Spyder, one of the few but very welcome non-Italian cars on the property. GALLERY-EMBED duPont REGISTRY's presence went well beyond the display. Cristina Cheever, Charles Bradley, Eric Curran, and Antoine Tessier all took the stage across the day, and Charles sat down with Jeff Mason of the Piston Foundation for a conversation about the skilled trades shortage facing this hobby, which is not an abstract problem when restoration shops are aging out faster than they're being replaced. The Chairman's Award, presented by duPont REGISTRY, went to a 1949 Ferrari 166MM Touring Barchetta owned by David and Carol Seielstad of Princeville, Hawaii, with Antoine and Charles on stage alongside current chairman Tanya Kosta and former chairmen Tom McDowell and Jack Wadsworth. The award pits past Best of Show winners against each other, so the bar is absurd by design, and a 166MM is a small car carrying an enormous amount of history. Best of Show went to Jim Utaski's 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Bertone. When the awards wrapped, duPont REGISTRY led a rally off the property and over to the Monterey Motorsports Festival, which is exactly how a car show should end. Happening simultaneously with Concorso Italiano was the Exotics on Broadway event, which duPont REGISTRY was a sponsor for. The show has come a long way since it started in 2015, pulling in more than 40,000 spectators, and it does it without the ropes and reserved seating you find elsewhere on the peninsula. This year the layout changed, with the old Fremont area relocated to Del Monte Blvd as a fully enclosed, ticketed Vendor and Hypercar Showcase holding more than 40 hypercars, a lineup of sponsors and vendors, and a main entertainment stage. Going back to my day, the rally from Concorso Italiano put me at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the Monterey Motorsports Festival. No allocation, no waitlist, just a ticket and a gate. The billing is "One Night, One Culture, All Cars," and the festival takes that literally. Rare builds and iconic machines shared the grounds with custom culture, a JDM section, Mecum's classics and muscle, and an off-road corner. duPont REGISTRY Group presented the evening and filled a good share of the programming, with Charles Bradley hosting main stage collector interviews and Raffaello Porro running additional conversations, plus a curated collector car display and the duPont REGISTRY Editor's Choice Award going to one of the cars on the field. GALLERY-EMBED The headline was Kimera Automobili, the 2026 featured marque, with founder Luca Betti pulling the covers off the Koenigsegg-powered K-39 live on the main stage before sitting down to talk about where the company is headed. Once the sun dropped, the Arena and Main Stage carried the night with the biggest concert of the week, and between the food vendors, the outdoor bars, and the vendor village, the fairgrounds felt like the one place all week where every corner of car culture was standing in the same lot. After two events like that back to back, I went straight back to the house, because Sunday is the big one. After a lovely breakfast at Happy Girl Cafe, it was time for the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Stretched across the 18th hole and all around the grounds were cars of unimaginable provenance, pulled out of their loving homes for a shot at one of the coveted awards and, for a few, at Best of Show. Lamborghini brought what I counted as 43 Miuras to celebrate the model's 60th anniversary, setting the record for the largest gathering of Miuras ever assembled in one place. Ferrari had its own section dedicated to its finest work, including a curation of one-offs with my personal favorite, the SC40, among them. When the time came, I headed to the stage, where the collector car world's top prize went to a Duesenberg SSJ originally owned by Clark Gable. The streamers and confetti filling the stage never get old, and it's still the best possible way to close out the event. Pebble Beach also surpassed $50 million in total charitable giving this year, a grand number for an equally grand event. This concours is always magical to attend, and not only because I see cars I will probably never see again. I get to catch up with friends and with people I work with all year long, in what I'd argue is one of the most serene settings on earth. If you've never been, this is one event you have to see in person at least once to understand how much it means to the automotive world. GALLERY-EMBED Once the day wrapped up, it was back to bed and then home after a long week. This was only my second Monterey Car Week, and it was just as magical as the first. I think that's how everyone else feels too, and it's why they keep coming back. The whole week was full of unforgettable events and memories made possible by the automotive world I've loved since I was a kid, and it's an honor to be part of what I'd call the most famous car week on the planet. So again, if you ever get the chance to attend, even just to car spot from a sidewalk, do it. You will not regret it. Just be sure to be respectful to the locals and to your fellow visitors, because it takes the whole village to keep Monterey Car Week around so the generations after us can experience it too.

By Edward Jones – August 31, 2026

Monterey Motorsports Festival 2026: A Loud And Exciting Takeover of the Fairgrounds

Monterey Car Week has a rhythm to it. Early mornings on damp grass, judges with clipboards, lawn chairs, nice suits or dresses, and coffee. The Monterey Motorsports Festival is not that, and thank goodness for it. On Saturday, August 15, the event swallowed the entire Monterey County Fairgrounds and turned it into something loud, young, and genuinely fun. Most importantly, something different. You could hear it before you saw it. Cars arrived revving, popping, and generally showing off, and nobody in line seemed to mind. That set the tone for the whole night. Every corner of the fairgrounds had something parked in it, and the crowd moved between displays from the afternoon until the music started. The variety was the best part. Supercars sat within walking distance of JDM heroes, and neither felt out of place. The Lotec Sirius even made an appearance. For me, one of the most interesting automotive attendees was a car built from the ground up by a young engineer who goes by DeSimone, which is exactly the kind of thing that gets lost at more buttoned-up shows and exactly the kind of thing this crowd stops to talk about. Personally, I genuinely enjoyed my chat with the creator and can't wait to see what he builds next. And it was that chat that made me really fall in love with the event. This car was placed around a group of others in an area only accessible by walking through an entryway, like an area waiting to be discovered, as if I was playing a video game. Once there, I realized the entirety of the event was built like this and had so much for me to find. So, from there I went off and walked the grounds to see all the incredible cars on display around every corner. If you have spent any time in one of those open-world driving games where the whole map is a festival and every car is welcome, you already know the feeling. Except this one had real noise, real cars, and real people. It should be noted there was most definitely zero racing to be had. Once the sun went down, the main stage took over with an impressive music lineup for a giant crowd. David J opened at 7:00, Dreya V followed at 7:45, me n ü came on at 8:45, and Sidequest closed the night at 9:45. By that point, the fairgrounds had stopped being a car show entirely and become an automotive festival unlike any other. Paolo Manca, Founder & CEO of the event, says: “With 450 cars on display, we increased tremendously versus 2025 when the cars were 300. Our 6,000 visitors could enjoy a real car-party where supercars and music mingle for an unstoppable experience.” duPont REGISTRY came in as a partner of the festival, and the arrival was hard to miss. The team arrived at the fairgrounds in five supercars, which were part of a giant 50-car parade, and parked directly in front of the stage, which meant that for the rest of the day, every piece of programming had a proper backdrop. This fourfold partnership, MMF-dPR-Concorso-Pininfarina, holds the signature of Raffaello Porro, MMF’s communication advisor and ambassador in Europe. He also introduced Alberto Scuro, president of FIVA and ASI, alongside Massimo Carnelos, General Counsel of Italy in San Francisco, for their opening remarks. On the Peyton Stage, Basem Wasef ran the show as emcee. Wasef contributes to duPont REGISTRY magazine and knows how to keep an audience with him, which matters when you are competing with exhaust notes fifty feet away. He welcomed a long list of guests over the course of the day, among them duPont REGISTRY Editor-in-Chief Charles Bradley. Bradley presented the 2026 Editor's Choice Award to Luca Betti, the former rally driver who founded Kimera Automobili, for the Kimera K39. The car made its public debut at the festival, which made the timing about as good as it gets. Betti's background matters here. Kimera is not a design house doing a styling exercise; it is a shop run by someone who spent his career competing, and the cars reflect that. Handing the award to him with the K39 sitting there in front of the stage on its first day out in public was one of those moments where the programming and the metal lined up perfectly. Later on, Wasef hosted a roundtable that pulled together Cristina Cheever, Chief Marketing Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group, Charles Bradley, Editor-in-Chief of duPont REGISTRY, and Eric Curran, President of Sales at duPont REGISTRY Select. Four people who look at this industry from very different angles, talking in front of an audience that had spent the day surrounded by the cars in question. More intimate was the conversation between Charles Bradley and Harald and Fredrik Skjoldt, father and son, the first president of the Lamborghini Club Norway and good friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the second a former skijoring champion, both successful businessmen with a deep passion for collectible cars. It is a good format for an event like this. No slides, no script, just a conversation about where the market is going and what people are actually buying, delivered to a crowd that ranged from lifelong collectors to people who had never been to Car Week before. Plenty of Monterey Car Week events are excellent at what they do, and they all typically follow a similar vibe. The Monterey Motorsports Festival went the other direction. It felt like a true automotive festival meant for all. With music, food, noise, and a fairground teeming with excitement, Monterey Motorsports Festival is exactly what MCW needs: a breath of electrifying air. We want to thank Raffaello Porro for bringing this opportunity to duPont REGISTRY Group and making the introduction that led to the partnership. He recognized the fit early, and he was right about it. Expanding our experiential presence has been a priority for us, and that means meeting enthusiasts and collectors where they actually gather rather than reaching them only through a screen. A festival built around open access and a genuinely mixed field is exactly the kind of environment we have been looking for.

By duPont REGISTRY – August 22, 2026

Luxury Rally Club Rally to Car Week 2026 Recap

Most people treat getting to Monterey as logistics. You book the flight into San Jose, you arrange the transporter, you sit in the shuttle, and the actual Car Week starts when you walk onto the first lawn. Luxury Rally Club looked at that and decided the four days before Car Week were being wasted. The Rally to Car Week started on a Sunday evening in Torrance and finished Wednesday afternoon in Monterey. Roughly 300 miles as the crow flies, considerably more the way LRC routed it, and not one of those miles was filler. Day 1, Sunday, August 9: A Hangar in Torrance Zamperini Field, six to nine in the evening. No driving, no schedule pressure, just the group in a hangar getting to know each other before anyone turned a key. That sounds like a small thing, but it isn't. Rallies live or die on whether people are comfortable with each other by the second morning, and the ones that skip the introduction usually spend the first full day sorting themselves out at fuel stops. Starting with a night that has no departure time attached to it is the right call. Day 2, Monday August 10: Los Angeles to Pismo Beach Monday morning began at Concours Collection Storage on Arizona Place, which is a fitting place for a rally to gather. Registration and luggage drop opened at 8:30, breakfast ran until 10:15, drivers' meeting immediately after, wheels turning at 10:30. The luggage part deserves a mention, because it explains a lot about how LRC thinks. Bags went onto the LRC Comfort Bus, not into anybody's cabin. If you have ever tried to pack for four days of Car Week in a car that was designed around two seats and an engine, you know exactly how much that changes the experience. You drive the car the way it was meant to be driven and your suitcase meets you at the hotel. From there, it was north to Santa Ynez, lunch at SY Kitchen at 1:15, and back out at 2:45 for the run to Pismo Beach. Check in at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa at five, aperitivo at Dolphin Bay Resort at 6:30, sunset dinner at seven, and a nightcap on the Cliffs lawn by the firepits at 9:30. A long day, but paced so that the last three hours of it were spent sitting still with a drink and a view. GALLERY-EMBED Day 3, Tuesday, August 11: Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and Relaxation Tuesday is where the itinerary gets clever. Two nights at The Cliffs meant nobody packed a bag on Tuesday morning, and the day became a loop rather than a transit stage. Drivers meeting at 9:15, out at 9:30, coffee and pastries in Morro Bay at 10:15. Then inland to Paso Robles and lunch at DAOU Vineyards and Estate at 12:30, up on Hidden Mountain Road, which is worth the climb before you even get to the food. Back on the road at 2:30, back at the hotel by 3:45 with the afternoon free. The evening stayed on property. Aperitivo on the Cliffs oceanfront lawn at 6:30, Car Week Eve dinner at seven, and a nightcap back at the Comfort Bus at ten. Nobody had to drive anywhere. GALLERY-EMBED Day 4, Wednesday August 12: Pismo Beach to Monterey Wednesday morning was a clean exit. Breakfast and check-out at 8:15, bags to the Comfort Bus, drivers meeting at 9:15, rolling by 9:30. The final leg ran up to Pasadera for lunch at TPC Monterey from one until 2:30, then accommodations check-in at four. Which means the group arrived in Monterey having eaten, having driven a properly good road, and having spent four days with the people they were about to spend the rest of the week with. Compare that to landing at an airport on Wednesday night and trying to find your bearings on Thursday morning. GALLERY-EMBED The temptation with an event like this is to fill every hour. LRC didn't. Look at the schedule again and count the gaps: a free afternoon in Pismo, a nightcap with no end time, a breakfast on your own. The structure is there when you need it and absent when you don't. The other thing the itinerary gets right is the driving itself. Santa Ynez, the coast up to Pismo, the run inland to Paso Robles, then Highway 1 country into Monterey. These are roads people build trips around, and LRC built a trip around them rather than treating them as the distance between two hotels. Luxury Rally Club is part of duPont REGISTRY Group, and this is the kind of event that explains why. Car Week is a collection of lawns and auctions and parties that mostly ask you to look at cars. The Rally to Car Week asks you to drive one first. By Wednesday afternoon, everyone in the group had already had their week.

By duPont REGISTRY – July 31, 2026

Rétromobile New York Reveals Sixth Wave of Exhibitors for Inaugural Edition

Rétromobile New York keeps adding to its exhibitor list. With the show's Javits Center debut set for November 19-22, 2026, organizers have confirmed a sixth wave of names, building on a lineup that already runs deep. For an inaugural edition, the momentum has been hard to miss. View The First Wave View The Second Wave View The Third Wave View The Fourth Wave View The Fifth Wave This sixth wave keeps that spread going. Joe Macari arrives from London running both ends of the business, selling performance and classic cars and race-prepping the finest of them in its own Classic Workshop. Girardo & Co. shares that reverence for provenance, treating a classic as a set of experiences rather than a sum of parts. Historic Sportscar Racing brings the sound of it, North America's premier vintage series since 1977 and now home to the Classic 24 at Daytona and the Classic 12 at Sebring. Then the support network fills in. SparesUSA.net keeps the exotics running with OEM parts for Ferrari, McLaren, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Bentley, while Brian James Trailers handles getting them there on laser-cut, robot-welded builds backed by a five-year warranty. The artists show up too. Hubert Poirot-Bourdain of Atelier H.P.B. draws endurance racing in bold outline and vivid color from his studio in Le Mans, and Paul McLine shapes the world's most iconic cars into handcrafted sculpture between Dubai and Paris. Partners DIETL and Hagerty round things out with fine art logistics and collector insurance. For a first-year show, this kind of reach is no small thing. Buy Tickets SparesUSA.net At SparesUSA.net, we specialize in providing high-quality automotive spare parts for some of the world’s most iconic luxury and performance brands, Ferrari, McLaren, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Bentley. With years of expertise and a passion for precision, we offer a wide range of OEM parts, ensuring your prized vehicle runs at its best. We understand that maintaining these prestigious cars requires the right parts, and our inventory is carefully curated to meet the highest standards of quality and performance.From hard-to-find engine components to essential body parts, suspension parts, or electrical systems, SparesUSA.net is your trusted source for all your automotive needs. Our commitment to customer satisfaction extends beyond just supplying parts — we offer fast, reliable shipping worldwide to ensure that no matter where you are, you have access to the best in automotive parts. With a focus on excellence, authenticity, and exceptional customer service, SparesUSA.net is proud to serve car enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals around the globe.Let us help you keep your luxury vehicle performing at the highest level. Atelier H.P.B. Hubert Poirot-Bourdain is a French artist, trained in Paris and New York, who lives and works in Le Mans. Passionate about sailing and endurance motorsport, he develops a cross-disciplinary practice spanning painting and drawing. His work appears across multiple platforms, including posters, publishing, press, and luxury hospitality projects. His drawing style, defined by bold black outlines enhanced with vivid colors, seeks to narrate each subject through a poetic lens. The discovery of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the age of six remains a formative experience. The June light, the announcer’s voice, the smell of pine trees, the sponsor logos, and the silhouettes of racing cars fading into the night continue to shape his visual imagination. This influence remains at the core of his work today. Brian James Trailers Brian James Trailers have a justifiable reputation for design and build quality. The use of lasers to cut steel and robot welding ensure that the highest levels of precision can be achieved. We are innovators in our sector, with more than 45 years of trailer design and manufacture behind us, including unique and ‘market-first’ innovations such as our ‘Click & Clamp’ system that ensures easy configuration and super quiet towing on our tipper and flat-bed trailers. The quality, reputation and desirability of Brian James Trailers has ensured that our trailers have strong residual value. As well as working hard, our trailers hold their value for many years. All our trailers come with a 5 year warranty on all BJT manufactured parts including the chassis, giving you the confidence that our trailers are of the highest quality; the reason why they are chosen by professional users around the world. Our international network of dealers is chosen for their high levels of customer service and aftermarket support combined with excellent product availability which means you can find a trailer that is right for you with minimum delay. Joe Macari Joe Macari operates from London, United Kingdom and specialises in the sale and acquisition of performance and classic cars. The Joe Macari group of companies also consists of a Classic Workshop, where some of the finest road and race cars are restored, serviced, and race-prepared to the highest standards. Historic Sportscar Racing Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) is North America’s premier vintage and historic racing series, celebrating the cars, sights, and sounds that define motorsport’s golden eras. Founded in 1977 with its inaugural event—the Walter Mitty Challenge at Road Atlanta—HSR has evolved into a vibrant community where legendary race cars return to the track and motorsport history comes alive. Now operating under the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), HSR stages seven major events annually at world-renowned venues, including Daytona International Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, and Watkins Glen International. Among the most anticipated events on the calendar are the HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona and the HSR Classic 12 Hour at Sebring, both presented by Mission Foods. These endurance events have become hallmarks of the historic racing scene, blending authentic competition with immersive fan experiences. More than just a race weekend, HSR events are living museums in motion—where fans, drivers, and teams unite around a shared passion for rich motorsport legacy. Each event features packed grids that span over seven decades of racing history, offering a unique chance to get up close with iconic prototypes, GT cars, and the enthusiasts who keep them running to this day. Girardo & Co. At Girardo & Co., we understand that classic cars represent so much more than the sum of their parts. Life is formed of experiences. And as experiences go, there’s little that can beat the fun, escapism and romance of driving a piece of motoring history, especially in these unprecedented times. We champion these beliefs in everything we do. Paul McLine PAUL McLINE is a luxury art brand specializing in handcrafted automotive sculptures. Inspired by the world’s most iconic cars, each piece combines minimalist design, architectural precision, and exceptional craftsmanship. Based between Dubai and Paris, PAUL McLINE creates exclusive collector's artworks for automotive enthusiasts, collectors, and luxury brands worldwide. DIETL (Art Shipping Partner) DIETL is a trusted global leader in fine art logistics. We support museums, galleries, auction houses, and collectors in moving work that shapes culture across cities, countries, and continents. Whether a single artwork or an international exhibition, we bring care, clarity, and calm to every move. Hagerty (Insurance Partner) With 40+ years of expertise, Hagerty is trusted by 2.7 million collectors and saves drivers 25% on average. Every policy includes Guaranteed Value®, which pays what your car is worth, not a depreciated estimate.*

By duPont REGISTRY – July 10, 2026

Rétromobile New York Reveals Fifth Wave of Exhibitors for Inaugural Edition

Rétromobile New York keeps adding to its exhibitor list. With the show's Javits Center debut set for November 19-22, 2026, organizers have confirmed a fifth wave of names, building on a lineup that already runs deep. For an inaugural edition, the momentum has been hard to miss. View The First Wave View The Second Wave View The Third Wave View The Fourth Wave This wave is where the range really shows. FISKENS brings the pedigree of one of London's most respected dealers in vintage, classic, and competition cars, trading out of Kensington. CLASS IC comes at it from a different angle, sourcing and restoring collectible Toyota Land Cruisers, everything from the FJ40 to the modern FJ Cruiser, out of a base just east of Paris. Rennquest reimagines vintage Porsches as one-off builds meant to be driven, not parked. Then it widens further. Oltrelimiti designs the showrooms and collector spaces the cars live in, FILARDI paints them with a hyperrealist's eye, and CARS by ROCK-IT handles moving them anywhere in the world. It's a lineup that refuses to sit in one lane, and it's shaping up to be one of the more interesting stops on the North American calendar this fall. Buy Tickets CLASS IC CLASS IC is a French company specializing in the sourcing, importation, restoration, and sale of classic and collectible Toyota Land Cruisers. Founded by enthusiasts with a deep appreciation for the heritage of legendary off-road vehicles, the company focuses on identifying and supplying some of the most sought-after Land Cruiser models ever produced. Conveniently located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, just 40 kilometers east of Paris, CLASS IC is easily accessible to customers from the French capital, across France, and throughout Europe. Its location allows clients to visit the showroom and vehicle inventory while benefiting from the proximity of one of Europe's major transportation and logistics hubs. The company's expertise covers a wide range of iconic Toyota vehicles, including the FJ40, FJ43, FJ45, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62, FJ70 Series, FJ75, FJ80, and the modern FJ Cruiser. Renowned worldwide for their exceptional durability, reliability, and timeless design, these vehicles are carefully selected and undergo a thorough inspection process to ensure they meet CLASS IC's standards for quality, authenticity, and mechanical condition. Supported by a strong network of trusted partners across the Gulf region and the Middle East, CLASS IC has access to rare and well-preserved vehicles that are often unavailable on the European market. The company manages the entire import process, including international logistics, customs procedures, compliance requirements, and registration support, allowing clients to purchase with complete confidence and peace of mind. Beyond vehicle sales, CLASS IC is committed to preserving the legacy of the Toyota Land Cruiser. The company works closely with collectors, enthusiasts, and industry professionals who share a passion for these legendary 4x4s. Whether a client is seeking a fully restored collector vehicle, an original survivor, or a customized expedition-ready Land Cruiser, CLASS IC provides personalized guidance and expertise throughout every stage of the acquisition process. Rennquest Rennquest is a boutique automotive build studio specializing in original vintage Porsches and select classics, thoughtfully restored and reimagined with timeless design, refined craftsmanship, and a driving experience tailored to each client’s wishes. Every build begins with the character of the original and evolves into something deeply personal, purposeful, and made to be driven. As the home of Luftström, Rennquest brings together classic motoring culture and thoughtful engineering. From custom-built high-performance engines, vintage automobilia, and unique artwork to one-of-a-kind automotive builds with soul and purpose, Rennquest refines the vintage driving experience. “It’s why we drive.” Oltrelimiti Oltrelimiti, Italian for "beyond limits", is a luxury interior architecture studio founded by Antonio Sullo and based in Miami, FL. The studio operates at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and object culture, designing spaces that are as carefully considered as the collections they house. Oltrelimiti's portfolio spans private residences, hospitality environments, and bespoke automotive spaces including showrooms, garages, and collector facilities designed to elevate the experience of the automobile as object and art. Every project is approached with the same rigor: refined spatial planning, curated material palettes, custom millwork, and an obsessive attention to light and proportion. At Rétromobile New York, the studio presents its work at the crossroads of architecture and automotive culture — inviting collectors, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to explore what it means to design a space worthy of an extraordinary vehicle. FILARDI I paint automobiles the way others paint portraits—not as objects, but as living presences.My work belongs to the tradition of hyperrealism, yet it is firmly rooted in the tools of the present. I create exclusively with cutting-edge digital techniques, using ultra-modern tools to sculpt light, speed, and material with a level of precision impossible to achieve through traditional means. Every curve, every reflection, every vibration is built pixel by pixel, layer by layer, until the illusion becomes complete. From a distance, my pieces are often mistaken for high-definition photographs. As the viewer approaches, the Trompe-l'œil begins to unravel: gradients, distortions, and micro-details reveal the meticulous digital craftsmanship behind the image. This tension between realism and abstraction is essential to my work—speed frozen in time, movement suggested through form, and mechanical beauty revealed through precision. My goal is not simply to reproduce a car, but to recreate the physical sensation of standing before it—its presence, its power, its elegance, its soul. As a French artist with Italian roots, automotive culture has always been part of my identity. To me, the automobile is more than a machine; it is a symbol of passion, engineering, memory, and desire. Through digital painting, I translate these emotions into visual experiences designed to captivate the eye and ignite the imagination. My work is regularly exhibited in France and includes numerous commissioned pieces created for private collectors and automotive enthusiasts. Several of these works now bear the signatures of legendary motorsport figures, creating a meaningful bridge between art and automotive history. In my art, the car is more than a subject—it is a language, and digital art is its poetry. Retromobile 2026 © Charlie Brenninkmeijer FISKENS Our renowned showrooms in Queen’s Gate Place Mews occupy a distinguished position in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, surrounded by many of London’s most celebrated landmarks and a rich lineage of motoring history. Some of the most lauded figures in our industry have traded from local Mews premises, and we’re proud to continue that fine tradition. At Fiskens, we believe that buying and selling cars should be fun. Our passion for the entire process – as well as for owning and driving the cars – is rivalled only by that of our clientele. This shared passion is why so many return to us time and time again, evolving from valued clients into lifelong friends. Our clients want the best of the best, and we take immense pride in our meticulous research, ensuring we present only the most significant examples of the greatest vintage, classic, modern, and competition models. Decades of experience and a network of unrivalled contacts enable us to alleviate the stress and hassle of both acquisition and sale. We are proud of the enduring relationships we’ve cultivated with many of the world’s most discerning collectors. Whether through high-profile presentations on international stages or discreet off-market sales, connoisseurs trust Fiskens - where the world’s greatest cars come to be sold. CARS by ROCK-IT For more than three decades, CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) has been trusted with moving some of the rarest and most valuable motorcars in the world. When you need a vehicle moved, we ensure it arrives on time, in perfect condition and without surprises. With offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, our team is equipped to handle any shipping request. Whether the route takes your vehicle by air, sea or road, CARS delivers a seamless, stress-free experience backed by a truly global network. We ensure your vehicle can be driven and displayed among the world’s finest. CARS transports vehicles to car shows, concours d’elegance, exhibitions, trade shows, and prestigious events across the globe. Whether you’re an individual enthusiast, a specialist organization or a manufacturer, we treat your pride and joy with the care and respect it deserves. Need storage? Your vehicle will be under the skilled and watchful care of our experienced mechanics. Our global network of experts handles every detail, from freight documentation to customs brokerage. We deliver to the world’s most iconic destinations, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Mille Miglia, and the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique. You bring the romance, nostalgia, and thrill of driving a motoring icon, we’ll deliver it anywhere in the world.

By Edward Jones – July 06, 2026

One Night at the Santa Lucia Preserve: LRC's Concours & Cocktails

Monterey Car Week has no shortage of daytime spectacle. The best part often comes after the sun drops. That is the thinking behind The Preserve Concours & Cocktails, the evening Luxury Rally Club is hosting on Thursday, August 13, from six to ten. It lands right in the middle of Monterey Car Week, when everyone worth knowing in this world is already in the area, and it does something most of the week's events don't. It slows down. Instead of ropes, crowds, and a race to see everything before the lights go out, you get a few hours on the lawn with great cars, a cocktail in hand, and the kind of company that makes a night like this worth remembering. The food matches the setting, genuinely over the top, with a Wagyu station and unlimited caviar you never have to wait in line for. The setting is a big part of the appeal. The Santa Lucia Preserve is one of those places that feels a world away from the rest of the peninsula, all rolling hills and oak canopy tucked into the coastal range above Carmel. String lights go up between the trees, the cars come in as the afternoon cools, and the whole thing takes on the feel of a private gathering rather than a public show. If you have been to enough of these, you know the difference. This is the good version. GALLERY-EMBED Concours & Cocktails is exactly what the name promises, and the balance between the two is the point. The cars are serious, the setting is relaxed, and nobody is rushing you from one thing to the next. Think collector machinery parked across the lawn as the light softens, a proper bar doing proper drinks, and enough room to actually talk to the people standing next to you. The concours side gives you something to admire. The cocktail side gives you a reason to stay. That mix is harder to pull off than it sounds. Plenty of events lean too far one way, either a static display with nowhere to sit or a party where the cars are an afterthought. LRC has built its name on getting that balance right, and an intimate evening format plays directly to that strength. GALLERY-EMBED The guest list is where an event like this earns its reputation, and this one is invitation only for a reason. The room skews toward global collectors, founders, and the industry figures who tend to set the tone during Car Week. These are people who have seen every kind of automotive event there is, which raises the bar on what actually impresses them. An evening built around access and atmosphere, rather than volume and noise, is exactly what that crowd shows up for. It also makes for better conversation. When the people around you know their stuff and are there for the same reasons you are, the night takes care of itself. You are as likely to end up in a good conversation about a car you have chased for years as you are to meet someone whose collection you have only ever seen in photos. GALLERY-EMBED Monterey Car Week can be a lot. The calendar fills up fast, the driving between events eats the day, and by midweek even the most committed enthusiast is ready for something that doesn't feel like a scramble. A single evening at the Preserve, well run and unhurried, is a smart place to land. It gives you the cars and the crowd you came for without the fatigue that usually comes with them. Luxury Rally Club has spent years building experiences for collectors who want real access rather than a badge and a program. Concours & Cocktails fits that pattern. Handle the logistics completely, put the right cars and the right people in a setting worth the drive, and let the night do the rest. On the Thursday of Car Week, in that setting, that is about as good as it gets. For details on The Preserve Concours & Cocktails, reach Luxury Rally Club at trevor@luxuryrallyclub.com or visit luxuryrallyclub.com.

By duPont REGISTRY – June 26, 2026

Rétromobile New York Reveals Fourth Wave of Exhibitors for Inaugural Edition

Rétromobile New York keeps adding to its first exhibitors list. With the show's Javits Center debut set for November 19-22, 2026, organizers have confirmed a fourth wave of exhibitors, building on a lineup that already runs deep. For an inaugural edition, the momentum has been hard to miss. View The First Wave View The Second Wave View The Third Wave This wave is where the range really shows. Spyker brings 145 years of hand-built Dutch sports cars, each one taking eight hundred hours to assemble. Lapland Ice Driving offers Formula 1 circuits carved into the ice of Swedish Lapland. The Hangar Group is building garage condominiums for collectors who want their cars stored like art. Add boutique dealers like Auto Source Group and Mouse Motors, plus restoration specialist Newark Auto, and you get a show that refuses to sit in one lane. It's shaping up to be one of the more interesting stops on the North American calendar this fall. Buy Tickets Lapland Ice Driving Since 2006, Lapland Ice Driving has offered motoring enthusiasts an experience like nowhere else: the art of ice driving, in the heart of Swedish Lapland. In 2026, the centre celebrates twenty years, faithful to a single standard: turning every stay into a lasting emotion. The estate is the world’s largest driving centre: 1,200 hectares, six times the size of Monaco. Thirteen circuits are laid out on the ice, including five full-scale replicas of Formula 1 tracks : Silverstone, Nürburgring, Yas Marina, Paul Ricard and Sepang. With neither barrier nor wall, simply lined with fresh snow, these tracks allow speeds of up to 200 km/h in complete safety. The fleet brings together thirty sports cars and supercars from 300 to 800 hp: Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Alpine, BMW and many others, prepared for these extreme conditions: studded tyres, driver-assistance systems disengaged, ABS included. Every programme is fully tailored and led by a dedicated instructor. The teaching framework was designed by founder Eric Gallardo, a former professional test driver with thirty-five years of experience. The hospitality matches the driving: a four-star hotel ten minutes from the facilities, a 24/7 concierge service, courtesy cars, a private cocktail reception every evening and private transfers from Arvidsjaur airport, connected daily to Stockholm. Each season, 70% of drivers have been before, some every winter since the very beginning. Far more than a driving activity, Lapland Ice Driving is an immersive experience where emotion, pleasure and respect for nature come together. Lapland Ice Driving: Like nowhere else. Newark Auto Founded in the United States, Newark Auto is a leading manufacturer of made-to-order automotive interiors for classic and collector vehicles. Specializing in carpets, headliners, seat upholstery, floor mats, and door panels, the company maintains one of the industry’s most extensive catalogs of restoration interior parts. At the core of Newark Auto’s craftsmanship is a vast archive of original factory patterns, carefully preserved and maintained over decades. These authentic templates ensure that every interior component is produced to the precise specifications of the original part it replaces. Using materials selected to match the original interior’s color, grain, weave, and weight, Newark Auto creates restorations that faithfully recreate the look and feel of the vehicle as it left the factory. Every order is individually cut and sewn for a specific vehicle, ensuring exceptional accuracy and quality. Newark Auto serves customers directly as well as through an extensive network of dealers and private-label partners, while continuously expanding its product offering as new pattern collections are acquired. Auto Source Group Welcome to Auto Source Group, a premier boutique dealer headquartered in Miami, Florida. They specialize in the sourcing, sale, and representation of exceptional collector-grade vehicles, ranging from modern performance icons to celebrated classics and rare award-winning grade examples. The Hangar Group Established in 2019, The Hangar Group has created a new class of real estate for collectors. Each development offers private garage condominiums where owners can store, display, and enjoy their most prized vehicles and valuables within a setting that rivals the world’s most exclusive clubs. The brand’s newest location, The Hangar in the Hamptons, brings this vision to the East End. Set across 32 acres adjacent to Francis S. Gabreski Airport, the 62-unit gated community will feature a rooftop terrace overlooking the airfield, a sculptural owners’ lounge, golf and driving simulators, and curated travel experiences through The Hangar Collective, including European rallies through the Dolomites, Lake Garda, and Venice. The Hangar in the Hamptons builds on the success of its established locations in Riviera Beach and Palm Beach International Airport, with future destinations already on the horizon in Miami and beyond. Across every property, owners benefit from 24-hour monitored surveillance, biometric access, concierge services, and a like-minded community united by a shared passion for design and craftsmanship. Spyker Spyker has been making things of exceptional quality since 1880. Founded in Hilversum by two Dutch brothers, the company built carriages, moved into motorcars, won races, and in 1914 merged with the Dutch Aircraft Factory to produce fighter planes. The motto ‘Nulla tenaci invia est via’, dates from that era. It has not changed. Each Spyker takes eight hundred hours to build by hand. Forty of those are spent on the interior alone. Eleven hides cover the cabin; the steering wheel is stitched with two needles at once by a single craftsman over four hours. The screw heads inside are aligned by hand to face the same direction. No one will notice, which is precisely the point. The C8 Preliator XXV is the latest expression of this. Twenty-five cars, each commissioned around its future owner rather than configured from a menu. Spyker is the world’s only Dutch luxury sports car. It does not belong to a larger group. It has no interest in volume. What it has is 145 years of documented history and the conviction to build the way it always has: by hand, in the Netherlands, one at a time. Mouse Motors, LLC. Founded in 2013, Mouse Motors, LLC. was created from a deep passion and appreciation for classic automobiles. The company is a premier used car dealership specializing in high-end antique and performance collector vehicles. With a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring and selling exceptional automobiles, the team at Mouse Motors is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the sales and acquisition process. The dealership offers some of the finest collector car inventory in the world and is continually seeking to expand its portfolio. In addition to vehicle sales, Mouse Motors also offers consignment representation services and works closely with clients to explore the best options for their vehicles. Beyond the showroom, the experienced staff at Mouse Motors specializes in the management and maintenance of private automotive collections.

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