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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By duPont REGISTRY – 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.

By Edward Jones – June 26, 2026

The Drive is the Destination: LRC's Rally to Car Week 2026

Most people fly into Monterey Car Week. The smarter move is to drive there, and to make the drive its own event. That's the idea behind Luxury Rally Club's Rally to Car Week, a three-day run up the California coast that turns the trip into the opening act rather than the commute. The route works the way a good road trip should. It starts in Los Angeles on Monday, August 10, with registration and a brunch kick-off at Soho House in Malibu, then points north toward Pismo Beach with a comfort stop in Los Olivos along the way. The Cliffs Hotel & Spa serves as home base for two nights, with dinner in the courtyard the first evening and a nightcap out on the lawn once the cars are parked. Day two loosens up. Breakfast on your own schedule, a driver's meeting, then out into the Central Coast with a pastry and coffee stop in Morro Bay before lunch at Daou Winery & Estate above Paso Robles. The wine country roads around there are some of the best driving in the state, the kind of sweeping, lightly trafficked tarmac that rewards a good car and a clear morning. Evening brings everyone back to The Cliffs for cocktails on the lawn and dinner under the open sky. The last leg is the payoff. Wednesday runs from Pismo Beach up to Monterey, with a photo stop on Highway 1 along the PCH and lunch at The Club at Pasadera before check-in at Car Week accommodations. By the time the group rolls into town, everyone has already logged a few hundred miles together, which is a far better way to start the week than stepping off a plane. Luxury Rally Club builds experiences for collectors and enthusiasts who want real access rather than a logo on a lanyard. The company has earned a reputation in the luxury-automotive space for getting the details right, the kind of operator that handles the logistics so completely that guests can simply drive and enjoy the company they're keeping. The crowd on these events tends to be exactly the people you'd want sharing the road, a mix of serious collectors, industry figures, and the occasional familiar face. For 2026, duPont REGISTRY returns as the Official Media Partner, which fits. Both sides care about the same thing, which is putting great cars and the people who love them in the right setting and letting the rest take care of itself. The package runs $6,400 per couple and is built so you don't have to think about the parts that usually take the shine off travel. That covers two nights at the Cliffs Hotel & Spa, full concierge service, a luggage truck so your bags travel separately while you drive light, and dining throughout the run, from the Malibu kick-off to the wine country lunches and the dinners back at The Cliffs. Show up, drive some of the best roads California has, eat and stay well, and arrive at Monterey Car Week already in the thick of it rather than on the outside looking in. Spots on something like this don't sit around, so anyone weighing it should move sooner than later. For full details or to reserve a place, reach out to Luxury Rally Club at trevor@luxuryrallyclub.com.

By Edward Jones – June 16, 2026

Rétromobile New York Unveils First Official Poster

The inaugural American edition of the long-running Paris classic car show, Rétromobile New York, has pulled the cover off its official poster artwork for the very first time, and the choice of subject says everything about what kind of event this is going to be. The piece depicts a 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante finished in the show's signature sage green livery. There is nothing accidental about that pairing. The Atalante is one of the most evocative shapes Jean Bugatti ever drew, and the quiet green ground lets the bodywork carry the whole composition. That should ring a bell for anyone who has been paying attention. An Atalante from the same chapter of Bugatti history sat in a glass case at Rockefeller Plaza last December when Rétromobile first introduced itself to New York. The poster carries that same car forward as the show's emblem, a thread connecting the Manhattan launch to the show floor itself. Rétromobile has been the heart of the European collector scene for nearly half a century. The New York edition is the first time it has ever set up outside France, and the poster is the clearest signal yet of how the American show intends to present itself: elegant, heritage-focused, and dripping with timeless sophistication. Mark The Dates Rétromobile New York runs November 19 through 22, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Four days, a Gooding Christie's auction, curated exhibitions, and the world's rarest cars all in one room for attendees to enjoy. Tickets are on sale now. Buy Tickets Visit Website

By Edward Jones – June 09, 2026

A Look At Rétromobile New York's First Cars & Coffee

There's a particular kind of New York morning where the coffee matters as much as the cars. Rétromobile New York's first Cars & Coffee was one of them, and it landed in just the right place. The gathering took over the Leica Store and Gallery New York, the brand's flagship location in the Meatpacking District. It's a fitting host. The people who obsess over a perfectly machined lens tend to be the same ones who notice the curve of a hand-formed fender or a car sitting at just the right stance, so the room read like one shared sensibility split across two passions. The morning came together in collaboration with Duane Wilson of Porsche Stimmung, who has become something of a pillar in the New York scene. If you've spent any time at a city cars & coffee or on an early drive with collectors, you've probably crossed paths with his work. He brings the kind of energy that turns a parking lot full of cars into an actual community, and that showed. Then there was the centerpiece. Gooding Christie's, the official auction partner for Rétromobile New York, brought a 1957 BMW 507. If the 507 is new to you, here's the short version: BMW built only a few hundred of them, and this was one of just 34 Series 1 examples. It's the sort of car that quiets a crowd for a beat before everyone reaches for a camera. More than that, it set the tone. If the 507 is a preview of the caliber Gooding Christie's plans to bring to the block, the auction itself is worth clearing the calendar for. That brings us to what's next. Rétromobile New York arrives at the Javits Center November 19 through 22, 2026. As the American chapter of one of the most respected classic car gatherings in the world, we're more than excited for event to come. Buy Tickets Visit Website GALLERY-EMBED

By duPont REGISTRY – June 08, 2026

Rétromobile New York Reveals 3rd Wave of Exhibitors for Inaugural Edition

Rétromobile New York is taking shape. With the show's Javits Center debut set for November 19-22, 2026, organizers have confirmed a third wave of exhibitors, adding to a lineup that already reads like a who's who of the collector car world. The inaugural edition is shaping up to be one of the more significant events on the North American calendar, and this latest group only raises the bar. View The First Wave View The Second Wave The new additions span historic marque specialists, motorsport heritage, fine automotive art, and premium collector services. Together, they reflect the same international reach that defined the first two waves, pulling in names from across watchmaking, leather craft, contemporary art, and tire manufacturing. Here's a look at who's joining the show. Michelin Classic Tire In 1949, Michelin changed the world of tires forever with the introduction of the Radial X—revolutionizing safety, performance, and style by separating the sidewalls from the tread. That same spirit of innovation lives on today through Michelin’s unwavering commitment to the classic car hobby. The Michelin Classic Collection is curated for enthusiasts who demand authenticity without compromise. Featuring period-correct tires for vehicles from the 1920s through the 1990s, each tire is still manufactured in Europe, in small batches—many by hand—using the expertise and craftsmanship Michelin is renowned for. Autodromo Bradley Price created Autodromo when he realized around 2008 that there was nowhere to buy affordable automotive watches with beautiful craftsmanship and design. By starting from the simple idea of designing something he wanted to own for himself, he ended up building a cult brand that is beloved by fans and collectors around the globe. Since 2011, Autodromo has become the go-to brand for exquisitely designed motoring watches and accessories. “Autodromo isn’t just a lifestyle brand cooked up in some board room. It’s something I live and breathe every day. The joy of driving classic cars is a now central aspect of my life, and of so many of our clients’ lives. Everything we make is created to enhance the feeling you get behind the wheel, or let you daydream about it when you are stuck in a meeting. Each year, I try to launch something new and unexpected that speaks to what I am excited about. Every product from Autodromo comes from a very personal place.” - Bradley Price Raebot Raebot reimagines the language of contemporary art by fusing the volatile poetry of oxidation with the precision of electroplated steel. In this daring interplay, corrosion serves as a collaborator, an elemental force guided, yet never fully contained. Each piece resists finality, shaped by its surroundings and confined only by deliberate boundaries. These surfaces transform over time, chronicling an ever-evolving narrative. The visual tension creates a philosophical duality between the depthless absorption of oxidized matter and the mirror-like brilliance of polished chrome. Within this contrast, light bends perception and dissolves conventional spatial awareness. Atelier Maharanibagh Atelier Maharanibagh—or Mbagh, was born from the fire of contrast—old-world grandeur and modern mischief, royal bloodlines and rebellious dreams. Designed across continents—from the ateliers of Florence to the back alleys of Seoul, from the royalty-soaked gharanas of Jaipur to the sensual markets of Istanbul—each piece is a global love letter written in stone, metal, and magic. They don’t mass produce. They craft—slowly, intentionally, in small batches, just for you. Because you are not everyone. And neither are they. They create with respect—for craft, for culture, and for the planet. You’ll find them where you least expect: on the runways of Dubai, in a Seattle studio behind an unmarked door, at the center of a champagne-lit soirée, or inside a box that just arrived at your doorstep, begging to be opened with anticipation. Analog:Shift Founded in 2012, Analog:Shift rapidly became New York City’s premier destination for vintage and pre-owned timepieces. Born from a deep passion for watchmaking history, enduring design, and mechanical craftsmanship, it has grown into a globally recognized source for exceptional timekeeping objects. Since 2020, Analog:Shift functions as the Vintage & Pre-Owned arm of the Watches of Switzerland Group, bringing their expertise to one of the world’s largest and most respective watch retailers. Analog:Shift fosters a community of collectors, enthusiasts, and friends united by the belief that a wristwatch — much like a fine automobile — reflects something meaningful about the person who wears it. Alongside a curated selection of vintage and pre-owned timepieces, accessories and expert watchmaking services, Analog:Shift brings its enthusiasm for horology to life through its Transmissions blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram presence. CHAPAL CHAPAL destiny is a singular one: a French Manufacture inventing many processes in treating leather and fur. The brand preserves centuries-old techniques in its factory as well as many operations that are meticulously mastered by craftsmen. Leathers and garments are entirely handcrafted in its own atelier, where an in-house tannery remains still active since almost two hundred years to secure the finest quality leathers. Beside its ready-to-wear expertise, CHAPAL offers an exclusive made-to-measure and bespoke experience where the most unexpected requests can be achieved. Rooted in the worlds of classic cars and aviation, the House has long cultivated a singular universe inspired by gentleman drivers, automotive elegance and the spirit of early aviation. Today, Maison CHAPAL continues to create timeless pieces while carrying forward the legacy of previous generations.

By duPont REGISTRY – May 29, 2026

See The Incredible Cars Heading To The Monticello Invitational III

On June 6, 2026, a private circuit ninety minutes from Manhattan will host one of the most carefully curated hypercar gatherings in the world. The Monticello Invitational III returns to Monticello Motor Club for its third consecutive year, and as an official partner, duPont REGISTRY is proud to once again be part of an event that asks its participants not to polish their cars and display them, but to actually drive them. Held on the club's 4.1-mile professionally designed circuit, the Invitational draws from Monticello Motor Club's 700-plus-member base and is expected to bring more than 125 guests and over 40 extraordinary vehicles together for a single Saturday on track. The full weekend runs from a private welcome dinner on Friday evening through an optional road drive and brunch on Sunday, all set against the backdrop of a private, member-only motorsports facility with a full clubhouse, helipad, and the kind of privacy that has become almost impossible to find at high-profile automotive events. What sets the Monticello Invitational apart is its philosophy. Owners are organized into structured track sessions by vehicle type and pace so that each car can be experienced in the environment it was built for. Between sessions, the paddock and clubhouse become the gathering point, and the day closes with an invitation-only evening within the surrounding collector community. There is no audience to perform for. The cars, and the people who own them, are the event. Ahead of June, the field is already taking shape, and the entries confirmed so far represent some of the most significant track-capable machines ever produced. Each is profiled in greater detail in the galleries below. Learn More Confirmed Cars For Monticello Invitational III Koenigsegg Agera RS GALLERY-EMBED Porsche Carrera GT GALLERY-EMBED Koenigsegg CCX GALLERY-EMBED Pagani Huayra Roadster Tempesta GALLERY-EMBED Koenigsegg Jesko Attack GALLERY-EMBED McLaren Solus GT GALLERY-EMBED Pagani Utopia Roadster GALLERY-EMBED Pagani Zonda Revolución GALLERY-EMBED Ferrari FXX GALLERY-EMBED McLaren P1 GALLERY-EMBED Ferrari Enzo GALLERY-EMBED Aston Martin Valkyrie GALLERY-EMBED Pagani Huayra BC GALLERY-EMBED Pagani Zonda Nero GALLERY-EMBED

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