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By Edward Jones –  May 08, 2018

Hypercar Circle Event Raises Money for Charity

Residents of Greenwich, Connecticut have recently been treated to a very special event thanks to Jared Rosenberg, a 14-year-old with a passion for cars. Jared wanted to turn his love for the automobile into an opportunity to help those in need, so he created "The Hypercar Circle," an event that revolves around the world's fastest cars. duPont REGISTRY was on hand at the event as a sponsor and couldn't be more excited to be a part of it.Showing up to the event were some incredible cars like "Orion Nebula" Lamborghini Huracan Performante, Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Gemballa Mirage GT and many more.All proceeds from the event went towards the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. Why this specific charity? Jared lost his grandfather to Alzheimer's ten years ago.We want to applaud Jared for this awesome gesture and hope to see more Hypercar Circle events!Related Video -

By Andrew Nabors –  April 25, 2018

Lingenfelter Collection Spring Open House

For 105 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to eliminate the disease and help those who are fighting it. This noble cause needs all the help it can get, so the Sultan of Michigan is opening his doors this Saturday, April 28th in order to help out.Ken Lingenfelter is a cousin of the late John Lingenfelter, whose performance took the aftermarket to new levels. John passed away in 2003 due to complications from a drag racing crash, so Ken carried on his legacy by continuing to build incredibly fast cars. He is also a collector of rare & exotic cars, with Corvettes taking up 40% of the 40,000 square foot building. Guests who visit this Saturday will also be able to see the world's first street-legal electric car to exceed 220 mph, made by Genovation Cars.If you are near Brighton, Michigan, you should try to make it to this event, because it doesn't happen often. Click the link below for more information and stay with us for all your Lingenfelter updates.Event Details

By Andrew Nabors –  April 23, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars & Coffee: April 2018

While other shows come & go, our Cars & Coffee event keeps expanding. If you weren't here on Saturday, you missed one for the record books. Without any other competition in the 6-8 AM time slot, our friends and fans came out to enjoy the nice weather.Multiplicity could be seen in several examples of rare cars. From Toyota Supras to Lamborghini Huracan Spyders, you could see it here. Allow us to clarify here for you. Our building might be the center of the action, but once our lot is full you will find exotic cars parked down the road and at the businesses next to us.That's why we have to thank our friends at Bic Graphics, along with the restaurants in close proximity. Front and center are our dealers, so let's hear it for Bruiser Conversions, Crown, Reeves, McLaren Tampa Bay, Bert Smith, Corsa America Rally, and Mercedes-Benz of Tampa.Since we have such loyal fans around Tampa Bay, we're heading across the bay for May. Last year was the first time in over a decade that we were rained out. Hurricane Season forced us to postpone our Davis Islands Event until next month. We'll see you at Peter O Knight Airport on May 19th. Until then, tell us your favorite Cars & Coffee story in the comments below.

By Andrew Nabors –  April 17, 2018

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 Recap

Everyone knows Scottsdale is Barrett-Jackson's biggest auction. But if we had to choose a favorite, Palm Beach is fueled by our friends & clients in South Florida. The results are in, and this year's event saw $39.4 Million in sales and charity roll across the block.The press release on their homepage says 692 cars found new homes, and a record 700 new bidders joined in on the fun. If you know anything about classic car collectors, you have probably heard of John Staluppi. He and his wife Jeanette own the Cars of Dreams Museum in North Palm Beach. They like to keep the collection ever-changing, so they decided to divest of 145 cars, a fraction of their private collection.  They were lined up in a parade to kick off the bidding on Thursday, and their primetime sales totaled $13.96 Million.“Our guests have made the Palm Beach Auction such an electrifying event year after year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We were especially honored to be trusted to auction three incredible collections, including the ‘Cars of Dreams’ owned by our good friends Jeanette and John Staluppi. Their 145 vehicles, which all sold at No Reserve, represented some of the finest examples of ’50s-, ’60s- and ’70s-era American cars. It was a pleasure working alongside John and Jeanette to find new homes for the vehicles in his remarkable collection, and we so appreciate their philanthropic support of our charity efforts over the years.”Top 10 Sales: 2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition (Lot 724) – $770,000 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible* (Lot #718.1) – $330,000 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot #708)* – $286,000 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible (Lot #719)* – $275,000 2006 Ford GT (Lot #726.1) – $244,200 1959 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible (Lot #719.1)* – $231,000 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible (Lot #720)* – $231,000 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible (Lot #717.1)* – $225,500 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Super D-500 Convertible (Lot #718)* – $220,000 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie Convertible (Lot #712.1)* – $209,000 *indicates Cars of Dreams CollectionThe Bandit himself, Burt Reynolds helped three classic Trans-Ams bring big money, and other celebrities included the Zac Brown Band and ourselves. Our duPont REGISTRY Live experience was located between the salon cars and the auditorium, so attendees were happy to see our clients' latest offerings. During the event, the crew was clad in the latest pieces of fashion from Robert Graham.First in was Airstream with their latest edition of the Interstate RV. These luxury rides feature all the amenities of a posh hotel, along with 22 mpg from a Mercedes-Benz V6 turbo diesel. Our buddies at Bruiser Conversions never disappoint, so they brought the latest in Wrangler-based trucks. The Honcho is stretched by over 2 feet and the entire frame is gusseted and reinforced to handle 42" tires and LS3 power.Excel Auto Group arrived in a stunning McLaren 720S, and these rare supercars took the crowd by surprise. Vanderhall Motor Works builds the latest in American 3-wheelers using GM turbo-four cylinder engines and automatic transmissions for an efficient cruise. Hummer1.com restores the Hummer H1 Alpha to better-than-new condition, and they brought a tan example with serious upgrades. Front and center was Ronald McDonald House, who are selling raffle tickets for their December drawing. Choose from a resto-mod '67 Camaro, numbers-matching 62 Corvette, or a new Corvette Carbon 65, all proceeds go to fund their facilities. Thank you to all our fans and dealers who helped make this event possible, and stay with Autofluence for a preview of Barrett-Jackson's next events.

By Edward Jones –  April 12, 2018

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 Preview

The 2018 edition of Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach is underway, and that means some serious metal is rolling across the block. There are a lot of stars that are set to be auctioned off, including a Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition, the Zac Brown Band Ferrari, custom Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, cars from Jerry's of Alabama Collection and many more.duPont REGISTRY will be on hand at the event, of course. We have our booth set up with a fine selection of vehicles from Bruiser Conversions, Excell Auto Group, Ronald McDonald House Charities,, MambaGT, Hummer1, Vanderhall, Airstream and more. Come stop by our booth to get a free magazine, check out the cars and chat with us!Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 event is taking place at the South Florida Fairgrounds. It's running April 12-15, with the gates opening at 8AM each day. For tickets, click here.

By Edward Jones –  April 12, 2018

duPont REGISTRY Cars and Coffee Davis Island 2018 Preview

The second annual duPont REGISTRY Cars and Coffee Davis Islands is back by popular demand! A few times a year, duPont REGISTRY’s famous Cars and Coffee event goes on the road and is hosted by an area landmark. Join us May 19th, from 7AM to 10AM, for an exhilarating and fun-filled morning of exotic supercars, luxury and classic vehicles, airplanes, raffles and more! We will be taking over the Peter O. Knight Airport to create the best Cars and Coffee event of the year! This is a family-friendly FREE event for the general public! Full of history, the Peter O. Knight Airport served as Tampa Bay’s main airport from 1935 to 1945. Home to many special events, Peter O. Knight Airport offers one of the best views in all of Tampa Bay. Pull your favorite car out of your garage, drive it to the airport and park on the tarmac alongside some amazing planes provided by Atlas Aviation. Last year’s show was so positively received by the picturesque community of Davis Islands we wanted to make sure you had enough notice to be more involved. We have a VIP area for pre-qualified supercars and great sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested please contact us at info@dupontregistry.com.

By Andrew Nabors –  April 12, 2018

Top 10 Results From Mecum Auctions Houston 2018

If you weren't in Houston last week, you missed out on another great auction from Dana Mecum and company. Their fast-paced bidding is unlike any other event, and their hammer prices are used to feel the pace of our industry. The NRG center is a large venue that contains the Astrodome along with a massive parking lot. It was witness to a 70% sell-through rate.The three-day event saw 621 cars find new owners, for a total of $21,400,000 in sales. Proving that limited supply causes bidding frenzy, a new Dodge Demon with only 8 miles hammered for $170,500, and a 2nd example sold for $143,000. The Ford GT will never go out of style, and a 2006 example with 138 miles went for $368,500. Vintage muscle was represented by a 1971 Hemi Challenger ($184,250) and a 1970 Superbird ($181,500).Top 10: 2006 Ford GT (Lot F225.1) at $368,500 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost (Lot S156.1) at $198,000 2001 BMW Z8 Convertible (Lot F203) at $192,500 1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T (Lot S181) at $184,250 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot S112) at $181,500 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (Lot S74) at $170,500 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (Lot S154) at $170,500 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (Lot S80.1) at $154,000 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (Lot S190.1) at $143,000 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback (Lot S108) at $133,100 Just like their other auctions, Mecum streams every event on YouTube. If you missed out on the action, click on the video below for hours of commercial-free action. Nothing beats being there in person, so get ready for Indianapolis, May 15th to 19th. You will see each year of the Big Tank Corvettes, every year of Indy Pace Car, and over 2,000 of the world's most valuable rides. We'll see you there!Click Here For More Details

By Andrew Nabors –  April 03, 2018

Rolls-Royce: Journey Into Luxury

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

By Sean Dutton –  March 28, 2018

Recap: Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg 2018

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

By Andrew Nabors –  March 13, 2018

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2018

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

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