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itting here, I realize that every moment is fleeting. Watching how fast my daughter is growing up, having another kid in November, time is flying. As a kid my dad would always tell me to, “enjoy being a kid,” because “time moves too fast...” Boy he was right. Somehow in the blink of an eye, I became an adult. I fought it as long as I could I suppose. I have always been a serious person in a lot of ways, but in others, I just wanted to play. The days of riding our bikes with the kids in the neighborhood turned into surfing with friends, and riding mountain bikes, and road bikes with more friends. Which turned into playing with cars with friends. I supposed we always played with cars...I guess if you are reading this, you are also trying not to grow up! As my daughter is growing, it is so fun to watch her play with her toys. Last night I had her come out and “help” me work on one of the project cars I have.
me but not shutting off the power at the house correctly, well that could be a game changer. I remember I was putting up a ceiling fan late one Sunday evening years ago. I did something and a few bulbs blew, there was a strange sound and I thought I was going to burn the place down. I called a buddy who is an electrician and he said, “TURN THE POWER OFF TO THE ENTIRE HOUSE!” He came over and saved the day. Electrical is something that I would like to know more about. I can solder and put wires together and all that stuff, but, it is something I think we should all know about. Heck, it is everywhere. Hunting. Some of you might think I am nuts. But think about it. If you had to hunt for food, could you? I called a friend the other day, he can do all of the above. He is a couple years younger than me, works really hard, is very smart and he can do a lot of stuff. Motorcycles, cars, boats, fishing, hunting, electrical, man he can do it all. Which translates to: he can take care of himself and his family and his friends. And, he can do just about any type of work, and that means opportunity. Playing. To some degree I realized that many of my friends have learned how to do stuff by playing. Changing your first bicycle tire or putting the chain back on a sprocket. Remember that? Pumping up a basketball or football. Maybe you got into motorcycles as a kid and had to maintain it with your old man or he took you fishing. I suppose the more you do, the more you learn. I like to play and because of that, I have had a lot of fun and have been forced into situations where I had to learn. Like it or not, I had to fix something, somehow.
“I’ve turned into my father.”
She wanted to stay inside and I explained to her that, “one day she will have a car or a house and she will need to know how to work on it, how to fix things, how not to get stuck on the side of a road and how information and knowledge will make her stronger and not let someone take advantage of her... (one hell of a sentence, I know I know...). Mind you she is almost three, start them young right?! The other day we were visiting a friend at a bicycle shop. She saw the little bells that go on the handlebars and off she went to the display.... “ding, ding, ding...” She had to have one. I didn’t buy one for her that day, but I knew that we would be getting one for her. So a few days later we headed off to the local shop. She picked a pink one and I explained to her that she was going to have to help me put it on her handlebars. I handed her the bell and asked what type of screw driver we were going to have to use, she said, “phillips head.” My wife and I looked at each other and smiled. So we got home and together we put the bell on, and off she went on her bicycle. Yes it still has training wheels, and yes you can hear her “ding, ding, ding,” through the neighborhood. “Phillips head,” she is definitely smarter than me, my little girl. She thinks her daddy can “repair anything...” In this world of ours where most everything seems disposable, I try to repair. I don’t know if it’s because I am cheap, but certain things I try to do myself. Something I have learned from many people, many years my senior over many years, is that most things can be fixed. And I think that to be a man you need to be able to do certain things. I mean, it really sucks to be standing around a group of car guys talking about how they fixed something and you are standing there not having any idea what they are talking about. I suppose I have a penchant for people who know how to do things. I suppose it has something to do with self-reliance but also having the ability to tell someone to pound sand. When you know how to do something, you have options...if you don’t, you are stuck. I think a man should know how to weld. Not that I want to weld everything that needs welding or that I have anything to weld, but...it would be cool to say that you know how to weld. I have thought about taking welding classes, but for now, the time eludes me. I will know how to weld before too long. Then there is electrical. What do I know about electrical? I know that a car battery will not kill
“Daddy can repair anything”
she says. Well if only that were true. I love it when she says that, makes me feel good. Like she believes in me and trusts me. It is also something to live up to. But, there is also the opportunity to teach her what my parents and friends taught me and perhaps you were taught...to go for it. To try it, to fix it, to make it, simply to trust yourself and do it. The pathology of believing. If he or she can do it, why can’t I? I will tell you that the more you do, the easier it gets. Last night I told my daughter, Scarlett, that of all her friends she is probably the only one helping her daddy put the bumpers on a 1967 Chevelle, but that she was going to learn a lot from good old daddy. That it was my job to teach her as much as possible and to give her the strength, and ability, and belief that she should always try. So there I was, laying on my back with her sitting on my belly, pinching my face and pulling on my cheeks...she did a great job. We told her mommy what a fine job she did helping her daddy and how much fun we had. She is a great helper. I figure that I have learned so much from so many different people that now I get to have some fun and share it with my kid(s). We will play and when things break we will fix them. They can hand me screwdrivers, pliers, hammers and such. We will play together and work together and we will have fun. Never stop playing!
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CONTENTS
drivenworld ISSUE 79, OCTOBER 2016
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dustin Troyan ART DIRECTOR James R. Stanley Jr. COPY EDITOR Heather Troyan DESIGN Connected Media Group
EVENT COVERAGE
10 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
16 The Quail
A Motorsports Gathering
STORIES BY Dustin Troyan Mike Grudt Greg Grudt James Stanley Alan Smithee Mark Llewellyn Gwen Banta Tory Herald Ted Lighthizer
PHOTOGRAPHY Greg Grudt James Stanley Ted Seven Ted Lighthizer
18 Monterey Car Week Auction
22 Fuel Run
Malibu to Monterey
24 The Quail
Parking Lot Show
26 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2016
29 Supercar Sunday
Maserati Marque and Grand Opening
31 Concorso Italiano
32 Race The Base Festival of Speed
on Cannery Row 36 Exotics Monterey
INFORMATION & LIFESTYLE
14 Green Smoothie Lover
37 Real Estate World Landscape
PERSONAL FEATURES
35 Car Culture Spoiler
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PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D ’ E L E G A N C E
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fter a humble beginning in 1950, a small social gathering with thirty cars and a road race through the forests near Pebble Beach started the progression to becoming the world’s preeminent automotive event. Through the years the event grew and the road race portion was relocated to Laguna Seca Raceway (now Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca). The Concours grew in size and stature and the recently held 66th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was attended by thousands of car aficionados from around the world to admire the 200+ rare and unique cars and motorcycles. I met people from France, England, Germany, Belgium, Argentina, Japan and many more countries. In fact, most of the people I met resided outside of the United States. Vehicles exhibited at Concours d’Elegance do not focus on speed. The focus is on historical significance, authenticity, style and function. The 200 vehicles are selected from a large pool of entrants and if chosen for display, the vehicle may not have been exhibited at any other major Concours event or at Pebble Beach again by the same owner for ten years. This is a very exclusive if not the most exclusive annual car event. Just to have your vehicle chosen for exhibit at this event would be an honor regardless of any other awards received. Following a long standing tradition on the Thursday prior to
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Concours d’Elegance, the numerous entrants lined up early in the morning to travel a route winding through the forests and scenic roads surrounding the Monterey Peninsula, including the Seventeen Mile Drive. This year the route was changed so as not to impede the firefighting activities associated with a wildfire east of Big Sur. In previous years those who participated in the Tour d’Elegance may have received a slight advantage when judging becomes close on their vehicles during Concours. Due to the Tour route changes, the judging advantage was not extended to participants this year. I was told some of the cars, especially racecars, may overheat or tend to load up due to the slower speeds so some of the vehicles chose not to participate. It really didn’t matter as we were able to see the countless cars and motorcycles that did participate pass the finish line at Pebble Beach as they completed their drive. It was amazing to view the up to 100-yearold vehicles that are typically static displays in a climate controlled well lighted museum actually driving. Most of the entrants went with the period costumes for their vehicles and seemed to be having a great time. The odd exhaust sounds from some of them were very unique and coupled with the smoke and weird smells emitting from the cars and motorcycles it made for a very special occasion. I only saw one car on a flatbed tow truck so it appears that most of them completed the Tour intact.
Another must see event at Pebble Beach in conjunction with Concours d’Elegance is viewing of the cars displayed on the Concept Lawn across from the Lodge at Pebble Beach. It is always a treat to see what car manufacturers and auto designers have in store for us. This year we enjoyed the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo which looked like it came straight from a video game, because actually it did. Bugatti built this one-off over the top concept car to pay tribute to the millions of fans who have supported the video game Gran Turismo for their loyalty and enthusiasm. Another vehicle was a new black Ford GT which will began to arrive later this year. Coincidentally (or purposely) the first place Le Mans winning Ford GT 40 from 1966 displayed at Concours was black also. Hmmm. We saw the black Porsche 919 Le Mans winning hybrid from this year. I see a pattern here. I’ll have to remember to bring a black car the next time I race at Le Mans to increase my odds of winning. There were also some over the top concepts including a very long Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 coupe and a Lincoln Navigator with numerous little storage areas in the back for clothes, shoes and other necessities. Two vehicles that seemed closer to production were the Cadillac Escala which was unveiled at Pebble Beach and a Genesis New York Concept. One of my favorite Concept Lawn vehicles had to be the black (winning color again) all electric Corvette C6 that set a record for traveling 205.6 MPH. I’m not sure how long it took to hit that speed, but with that level of performance in an electric vehicle would have only been a distant dream a few years ago. Sunday morning finally arrived and we headed off to experience Concours d ’Elegance, often referred to as simply “Pebble” or “Pebble Beach”. We still haven’t done a dawn patrol where enthusiasts meet
well before dawn to watch the entrants drive their cars out on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. We did arrive just after dawn to watch a few of the remaining cars stage in their respective areas to get ready for a full day of activity. One of the highlights this year was probably the largest gathering of race winning Ford GT40’s in the past 50 years in celebration of the amazing 1-2-3 finish they enjoyed at Le Mans in 1966. Each of the sixteen cars present at Pebble came from collections around the world and each had won a significant race or races during their racing days. One sort of odd item of note was the order in which the first three cars were exhibited. All of the print material and posters for Concours d ‘Elegance showed the first three cars in the order they placed at Le Mans in 1966, Black # 2, Light Blue # 1 and Gold # 5 yet they were displayed in the opposite order with the Gold car at the beginning. I spoke to a number of people and we couldn’t understand the reasoning. Oh well, the cars were truly a sight to behold and I doubt this large of a display of Ford GT40’s won’t repeat itself anytime soon. Another celebration recognized at Pebble was the 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura or as many would call it, The World’s First True Supercar. Miuras were present in abundance in different colors and most of the different models built during their small production run. One of my favorites was a 1 of 150, Miura P400SV in a beautiful rare dark blue owned by noted Lamborghini collector and Comedian Adam Carolla. The car looked absolutely perfect and as I stood next to the car a large crowd started to gather and film crew members with video cameras and sound equipment surrounded the area. Jay Leno then arrived to pose as a Concours Judge to do a mock evaluation of Adam’s car. It was pretty hilarious as they bantered back and forth
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while Jay appeared to evaluate the car and make notes on his clipboard. I’m sure it was scripted, but Jay laughed when Adam commented that his car wasn’t about headroom, his had significant “chinroom”. These are the types of spontaneous happenings we always enjoy during car week. It seems that many cars manufacturers have celebrated 50 and 100 year anniversaries recently. BMW celebrated their 100-year Anniversary and there was a huge assortment of BMW cars and motorcycles from that time span on display at Pebble. One of my favorites was a 1 of 254, 1957 BMW 507 previously owned by Elvis Presley. He purchased the car in Germany while he was stationed there in the Army in 1958. He had it shipped back and after years of modifications, storage and changes in ownership this rare vehicle was restored back to stock and is now in pristine condition and worthy of a display opportunity at Pebble. Another favorite was a 1979 BMW M1 ProCar racer with the over-the-top huge wing, bulbous fenders and crazy paint design. It looked like it was traveling triple digits while standing still. There were so many other rare and unique BMW models that I had never seen before since many came from collections in Europe. I especially enjoyed the nearly 100-year-old BMW motorcycles displayed. As part of the judging process all vehicles must be started up and all lights and other mechanical functions are checked and verified. I’ve been around all types of two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles, but the sound of the 100-year-old motorcycles was just so hard to describe and unlike any I’ve heard before. Many of the entrants at Pebble are so unique and rare that even after reading the names and descriptions of most cars I couldn’t remember ever having seen or heard of most of them. That is one of the unique aspects of this event. One in particular was a 1912 DelauneyBelleville La Carrosserie Industrille Omnibus exhibited by Peter and Merle Mullin. I hope I spelled the name correctly. I suspect there aren’t many of these left in the world, let alone any in the U.S. At least we may get to see this one again at the Mullin Museum in Oxnard. I enjoyed countless vehicles from the past including Packards, Bugattis, Rolls-Royces, a nice assortment of Delahayes and even some great looking old Indy race cars. This year the Best of Show winner went to a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet that was formerly owned by Eric Clapton and recently received a multi-year full restoration to attain the current status. I also enjoyed “people watching” as many vehicle owners were dressed in period garb as they stood near their cars and many attendees wore the traditional pastel pants and blazers (men) and fancy hats and dresses (women) as they sipped champagne or bloody mary’s while strolling across the beautiful green lawn surrounding the vehicles. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance website states, “Welcome to the World’s Concours d’Elegance”. That pretty much says it all.
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ARE YOU A GREEN SMOOTHIE LOVER? YOU WILL BE!
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ello soon- to-be green smoothie lover! You may have come across a family member, coworker or Facebook buddy downing a glass of a green liquid concoction and wondering why anyone would want to drink that. Well, this green luscious concoction that may have you a little curious is a green smoothie, which is a quick and easy way to get large amounts of fruits and leafy greens into your daily diet and did I forget to mention that green smoothies also provide your body with essential vitamins and nutrients it craves. I promise you they are tasty! You may have asked yourself “Okay, so it’s green, it’s liquid, it looks interesting, but what the heck is in there? That is always one of the first questions I get when I bring up the green smoothie. It’s a great question! Well, to answer your question a green smoothie is so simple to make you could do it with your eyes closed. Literally! It’s also tasty too. A green smoothie is a combination of leafy greens, fruits and a liquid base and maybe some fancy superfood toppings like flaxseed. It may seem like a crazy fad, but to be honest I was skeptical as well. But once I tried this green blended wonder, you’ll likely become a green smoothie addict. There is nothing better than downing two cups of spinach a day that tastes amazing, like a burst of sunshine hitting your lovely taste buds. If you want me to get scientific, dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, mustard greens contain high-quality amino acids, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and beneficial phytonutrients. Did I lose you there? Let me further explain. Phytonutrients are plant-based chemicals that help support your immune system, improve your health and help reduce life threatening diseases. I know that was a mouthful and I may have lost you at some point. But that’s why when you follow my simple steps in creating a luscious, delightful smoothie, it will be fun. Heck, you may even get
Directions
Pack your lovely green spinach into a measuring cup, or be like me and grab it by the handfuls and toss it into a blender. Add water and blend together until the spinach chunks are gone. Next add in the mango, pineapple, and bananas and blend again.
Smoothie Tips
To make it refreshing: Add one frozen fruit to your smoothie. If you don’t like bananas, substitute with another fruit. Blueberries are also one of my favorite fruits to add to smoothies. You can also add your favorite protein powder in the smoothie as well, to give it a little bit of a protein kick! Enjoy!
your friends hooked. I think you and I both can agree that fruits and veggies are good for you. Am I right? Five wonderful reasons why I love green smoothies 1. Natural energy kick to keep a little pep in your step in the morning or early afternoon. 2. Helps maintain your weight which can be a happy side effect by gulping these in place of a typical breakfast. Make sure that you include healthy fats and protein to make it more complete. 3. Gives your immune system a boost. When you’re feeling under the weather, why not make a green smoothie to wake up your immune system. 4. Packed with wonderful disease fighting antioxidants. The phytonutrients which I discussed above in the leafy greens boosts your bodies immune system to help it function properly. 5. Let’s face it, it’s the best fast food ever! It takes less than five minutes to make a green smoothie (and clean up!) Do I still have your attention? Do you want to get a little adventurous and venture into the green smoothie world? I’ve created a beginner-friendly green smoothie formula below, which is how I make most of my deli-cious green smoothie recipes. Now all you need is a blender, an open mind and a willingness to drink your veggies! The Beginners Mango Infused Green Smoothie! Makes 32 oz and Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 cups of spinach, fresh and organic 2 cups of water or any kind of liquid you desire 1 cup of organic mango 1 cup of pineapple 2 bananas
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THE QUAIL
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STORY BY MIKE GRUDT | PHOTOS BY GREG GRUDT
Referred to as simply “The Quail” or “Quail”, The 14th annual “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering“ was recently held during Monterey Car Week. This signature event for Peninsula Hotels has evolved into the premiere place to attend during that week (except for Concours d’ Elegance of course). The 5,000 attendees were awarded the pleasure of enjoying over 250 rare cars and motorcycles as well as gourmet food and drink with appropriately themed areas from six of the Peninsula Hotel properties from around the globe. This year the event had expanded to include the area across the small private roadway to greatly increase the space. Upon entering I glanced over to the right and spotted a dark green carbon fiber McLaren P1 GTR (see the cover photo of this issue) and a McLaren 570S GT4 racer acting as bookends for a classic McLaren Orange Chevy powered Can Am racer. As I walked further into the venue I saw a black Maserati MC12, a yellow LaFerrari, a bare carbon fiber Ferrari Enzo and an executive helicopter. That was a nice way to start off the day at this marquee event.
The Quail had many notably anniversaries and “firsts” this year. First and probably foremost was the announcement and showing of the vehicle that was awarded the “Best of the best” in the world by a select panel of notable dignitaries and car aficionados. Of the six finalists which were all Concours winners from around the world, the winner was an immaculate 1937 TalbotLago T150-C SS Figoni “Goutte d’Eau” owned by Peter and Merle Mullin. This beautiful vehicle has previously won numerous awards and rightly deserved to be bestowed this honor. The car looked perfect in every respect and probably more perfect than the day it was built. Another “first” was the worldwide unveiling of the already sold out 1 of 20, $2.2 Million Lamborghini Centenario Roadster. The CEO of Lamborghini unveiled this amazing new supercar to the world at Quail much to the delight of the huge crowd surrounding the display. Lamborghini also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Miura of which nearly 750 were built between 1966 and 1973 and has been considered by many to be the world’s
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first true supercar. Lamborghini also displayed a limited edition 1 of 50 (nearly sold out) Aventador Miura Homage built to pay tribute to the original Miura. At Quail there were two long rows for a total twenty-five cars in most of the factory colors and most models. It was a sight to behold. Not to be outdone, Bugatti held the first public viewing of the new Chiron which is touted to be the world’s fastest and most expensive production car. Christian von Koeniggsegg displayed his amazing new Regera and an Agera XS and as per usual, Horacio Pagani was present with at least ten assorted Pagani’s including the new BC. This event was definitely the place for the high-end automakers to showcase the best they have to offer to the many potential buyers at Quail. In celebration of their 100 year anniversary, BMW had many examples of cars and motorcycles on display for the attendees to enjoy. They introduced a 2002 Hommage Turbomeister concept and also had a vintage 2002 Turbo on display. There were assorted BMW’s surrounding the display area including a few 3.0 CSL coupes and nice group of Z8 roadsters in most colors and even a few nearly century old BMW motorcycles. Another nice touch was the arrival of ten or more BMW race cars from past and present that loudly pulled in during the event and parked on the road between the two sections of the venues. Not a very subtle entrance as the crowd quickly moved to locate the source of the amazing sounds not often heard away from
a racetrack setting. It was impressive to say the least. In addition to the inaugural “Best of the Best” car award, at Quail a number of others are given awards in various categories and classes as well as a few special awards. A few awards of note were the Rolex Circle of Champions Best of Show Award winning 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder. This car has an extensive race history and is supposedly the only unrestored example of the nine remaining cars. The Spirit of the Quail Award went to a 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail with the classic Gulf livery and the Supercars Award went to a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO. Supercar Sunday regulars made a strong showing at Quail. Two regular attendees displayed their beautiful Lamborghini Miura’s ( Jeff Meiers and Mike Weinreb) and two other Supercar Sunday regulars displayed their vehicles at this event. Gary Wales presented his latest La Bestioni “Rusty Batmobile” creation and Bruce Meyer brought out his classic black ’32 Ford Hot Rod. The Quail A Motorsports Gathering seems to get bigger and better every single year. You definitely can’t go wrong with eight Bugatti Veyrons, ten Pagani Huayras, two Koenigeseggs and oh twenty-five Lamborghini Miuras not mention the other 200+ amazing automobiles. We are definitely looking forward to what next year has in store at The Quail.
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MONTEREY CAR WEEK C A R
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STORY BY MIKE GRUDT | PHOTOS BY GREG GRUDT
ach August during the middle of the month, a week is set aside in the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding locales for the annual Monterey Car Week activities. Starting on Monday, as the week progresses more and more events take place and on Sunday the Concours d’Elegance is held in Pebble Beach. Early in the week there are a few small scale events, but on Thursday the Tour d’Elegance takes place at Pebble Beach and the various auctions start to open their doors to get the party started. For the past decade or more the auctions have been an important component of Car Week as thousands of potential buyers from around the globe ascent on Monterey to “lighten” their wallets. There are six major auctions that currently take place during the week. With total sales this year of approximately $344.9M these are no small ventures. The prices listed
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below are simply for comparison sake as they came from a number of sources and may or may not include commission on the vehicle sales. Here are some highlights from each of the auctions listed in alphabetical order: Bonhams: Known as the Bonham’s Quail Lodge Auction, this is the oldest of the auction groups having been founded in London, in 1793 by an antique print dealer and a book specialist. Selling vehicles is just a small portion of their worldwide operations. They are not the largest auction held during Car Week, but they offered and sold some amazing vehicles. One of my favorites was a 1955 Lamborghini DL25 Tractor with a 2-cylinder diesel engine and 4 speed manual transmission. I’m sure the $110K purchase (which was twice the expected offer) will make a nice addition to the collection of
a Lamborghini owner. The five top selling cars were a 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix Roadster ($4M), 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari ($3.7M), 1904 Mercedes-Simplex 28-32HP Five Seat Rear Entrance Tonneau ($2.8M), 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Coupe ($2.1M) and a 2014 McLaren P1 Coupe in McLaren Orange ($2.1M). Gooding: Gooding and Company is the Official Auction of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and located adjacent to many of the Pebble Beach activities. Due to this fact and the space limitations of their location, there is always a very high expectation that Gooding will only feature the highest quality and rarest examples of collector vehicles for sale. They did not disappoint and the top five sales at Gooding were a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione ($18.15M), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione ($13.5M), 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza ($11.99M), 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster ($10.4M) and a 1050 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta ($5.45M). We always see a number of celebrities and high profile car collectors during Car Week. When we saw Adam Carolla at Gooding eyeing the 1979 Porsche 935 racecar ($4.84M) that was co-driven by Paul Newman to finish second at Le Mans and won 24 Hours of Daytona
among other races, it came as no surprise to later learn he found a new home for the car in his garage. A few other cars I enjoyed were a 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder, unique 1 of 1 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Shooting Brake, 1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Spider and a 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP4000 Periscopia. As per usual, Gooding sold five of the top ten highest priced vehicles at Monterey this year and enjoyed another successful Car Week. Mecum: After a modest start 29 years ago, Mecum has grown into the world leader in collector car and vintage and antique motorcycle auction sales. During Car Week they have a huge set up in and around a local hotel in Monterey. Even though this group is usually associated with American muscle cars, they always have some unique foreign vehicles and this year was no exception. Their total number of 698 vehicles offered is greater than all other Monterey Auctions combined. A few of my favorites were the 1 of 24, 820HP Aston Martin Vulcan track car, a 1989 Porsche 962 Race car, a 1986 Porsche 962 race car and an amazing 1 of 63, 1963 Corvette Z06 “Big Tank” or Tanker. In addition to the few hundred cars and trucks the Mecum Auction also had a number of vintage motorcycles in Monterey. Some were over 100 years old including a 1912 Thor Model U Twin, 1913 Excelsior Twin, 1913
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Indian Single Board Track Racer and a 1910 Harley-Davidson Single Belt Drive motorcycle. Many of the motorcycles were fully restored, but a few were in as-is condition. The top five selling vehicles this year at Mecum were a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari which is 1 of 3 in Nero DS Opaco ($5.17M), the first 1966 Ford GT MK I Road Coupe delivered to North America ($4.84M), 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO ($3.3M), 2014 McLaren P1 that was green nearly everywhere except the tires and windows ($2.04M), and a 2005 Carrera GT ($1.16M). It was another very successful event for Mecum. Rick Cole: Starting in 1986, Rick Cole Auctions was the first established auction to be held during Car Week. After a strong showing for a decade or more, they took a hiatus from Monterey and just recently returned with a unique new format. This auction only consists of a small number of vehicles housed in a Monterey area Hotel that allows potential buyers to bid via computer or Smartphone all weekend. There were only approximately thirty vehicles available at this auction due to the limited space. A few cars of note
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that were available were a very rare 1 of 4, 1963 Ferrari 330 Berlinetta racecar, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4, 1 of 63 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 “Big Tank” that was a daily driver of racer Mickey Thompson and a 1968 Shelby 500KR Fastback. It was nice to experience the uniqueness of this event. RM: Each year RM Sotheby’s is at or near the top of the auction scene during Car Week with either the highest total sales or the top price for a vehicle sold during Car Week. They enjoyed a number of records this year including the highest price ever for a British car sold at auction, a 1956 Le Mans winning 1955 Jaguar D-Type Roadster ($21.78M) and highest price ever for an American car sold at auction, the very first Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 with a storied history that was owned by Carroll Shelby ($13.75M). The third record broken was for the most expensive prewar car ever sold at auction, a Touring-bodied Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider ($19.8M). The other two top sellers were a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TDF Coupe ($5.72M) and a 1955 750 Monza Spider ($5.23M). In contrast to the top sellers RM had an
amazing selection of classic Fords including a 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, 1966 Ford GT40, and two Boss 302 Trans Am racecars that each fell short of their reserve prices and didn’t sell. The venue which houses RM Auction was under construction so they only had 100 cars available this year which would explain their lower total sales figures for 2016. Russo & Steele: Located at Fisherman’s Wharf on the Monterey waterfront, Russo & Steele presented nearly 250 vehicles for sale during car week. This auction employs a unique “Auction in the Round” concept to include buyers, sellers and spectators together on the floor with the cars. They had a few unique vehicles this year including a 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole Coupe, 2005 Ferrari Superamerica in a 1 of 1 Green over tan color combo, 1955 Facel-Vega FV1 coupe and a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 convertible (of the 25 built, only a handful were convertibles). Russo & Steele offered a great mix of European and Exotic cars as well as numerous muscle cars and hot rods and is one of the few auctions where
vehicles under $50K are available. Their top five sales were a 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing Coupe ($1.15M), 2004 Ford GT Prototype PB2-1 ($836K), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 ($435K), 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Series Coupe ($418K), 2009 Ferrari F430 16M Scuderia Spider ($355K) Their total sales in Monterey this year exceeded their 2015 totals.
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very August, the Monterey Peninsula becomes automotive heaven for enthusiasts from around the world. All across California and maybe even other states, large car groups make their way to Monterey a few days before the festivities begin. Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the annual Fuel Run kicked off in Malibu, for a full day of driving on the beautiful scenic roads that the California coast has to offer. The Fuel Run is definitely one of the largest and the best of the best ways to get to Monterey Car Week. Cars started rolling in before 8:00am to get stickered up and the entrants were treated to a light breakfast. The display of cars seems to get better and better each year. I got there and was immediately greeted by a brand new Ferrari F12 TDF that didn’t actually end up going on the run. There were countless Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Audis and Porsches. Around 8:30am, two extremely rare Koenigseggs rolled in and were immediately hounded by photographers and enthusiasts. You would have thought that these enthusiasts have never seen a Koenigsegg before, well yeah they probably haven’t. You know that you
have a successful event going, when these two unicorns are part of it. Seeing one Koenigsegg is extremely rare in the United States, seeing two together is just unreal! At approximately 9:30am a drivers meeting was conducted and the cars fired up and left the parking lot shortly after. I walked about a half mile up PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) to get some photos of them leaving. The Koenigsegg Agera R and CCX led the pack to Monterey. You could definitely tell that it was Monterey Car Week, because as I walked back to my car, three McLaren P1’s from a completely different road rally en route to Monterey, passed me on PCH. What are the odds of that? The Fuel Run also hosted Exotics on Cannery Row in Monterey and Fuel Run #2 up in Monterey transversing the scenic roads there. If you have an exotic car and are looking to attend Monterey Car Week next year, I highly recommend signing up for the Fuel Run. It is great way to meet new likeminded enthusiasts and to caravan with other high-end luxury exotic cars to the greatest car event on the planet.
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he Quail A Motorsports Gathering is arguably one of the greatest automotive shows on the planet. Cars from all around the world are shipped to the Monterey Peninsula just so that they can be displayed at The Quail. Be sure to take a look at “The Quail A Motorsports Gathering” article in this issue for a recap with photos from this amazing event. With an event as exclusive as The Quail, just about every car enthusiast, car collector and high end luxury vehicle manufacturer attends this event. This leads me to my next topic. How did all of these folks get to The Quail that morning? You guessed it, in their latest and greatest super and hyper cars. Yes, The Quail grass guest parking lot on a golf course adjacent to the show is literally a car show in itself. From Porsche 959’s (I saw at least two of them) to Ferrari LaFerraris, we saw it all this year, commingled in with every day Honda Civics and Toyota Camrys. I saw quite a few Ferrari 458 Speciales and Apertas as well as some new Ferrari F12 TDF’s. I even managed to find a Porsche 918 Spyder and an incredibly rare Mercedes Benz SLR 722. There were a few Singer Porsches hiding behind SUV’s and countless Lamborghini Aventador SV’s. Just as I was leaving the show, I got word that an extremely rare Ferrari F60 America (which is 1 of 10 for the world) was in the parking lot. After a short search, I found it parked next to an old Pontiac. I love how nonchalant these owners are ditching their half million to five million dollar cars on the grass to attend the exclusive Quail event. Just as you thought you have seen it all in the show, you then walk out into the “after car show” to see even more eye candy. Instances such as The Quail Parking Lot Car Show are what make Monterey Car Week such an amazing experience. In addition to The Quail A Motorsports Gathering Event, I highly recommend checking out the Quail parking lot “car show” next year. You can thank me later!
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f I told you I saw three early 1960s Ferrari 250 GTOs racing on a track you would probably respond with one of these three replies: 1) When was that in 1964? 2) Ok, where is the hidden camera? 3) Wow, you attended the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Car Week in August? I wish I was there. The answer is of course number 3. I did attend the event this year and I did actually witness three of the original Ferrari 250 GTOs in the same race during Car Week. Only thirty-nine of these rare and expensive cars were built from 1962-1964. They sold originally for $18,000 and prospective buyers needed approval from Enzo Ferrari and the North American Distributor to make a purchase. That was actually a very good investment since they are now worth well north of $30M each. During that one race I saw ~$100M worth of Ferrari’s and who knows how much more value in the other 50 year old historic racers. An interesting side note, while driving through Carmel Valley on Thursday of Car Week, we pulled into an exclusive resort and spotted a red Ferrari 250 GTO (with a license plate) parked at the front entrance. We saw the same car, sans the plate, blasting around the track with the other two GTOs over the weekend. Where else but Monterey would this occur? Visiting the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is always one of the highlights of our annual Monterey Car Week exploits. Since many Car Week events overlap during a period of just a few days, it is always difficult to pick and choose those we plan to attend and cover. Most of the races we usually like to follow occur on Saturday and
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Sunday afternoons so we plan accordingly. Another great part of this event is the full access to the paddock area. We were able to walk through and see the 550 or so cars up close, some with the hoods off for repair and tuning between races. When was the last time you watched somebody tinker with six Weber carbs on a car? The older cars don’t have traction control, ABS or any of the driving aids racers have today. Most cars had an extra pedal to the left of the brake. I heard somebody refer to this as a clutch. Just kidding. The fastest driver basically just followed the best lines around the track, braked later and held his (or her) right foot down longer than the others without crashing. It is much more difficult than it sounds. A number of vehicle manufacturers set up displays with their latest sport models and aftermarket suppliers were present in droves. We ran into another Supercar Sunday regular ( Jonathan from Mother’s - Polishes Waxes Cleaners) at his huge display next to the track. Supercar Sunday people were everywhere during Car Week. He allowed us to shoot photos from an elevated platform on top of their trailer with a great view of the track. Very nice guy. We always like to move around the track to get photos from different vantage points. We don’t just hang out at the “corkscrew” with the hundred or so other photographers hoping for the rare spin out or crash. Each year the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion honors a marquee model vehicle or a manufacturer. This year they honored the 100 years of BMW with at least sixty-four examples in attendance and on the track. Since BMW has had numerous successful race cars through the years, we were able
to view many of them racing during the event. The oldest models present were a group of 1930’s 328s and the most recent racer was the 1999 BMW V12 LMR. All five BMW factory IMSA spec 3.0 CSLs were present for the first time since they last raced together in 1976. We also enjoyed a few very nice 1980s BMW M1 ProCars which was touted as the largest gathering ever for this model in the U.S. The “top dog” of the BMW contingent (at least in the opinion of our friend Erik who has forgotten more about McLarens than you or I will ever know) was the amazing 1996 McLaren F1 GTR which was powered by a BMW V12 engine. After competing at Le Mans in 1996 the car was retired and remains in the original and unrestored condition. It looked great and sounded unbelievable. This car was also in the McLaren Pavilion at Pebble Beach last year and on the cover of Drivenworld, October 2015. While at the track I used one of my son Greg’s high-end cameras with a 200mm lens. As I walked through the pits a gentleman from Argentina who was a BMW club official or some sort of team owner in his country asked if I could takes some photos of him on his phone in front of a few BMW 3.0 CSL racers. He said with the camera I had I must be a professional. Little did he know, but I am very proficient with an iPhone camera. We always meet so many great people while walking the paddock. As we walked around trying to locate the Ferrari 250 GTOs we ran into an older gentleman with an original unrestored white Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour d’France or “TDF”. The approximately 77 examples were built from 1956-1959 and command top dollar if offered for sale. He was very cordial and loved to talk about the car he has owned for the past forty-eight years. It was a little rough around the edges, there were some dents and dings, and the driver’s door sagged when it was opened, but he loves it and said he won’t part with it no matter what amount of money he is offered. That is one true car lover interested more in his passion for the vehicle than padding his bank account. Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion also paid tribute to the Can-
Am and Trans-Am racing series’ which each celebrated their 50th Year Anniversaries. Most of the top auto racers of the day competed in one or both of these racing series. During our two days at the track we enjoyed watching the vintage cars from these two groups as they battled it out the same as they did 50 years ago. The thunderous sound of a pack of open exhaust American V8s heading down the straights and quickly downshifting for the corners in the Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Javelins and others was just amazing. Not to be outdone, the Can-Am cars put on a great show too. McLarens, Porsches, Lolas and others just flew around the track much as they did during their heyday as the drivers jockeyed for the lead in their vintage racers. Another great race was the IMSA FIA GTO/GTP cars from 1981-1991 which was a unique mix of vehicles. There was even a cool sounding Mazda RX-7 racer among the various Porsches, Corvettes and Camaros. The last race to cap an amazing weekend was the F1 race for cars from 1967-1984 of the “3-Litre Era”. I can’t begin to describe the sound as they flew around the circuit. Even though Mazda Raceway has never hosted an F1 race, so many of the world’s top drivers including at least five of the 16 F1 multi-time Champions have a connection to the track by racing in other classes and series through the years such as USRRC, CART and Can-Am. This venue has a long storied history and is the rightful place to hold these historic races. With the races completed, the vendors packed up, and many of the cars loaded up for their trips home, Greg and I decided it was time to leave. As per usual his truck was the only vehicle left in the parking lot. We closed out (literally) another Monterey Car Week and hit the road for the four and onehalf hour drive home. Almost time to start planning for next year, hope to see you there. Please enjoy Greg’s photos.
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here was an air of celebration at this particular Supercar Sunday that went above and beyond the normal high energy level that has become the norm at these events. It was exciting enough that this particular Sunday was dedicated to the ever luxurious Maserati, with dozens of new and classics alike lined up for everyone to drool over, but there was something more. The Auto Gallery went all out at this one and even brought out their F1 simulator game complete with racing seat, steering wheel, and THREE big screen TV’s to give the player a true surround view of the track. Hundreds of spectators crowded the booth and one at a time tried their best to get the fastest track time of the day. But why the extra? Why raise the bar higher for themselves at this particular event? The reason was two-fold. The first was the introduction of the new Maserati Levante, a crossover SUV which is a first for the brand. I had the opportunity to really get in and around the vehicle and was impressed. The signature grill, interior, and even the fender port holes translate wonderfully onto a crossover platform. There is no mistaking this for any other brand.
The most surprising aspect of the new Levante is the price, placing it well into price points of Lincoln and Cadillac. Don’t get me wrong, those brands are amazing and light years from where they were just a few years ago, but at the same price point, would you rather say you drive a Lincoln, Cadillac, or a Maserati? To top off the day, Auto Gallery invited guests over to their new Maserati dealership just a few blocks away from Supercar Sunday for their Grand Opening and some delicious BBQ. More than 100 people arrived to see the new building as well as the line up of beautiful cars available for purchase. The star of the new dealership was again, the new Lavente. Only three Lavente’s were on the lot only having arrived just a few hours prior to the event, and two of the three were already sold! It was a ‘Super Maserati’ Day at the show as well as at the dealership. If you are interested in checking out a new Maserati, swing by their brand new dealership right on Ventura Blvd, or just come out to a SuperCar Sunday!
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lack Horse Golf Course with its gently rolling green fairways and the view of Monterey Bay in the background is the perfect place to hold the world’s largest exotic Italian car gathering. Concorso Italiano just celebrated the 31st Anniversary with nearly 1,000 cars on display and over 10,000 attendees during Monterey Car Week. It was a sight to behold looking out across the rows and rows of a mostly red and yellow colored sea of nearly every model Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Fiat ever built. If you are amazed by the pictures you need to experience this event in person. This is just about what I call “Italian Exotic Car overload” and if that were possible it would occur at this event. At this event at least six Italian car models celebrated their 50th Anniversary with special displays and presentations. In 1966 Ferrari introduced the 330 GTC and GTS which were well received at the time and enjoy a significant following even though they were built in limited numbers. Fiat introduced the 124 Spider and the 850 Spider. Many car enthusiasts enjoyed driving these small sports cars and for many, it was their first Italian sports car experience. Alfa Romeo introduced the Spider which will forever be remembered by Italian car lovers as the car Dustin Hoffman drove down the California Coast in the Academy Award winning movie, “The Graduate”. One of the most celebrated 50th Anniversary celebrations during Monterey Car Week had to have been for the Lamborghini Miura. At Concorso a nice assortment of these classic supercars were on display in various colors and configurations. The design has aged well and still looks amazing today. Adjacent to the Miura collection, Lamborghini set up a display with the new limited edition (1 of 50) Aventador Miura Homage next to the beautiful Verde Ithaca color green Lamborghini Miura which took top honors in the class at Quail. Concorso Italiano is also the go to place for Italian car aftermarket products and often enjoys the distinction of new product launches. Former Lamborghini test driver and current brand ambassador, Valentino Balboni, launched his new company VB by unveiling a limited edition (30 total units) handmade titanium exhaust system for the Aventador SV. When 740 HP isn’t enough this is the answer for more power, weight savings and unique sound. Each system takes 350 hours to construct and looks more like a museum piece than a car component. Valentino was present to meet and greet his fans and he brought along an SV with his exhaust which he fired up to impress the crowd. It really does change the sound to a unique, yet powerful roar from the mighty V12. There always seem to be one or more new vehicle designs exhibited and this year Ken Okuyama brought out a bright red, open top, V12 front midengine car with crazy rear hinged lifting doors. Even if you don’t recognize his name you may be familiar with a couple of Ken’s designs, such as the Ferrari Enzo and the Maserati Quattroporte. You can defiantly notice the Ferrari influence in this design. Another rather unique aspect of this event is the history of little known examples of Italian racing and street vehicles from the past. In the late 1950s and early 1960s those who raced Ferrari’s or used them as their daily drivers often either could not locate replacement engine parts or couldn’t afford them. This lead to the creation of the “Bowtie” and “Blue Oval” Ferrari’s as owners replaced the Ferrari engines with Chevy or Ford power plants. There were a few examples at the show and they are virtually indistinguishable from the stocker unless you open the hood. There were also small numbers of Pantera’s, De Tomaso Mangusta’s, Bizarrini’s and other less prevalent Italian exotics. Concorso Italiano was just another great car event held during Car Week.
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he Race at the Base is the Navy’s premiere Open House event on the West Coast, now in its 19th year. It’s held at the Naval Air Station North Island Coronado, the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation”. For just three days a year, the runway is closed to aviation and a 1.7 mile, eleven turn road course is open to competitive racing throughout the weekend, thanks to Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). Besides the 10 different groups of race cars on track, there are Military Asset Static Displays of aircraft, armored vehicles and U.S. Marine Corps equipment for the public to see up close. The “Military Pit Crew Challenge” will match aviators, ships crews and support personnel from all over San Diego in timed competition, changing tires and refueling
NASCAR vehicles just like they do at the NASCAR races. Car shows are hosted on both Saturday and Sunday along with car club corrals for all those wishing to show off their “Baby”. The Featured Marque this year was Chevrolet Corvette with test drives available for those who dared. Jaguar was also offering test drives on an autocross course with a number of its more sporty models. On Friday, free track rides were given to the fans by the racecar drivers of the NASCAR Cup and Nationwide Stock Cars. The Honorary Grand Marshall for this year’s Speed Festival was Gary Sinise, actor in “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders”. He is also a very talented bass guitarist in the Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Gary played a noon concert on Saturday for all to see and hear. Additionally there were
demonstrations both days by Aaron Colton a Red Bull Sportbike Freestyle Rider who could effortlessly “Wheelie” his superfast motorcycle down the entire front straight away to the amazement of the crowd. Getting back to why thousands attend this fun and exciting event, it’s the wide variety of race cars and highly talented and brave drivers who race them. The Official Program lists 205 Drivers in 10 different race groups, racing over 44 different marque race cars, i. e. Ford, Chevy, Porsche, BMW, Alfa, Lotus 7, Lola, Chevron, Brabham, Caldwell, Merlyn, Elva, Royals and Hawke to name a few. A couple of the vintage open wheel Indy Cars competing had both a driver and assistant when racing, just like in the early 1920’s. Turns 10 and 11, the final turns before the front straight away, provided great passing and
overtaking action for the fans all weekend. Organizing and hosting the racers was done by Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, one of the nation’s largest organizations hosting vintage and historic racing events in North America. To learn more visit www.svra.com Kudos to Naval Base Coronado and Fleet Week San Diego for another Fun and Safe Coronado Speed Festival. To learn more about all the fun activities during Fleet Week San Diego, visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org
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by Mark Llewellyn
Elections, sporting events…remember the high school dance? You’re standing there for half an hour getting the courage to ask your dream girl for a dance only to have Romeo (also captain of the football team) walk up two steps before you to ask her first. “Spoilers” can show up at the damnedest places!
made of a variety of materials. 1973 saw the ‘ducktail’ on the Porsche 911 Carrera. In 1975, Porsche followed up with the ‘whale tail’ on the 930 Turbo. The exotic automobiles you see in this magazine come with active spoilers which adjust themselves via the car’s computer to vary handling conditions at different speeds. They often disappear when they are of no use, retracting into the sleek body lines of the vehicle.
One place a “spoiler” is welcome is on the race track. Spoilers got their name because they are a device used to “spoil” air movement across the body of the car.
For you Mopar lovers, the Dodge Daytona Charger and Plymouth Superbird came with ‘wings’. Wings differ from spoilers as a wing’s job is to produce drag. The drag is converted to downforce which pushes the vehicle downward to enhance traction.
Scientifically, a spoiler diffuses air by increasing amounts of turbulence flowing over the shape of the car, “spoiling” the laminar flow and providing a cushion for the laminar boundary layer. For the rest of us, a spoiler’s function is to change the handling characteristics by the manipulation of air movement or reduced drag.
The goal of spoilers in passenger vehicles is to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. Many spoiler applications rarely provide further aerodynamic benefit.
A spoiler on the front of the car is referred to as an ‘air dam’. Spoilers come in many different configurations and can be
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or one week out of the year the quiet coastal town of Monterey turns into a mecca for the automotive world drawing visitors from around the globe. Monterey Car Week is an inspirational experience full of rare cars, breathtaking scenery and memorable events. For automotive enthusiasts, collectors and curators it is the ultimate representation of their passion. The carefully crafted approach of Exotics on Cannery Row is to create the ideal venue for companies to showcase their products and services to a demographic passionate about high-end modifications. Sure to draw the crowds, the event is free and open to the public. Vendor booths ranged from wheel manufacturers to wrap companies, tuners to transport companies and everything in between. This year’s event topped all previous years for attendance and yielded
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a collection of exotic vehicles not seen anywhere else in North America. No where else can you go and see a McLaren P1 next to a Pagani, next to a Nobel, over and over again. This elite event is the pinnacle of high class automotive enthusiasts and manufacturers alike, where anything your mind can dream of can become a reality. Full custom carbon fiber replacement body panels for your Ferrari, full custom titanium exhausts for your Lamborghini, and everything in between can be had at this event. In addition to the crowds of affluent owners of these exotics, thousands of spectators from around the globe come to this event to see this annual gathering of rare and high end vehicles. For more information about this event, visit the event’s website at: http://www.exoticsoncanneryrow.com/
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