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TOY STORE FOR CAR GUYS
Naples Motorsports specializes in jaw-dropping cars. STORY BY LANCE SHEARER
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ancy rides come in many levels. You can spring for whitewall tires or maybe a sunroof on your new Chevy, you can pay a little extra for the premium sound system in your Lincoln.
But the super-premium end of the exotic sportscar market caters to those with the means and the desire to drive something unique, often with scorching top-end speeds and 0-60 acceleration or a host of bespoke luxury features. This rarified upper slice of the car business is the niche for Naples Motorsports.
Naples Motorsports is something like a toy store for sportscar enthusiasts, or Disney World for auto buffs. Here, in one location, a potential purchaser can consider the relative merits of over 100 amazing automobiles, from a Porsche 911 Turbo S convertible — the 2019 model with 26 miles will set you back $299,995 — to a 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur sedan, a bargain at $69,995.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Lotus cars lined up on the showroom floor at Naples Motorsports. • Todd Rosenthal with some of his exotic inventory. • The McLaren Senna has a top speed over 200 mph, and looks fast even standing still. • Backdraft r eplicas of the classic Shelby Cobra in front of the dealership.
If you’re someone for whom a Lamborghini is just too run-of-the-mill, Naples Motorsports has the car for you. If they don’t have it on the showroom floor, the staff will find it. Sure, the exotic car dealership on Airport-Pulling Road has plenty of Lamborghinis, as well as Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, Ferraris, Lotuses, Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces and Maseratis. But even those exalted marques are not the most high-end, rare or expensive cars you will find on the showroom floor at the dealership — or if they’re not on the dealership premises, the staff will go out and find the dream car you are looking for.
The bulk of their inventory, with a value estimated at $20 million by marketing manager Ivan Trejo, is all used cars, although in this price bracket, perhaps “pre-owned” rather than “used” is the right word. Sixfigure price tags are the rule rather than the exception for many of the exclusive marques sold, although there are values to be had, with sticker prices in the thirties.
Ironically, many of the less expensive vehicles in Naples Motorsports’ lineup are brand-new rather than pre-owned. Naples Motorsports is not simply a reseller of highend cars. The company also has taken on the new car dealership for several manufacturers. They operate as Alfa Romeo of Naples, Karma Naples, Lotus of Naples and Spyker of Naples Motorsports, and they sell Backdrafts, new replicas of classic performance cars such as the Shelby Cobra.
“I started this business because I love cars,” says founder and president Todd Rosenthal. Actually, he said, “I stahted this business because I love cahs,” betraying his Boston roots, where he owned another sportscar-centered sales operation before relocating to Naples in what he says was “one of the best moves I ever did in my life.”
Just sit in a cafe along Third Street, once that is again doable after “social distancing” guidelines are lifted, watch the passing parade of luxury cars, and you’ll know why Naples is the ideal place to sell fabulous cars. The area is home, or second home, to a host of those who have made their fortunes and are ready to indulge themselves with their own “grand ride.”
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THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: With an inventory valued at $20 million, Naples Motorsports has over 100 exotic cars in stock. • The Lotus Evija is the first all-electric hypercar. • Even the service bays at Naples Motorsports have the look of an exotic display. FACING PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Spyker Spyder draws many of its styling cues from aircraft design. • A Lotus Evija is unloaded – car efully – from the delivery truck. • A Karma Revero GT four-door sedan. • A Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid shows its racing heritage.
Rosenthal, with two children still at home, hasn’t had to wait for his golden years to join their ranks. While he often drives cars his company has in inventory, he also has acquired for himself some amazing examples of automotive art. He owns a Ferrari 812 Superfast, the most powerful production Ferrari ever made, which carries a price tag of $349,995.
“Yeah, he’s got a few toys of his own,” Trejo says. “Todd also has a Ferrari F430 Spider,” with a bright yellow exterior matched with a yellow interior. The yellow paint job is said to improve a car’s visibility, leading to fewer accidents, but also flags it for law enforcement officers, giving yellow cars proportionately more speeding tickets.
Rosenthal also has not one but two McLarens, including a rare P1 model, of which only 375 were produced, with just 127 units coming to the U.S. market. There’s a new model out, tagged at $3.4 million. Pre-owned versions go for far more than the original sticker price. Between the P1 and Rosenthal’s McLaren Senna, the two cars represent an investment of several million dollars. Of course, for a car dealer such as Todd, no purchase is forever, and for the right price, every car is potentially for sale.
One of the firm’s more exotic cars — and at Naples Motorsports, that’s saying a lot — hasn’t made it to the showroom yet. The Lotus Evija, pronounced “ee–VIya,” is the first all-electric hypercar, able to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in under two seconds, basically without making enough noise to alert a pedestrian it is near.
“The torque on that car is ridiculous,” Trejo says, adding that they have sold “one or two” as pre-sales, and the manufacturer brought the prototype to the dealership to show it off. To own an Evija will set you back $2.3 million to $2.5 million, and one more thing — as currently configured, according to carbuzz. com, it’s not street-legal. But anyone purchasing one of these beasts probably owns another car, or two.
For an additional consolation, like many of the extreme exotics, the Evija comes with no need to spend additional dollars for options. Basically, everything is included, which at this level makes sense. Someone who is spending $350,000 for a Ferrari 812 Superfast doesn’t stop to consider if they will lay out a few dollars more for floormats or worry that the 6.5-liter V-12 engine is a gas guzzler.
Another electric addition to the car world, and Naples Motorsports’ new car inventory, is the Karma Revero GT. This unique hybrid, while managing to look like an exotic sportscar, is a four-door sedan, and its electric motors are complemented by a gas-powered generator, which can recharge the batteries underway, vastly expanding the car’s range. Driving modes
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Bill Young of Marco Island has bought several cars from or through Naples Motorsports and Todd Rosenthal, including a Spyker Spyder, a BMW hybrid and a Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
“I have the highest regard for Todd,” says Bill, himself a retired auto dealer. “He is very much attuned to the current market in exotic cars. He is somebody you can deal with, and he knows where to find cars.”
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torsports come with amazing specifications and capabilities, but in the end, a fractional difference in performance is probably not what prompts a buyer to choose one over another. As Victor Muller, the Dutch founder of Spyker, another exotic marque sold by the company, put it, “This car goes from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, and does 200 miles per hour, but none of our customers care.” The cars’ appeal comes from styling and exclusivity, a combination of bragging rights and the ability to turn heads.
If that’s what you’re looking for, and want to visit the big boys’ toy store, Naples Motorsports is waiting to see you.
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WHO IS SHE: “I’m a relatively recent transplant from Maine. My sister (Muffy Ellis) and I decided we wanted to open a shop together, and the idea came to us over happy hour with our mom. I know clothes, my sister knows booze, and I said you know what — that is a business waiting to happen. I’m a pussycat mom of three amazing cats, a happy wife of 16 years, and I’m obsessed with true crime. In my spare time, I watch ‘Dateline’ and ‘48 Hours’ and I listen to my favorite podcast in my car — ‘True Crime Obsessed,’ a comedy take on true crime.”
WHAT ARE HER FASHION INSPIRATIONS: “Personally and professionally, my style is a little bit retro and very colorful. When Muffy and I first started the boutique, we said it was Florida fashion through the eyes of Mainers. I tend to identify with Katharine Hepburn or Sophia Loren — those are my fashion icons. My sister is Ann-Margret.”
HER FASHION TIP: “My one tip that seems to get the most reaction is don’t be afraid to mix neutrals. I have an obsession with putting black and navy together. It looks very purposeful.”
BONUS: SUMMERTIME SIPS: When shopping at The Looke Champagne Boutique, a must-have companion is a good cocktail. “In the store, Muffy, the bartender, will usually put together several Champagne mixers — just fun ways to do a mimosa. One we have talked about the most is an orange sherbet mimosa — a little scoop of orange gelato or sherbet topped with Champagne.”
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It’s no secret that the sun in Southwest Florida can be brutal on your skin. “Technology has allowed us fabrics that we really hadn’t thought would exist before,” Stacy says. She recommends looking for fabrics that are made with bamboo or have cooling properties along with offering protection from the flaming ball of death in the sky.
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Naples resident and local photographer Michelle Tricca traveled to the
Seychelles in March 2020.
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Experience nature’s best kept secret — the Seychelles.
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reaming of where you will venture to when mass travel becomes the accepted norm again? Set sights on a remote island chain in the western Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa — the Seychelles, which did not experience much tourism until the ’70s, when an international airport opened the gates for travelers. This island chain is said to have been visited by the James Bond author Ian Fleming and even served as inspiration for one of his book adventures — like Florida’s own Key West with Ernest Hemingway.
The Seychelles is a unique diversity of islands with a wide range of accommodations, a destination like no other, to be a modern day “Robinson Crusoe” for a few days.
“The islands’ legendary loveliness has long acted as a magnet to travelers in search of pristine tropical beauty, and Seychelles is one of the purest and most environmentally friendly intact destinations on Earth to visit,” says David Germain, the regional director and spokesperson for the Seychelles Tourism Board. “Visitors appreciate the elements of a truly refreshing Creole culture and enviable island lifestyle.”
The cosmopolitan Seychellois are a colorful blend of peoples of different races, cultures and religions.
“At different times in its history, people of African, European and Asian origin have come to Seychelles, bringing with them their distinct traditions and customs and contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture,” David explains. “One can see these influences at work throughout the domains of local art, cuisine, music, dance and architecture. The architectural design of some of the grand old houses with their steep roofs are representative of a style adapted for comfortable living in the tropics that displays influences from Seychelles’ French and British colonial heritage. Modern architecture attempts to assimilate traditional styles with practical features designed to capture the island breezes.”
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ISLAND HOPPING
Similar to Hawaii or the Tahitian islands, the Seychelles are perfect for island hopping to experience the culture, activities and attractions of each isle. In fact, there are 115 islands to explore falling into two groups – the tall granite Inner Islands and the low-lying coralline cays, atolls and reef isles of the Outer Islands.
“Most visitors to the Seychelles tend to visit the three main islands of the Seychelles during their holiday, the Islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. This is called ‘Island Hopping’ in Seychelles,” David says. “Each island is different, and the Seychelles has more than just beaches to offer our visitors. We have our culture, history, music, local food and more. We have a story to tell the visitors to our islands, and there are excursions to visit the unique attractions of the islands, including hiking, diving, cultural tours, zip lining and more.”
The Seychelles is known as an eco-friendly destination with 57% of its land and sea (combined) under protection, according to David.
Naples resident and local photographer Michelle Tricca traveled to the Seychelles in March 2020 before the coronavirus travel restrictions went into place. Michelle had first heard of this island paradise during a safari she took in East Africa in 1994.
“Seychelles has been on my bucket list for 25 years. For this trip, I found out about the opportunity just one week prior and booked my plane ticket within the hour,” Michelle recalls. “I went with my inspiring friend Dan, who lives with muscular dystrophy. He refuses to let his physical challenges limit him from living his best life, so he travels the world. We were catching up on a phone conversation, and I asked where his next trip would be. He said he was heading to the Seychelles the following week and that the place was paid for and his friend wasn’t able to go. He asked if I’d like to join, and my immediate response was (hesitation). Next thing I knew, I booked my roundtrip flight from Miami.”
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During the 7-day vacation, Michelle visited the island of Mahé and stayed at an Airbnb on Eden Island, which is a private resort off the main island.
“It is stunning, immaculately clean and safe. Our backyard was a majestic marina on crystal clear cerulean blue water overlooking the chiseled mountain range. A private beach was steps away from our front door,” she says. “Eden Island has no cars, so the only mode of transportation is via golf cart. We had our own golf cart to tool around to a variety of private beaches, restaurants and the spa.”
Another luxury accommodation in the south of Mahé island is the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, which is set on 170 acres of tropical hillside, overlooking the picturesque Petite Anse beach. The resort’s setting is truly special; lush foliage and ancient granite rocks weave in between treehouse-style villas nestled on the hillside, facing out toward the Indian Ocean.
“Each treehouse villa and suite is perched on stilts amidst a jungle of coconut, mango, jackfruit and cinnamon trees,” says Four Seasons Resort Seychelles spokesperson Debbie Duval. “Standard features in all villas include infinity-edge plunge pool, open-air shower, glass-walled bathroom and expansive, private outdoor living space with sunset views over the Indian Ocean or surrounding tropical landscape.”
The award-winning hilltop Le Syél Spa sits at the top of the hill with unparalleled views of the landscape, while three restaurants and two bars offer contemporary dining experiences to suit the tastes of worldly travelers. The Starlit Serenity experience takes place on the spa rooftop, which is transformed into a powerful place to ponder the Seychelles’ sublime serenity.
“Our exclusive after-hours night spa experience, available to just one individual or couple a night, includes a blissful open-air Shell Serenity Massage using shells filled with marine minerals and sea kelp to warm and relax the body,” she says.
FLORIDIAN VIEW
Hiking, spa treatments, local cuisine and water adventures were highlights for Michelle during her visit.
“Hiking the lush, gorgeous mountains, rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and top-of-the-world views that were a marvel to behold. As Florida is so flat, I’m constantly longing to climb mountains. My desire for inclines has been satisfied for the time being. It was all mesmerizing,” she says.
Michelle recommends a private tour to fully explore the island for a day.
“I’m assuming anyone attracted to the Seychelles has an innate obsession with Gilligan’s Island-style adventure,” she says. “With that said, I recommend dedicating at least one day to hire a guide for a private tour of the island. I experienced endless small unoccupied beaches, secret coves, bays and lagoons in a day that rendered me speechless.”
On the cuisine opportunities, Michelle says she ate fresh-caught grilled fish at Beau Vallon Beach.
“I enjoyed the rustic experience of choosing from a variety of fresh-caught local fish for the vender to grill over charcoal in front of me and eating it beach side under a palm frond-covered shack Gilligan’s Islandstyle,” she says. “I was obsessed with their coconuts. A local taught me to chop them open to drink the water and extract the meat. I consumed delicious fresh coconut water and coconut meat from the coconut itself, as though I were a castaway.”
David touts the islands’ Creole cuisine and the cultural tours organized in Seychelles for visitors to discover how the locals prepare and cook their dishes, from local grilled fish to delicious curries.
“Seychelles has its own local brewery, producing the local beer called Seybrew, which is very popular on the Islands with both locals and visitors alike,” David says. “In addition to that, there are two rum distilleries on the main island of Mahé producing the popular Takamaka Rum and Levasseur Rum.”
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A trip to the Seychelles is not complete with- out experiencing the Indian Ocean. Michelle was surprised by the buoyancy and lack of salty residue from the Indian Ocean water.
Seychelles also has a big sailing culture and vast array of underwater activities.
“Snorkeling elicited feelings of a dream for me; it was a tranquil adventure. I kept to the clear, warm water of the shallow inshore reefs,” she says. “There were no crowds, abundant light made for ideal vis- ibility, friendly fish (even the fish had an unintimi- dating easy going vibe!), and the powder sand was soothing to stand on and walk upon.”
BENEATH THE SURFACE
Debbie advises guests visit Petite Anse Beach, complete with the Four Seasons team of beach waiters, and snorkeling with a WiseOceans marine
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educator.
“Dip beneath the surface and discover the beauty of what lies under the waves,” she recommends. “Our WiseOceans marine education and conserva- tion specialists are based at the Coral Cabana and can take you for a snorkel tour of the reef or tell you all about the work they are doing to restore an area of coral reef in our Petite Anse bay.”
Off property recommendations by Debbie in- clude touring the Michael Adams Gallery, a further opportunity to experience the richness of Seychellois folklore and nature through inspiring local art, the Tea Factory, a lush tea plantation on the slopes of Morne Blanc, and the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, where virgin palm forests remain intact and almost completely untouched thanks to their UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
“Plant life includes the coco de mer, known for possessing the largest (and perhaps the most unique- ly shaped) seeds of any plant in the world. Notable animals include the black parrot, found nowhere else on Earth, as well as the blue pigeon, bronze gecko and the caecilian, a type of snake resembling a worm and found in an array of beguiling colors, including purple,” she describes. “All in all, the Vallée de Mai can be thought of as a natural museum — a living record of the forest’s development and home to un- told numbers of endemic and endangered species.”
In fact, David describes the Seychelles as “nature’s best kept secret.”
Michelle is also impressed with the islands’ envi- ronment: “Seychelles is a biodiversity hot spot and the residents are mindful of the environment. It is quintessentially tropical, relaxed and life and living is grounded in nature. It is diverse, tranquil and stable.”
When attempting to describe this dream location to friends, Michelle says, “I’ve been telling people it’s like Xanadu, Nirvana and Fantasy Island had a baby.”
Beautiful would be an understatement.
“Exquisite, exotic, magical, dreamy all come to mind. I was in a perpetual state of bliss,” she recalls. “Ultimately, it’s the way it made me feel — the sights, sounds, smells, flavors, the physical sensations of earth, sea, wind and atmosphere. I felt infused with an otherworldly ethereal state. It was a sanctu- ary for the senses. I didn’t want it to end. After being there, you understand why it’s referred to as ‘Heaven on Earth.’”
Stock Custom and Signature Homes offer unparalleled quality and value
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For two decades, the Stock name has been well known throughout Southwest Florida for superb residences built with style and extraordinary attention to detail. The company has fostered long-term relationships with its homebuyers, who often return to purchase a second or third home, which speaks volumes about the trust they’ve earned, their reputation for excellence, and their never-ending commitment to quality.
STOCK CUSTOM HOMES
Custom grand estate residences by Stock Custom Homes are designed and built to fulfill each homeowner’s unique personal preferences. Highlights include dramatic ceiling details, walk-in wine rooms, sprawling kitchens, cherished studies, splendid master suites, and magnificent outdoor living spaces. Custom grand estate residences by Stock Custom Homes are one-of-a-kind homes found in some of the most prestigious areas of Naples, Palm Beach and Marco Island.
Building on a legacy of award-winning design and a keen understanding of the Florida lifestyle, Stock Custom Homes is changing the face of luxury real estate form Naples to Sarasota to Wellington and Palm Beach.
Stock Custom Homes is the preeminent estate homebuilder in fine Naples communities that include Pine Ridge Estate, Quail West, Estuary at Grey Oaks, TwinEagles, Bonita Bay and Bay Colony Estates.
At Quail West, The Sophia III is a four-bedroom plus study/four-and-a-half-bath home with 4,892 square feet under air and 8,820 total square feet, including two two-car garages and an expansive outdoor living area with pool and spa.
It offers a nearly 20- by 18-foot living room with an intricate ceiling, fireplace, wet bar with sink, and sliding glass doors that provide direct access to the outdoor living area with outdoor kitchen, pool and spa.
The open kitchen has a large island counter with two sinks, a pantry and a dinette, while the large family room also has sliding glass doors on four different walls, proving easy access to every underroof area of the outdoor living space.
The master retreat, which also has access to the outdoor living area, includes a wet bar and his and her oversized walk-in closets, while the master bath has his and her vanities, a private water closet, large shower, and separate soaking tub. . STOCK SIGNATURE HOMES
With distinctive architectural styles, luxurious interiors and extensive customization options, Stock Signature Homes’ spacious residences are inspiring both inside and out. These exceptional residences feature masterful finishes, distinctive interiors and spectacular outdoor living spaces—all the elegant appointments luxury homeowners crave.
Stock Signature Homes has become the luxury homebuilder of choice for more than 5,000 home
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owners throughout Florida. Recognized as a Top 100 Builder by Builder Magazine for five years in a row, Stock Signature Homes continually updates and refines its home designs to respond to homebuyer’s desires.
Stock Signature Homes are available in Fiddler’s Creek, Quail West, Naples Reserve, The Isles of Collier Preserve, WildBlue and The Lake Club. At Wild Blue, The Clairborne II is a four-bedroom, four-full and one-half bath home with 4,369 square feet under air and a total of 6,961 square feet. The great room-style home offers a formal dining room, study, outdoor living and attached twin two-car garages that surround a motorcourt.
The light-filled raised-ceiling foyer provides a grand, yet welcoming entrance to this comfortable home. The dining room features a built-in wine bar, including a wine cooler and custom cabinetry.
The study features a wall-to-wall custom built-in with cabinets above and file storage below. There are clear glass French doors, hard wood floors and the exterior wall has large windows with a transom above, providing a light, airy feel.
The master suite includes a sitting area that opens to the outdoor living area via French doors. The kitchen has a large island as well as a breakfast nook overlooking the pool and lanai, which includes a fireplace and outdoor kitchen.
To see all that Stock has to offer, visit the Stock Development website at www.stockdevelopment. com/parade. Email at info@stockdevelopment.com or call (239) 592-7344.
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