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Volume XXI, Number 03 $4.99 U.S./$6.99 Canada Plus: 100s of Arizona’s Finest Automobiles Highline Autos February 3rd and March 2nd Cars & Coffee Post Photo Coverage Highline Autos Autos Your Local Source for Distinguished Automobiles ® A RIZONA E DITION
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World- Hits the Mark in Now Three Valley Locations /// The GELÄNDEWAGEN. Electrified Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology possesses uncompromising off-road capabilities Special Double Issue Reverse for California Edition
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Your Local Source for Distinguished Automobiles C ONTENTS Alfa Romeo.................................................................... ..20 Aston Ma rtin................................................................. ..20 Audi............................................................................. ..20 Bentley/Rolls-Royce..................................................... ... . . .. 24 BMW............................................................................... ... .28 Chevrolet ........................................................................ ... .30 Dodge.............................................................................. ....30 Cover Story........................................................................32 Classics ......................................................................... .. . . .34 Mecum Glendale 2024 Exceeds $54 Million in Sales....... .36 Ferrari........................................................................ .....38 Frank Aazami’s Fe atured Listing ....46 Ford........................................................................... .....52 Shooter’s World................................................................. 54 Lamborghini................................................................ .. . ....56 Maserati .............................................................................. 56 Frank Aazami’s Taking the Uber-Luxury Market Pulse . ....58 McLaren.............................................................................64 Frank Mi lstead................................................................. .. 66 Mercedes-Ben z................................................................. .. 68 Highline Te st Drives.......................................................... 70 Porsche............................................................................. 74 Highline Autos Cars & Coffee February 3rd Post Coverage.....78 SUVs/Trucks.................................................................. ..88 Highline Autos Cars & Coffee March 2nd Post Coverage.........90 16

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio- Rosso competizione tri-coat over black leather/ alcantara, 503 hp 2.9L twin-turbo V6, 8-speed auto trans, 24,518 miles, driver assist dynamic pkg, 19" dark tecnico wheels, carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber steering wheel, adaptive cruise, black edition, harman/kardon sound, Brembo brakes. $46,000 Stock #P22551 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 Aston Martin DBS 700 Ultimate Volante- Blue metallic over black leather w/ red accents, 759 hp twin-turbo 5.2 liter V12, 8-speed automatic trans, 848 miles, Bang & Olufsen premium audio, carbon fiber bucket seats, red brake calipers, lots of interior & exterior carbon fiber. $419,900 Stock #FP5082A Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2009 Aston Martin DB9- Casino Royale gray over black leather, 6.0 liter V12, 6-speed auto trans, 27,220 miles, full leather dashboard, alcantara headliner, heated seats, parking assist, rear view camera, wood interior trim, factory umbrella. $53,000 Stock #22272 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2020 Audi R8 V10 Coupe- Ara blue crystal effect over black leather, 5.2 liter V10, automatic trans, Quattro AWD, 18,510 miles, diamond stitched interior, parking assist w/ camera, carbon fiber interior trim, Bang & Olufsen premium audio, red brake calipers, carbon fiber engine bay trim, carbon fiber exterior trim. $159,998 Stock #L6191 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S- Stratus white over black leather, 565 hp 6.0 liter V2, 7-speed auto trans, 18,432 miles, Fabspeed motorsport x pipe, Bang & Olufsen premium surround sound, 19" graphite forged alloy wheels in diamond turned finish, carbon fiber exterior trim w/ carbon fiber grilles & mirrors, carbon fiber interior trim. $89,000 Stock #217445A Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition- Black over black leather, 567 hp 6.0 liter V12, 8-speed auto trans, 3,482 miles, carbon fiber chin spoiler, side skirts, sideview mirrors, accents, and rear diffuser, herringbone-style carbon fiber backed center console, Formula-1 style steering wheel. $168,999 Stock #L02292 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante- Black over light grey leather, 5.9 liter V12, 5-speed automatic trans with touchtronic, 15,711 miles, black premium wheels, genuine wood interior trim, front duel zone climate control, heated front seats, 6 speaker surround sound. $27,000 Stock #21856 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2018 Audi R8 Spyder V10- Alpil Widebody Kit, Ryft Exhaust, Vossen gloss black wheels, ibis white over black leather, black power soft top, 5.2 liter V10, automatic trans, Quattro AWD, 21,625 miles, diamond stitched interior, carbon fiber interior trim, parking assist w/ camera. $153,999 Stock #L2504 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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2018 Audi R8 V10 Coupe- Ibis white over express red leather, 5.2 liter V10, automatic trans, 23,269 miles, Bang & Olufsen audio, red brake calipers, carbon fiber interior trim, power heated seats, parking assist w/ camera, PPF. $139,999 Stock #L6298 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2021 Audi RS 6 Avant- Florett silver metallic over black leather, 4.0 liter V8, automatic trans, Quattro AWD, 14,581 miles, power heated & cooled seats, carbon fiber interior trim, parking assist w/ surround view camera, 4-zone climate control, panoramic roof. $115,999 Stock #L6297 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2024 Audi S5 Sportback Premium Plus- White over magma red leather, 3.0 liter turbocharged V6, 8-speed auto trans, 3,156 miles, premium plus package, black optic plus package, Bang & Olufsen premium sound, Audi advanced key, remote start, Audi virtual cockpit plus, Apple Carplay, premium alloy wheels. $57,000 Stock #22588 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2015 Audi RS7- Black over black leather, 560 hp 4.0 liter V8, 8-speed automatic trans, 45,281 miles, Quattro AWD, Bose premium audio, carbon fiber trim, power heated seats w/ memory, 4-zone climate control, moonroof, red brake calipers. $44,998 Stock #L900621 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, 14,985 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2006 Ferrari 430 Spider, 6-speed manual www.scottsdalesport.com 2004 Ferrari 360 Spider, Gated 6-speed www.scottsdalesport.com 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider, 6-speed manual www.scottsdalesport.com 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello, 6-speed www.scottsdalesport.com 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 8,350 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, 2k mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 5,440 miles www.scottsdalesport.com 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Cab, 1,884 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2020 Bentley Continental, 5,230 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2017 Bentley Continental V8 S, www.scottsdalesport.com 2016 Ferrari California T, 7,991 miles www.scottsdalesport.com sales (480) 596-1611 www.ScottsdaleSport.com Sales (480) 596-1611
2018 Porsche 911 GT3, 8,775 miles www.scottsdalesport.com 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, 11,965 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cab, 5k mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 17,466 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2015 Porsche 911 GT3, 7,996 miles www.scottsdalesport.com 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, 20k miles www.scottsdalesport.com 1998 Porsche 993 Carrera 4S, 19,657 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4, 4,885 miles www.scottsdalesport.com top dollar paid for low mile specialty cars!!! consignments welcome view complete inventory at www.ScottsdaleSport.com 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, 3,965 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, 12,785 mi www.scottsdalesport.com 2018 Porsche 911 GT3- 6-speed manual www.scottsdalesport.com 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 11,325 miles www.scottsdalesport.com Located in the Scottsdale Airpark 7671 East Acoma Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

2023 Bentley Continental GT V8- White over Mulliner white hide, 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, 4,159 miles, power-folding soft top, AWD, Bang & Olufsen for Bentley audio, front seat comfort spec, veneer piano linen by Mulliner, contrast interior stitching, mood lighting spec, chrome pinstripe to fascia & door waistrails, led welcome lamps. $274,000 Stock #22463 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2017 Bentley Continental V8 S- Hallmark metallic over beluga hide, 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, AWD, 7,825 miles, air scarf, contrast interior stitching, piano black interior trim, massage front seats, premium 21" wheels, red calipers, premium audio, all keys and literature. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible- Extreme silver over beluga leather, twin-turbo 4.0 liter V8, automatic trans, AWD, 28,740 miles, Mulliner interior stitching, emblem embroidered to headrests, 3-spoke sport hide wrapped steering wheel, power heated & cooled seats, piano black interior veneers, KOKO Kuture custom wheels. $88,999 Stock #L6258A Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2022 Bentley Flying Spur V8- Beluga over hotspur leather, twin-turbo 4.0 liter V8, automatic trans, AWD, 4,621 miles, Mulliner Specifications, panoramic roof, illuminated Flying B Mascot, leather headliner, moonroof, power heated & cooled front and rear seats w/ memory, 3D leather interior, logo embroidered to all seat backs. $199,996 Stock #L6128 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2020 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible- Moroccan blue over linen leather, 4.0 liter V8, AWD, 5,230 miles, 8-speed auto trans, Mulliner package, Bang & Olufsen premium audio, rotating display, city specification, 22” premium alloy wheels, wings embroidered to headrests, black calipers. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2014 Bentley Continental GT- Tungsten metallic over breeze hide, 6.0 liter twin-turbo W12, 8-speed auto trans, AWD, 17,093 miles, Naim premium sound, 21" 10 spoke propeller polished alloy wheels, rear view camera, bright chromed lower bumper matrix, heated & ventilated front seats, massaging front seats. $74,000 Stock #P21845 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2013 Bentley Continental GT- Gray over porpoise gray hide, 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, AWD, 50,935 miles, touring specification w/veneer door inserts & veneer rear armrest, color specification, 21" ten-spoke propeller wheels, contrast stitching, rear view camera, front ventilated & massaging seats, Breitling clock. $53,000 Stock #P22524 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2020 Bentley Flying Spur W12- Peacock blue metallic over linen/ tan leather, twin-turbo 6.0 liter W12, automatic trans, 16,009 miles, AWD, Mulliner Specifications, Touring Specifications, ambient lighting, power heated & cooled front and rear seats w/ memory, naim premium audio, leather headliner, moonroof. $168,999 Stock #5338 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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The Bentley Bentayga Suite of new features introduced across Bentayga range

2014 Bentley Flying Spur- White over white/ cognac 2-tone leather, twin-turbo 6.0 liter W12, auto trans, AWD, 2 owner AZ Car, 29,129 miles, full Bentley Scottsdale Dealer Service History, Clean CarFax, Mulliner Driving Specifications, drilled alloy sport pedals, sport gear lever finished in knurled chrome/ leather, contrast emblem stitched to all headrests & piping, power heated & cooled front and rear seats w/ memory, veneered rear seat tray tables, power rear window shades, parking assist w/ camera, 4-zone climate control, full leather headliner, 4 brand new tires, 21 inch 10-spoke propeller style polished alloy wheels, red brake calipers, always garage kept, detailed weekly, car is immaculate. $72,500 Private Party Sale, No Sales Tax in Arizona. Call or Text Brian (602) 628-3232

2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom- Arctic white over seashell/ navy blue leather, twin-turbo 6.7 liter V12, automatic trans, 3,917 miles, starlight headliner, RR embroidered to all headrests, moonroof, piano black interior veneers, Bespoke audio, rear tray tables, rear seat theater configuration, 4-zone climate. $485,996 Stock #L213137 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith- Black over black leather, twin-turbo 6.6 liter V12, automatic trans, 50,578 miles, 24 inch AG Luxury wheels, moonroof, RR embroidered to all headrests in black, piano black interior veneers, power heated & cooled seats, 4-zone climate control, parking assist w/ camera. $124,999 Stock #LX84431 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith- Two-tone diamond black/ silver over seashell/ black leather, twin-turbo 6.6 liter V12, automatic trans, 20,881 miles, piano black interior veneers, RR embroidered to all headrests, power heated & cooled seats, parking assist w/ surround view camera, 4-zone climate control. $152,999 Stock #L6091A Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn- Arctic white over seashell/ black leather, twinturbo 6.6 liter V12, automatic trans, 19,097 miles, red interior piping, RR embroidered to all headrests in red, piano black interior veneers, power heated & cooled seats, parking assist w/ camera, 4-zone climate control. $263,999

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2020 BMW M2 CS- Alpine white over anthracite, 445 hp 3.0 liter twin-turbo i6, 7-speed auto trans, 5,174 miles, M-dual clutch auto trans w/drivelogic, 19" Mgold y spoke wheels, active driving assist, remote keyless entry, harman/kardon sound, front dual zone climate control, adaptive suspension, heated front seats, Apple Carplay. $88,000 Stock #P22620 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 BMW M4 Competition- Alpine White over orange/black merino leather, 503 hp 3.0 liter turbocharged i6, 8-speed auto trans, 1,978 miles, M-carbon exterior package, executive package, icon adaptive LED headlights w/laserlight, carbon fiber interior trim, heated & ventilated front seats, parking assist plus, remote start, head-up display. $85,500 Stock #22373 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2021 BMW 530e iPerformance- Gray over beige/ black leather interior, 30,062 miles, multi-function M-sport steering wheel w/ paddle shifters, parking assist w/ surround view camera, moonroof, power heated & cooled front seats w/ memory, M-sport premium alloy wheels, red brake calipers, harman/kardon premium audio. $39,500 Stock #CONSBW530E Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2023 BMW M8 Competition Convertible- Gray metallic over sakhir orange/black leather, 617hp 4.4L twin-turbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, 10,384 mi, competition pkg, active PDC, surround view w/3D view, active driving assist, cross traffic alert, parking assist plus, traffic jam assist, evasion aid, ventilated seats, harman/kardon sound. $116,500 Stock #22519 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2022 BMW M3- Isle of Man green over kyalami orange/ black leather, 473 hp twin-turbo 3.0 liter I6, 6-speed manual trans, 20,604 miles, M carbon bucket seats, 19 inch M double spoke black wheels, Icon adaptive LED headlamps w/ laser lights, carbon fiber interior trim, M drive professional, M compound brakes, harman/kardon audio. $73,000 Stock #22409B Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2021 BMW M4 Competition- Sao Paulo yellow over black merino leather, twin-turbo 3.0 liter I6, 8-speed auto trans, 20,455 miles, M Carbon exterior pkg, executive pkg, parking assistance pkg, heads up display, harman/kardon premium audio, parking assist w/ camera. $65,000 Stock #21967 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2021 BMW 750i xDrive- White metallic over black leather, 523 hp 4.4 liter twinturbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, 23,078 miles, AWD, executive package, M-sport package, black 20" M-star spoke wheels, active lane keep assist, automatic lane change, extended traffic jam assistant, extended shadowline exterior trim, M-sport exhaust system. $56,800 Stock #22476 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe- Alpine white over black merino leather, 617 hp 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, 2,646 miles, competition package, driving assistance pro package, driver assistance package, M-compound brakes w/red calipers, 20" black M-double spoke wheels, active park distance control. $117,800 Stock #22540 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06- Arctic white over black/ adrenaline red leather, 670 hp 5.5 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, 158 miles, front lift, carbon fiber & suede wrapped steering wheel, forged aluminum spider design wheels, torch red seat belts, gloss black calipers w/ logo. $155,789 Stock #S1248A McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray- Rapid blue over jet black leather, 490 hp 6.2 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, 5,311 miles, Z51 performance package, 20 inch gloss black wheels, red brake calipers, red engine cover, performance brakes, performance exhaust, Bose premium audio, power heated & cooled seats. $71,000 Stock #P22678 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible- Sebring orange over black/ leather & alcantara, 755 hp supercharged 6.2 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, 8,300 miles, 3RZ Equipment group, orange calipers & interior stitching, orange ground effects, lots of carbon fiber. Private Party Sale $195,000 obo Email jesebbens@aol.com or Call Jim at (602) 300-7147

1996 Dodge Viper Roadster- Stone white w/ blue stripes over black leather, 8.0 liter V10, 6-speed manual trans, 19,406 miles, clean CarFax, two owner Arizona car. $59,999 Stock #LC100250 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06- Rapid blue metallic over jet black leather, 670 hp 5.5 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, 301 miles, 2LZ preferred equipment group, carbon fiber exterior trim, removable targa top, leather wrapped steering wheel, black calipers, premium black alloy wheels. $145,789 Stock #S1277 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3ZR- Sebring orange tintcoat over jet black leather & suede, supercharged 6.2 liter V8, 8-speed automatic trans, only 74 actual miles, carbon fiber dual roof package, track performance package, carbon fiber wheel center caps, carbon flash painted spoiler. $296,999 Stock #LC800410 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06- Daytona sunrise orange metallic over jet black leather, 650 hp 6.2 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, 27,138 miles, 2LZ preferred equipment group, performance data & video recorder, dual zone climate, red brake calipers, parking assist w/ camera. $69,000 Stock #P22704 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon- Destroyer grey over black leather/ alcantara, 3,700 miles, 840 hp & 770 lb/ft of torque supercharged 6.2 liter HEMI V8, 8-speed auto trans w/ trans brake, quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, red seatbelts, brembo brakes w/ red calipers, passenger & rear seat options. Private Party Sale $170,000 Call Pro Motorsports (602) 300-8720

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The GELÄNDEWAGEN. Electrified

All-new Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology possesses uncompromising off-road capabilities

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With the all-new Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, the brand with the three-pointed star presents the first fully electric variant of its off-road icon. It symbolizes the fusion of tradition and progress like no other. The all-new electric G-Class remains true to the model’s character, retaining its angular silhouette including all iconic elements. Like the conventionally powered variants, its body is built on a ladder frame. The development team has modified and reinforced this to integrate the electric drive. Also retained is the combination of independent front suspension with double wishbones and newly developed rigid rear axle. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery integrated into the ladder frame ensures a low centre of gravity. With its usable capacity of 116 kWh, it provides sufficient energy for ranges of up to 294 miles according to WLTP2.

“Throughout its more than 45-year history, the G-Class has always used the most modern drive technology available. So, it's entirely fitting that the innovative drive concept with four individually controlled electric motors once again raises the legendary performance of our off-road icon to a new level. It even retains that familiar angular silhouette and is true to the character of our beloved ‘Geländewagen’.”

Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer

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1935 Ford Custom Roadster- Two-tone black over gray exterior over black/ gray leather interior, chevy ZZ-4 350 ci/ 355 hp V8, automatic trans, LCI powder-coated frame, one-off Budnick wheels, suicide doors, side-opening hood and trunk, removable top, 6-way power seats, custom sound system. $77,999 Stock #L6111 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

1952 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster- Red over tan leather, 3.4 liter inline 6, 4-speed manual transmission, 1,442 miles, collector quality, premium restoration, body color matched alloy wheels and hubs, folding tan top, original tool kit, original owner’s literature books, service history, Jaguar certificate of authenticity. $98,789 Stock #S1255 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible- Black over red leather, 14k original miles, custom Forgiato wheels, 429 ci V8, automatic trans, power black soft top, air conditioning, power windows, power steering power brakes, etc. Car is in beautiful condition. Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

Ford Bronco- Full Custom Build, gray metallic paint over black leather interior, coyote 5.0 liter V8 motor, automatic transmission, Air Conditioning, wilwood disc brakes, AMP power steps, custom stereo system, full leather interior with diamond stitching, custom bumpers, suspension lift, custom wheels & tires. $185,000 Call Pro Motorsports for complete details at 602-300-8720

1948 Chevrolet 5-Window Custom Pickup- Custom paint by Jason Hinmant at Paint Solutions, Bone leather interior by Hudson's Rod and Custom, boxed frame, Fat Man Fabrications Ultra Low IF setup w/ 2”dropped spindles, Right Stuff 11” disc brake, '68 Chevy Nova Rear-end, 7” C-notch, built Chevy small-block motor, auto trans, etc. $88,500 Stock #L5243A Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

1956 Porsche Speedster Replica- No Expense Spared Ground-Up Build, full coil over adjustable race suspension, brand new tuned and twin-turbo 2276 motor capable of 280 hp, suicide doors w/ remote poppers, heated seats in grey alcantara w/ orange diamond stitching, bluetooth stereo, 17” wheels painted to match body, 825 miles. $59,800 Stock #8624 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible- Triple Black. 85,885 miles. Purchased from original owner family in 2010 with 72,776 miles. One of 3,180 convertibles produced in 1966. DSO Production Model “Home Office Reserve” (the best of the best for company executives and marketing use only). $69,000 obo Private Party Sale, No Sales Tax in Arizona. Call Avery 415-699-1556

1969 Plymouth “Hell Runner” Road Runner- 2019 Challenger Hellcat Red Eye drivetrain, electronics, & interior. Go Mango Orange over black leather w/ orange houndstooth seat inserts, 9k mi, Supercharged 6.2L 797hp Hemi V8, 8-speed auto trans, auto climate, Challenger headlights w/ air intakes, shaved bumpers, modern ECU enables track, sport, & eco modes. $225,000 Private Party Sale, No Sale Tax in AZ (623) 640-1511

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1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2 Coupe- 5.3 liter V-12 with fuel injection, 5-spd manual conversion, A/C, new tires & tubes, upgraded exhaust, British Racing Green over black leather, Bluetooth vintage-look stereo, over $20k in receipts for recent work. Jaguar Heritage Certificate and extensive ownership history. Asking $74,900 Contact Jeff at (602) 628-7125

1977 Ford Bronco- Collaboration Kelly-Moss built recreation-restoration w/ Bronco Connection LLC, unsurpassed quality of workmanship touched every nut & bolt, no cut rear quarter panels, turn-key ready to enjoy and show. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 5961611 www.scottsdalesport.com

1973.5 Porsche 911T (CIS)- Dalmatian blue metallic over carmel tan leather, 2.3 liter H6, manual trans, 22,485 miles, full body & mechanical restoration, museum quality, restored original Fuch alloy wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe- Two-tone silver & gray over black leather, L-82 350 ci V8, 4-speed manual trans, 63,540 miles, removable T-tops, air conditioning, Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires, dual exhaust, power windows, power steering, power brakes. $20,500 Stock #22634 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S143) $1,815,000

Mecum Glendale 2024 Collector Car Auction Exceeds

$54

Million in Sales

942 Vehicles Sold Throughout Five-Day Arizona Auction Event

Mecum Auctions’ most recent event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, March 5-9, saw overall sales totals eclipse $54 million as 942 classic and collector vehicles hammered sold throughout the fiveday auction event. Headlined by the $1.815 million sale of a highly awarded L88 Corvette (Lot S143), top sales results at the auction included a variety of American-built favorites from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Cadillac.

Ford dominated top sales, grabbing seats two through five, with a 2021 Ford GT Studio Collection Series (Lot S162) leading the pack. As one of only 20 built and showing a scant 754 miles on its odometer, the Serial No. 3 car achieved a $946,000 sale. A 2005 Ford GT (Lot S83) and a 1969 Ford Torino Talladega GPT Special (Lot S123) followed, selling for $440,000 each, and a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S154) rounded out the group, bringing $363,000.

Star-studded sales were also a main part of the Arizona excitement, with a 1969 Cadillac Eldorado (Lot F182) once owned by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley causing a buzz among bidders and resulting in an astonishing $253,000 sale after an energetic round of bidding. Another strong sale with ties to American history royalty was the presidential limousine that served then-First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia (Lot S149) is one of just 10 produced, and with a well-documented background including photos of the car as a presidential chauffeur, it ultimately sold for an impressive $181,500.

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The top collector car sales at the Glendale 2024 auction included:

1.1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S143) at $1,815,000

2.2021 Ford GT Studio Collection Series (Lot S162) at $946,000

3.2005 Ford GT (Lot S83) at $440,000

4.1969 Ford Torino Talladega GPT Special (Lot S123) at $440,000

5.1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S154) at $363,000

6.2017 Dodge Viper ACR VoooDoo II Edition (Lot S146) at $357,500

7.1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/N03 (Lot F129) at $346,500

8.1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (Lot S151) at $302,500

9.1969 Cadillac Eldorado (Lot F182) at $253,000

10.1965 Chevrolet Corvette Big Tank Fuelie (Lot F134) at $247,500

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2023 Ferrari SF90 Spider- Fiorano package/ Extended Fiorano package, Nero DS over Rosso Ferrari/ nero leather, 222 miles, red calipers, lots of carbon fiber options, Cavallino stitched to headrest, advanced front driving camera, Scuderia shields, 20” dark forged glossy wheels, Hi-Fi audio, carbon fiber racing seats. $839,900 Stock #CONSJCSF90S Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2023 Ferrari Roma- Blu tour de France over sabina leather, 611 hp 3.9 liter V8, 8-speed automatic trans, 1,009 miles, blue brake calipers, Cavallino stitched to headrest, advanced front driving camera, Scuderia shields, nero seat piping, full power seats, smartphone interface, parking assist. $249,900 Stock #FP5067A Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Ferrari 296 GTB- Grigio Scuro over nero leather, 381 miles, Apple CarPlay, back radar, yellow calipers, carbon fiber underdoor cover, suspension lifter, Cavallino stitched to headrest, advanced front driving camera, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, Scuderia shields, Hi-Fi audio, surround view camera. $417,900 Stock #CONSGSGTB Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano- 1 of 1 Mansory Body Kit, full front carbon facial, rear diffuser, side skirts, roof scoop, and cannards, 3piece MV Forged Dymag Carbon Barrel wheels, Novitech suspension, $140k in build. 1,189 miles, red/ black leather & alcantara interior, red brake calipers. $649,800 Stock #7385 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

2023 Ferrari SF90 Stradale- Bianco cervino over rosso leather, 986 hp 4.0 liter twinturbo V8 + plug-in hybrid 3 electric motors, 8-speed F1 dual-clutch auto trans, 2,308 miles, red calipers, carbon fiber drivers zone +LEDs, cavallino stitched to headrests, Scuderia shields, carbon fiber wheels, carbon fiber racing seats, leather headliner, HiFi audio. $619,900 Stock #CONSJMSFS Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2023 Ferrari 296 GTB- Rosso corsa over nero/rosso leather, 819 hp 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 646 miles, 8-speed F1 auto trans, carbon fiber seats, carbon steering wheel w/ LED shift lights, passenger display, red contrast interior stitching, carbon fiber exterior trim, carbon brakes, red calipers. $439,900 Stock #CONS296GTB Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale- Nero over rosso Ferrari leather, 986 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid, 8-speed F1 auto trans, 925 miles, carbon fiber steering wheel, rear shelf, door panels, exterior sill kick, upper tunnel, dashboard inserts and wheel cups, front axle lift, Scuderia shields, carbon brakes, red calipers. $599,900 Stock #CONSSFSB Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Ferrari F8 Spider- Giallo Modena over blu sterling leather, 625 miles, adaptive frontlight system, back radar, yellow calipers, carbon fiber side air splitter, carbon fiber rear boot trim, suspension lifter, Cavallino stitched to headrests, advanced front driving camera, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, full power seats. $433,997 Stock #L277274 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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2022 Ferrari 812 GTS- Blu ortis over grigio chiaro leather, 788 hp 6.5 liter V12, 7-speed auto trans, 1,848 miles, adaptive headlights w/ SBL, back radar, blue calipers, suspension lifter, Cavallino stitched to headrest, titanium exhaust pipes, advanced driving camera, lots of carbon fiber, 20” forged diamond racing wheels, Hi-Fi audio. $639,900 Stock #CONSPMGTS Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale- Grigio satin over black leather, 1,200 miles, AWD, red brake calipers, scuderia shields, daytona style carbon fiber bucket seats, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, carbon fiber interior trim, JBL premium audio. $499,999 Stock #5078A Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2021 Ferrari F8 Spider- Rosso corsa over nero leather, 803 miles, 711 hp twinturbo 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed F1 auto trans, red calipers, carbon fiber side air splitter, outer carbon fiber B-post trim, carbon fiber inner door handle, carbon fiber driver zone +LEDs, carbon fiber central bridge, carbon fiber wheel cup, carbon fiber racing seats. $471,000 obo Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

2021 Ferrari Roma- Grigio titanio metallic over nero leather, 611 hp 3.9 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed F1 auto trans, 2,824 miles, horse stitched to headrests, carbon fiber steering wheel w/ LED shift lights, gray accent interior alcantara, interior piping, carbon brakes, titanium calipers. $229,900 Stock #M01154A Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Ferrari F8 Spider- Blu Abu Dhabi metallic over nero leather, 711 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 1,614 miles, adaptive front light system, back radar, yellow calipers, alcantara trimmed console & lower dash, blue interior contrast stitching, suspension lifter, Cavallino stitched to headrest, advanced driving camera, carbon fiber. $454,900 Stock #FP5063 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2021 Ferrari 812 GTS- Nero over nero leather, 789 hp 6.5 liter V12, 7-speed auto trans, 1,920 miles, 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds, 211 mph top speed, front lift, power daytona style seats w/ tan alcantara inserts, cavallino embroidered to headrests, carbon fiber drivers zone +LEDs, gloss black calipers, Scuderia fender shields, carbon brakes. $552,999 Stock #L6249 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo- Grigio silverstone metallic over nero leather, 711 hp 3.9 liter twin-turbo V8, 7-speed F1 auto trans, 1,009 miles, carbon fiber interior trim, carbon fiber steering wheel w/ LED shift lights, white contrast interior stitch, titanium rev counter, carbon brakes, yellow calipers. $365,789 Stock #S1267 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2021 Ferrari 812 GTS- Giallo modena over crema leather/suede, 788 hp 6.5 liter V12, 7-speed auto trans, 1,068 miles, power folding hardtop, carbon fiber racing seats, titanium exhaust, passenger display, carbon fiber interior trim, yellow contrast interior trim. $595,900 Stock #FP4942 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

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2021 Ferrari Roma- Nero over cuoio leather, 611 hp 3.9 liter twin-turbo V8, 8-speed F1 auto trans, 1,444 miles, Scuderia shields, carbon fiber exterior trim, Daytona seats, carbon fiber steering wheel w/ LED shift lights, twotone black leather/alcantara interior trim, yellow calipers, carbon brakes. $234,900 Stock #FP4980 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2020 Ferrari Portofino- Grigio silverstone over cuoio/ nero leather, 591 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 16,483 miles, advanced front driving camera, Scuderia fender shields, parking assist w/ camera, matte gray finished wheels, yellow rev counter, power heated & ventilated seats. $204,900 Stock #FP5004A Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2019 Ferrari Portofino- Grigio titanio metallic over rosso Ferrari leather, 591 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 1,864 miles, yellow brake calipers, carbon fiber wheel caps, Cavallino stitched to headrests, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, Scuderia shields, parking assist w/ camera, passenger display, 20“ forged diamond finished wheels. $234,900 Stock #FP5078 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2019 Ferrari Portofino- Grigio titanio metallic over nero leather, 612 hp 3.9 liter twin-turbo V8, 7-speed F1 auto trans, 14,619 miles, power folding hard top, Daytona style seats, carbon fiber interior trim, carbon fiber steering wheel w/ LED headlights, horse stitched to headrests, black tailpipes, Scuderia shields, carbon brakes, yellow calipers. $197,900 Stock #FP4906A Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider- Nero DS over alcantara Rosso FX interior, twin-turbo 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 287 miles, adaptive front light system, red calipers, suspension lifter, Cavallino stitched to headrest, handy fire extinguisher, Scuderia shields, parking camera, extended racing livery, white rev counter, lots of carbon fiber. $819,900 Stock #FP5075 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2019 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T- Rosso Corsa over black leather, 602 hp twinturbo 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 1,667 miles, yellow calipers, suspension lifter, cavallino stitched to headrests, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, Scuderia shields, 20 inch forged wheels, yellow rev counter. $205,789 Stock #S1304 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast- Grigio silverstone metallic over nero leather w/ grigio stitching, 788 hp 6.5 liter V12, 7-speed auto trans, 2,594 miles, adaptive front lights, red calipers, suspension lifter, cavallino stitched to headrest, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, Scuderia shields, parking cameras, 20” forged painted wheels, full power seats. $374,900 Stock #CONSPM Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2018 Ferrari 488 GTB- Rosso mugello over beige tradizione leather, twinturbo 660 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed automatic trans, 7,192 miles, yellow brake calipers, yellow rev counter, leather rear shelf, power seats, front & rear parking sensors. $259,900 Stock #S1330 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

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ARIZONA JET CENTER EVENT 2024

The Arizona Jet Center Event, benefiting Angel Flight West, was held on April 20th. This elegant reception included live music, fine art and the artists, high fashion with live models, premium spirits, fine wines, and delicious gourmet fare all enjoyed while mingling among private jets, rarely-seen exotic and historic collector cars. To learn more about The Arizona Jet Center Event or attend next years event visit jetcenterevents.com

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RECARO swivel chairs also have all the attributes that define a high-quality desk chair. The seat is shaped to replicate the human spine and fit like a glove. It supports your body perfectly and ensures a healthy posture even when sitting for hours. With numerous adjustment options and functions.

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2018 Ferrari 488 Spider- Rosso corsa over nero leather and rosso alcantara, 660 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 6,492 miles, red calipers, red safety belts, cavallino stitched to headrest, Scuderia shields, front & rear parking assist w/ camera, yellow rev counter, lots of interior & exterior carbon fiber options. $304,900 Stock #FP5070A2 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2016 Ferrari California T- Bianco avus over nero leather w/white stitching & piping, 553hp 3.9 liter turbo V8, 7,991 mi, carbon fiber driving zone, yellow calipers & rev counter, sport exhaust, logo in headrests, 20" forged diamond wheels, Scuderia shields, carbon fiber dash inserts, central tunnel, & cup holders. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari- White w/ blue stripe over blue leather, 2,620 miles, 963 combined HP put out by the rear-mounted hybrid 6.3 liter V12 engine, supplemented by the HY-KERS electric engine, 7-speed dual-clutch F1 trans w/ paddle shift, optional carbon fibre exterior and dash components, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs. $4,250,000 Stock #LC07774 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

Ferrari California- Rosso corsa over beige leather, 460 hp 4.3 liter V8, F1 auto trans, 15,139 miles, Scuderia fender shields, black brake calipers, power daytona style seats, red safety belts, red interior contrast stitching, Cavallino embroidered to headrest, parking assist w/ camera, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs. $105,000 Stock #C21429 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2017 Ferrari 488 Spider- Nero over nero leather, 660 hp 3.9 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 4,038 miles, AFS headlight system, yellow calipers, power daytona style seats, suspension lifter, Scuderia shields, parking assist w/ camera, yellow rev counter, Hi-Fi audio, carbon fiber drivers zone +LEDs, carbon fiber door panels.

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2016 Ferrari F12- Bianco avus over black leather, 731 hp 6.3 liter V12, 7-speed F1 auto trans, 7,972 miles, Daytona style seats, front axle lift, Scuderia shields, parking camera, white rev counter, 20” forged wheels in matte black, carbon brakes, white contrast interior stitching, horse stitched to headrests.

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2014 Ferrari 458 Italia- Bianco avus over blue/sabbia leather, 4.5 liter V8, 7-speed F1 auto trans, 10,477 miles, Daytona style seats, blue leather dash, carbon fiber steering wheel w/ LED shift lights, white rev counter, carbon brakes, red calipers, premium lightweight alloy wheels, Scuderia shields. $229,789 Stock #S1288 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano- Rosso corsa over beige full leather, 6.0 liter V12, 14,985 miles, 6-speed F1 auto trans, red calipers, power RECARO daytona style carbon fiber seats, carbon fiber steering wheel +LEDs, Scuderia shields, parking assist, 20” monolitic wheels, leather rear shelf. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

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2008 Ferrari F430 Spider- Rosso corsa over beige leather, 4.3 liter V8, 6-speed F1 auto trans, 13,870 miles, black power folding soft top, Scuderia shields, premium challenge wheels, Daytona style seats, carbon brakes, yellow calipers, yellow rev counter, premium audio. $155,789 Stock #S1207K McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2002 Ferrari 360 Spider *6-Speed Manual*- Rosso corsa over beige leather, 3.6 liter V8, 6-speed gated manual shifter, 10,695 miles, horse embossed to headrests, 5-spoke alloy wheels, black calipers, original books, car cover and battery tender all included, major belt service just completed. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2004 Ferrari 360 Spider- 6-Speed Manual! Grigio alloy over blue scuro leather, 3.6 liter V8, 9,985 miles, blu power folding top, Daytona style seats, colored dash, race exhaust, Scuderia shields, premium audio package, contrast stitching. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello- 1 Owner! Rosso corsa over beige leather, 5.5 liter V12, 6-speed manual trans, only 13,996 original miles, horse embossed to headrests, Tubi exhaust, comes with original books, keys, tool kit, car cover and seat covers, complete service history, a true collector quality example. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

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Frank Aazami’s Featured Listing Legend Canyon, Scottsdale: Take Pinnacle Peak Road North to Tranquility . . .

Never before listed, this serene 6,505-square-foot Spanishstyle luxury hacienda is one of nine stand-out properties at Legend Canyon in North Scottsdale. The 3.39-acre hillside lot, 10769 East Pinnacle Peak Road, offers framed views north of Pinnacle Peak and south into the spectacular 30,000plus-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with miles of hiking and biking trails.

Designed by world-renowned architect, Bing Hu, the fourbedroom, five-bathroom home-plus-casita features an interior by Scottsdale’s Janet Brooks, inspired by the owners’ visits to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Argentina.

“With its central courtyard and tranquil fountain, gourmet kitchen, richly finished office that could be a fifth bedroom and custom finishes, this residence exudes opulence, master craftsmanship, comfortable indoor-outdoor Arizona living and privacy,” says Frank Aazami, principal of the Private Client

Group at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Scottsdale. The anchor space of the one-story home is the great room, connecting to the courtyard on one side and overlooking the negative edge pool and Pinnacle Peak through electric sliding windows on the other, explains his PCG associate and cobroker, Fletcher Wilcox. “It’s the perfect setting for hosting friends and family gatherings.

“Immediately when entering the great room, the view captivates you, shaping the atmosphere of the entire space. This view is the centerpiece of the home,” he adds. “Imagine starting each day with a cup of coffee outside, or winding down in the evening with a glass of wine from your wine cellar, as city lights twinkle in the distance. This view becomes not just a feature of the home but a source of inspiration and tranquility, making every moment spent within its embrace all the more special.”

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The kitchen, walk-in pantry, wet bar as well as multiple fireplaces, outdoor BBQ and misting system add to the entertaining excitement. “Our kitchen is divine. Our home is a great place to live, and it entertains beautifully,” the wife says, noting she and her husband have hosted 100-plus people comfortably for dinner.

Wilcox adds: “Whether you are preparing elaborate meals or simply enjoying drinks and appetizers, the gourmet kitchen adds a touch of luxury and functionality to the home. You can enjoy your dinner inside or outside.”

Each bedroom has a dedicated patio, connecting inside and out, including the primary, which occupies one side of the house. The intimately scaled bedroom suite includes two walk-in closets and a sitting room.

“This ensures that the primary bedroom serves as a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house. It allows for a quiet and relaxing space where you can unwind without disturbances,” Wilcox explains, noting that the other bedrooms are on the opposite side — a practical, comfortable design scheme that offers convenience and privacy for family members.

Providing direct entry into the home, the connected garage has three oversized bays and generous cabinetry, with an

additional six spaces on slab. The heated pool/spa features a variable speed pump.

The attached casita is welcoming and warm, looking out on the serene courtyard. Says Wilcox: “Your guests will want to extend their stay.”

Sited to be Seen

This home suits its site. It belongs where it has been so deftly placed. It’s authentic, Southwest, South of the Border, exuding a sense of heritage and legacy and timelessness.

Past the gates, a neighborhood road leads to an ascending driveway that winds around the home to a parking circle on the south. You enter the home through a decorative gate from this courtyard area; behind this, the high desert ascends into the foothills and mountains of the Preserve. Along one adjacent canyon is a forest of saguaro, home for cactus wrens, and just behind the parking area a good-sized knoll that includes a pie-slice of each of the nine Legend Canyon parcels. Unobstructed lush desert remains, where mule deer, javelinas and other fauna etch their trails and coyotes howl.

The owners began building in 2003 and moved in three years later when few luxury settlers ventured this far north in Scottsdale. “We used to tell people, ‘We’re the people who

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live at the very end of Pinnacle Peak Road,’ says the wife, noting that since then neighbors have moved in, including two that are building Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired homes across from them. All of the Legend Canyon homes are designed by individual architects and designers.

Wilcox enjoys the dramatic approach to the home: “The long drive up the hill gives you the feeling that you are about to enter your sanctuary. Turning the corner, you see a mountain of saguaro cactus that creates an ambiance of privacy and adds an extra layer of luxury and comfort to the home. This is your secluded place where you can relax and unwind without interruptions. Overall, there is a sense of tranquility and peace.”

Finishing Touch: The Finishes

The owners have made frequent day trips to the colonial-era city of San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico; an old section of the town is part of a World Heritage Site. “We adored the international flavor and, although we have not had a home there, we love the flavor,” says the wife, a painter who works out of her studio in the home.

She adds they have also spent time in Argentina and enjoyed that cultural influence. “We wanted a home that had a hacienda heritage in addition to its being in Arizona,” she says. “Janet

Brooks, the designer, was amazing. Her staff provided all of our custom furnishings.”

As a result, the home celebrates earthy tones that create the cozy, inviting hacienda atmosphere. The structure incorporates Doug fir beams that workmen cut on site because of the size required; this made the great room “feel like a cathedral,” she says. Hand-painted tiles from San Miguel de Allende provide color, and the floor tiles were also handcrafted there, including a few that have dog paw prints from the site in San Miguel de Allende where they were created. The wood floor in the office/media room was sourced from a sheep-shearing barn in Australia.

“The Mexican styling adds a sense of warmth, vibrancy, craftsmanship and cultural richness to the home,” Wilcox says, “making it a truly distinctive and memorable space to inhabit.”

Aazami: “This quiet hacienda offers an unparalleled sense of livability and comfort, all set among tranquil and unforgettable backdrop views: Pinnacle Peak, one of the Valley’s landmark spires, the McDowell Mountains and city lights south toward Scottsdale and Phoenix. Architectural brilliance, timeless finishes and a prestigious location: This Legend Canyon home perfectly expresses the Arizona desert lifestyle.”

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The owners are downsizing to a casita nearby in Scottsdale. “We have loved it all here in our home,” she says. “It could not be nicer. We will miss it.”

This magnificent hacienda home is offered for $6 million, unfurnished; the washer and dryer are included. The MLS listing is at bit.ly/10769EPinnaclePeakRD, and a virtual tour, vimeo.com/933026529. To schedule a visit, please call Frank Aazami, 480.266.0240, text “SIRFAAZAMI” to 87778 or email, frank@pcgAgents.com. Fletcher Wilcox is at 602.648.1230, winston8415@outlook.com and fletcher.wilcox@russlyon.com.

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On May 17, Wilcox will emcee The Custom Home: Timeless Design & Architecture, with several custom-home architects reviewing the custom home-building process and their role in design, site plan, floor plan, elevations, sections and material selection; how to maximize the value of the property; and how to price the luxury home. If you are thinking of buying a lot and building a luxury home or are a real estate agent with a customer who wants to build, please attend. Connect with Wilcox for more information. Frank Aazami will be a featured guest speaker.

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2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500- Gray metallic over ebony leather w/ smoke gray accents, 760 hp supercharged 5.2 liter V8, 7-speed automatic trans, 8,165 miles, carbon fiber track pack, technology package, vinyl racing stripes, 20” exposed carbon fiber wheels, exposed carbon fiber wing, RECARO racing seats, B&O premium audio. $96,000 Stock #22608 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2018 Lamborghini Aventador SV-R Edition Widebody- 1 of 1 full custom SV-R Bespoke widebody kit, carbon fiber package, 20” front and 21” rear AL13 R80109R Aerodisc wheels, custom Ryft stainless steel race exhaust, Novitec lowering springs, Front lift, leather & alcantara trimmed interior, and parking assist w/ camera. 5,852 miles. $599,800 Stock #A06988 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

2014 Lamborghini Aventador SV-R Conversion LP 700-4 Coupe- 3,200 miles, 1 of 1 Full Carbon Fiber Widebody SV-R Conversion, 1 off custom fade paint to carbon fiber, Novitech suspension, MV Forged wheels, FI full race exhaust, Stage 2 tune. $200k in custom build. $459,800 Stock #A02631 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Golden Ticket- Carbon Fiber Track pkg: $18,500, 20" exposed carbon wheels, exposed carbon fiber I/P, exposed carbon fiber wing, Recaro leather trimmed seats, Technology pkg $3,000, B&O sound system, bliss w/ cross traffic alert, voice activated touchscreen nav system, black painted roof: $695. $88,900 Stock #FP5045A2 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster- Only 1,259 miles, nero aldebaran over nero ade interior, 6.5L V12 engine, factory multi-spoke wheels in gloss black, yellow calipers, front lift system, comfort seats w/ carbon fiber backing, yellow contrast interior stitching, carbon fiber interior trim on door, dash/center console. $637,997 Stock #LA05574 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato- Arancio borealis metallic over verde sterrato/nero ade leather, 610 hp 5.2 liter V10, 7-speed auto trans, AWD, 492 miles, special paint, sport seats, premium Lamborghini audio, exterior package, premium alloy wheels, carbon brakes, orange calipers, leather and alcantara interior. $347,900 Stock #FP5047 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Coupe- Blu nethuns metallic over nero ade leather, 5.2 liter V10, only 546 miles, $40k in vehicle options, front lifter, silver colored brake calipers w/ logo, carbon brakes, parking assist w/ camera, white interior contrast stitching and piping, emblem to headrests. $317,996 Stock #L5953 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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Shooter’s World Hits the Mark in Now Three Valley Locations

Shooter’s World has opened a facility in Goodyear, joining the Peoria and Phoenix locations.

The three premier firearm-education venues offer climate-controlled indoor shooting ranges, the largest selection of retail guns, ammunition and gun accessories in the country and diverse educational programs for new and experienced gun owners. Ranking Arizona–The Best of Arizona Business has listed the business as a Top 10 Indoor Entertainment Attraction in Arizona for the last seven years.

“Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our ranges are well served and that customers have an experience enveloped in safety, education and entertainment,” says Chris Birchby, director of marketing and information technology for the Goodyear-based company. He notes that the company is family owned. “We believe it keeps us grounded within the community –– always remembering who we are and why we are here.”

Each location has 24 or more climate-controlled indoor lanes, including the nation’s newest, most advanced and user-friendly range in Goodyear with a system that not only holds targets in place but also introduces a level of entertainment and training capabilities with moveable targets. “It’s truly unlike any range and doesn’t compare to a single gun shop in the country,” Birchby explains.

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The Goodyear location schedules a Food Truck Friday on the second Friday of every month, he adds.

“We invite multiple food trucks, a live band and an outdoor entertainment venue that is unique and fun for the entire family,” he says.

The retail areas at the three locations have firearms and accessories for women and men, including ammunition, holsters, bags, safety gear, nonlethal personal protection products and even adventureinspired apparel, such as the Subtle Savage brand.

“The heart of our business is a focus on education: to create responsible and confident gun owners in our community,” Birchby says. “We specialize in new-shooter engagement, breaking down barriers and intimidation, while also catering to enthusiasts wanting to further elevate their knowledge and skillsets.”

The indoor range for first-time shooters offers a variety of courses designed to boost self-defense confidence or provide a unique entertainment experience for friends and family. The Armed with Education packages cater to learners at any level, offering an affordable pathway to focused training. Shooter’s World recommends all students begin by consulting with a company team member or exploring the website to discover more about class offerings, Birchby says.

Ladies Day is every Friday. Women shoot for free and aren’t charged to use the range. They also receive free firearms rentals, providing access to 100-plus rentals at each site. And, Test-it-Tuesdays offers discounted range access for everyone, along with free gun rentals.

Shooting and practicing is “exhilarating,” Birchby says. “It’s best experienced alongside your loved ones, too, which creates a lifetime of shared memories and helps build a responsible gun-owning community. Shooting sports has evolved beyond just self-defense training; it’s now as enjoyable as playing pickleball and as accessible as a trip to the movies.”

Memberships offer savings and benefits, including family packages with retail and education discounts, unlimited range visits, range reservation rights and access to special networking events.

In 2024, the company will work at refining its essential skills. “Our focus is always on improving the customer experience, eliminating intimidation for first-time visitors and elevating our members’ benefits. Safety, entertainment, and appreciation are at the core of it all,” he says.

For store hours, locations, courses, memberships and other information, see AZShotoersWorld.com.

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2018 Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 EVO- Gray over black leather, 1 of 1 Zacoe widebody kit, 5.2 liter V10, 7-speed auto trans, 4,300 miles, MV Forged wheels, aluminum interior trim, yellow contrast interior stitch, FI exhaust system, Novitech suspension, full stealth PPF, front suspension lift. $309,800 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Coupe- Giallo Midas pearl effect over nero ade leather & alcantara, 5.2 liter V10, 7-speed dual clutch auto trans, 10,794 miles, AWD, front lift, Full PPF, yellow calipers, crest embossed to headrests, yellow interior contrast stitching, power heated seats, alcantara headliner, carbon brakes. $222,998 Stock #LA02014 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Coupe- Nero noctis over nero/ tan leather, 5.2 liter V10, auto trans, 10,559 miles, black brake calipers, crest embossed to headrests, glass engine bonnet, power heated seats, front lift, parking assist w/ camera. $138,999 Stock #LA12543 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2018 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder- Arancio borealis pearl effect over nero ade leather, 602 hp 5.2 liter V10, 7-speed dual clutch auto trans, 4,565 miles, 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 sec, top speed of over 200 mph, orange interior contrast stitching, emblem embroidered to headrests, front lift, parking assist w/camera, power heated seats, gloss black calipers. $229,998 Stock #L6188 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2017 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe- Arancio borealis pearl effect over nero ade leather, 5.2 liter V10, auto trans, 29,486 miles, front lift, power heated seats, orange interior contrast stitching, crest embossed to headrests, orange brake calipers, parking assist w/ camera, 2 owner car, clean CarFax. $192,999 Stock #L6279 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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Taking the Uber-Luxury Market Pulse

That pulse is strong, not robust, but offers a healthy prognosis.

I define uber-luxury homes as those closing at $10 million and up. This is somewhat arbitrary, as every real estate market is unique; the dollar threshold for Beverly Hills and Malibu, California, as well as Manhattan and Long Island, New York, would be higher; other areas throughout the country with premium homes would be lower.

Of course, our global Private Client Group team and other local Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty experts in the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale markets sell many luxury homes that close below $10 million. Uber-luxury, however, is the apex of local real estate; often significant sales news stories, they offer qualified buyers the finest locations, acreage, views, architecture, best build quality plus other distinct assets. They are dream homes for everyone and the realities of the fortunate few.

For the most part, locally these Valley homes are in the highdemand uber zip codes: 85253, Paradise Valley, the state’s highest per-capita-income community, and 85255, magnificent

Silverleaf. Other areas often represented include Desert Mountain (85262), the seven-golf-course gated community in the high desert of North Scottsdale; Arcadia, the historic citrus community in Phoenix and Scottsdale (85018 and 85251) with its engaging range of historic adobe, ranch farm and contemporary styles; and Sedona, 90 miles north of the Valley in the world-famous red rocks; and Tucson.

During the last six months, nine Valley homes have exceeded $10 million at close, with one just below that threshold at $9.5 million at high-demand, historic Casa Blanca in Paradise Valley (85253). That’s soft compared with 2022, when we were in a Covid 19-generated seller’s market for uber-luxury homes. Sellers were receiving above asking price for their Valley luxury homes, which offered particularly desirable assets during the pandemic such as larger livable space and land.

Now, six properties are under contract or pending in the Valley, with one at $30-plus million and two others above $20 million, all in Paradise Valley (85253). Following the trend, the other three listings are in Silverleaf (85255). This is still softer than past few years’ activity.

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At the same time, ARMLS offers just a little more than 80 listings above $10 million, led by a $75-million Cullum Homes residence, whose asking price soars to the Beverly Hills/ Malibu stratosphere. So far in 2024, we experienced five property owners above the $10-million asking price canceling their listings on ARMLS; perhaps these sellers will restructure their strategy and re-enter the market competitively. We have shifted to a buyer’s market for these ultra-luxury homes following a seller’s market during the pandemic years.

At the current sell rate at perhaps as many as two dozen uber homes annually sold in Arizona, sellers and their agents are confronted with more than a three-year inventory they will have to consider in terms of their wait times and possible asking prices, arrange creative terms or enhanced marketing adjustments.

Good, not Great

It’s still a good market for uber luxury but not a great one. People are just spending less on high-end real estate now. This includes undeveloped sections in thousands of continuous acres of raw land, which are not moving.

In contrast, individual lots are selling; these area even more appealing with entitlements and architectural plans in place. Developers may be leery based on the soft uber-luxury homes market, high prices for food and gas, interest rates and the political uncertainties of two wars off shore and an election year here; the result is a long lead time for developing acreage. Lots, however, provide builders and owners with more delivery assurance.

Sellers should beware of flashy results on social media that may be misreading the market.

One of the positives for the resell market is that out-of-theground uber-luxury homes are costing more and more to build. In the last two years, the average cost per square foot has risen from about $800 to almost $1,200. That increase in materials, labor and other building costs will continue based on the trends. This potentially makes the existing uber-luxury homes listings more worthwhile to buyers, so long as they are not too style specific and offer equal or near pedigree for quality materials and superb workmanship.

In addition, the Valley continues to offer an attractive résumé

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to many groups, including corporations and wealthy people: an abundance of 300 days of sunshine and outdoor activities; less real estate tax; a robust economy with low unemployment; a booming construction industry; and multiple cultural/entertainment/sports venues. Over the long term, I don’t see the uber-luxury market slowing down; in fact, I expect even many more uber-luxury inventory with new amenities for collectors of cars, wine and art.

Special Homes and Amenities Get Special Interest

To sell in this market, having a very special home is advantageous. This includes an experienced broker or team willing to expend the effort required to realistically market your home in a competitive market. Let’s look at some of the factors that have made homes that closed in the last six months particularly desirable.

For instance, the top seller in the last six months, at $13.85 million, is a two-level Mediterranean estate in Silverleaf coordinated by a superlative team of architect Luis Antonio Bonilla and interior designer Jamie Rose; it has incomparable views of the McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale and Phoenix city lights and sunsets. Bonilla led another highly talented team

on an uber-luxury home. At $12.65 million, this estate on a 3.7-acre view lot in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf also included team members Argue Custom Homes and interior designer Claire Ownby.

One-off and newly built are always desirable. A Paradise Valley home, built in 2022, sold at $13 million, without being occupied; it’s on the last vacant lot in gate-guarded Finisterre. The very accomplished J.M. Wall Development finished this on a view lot. The entertainer’s and car lover’s dream home includes a 700-bottle climate-controlled wine wall and a fourcar air-conditioned and heated garage capable of stacking cars and a gated auto court for guests.

And, at $12 million, a Contemporary-style Desert Mountain home immediately sets itself apart. You literally feel like you are on top of the world on an unobstructed, elevated hillside lot, high above the second green on the private Chiricahua Golf Course. In this Dark Sky community, the stars and city lights are spectacular.

Featuring high-level quality finishes and impeccable style, the home exemplifies the Arizona outdoor lifestyle with automatic retractable glass doors that seamlessly open to

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the patio. The indoor/outdoor room has a built-in BBQ and pizza oven for the owners’ daily lifestyle and for entertaining. The very private primary suite offers mountain views for night serenity and morning welcome; two very ample custom closets, two waterfall vanities and an open-air shower are also providing the new owners lifestyle riches. It’s a jewel box.

Frank Aazami (License #SA581280000), Brand Ambassador, is the principal at the Private Client Group, Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International in its downtown Scottsdale office. To book a visit, call him at 480.266 0240, email Frank@pcgAgents.com or see www.PCGSIR.com and PCGagents.com. These figures are current as of March 22, 2024. David M. Brown assisted in this article.

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2023 McLaren Artura Performance- Aurora blue over graphite alcantara w/ orange accents, orange calipers w/ silver logo, stealth finished 10-spoke super light weight forged alloy wheels, technology package, black pack, sports exhaust, gloss black roof, Bowers & Wilkins audio system. $258,789 Stock #S1316 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2020 McLaren 720S Spider- Silver over carbon black leather, 710 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, 7-speed auto trans, 8,198 miles, glazed electrochromic retractable hard top roof, 360 degree park assist, Bowers & Wilkins 12-speaker audio system twin exit stainless steel sports exhaust, carbon brakes, silver calipers. $259,789 Stock #S1282 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2019 McLaren 720S Performance- 4,489 miles, full Mansory body kit, full FI exhaust, Gintani Tuned 900 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, full body PPF, custom McLaren Orange wheels w/ matching brake calipers, $150k in build. $289,800 Stock #2449 Creative Bespoke (480) 695-5002

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2023 McLaren Artura- Flux green over dove gray/jet black leather, 671 hp 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid, 8-speed auto trans, 3,043 miles, flux green brake calipers, gloss black interior pack, practicality pack, satin titanium engine cover w/Mclaren branding, sport exhaust & stealth hot vee finishers, technology pack. $222,789 Stock #S001722A McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2019 McLaren 720S Performance- Silica white over scoria gray/McLaren orange, 710 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, 7-speed auto trans, 20,562 miles, stealth pack, sports exhaust, brushed iridium brightwork, carbon brakes, orange calipers, aftermarket alloy wheels. $228,900 Stock #S002092A McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

2020 McLaren 600LT Spider- Orange over carbon black alcantara, twinturbo 3.8 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 6,301 miles, clubsport pack, ultralightweight wheels, carbon fiber packs 1 and 2, Bowers & Wilkins premium audio, super-lightweight carbon fiber racing seats, orange safety belts, orange calipers. $264,900 Stock #S1329 McLaren Scottsdale (480) 214-7260

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McLaren Automotive produces the most progressive super sports cars at the highest standards in the world. At McLaren Scottsdale, they embrace those standards.

McLaren Scottsdale is a factory authorized service facility with factory training, experience, tools, genuine parts and access to McLaren proprietary diagnostic systems to properly diagnose your McLaren and reset maintenance and fault indicators. These exclusive systems also allow them to document your McLaren maintenance history directly with McLaren, crucial to maintaining both factory and extended warranties as well as building a proper service history for your car.

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Frank Milstead: A Vision for Strong, Solution-Based Law Enforcement

Colonel Frank Milstead, a stalwart figure in Arizona law enforcement, is currently running for the position of Maricopa County Sheriff. Born and raised in Phoenix as a secondgeneration Arizonan, his roots in the community run deep. With a career spanning over 35 years in law enforcement, Milstead brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a clear vision for positive change to the forefront of his campaign.

Milstead's journey in law enforcement began in 1985 at the Phoenix Police Department, where he embarked on a path of dedication and service. Rising through the ranks, he gained invaluable experience working in nearly every capacity within the department, shaping his leadership style and commitment to excellence. His tenure culminated in notable appointments, including Chief of Police at the Mesa

Police Department in 2010 and Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety in 2015. Notably, Milstead made history with a unanimous confirmation vote by the Arizona State Senate, a testament to his esteemed reputation and leadership capabilities.

Throughout his distinguished career, Milstead has garnered recognition and accolades for his outstanding contributions to law enforcement. His strategic initiatives, such as spearheading the concept and development of the Arizona Border Strike Force, have redefined safety strategies and showcased his proactive approach to border security. Additionally, his efforts in rebranding organizations and implementing efficient processes have resulted in significant cost savings while maintaining world-class service standards.

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Milstead's platform for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is rooted in three core principles: building trust, ensuring accountability, and enhancing safety. He emphasizes the importance of collaborative relationships with the community and other law enforcement entities to develop comprehensive strategies that thwart crime effectively. His vision includes updating policies for best practices, establishing a citizen review board, enhancing theft prevention strategies, and expanding school safety programs to protect our youth.

One of Milstead's significant achievements is his commitment to transparency and accountability within law enforcement organizations. He recognizes the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, particularly in addressing rising crime rates, border security concerns, and threats like fentanyl and human trafficking. His proactive leadership style, characterized by accessibility and continuous improvement, positions him as a formidable force in tackling these pressing issues head-on.

Milstead's approach to border security reflects a pragmatic yet

compassionate stance, emphasizing the importance of legal entry through designated ports of entry while safeguarding our state and nation. He acknowledges the need for steadfast leadership during border crises and advocates for collaborative efforts to ensure the safety and security of our communities.

Colonel Frank Milstead's candidacy for Maricopa County Sheriff represents a beacon of hope for a safer, more secure future. With a focus on experience, integrity, and a proactive leadership style, Milstead is poised to lead the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office with excellence, ensuring a united and resilient community for generations to come. His vision for strong, solution-based law enforcement resonates with the diverse needs of Maricopa County residents, promising a brighter tomorrow for all. Join Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona State Troopers Association, Mesa Police Association, and many more in voting for Frank in the July 30th Republican Primary.

You can learn more about Frank Milstead at VoteFrankMCSO.com

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2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Coupe- Manufaktur moonlight white metallic over macchiato beige/ magma gray leather, biturbo 3.0 liter I6, 9-speed automatic trans, 1,533 miles, AMG line, 20” AMG multi-spoke wheels, warmth & comfort packages, multiconcour front seats w/ massage, night package, AMG body styling. $61,000 Stock #22442 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450- Brilliant blue metallic over saddle brown/ black leather, bi-turbo 3.0 liter V6, 9-speed automatic trans, 29,253 miles, premium 1 package, driver assistance package, exclusive nappa leather interior, 19 inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, soft close doors, burl walnut interior trim. $52,000 Stock #22501 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Coupe- Matte gray over black leather & alcantara, 577 hp biturbo 4.0 liter V8, 7-speed auto trans, 6,595 miles, alcantara wrapped AMG sport steering wheel, Burmester premium audio, carbon ceramic brakes, AMG lightweight premium wheels, carbon fiber interior & exterior trim. $189,900 Stock #CONSCTGTR Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2022 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580- Black over macchiato/bronze nappa leather, 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, 9,953 miles, quilted interior leather, leather & wood wrapped steering wheel, Burmester premium audio, piano black interior trim, executive & entertainment rear seating, premium Maybach multi-spoke alloy wheels. $164,997 Stock #L5942 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2022 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG- Polar white over macchiato beige/black nappa leather, 603 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, AWD, 30,174 miles, AMG night pkg, Burmester audio, carbon fiber/piano black interior trim, built-in radar detector, AMG sport steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, red calipers, premium AMG cross-spoke alloy wheels. $114,996 Stock #MA885323 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster- Iridium silver metallic over black w/ silver leather, 4.0 liter bi-turbo V8, auto trans, 8,350 miles, power folding soft top, AMG performance exhaust, night package, Burmester premium audio, distronic active distance assist, premium AMG alloy wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S- Diamond white metallic over black leather, 503 hp 4.0 liter bi-turbo V8, 7-speed auto trans, 2,116 miles, alcantara steering wheel, Burmester premium audio, aluminum interior finish, sport seats, premium AMG wheels, red calipers w/ AMG script. $85,900 Stock #FP5013A2 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

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2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43, Redefining an AMG

When Mercedes-AMG announced this new generation SL would be available with a 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist motor, SL fans and AMG fans alike questioned what Mercedes-Benz was thinking. “Well maybe the 4 cylinder will be considerably less expensive?” we asked ourselves. While technically true, the SL 43 AMG is $31,400 cheaper than its bigger sister SL 55 AMG, and a considerable $73,100 cheaper than the SL 63 AMG. However, the SL 43 AMG is still a six figure car, our press demo was $125,835 with all the right options. We were skeptical this 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist motor is AMG money with none of the performance, but as a package, the SL 43 not only challenges the importance of performance figures, but what it means to be an AMG.

When reviewing the Mercedes-AMG EQE, initial thought was it would be the redefining test of “What makes an AMG, an AMG?”, but thanks to the immense power and torque produced by its EV drivetrain, engineers were able to deliver AMG performance relatively easily. However, when it comes to making a 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged motor feel like it belongs in the AMG heritage tree, and give owners the feeling their over $110,000 sports car is in fact a real AMG, the SL 43 had to deliver the AMG performance from such a small capacity motor.

Thanks to the cleverness of the 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist and rapid AMG speed shift 9-speed dual clutch transmission, the SL 43 delivers exciting sports car performance. Proper AMGs are no longer just the twin-turbo V8s and crazy 0-60 time EV’s, it is time the smaller capacity motors deserve their recognition as well. How does this 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged motor pack so much punch? The SL 43 benefits from technology handed down straight from Mercedes-AMG’s Formula 1 team. The most effective of this Formula 1 technology in the SL 43 is the hybrid assist turbocharger, essentially a electric motor spooling the turbocharger to maximum boost much quicker than conventional exhaust driven turbochargers. The result in performance feels like you’re on boost, no matter where you are in the rev range, delivering max power and torque more consistency. There is one “issue” with this technology however, twice the SL 43 kept accelerating at full power after backing off the accelerator. This moment of unanticipated acceleration was exciting and terrifying, 375 hp feels like 1,000 hp, reminiscent of the power surge from big turbo sport cars in the ‘80s.

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375 hp and 354 lbs of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds is the SL 43’s performance by the numbers, but as I mentioned earlier, this 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist drivetrain challenges how those numbers feel when they’re put to the pavement. This little 2.0 liter motor is angry, just as angry as the twin-turbo V8s in the AMG range. Even at idle, the sports exhaust is buzzing away, under acceleration and declaration the exhaust pops and bangs just as any high strung performance car would. The transmission and on the SL43 AMG is practically perfect, an area that has been the achilles heel to AMGs and performance MercedesBenz in the past. The SL 43, in second gear, taken all the way to redline, is only going 52 mph, a completely acceptable speed to squeeze any car on Phoenix’s large surface streets. While 52 mph does not sound like much, with the SL’s top down, you hear the angry motor under the hood, exhaust popping and banging, and turbocharger spooled to 170,000 rpm, the experience is just as exciting as any other $125K sports car on the market.

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Styling of the SL 43, or any new SL for that matter, makes no difference where you are in the range. In an industry made of up-badging and developing visual tactics to get customers to pay more, Mercedes-Benz has pulled a 360, the numbers on the back of the car only change what is under the hood. This generation SL is all about bringing the model back to its sports car roots, and the styling has followed suit. Body lines, size and proportions all work well in giving the sports car feel, without being “small”. Styling cues are similar to a stretched Mercedes-AMG GT S, rather than a large luxury convertible from the past.

The previous generation SL was essentially the same car from 2003-2020, just face lifted and tweaked along the way. Owners and fans of the previous SL’s styling, performance, and size, should look at the new E-Class Cabriolet. The E-Class Cab. has similar dimensions to the last generation SL, a more comfort focused ride, and offers a range topping E53 AMG Cabriolet with 429 hp and 384 lbs of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Mercedes-AMG has hit it out of the park with this latest generation of SL, and new offerings of AMG performance. The SL’s focus shifting from luxury convertible, to convertible sports car was more than just a marketing exercise, this new generation is completely fresh, starting from the ground up. What surprised us most about this SL 43 however was AMG’s ability to crank a 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged motor to 11, giving the SL 43 a true AMG driving experience. With this new 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged w/ hybrid assist drivetrain, an AMG is no longer defined by twin-turbo V8s, but the excitement/angryness AMG builds into any of their power plants.

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2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe- Heritage Design package, SportDesign package, PCCB ceramic composite brakes, 578 miles, center lock wheels, sport chrono package, crest embossed to headrests, parking assist w/ surround view camera, front axle lift. $305,999 Stock #L6311 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet- Agate grey metallic over black full leather w/ red stitching, 3.0 liter twin-turbo H6, PDK auto trans, 2,568 miles, power folding soft top, GTS interior package, sport seats, Bose sound, sport exhaust, PASM, sport chrono. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S- Carrara white metallic over slate gray leather, 443 hp twin-turbo 3.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, AWD, 29,217 miles, premium package, sport package, 18-way adaptive sport seats plus, extended leather door trim, SportDesign side skirts, 20” Carrera Classic wheels, illuminated door sills. $172,000 Stock #22576 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

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2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet- 1,500 miles, 640 hp twin-turbo 3.7 liter H6, shark blue paint, carbon ceramic brakes, exclusive design centerlock wheels, yellow calipers, crest embossed to headrests, blue interior contrast stitching, 18way adjustable heated & ventilated sport seats, carbon fiber exterior mirrors, Burmester High-end sound, sport chrono pkg w/ racing yellow dial. Call Jim at 602-300-8720

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe- GT silver metallic over black leather, 572 hp 3.8 liter H6, PDK auto trans, 3,668 miles, SportDesign pkg, ambient lighting, crest to center console lid, racing yellow gauges, clear taillights, front axle lift system, heated carbon fiber GT Sport steering wheel, PASM sport suspension, power steering plus. sport exhaust. $227,900 Stock #FP5070A3 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe- Racing yellow over black full leather, twin-turbo 3.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, 5,440 miles, rear axle steering, adaptive sport seats plus w/ memory, sport pkg, premium pkg, Bose surround sound, LED matrix design headlamps, surround view camera, heated & ventilated seats. $144,500 Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

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2021 Porsche Taycan- Cherry metallic over Limestone beige/black leather interior, 25,960 miles, 20 inch sport aero wheels, Bose surround sound, navigation/GPS, rear view camera, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto. $62,000 Stock #21646 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

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2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet- Gentian blue metallic over bordeaux red/ black leather, twin-turbo 3.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, 1,884 miles, sport exhaust system, heated multi-function GT sport steering wheel, power heated & ventilated seats w/ memory, Bose surround sound, lane change assist. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet- Black over black leather, 580 hp twinturbo 3.8 liter I6, 7-speed PDK auto trans, 25,278 miles, Burmester high-end surround sound, front axle lift, adaptive cruise control, illuminated door sill guards in carbon fiber, LED headlamps in black, entry & drive, power heated & ventilated seats. $169,000 Stock #P22680 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2019 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS- Carmine red over black leather w/ alcantara, 450 hp 3.0 liter twin-turbo H6, 7-speed manual trans, 3,965 miles, power kit, sport chrono plus, PASM, sports exhaust, sport seats, PDLS, Apple car play, black premium lightweight center lock wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S- Miami blue over black leather, 443 hp 3.0 liter twin-turbo H6, PDK auto trans, 11,325 miles, premium package, Bose premium sound package, electric slide/tilt sunroof, sport seats, PDLS +, LCA, sport chrono pack, sport package, sports exhaust w/ silver tail pipes. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2020 Porsche Panamera- Silver metallic over black leather, 49,602 miles, Bose surround sound, comfort access, power heated & ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, lane change assist, dynamic light system, memory package, premium package plus, soft close doors, 21” SportDesign wheels, panoramic roof. $56,900 Stock #F01713B Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS- Weissach package, white over black leather & alcantara, 520 hp 4.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, 9,033 miles, yellow brake calipers, yellow roll bar, yellow interior contrast stitching, carbon fiber bucket seats, carbon fiber door sills, sport chrono pkg, parking assist w/ camera, carbon fiber bucket seats. $268,999 Stock #LC164471 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2018 Porsche 911 GT3- GT silver metallic over black leather/alcantara, 4.0 liter H6, 6-speed manual trans, 4,850 miles, sport seats, contrast interior stitch, silver seatbelts, white dials, leather dash, red calipers, alcantara headliner, Bose premium sound. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2018 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S- Carrera white metallic over black leather, 3.0 liter twin-turbo H6, 7-speed PDK auto trans, AWD, 12,785 miles, PASM, sports exhaust, LCA, front axle lift, Bose premium sound, sport seats, premium package, glass sunroof, PDLS, 20” RS premium wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

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2018 Porsche 911 GT3- GT silver metallic over full black leather, 4.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, 8,775 miles, carbon brakes, front axle lift, alcantara interior trim, Bose audio, sport seats, sport chrono, PDLS. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet- Agate gray metallic over black leather, 420 hp 3.0 liter flat 6, PDK trans, 17,466 mi, CPO warranty until November 2023, premium pkg plus, sport chrono pkg, heated & cooled 14-way power seats, sport exhaust, back up camera, PDC, lane change assist, 20" Carrera sport wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

1998 Porsche 993 Carrera 4S- Arctic silver metallic over classic grey leather w/ sport seats, 3.6 liter H6, 6-speed manual, widebody, Blaupunkt CR-210 radio, power sunroof, original tool roll, jack and air pump, turbo twist wheels, red calipers, immaculate condition. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet- Only 23,257 original miles, original black paint in excellent condition, black leather interior, black soft top, Improvements in the suspension, interior, and all of the light bulbs have been replaced, car is in show condition, must see in person to appreciate. $80,000 Private sale, NO sales tax if registered in AZ. Call Anthony at (602) 434-1315

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet- GT silver metallic over black leather, twin-turbo 3.0 liter H6, PDK auto trans, AWD, 11,965 miles, premium package, sport package, sport chrono plus package, sport exhaust, rear-axle steering package, Bose premium surround sound, 20” spyder design wheels. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2014 Porsche 911 GT3- White over black leather/ alcantara, PDK auto trans, LED headlights w/ PDLS plus, high-gloss black wheels, red calipers, adaptive sport seats, SportDesign steering wheel, sound package plus, Escort Advanced Laser Jammer/Shifter professionally installed, upgraded exhaust system. Private Party Sale, No Sales Tax in Arizona. $125,999 Call or Text David at (480) 216-8585

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe- Arctic silver metallic over black full supple leather, 3.6 liter H6, 6-speed manual trans, 20,780 miles, AWD, original owner wide body 4S coupe, original window sticker, power sunroof, up-todate services w/ 4 new tires, all books and keys. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4- White over black leather & alcantara, 3.8 liter H6, 6speed manual trans, 4,885 miles, factory sport exhaust, 18-way adaptive sport seats, sport chrono plus package, carbon fiber interior trim, alcantara headliner, red seat belts, light design package, PDLS, 20” GT4 wheels w/ platinum finish. Scottsdale Sport & Classic Motorcars Indoor Showroom (480) 596-1611 www.scottsdalesport.com

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2019 Bentley Bentayga- Onyx black over hotspur red leather, 542 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, AWD, 42,772 miles, font seat comfort spec, bright chrome bumper, sunshine spec, massaging front seats, panoramic moonroof, Apple car play, premium black and silver alloy wheels, black calipers. $85,000 Stock #P21934 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i- Manhattan green metallic over cognac leather, twin-turbo 3.0 liter I6, 8-speed automatic trans, 15,044 miles, AWD, climate comfort package, 22” V spoke wheels, parking assistance pro, surround view 3D camera, drive recorder, harman/kardon premium audio, 5-zone climate control. $74,000 Stock #22657 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup- Edition 1 Accessory Package, power retractable tonneau cover, audio system by Kicker, rear-under seat storage. Under 100 miles. Full factory warranty. Vehicle location is Scottsdale, AZ. Asking $134,900. Private Party Sale, No sales tax if licensed in AZ. Call Don (307) 689-4004

2023 Lamborghini Urus S- 1016 Carbon Fiber Widebody Kit, nero over nero leather w/ blu leandro accents, twin-turbo 4.0 liter V8, auto trans, 2,155 miles, AWD, carbon fiber interior trim, parking assist w/ surround view camera, power heated & cooled seats, panoramic roof, alcantara headliner, Bang & Olufsen audio, 4-zone climate. $373,998 Stock #LC26764 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2023 BMW iX M60- Dark graphite over mocha leather, 610 hp & 749 lb-ft torque electric motor, 16,186 miles, driving assistance pro package, luxury package, 22 inch M Aero bi-color wheels, individual titanium bronze exterior trim, I blue seatbelts, soft close doors, glass & wood controls, surround view w/3D view. $78,000 Stock #22409A2 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 Cadillac Escalade V- Black over black leather, 682 hp supercharged 6.2 liter V8, auto trans, AWD, 2,000 miles, rear seat entertainment system, panoramic roof, power side steps, both 26 inch Forgiato wheels and stock wheels, ceramic coating. $175,000 Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X- Moonshot green metallic over lunar shadow leather, 830 hp electric motor, 3,692 miles, AWD, Extreme off road package, illumination package, 4-wheel steering w/ crab walk, trailering package, underbody cameras, Bose premium audio, electric locking rear differential. $109,000 Stock #22487 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2022 Lamborghini Urus- Verde scandal over nero leather, 641 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, AWD, 6,097 miles, power heated & cooled seats, parking assist w/ 360 camera, alcantara headliner, crest embroidered to headrests in black, gloss black calipers, gloss black 23 inch wheels. $295,000 obo Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

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2024 Range Rover SE- Gray metallic over black leather, turbocharged 3.0 liter I6, 8-speed automatic trans, AWD, 2,602 miles, parking assist w/ surround view camera, panoramic moonroof, leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, 4-zone climate control, power front and rear seats, Meridian premium audio, gloss black interior trim. $135,900 Stock #FP5072B Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2023 Range Rover SE- White over ebony/ perlino leather, 523 hp twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8, 8-speed auto trans, AWD, 10,169 miles, 7-passenger, 23” gloss black wheels, technology package, 24-way heated & ventilated massage front seats, gloss black interior veneer trim, black contrast roof, shadow exterior package, Meridian audio. $154,000 Stock #P22607 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 Range Rover Sport Dynamic- Borasco gray metallic over ebony leather, 5,957 miles, Meridian premium audio system, parking assist w/ camera, panoramic roof, multi-zone climate control, heated front & rear seats, leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel. $96,500 Stock #21494 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2023 Maserati Grecale Modena- Nero tempesta metallic over red & black leather interior, 877 miles, 14-way power heated & ventilated front sport seats, 3D matte carbon fiber interior trim, adaptive air suspension, gloss red brake calipers, heated rear seats, Modena limited edition, Modena premium plus package, Sonus Faber audio. $78,914 Stock #M01134S Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

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2023 Range Rover SWB V8- Silver metallic over black leather, twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8, automatic trans, AWD, 5k miles, comes with both custom 24 inch Asanti wheels and factory wheels, Meridian premium audio, wood interior veneers, panoramic roof, parking assist with surround view camera. $164,000 Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

1988 Land Rover Defender - James Bond “Spectre” styled in dark gray over black leather w/ blue diamond stitching & seat piping, GM 6.2L LS3 engine, beadlock wheels, Warn winch w/ Spectre style bumper, Spectre wide wheel arch kit, roll cage w/ top mounted exterior lighting, Kicker sound system, Maxxis tires, wood planked bed, A/C, SEMA 2023 show car. Call Pro Motorsports 602-300-8720

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S AMG- Manufaktur alpine gray over classic red/ black leather, 603 hp biturbo 4.0 liter V8, 9-speed automatic trans, 11,467 miles, 22 inch AMG cross spoke forged matte black wheels, driver assistance package plus, AMG carbon fiber trim, AMG night package, power heated & cooled seats. $118,000 Stock #P22695 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach 600- Polar white over mahogany/ macchiato beige leather, biturbo 4.0 liter V8, auto trans, 18,945 miles, flowing lines interior veneers, wood & leather trimmed multi-function Maybach steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, Burmester audio, rear power reclining seats with foot rests, power heated & cooled seats. $158,998 Stock #LC888208 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2022 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 4x4 Squared- G Manufaktur green hell mango over black leather. 4.0 liter bi-turbo V8, 48 miles, 4Matic AWD, carbon fiber interior trim, 360 parking camera w/ sensors, AMG night pkg, green contrast interior leather, Burmester audio, carbon fiber exterior trim, red calipers. $399,999 Stock #L6022 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 63 AMG- Moonlight white metallic over black nappa leather w/ diamond stitching, 13,654 miles, 22” Forged AMG cross spoke wheels in black, exclusive interior pkg w/ AMG carbon fiber interior trim, AMG night pkg, AMG red calipers, AMG performance exhaust, AMG ride control. $175,000 Stock #22179 Certified Benz & Beemer (844) 568-1362

2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan- Magma red over white/red leather, twin-turbo 6.8 liter V12, automatic trans, 25,998 miles, AWD, red accent interior leather, embroidered RR on headrests, parking assist w/ 360 degree parking cameras, rear picnic tables, rear theater package. $262,999 Stock #KU114029 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 4x4 Squared- Gmanufaktur arabian grey over classic red/ black leather, biturbo 4.0 liter V8, auto trans, 2,950 miles, AMG Sport carbon fiber & alcantara trimmed steering wheel, interior & exterior carbon fiber trim, power heated & cooled seats, Burmester premium audio, red brake calipers, 3-zone climate control. $399,999 Stock #L6027 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2021 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG- Selenite gray metallic over red & black leather, 577 hp & 627 lb/ft torque biturbo 4.0 liter V8, 9-speed auto trans, AWD, 15,626 miles, night pkg, red calipers, parking assist w/ surround view camera, power heated & cooled seats, Burmester premium audio, 22” AMG cross spoke wheels. $177,900 Stock FP4990B1 Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati (888) 964-6056

2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan- Black over black leather, twin-turbo 6.8 liter V12, automatic transmission, AWD, 11,103 miles, 4-zone climate control, panoramic roof, parking assist w/ surround view camera, 26 inch custom wheels, power heated and cooled seats. $314,997 Stock #LC205369 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan- Black over seashell/ black leather, twin-turbo 6.8 liter V12, automatic trans, 19,268 miles, AWD, 26 inch AG Luxury wheels, power heated & cooled seats, 4-zone climate control, wood interior trim, panoramic roof, RR embroidered to headrests. $273,996 Stock #L113920 Luxury Auto Collection (480) 405-8265

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Aston Martin DB11 AMR- China gray over phantom gray leather, 630 hp 5.2 liter bi-tubro V12, 8-speed auto trans, 6,195 miles, ventilated front seats, power bolsters, technology pack, forged AMR wheel, AMR embossed to headrests, light green calipers, carbon brakes, gloss black alloy wheels. $149,899 Stock #CS554 O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills (310) 659-4050

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2019 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato- Satin morning frost white over black leather, 580 hp 6.0 liter V12, 8-speed auto trans, 897 miles, carbon fiber exterior trim, carbon fiber & glass roof, gold interior trim, white contrast interior leather, Zagato design details, Z stitched to headrests, black premium alloy wheels. $684,900 #CS608R Pagani Beverly Hills (310) 484-5837 2023 Aston Martin Vantage V12- Neutron white over all eclipse red leather, 690 hp 5.2 liter twin turbo V12, 8-speed auto trans, 57 miles, carbon fiber exterior trim, white interior contrast stitching, carbon fiber seats, wings stitched to headrests, carbon fiber & alcantara steering wheel, carbon brakes, black calipers. $294,900 Stock #PPGN07673 Tactical Fleet (704) 826-3862 2023 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Roadster- Aston Martin Racing green over Onyx black/ Light Argento Metallic leather, 5.2L twin turbo V12, 8-speed auto trans, 270 miles, 21” Y spoke matte black & diamond turned wheels, carbon fiber lower pack, lightweight carbon fiber seats, #218 of 249 V12 Roadsters built for the world. $329,900 Stock #B25120 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 500-5019

2023 Bentley GTC Azure Convertible- Tanzanite purple metallic over Damson/ Beluga leather, 4.0 liter V8, 2,146 miles, Continental Blackline specification, Mulliner contrast gear lever & steering wheel spokes, Naim for Bentley, Bentley rotating display, Bentley self leveling wheel badge, Cotes de Geneve console inserts, heated steering wheel. $293,988 Stock #D23B3593 O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills (310) 659-4050

2021 Bentley Continental GT- St. James red solid over beluga hide, 4.0 liter bi-tubro V8, auto trans, 7,536 miles, black exterior trim, illuminated door sills, wings stitched to headrests, red contrast piping, piano black interior trim, black calipers, premium black and silver alloy wheels. $184,900 Stock #PMC088221B Tactical Fleet (704) 994-8711

2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn- Crystal galileo blue over navy blue leather, 563 hp 6.6 liter twin-turbo V12, 8-speed auto trans, 10,016 miles, power folding soft top in navy blue, yellow accent exterior pinstriping, gloss navy blue piano lacquer dash, yellow accent interior leather and stitching, RR embroidered to headrests. $349,900 Stock #PMU203999 Tactical Fleet (972) 366-4078

2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre- Tempest Grey over Mandarin leather interior, fully electric powertrain with two electric motors that makes 577 horsepower, 222 miles, Spectre laugh package, shooting star headliner, starlight doors, heated passenger surround, illuminated: treadplates, grille and fascia. $539,990 Stock #8675UC O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills (310) 659-4050

2022 Bentley Continental GTC V8- Glacier white over linen hide, 542 hp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8, auto trans, AWD, 3,087 miles, power folding soft-top, gloss black 21” wheels & grille matrices, front seat comfort spec, color spec, contrast stitching, embroidered Bentley wings to headrests, heated duo tone steering wheel, piano black interior trim. $245,900 Stock #B24433 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 430-1400

2013 Bentley Mulsanne- Beluga over beluga hide, 505 hp 6.75 liter twinturbo V8, 8-speed auto trans, 25,288 miles, Mulliner driving specification, diamond quilted interior trim, knurled organ stops, rear seat entertainment package, premium alloy wheels. $112,900 Stock #B24309 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 430-1400

2020 Rolls Royce Dawn- Dark emerald over moccasin leather, 6.6 liter twinturbo V12, auto trans, 5,864 miles, power folding soft-top, premium Mansory wheels, bespoke interior, RR embroidered to all headrests in black, driver assistance package, head-up display, lane departure assist, exterior pin-striping. $349,995 Stock #CS640 O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills (310) 659-4050

2015 Rolls Royce Wraith- Arctic white over creme light/black accent leather, 6.6 liter twin-turbo V12, auto trans, 25,937 miles, drivers assistance 1, lane departure warning, high beam assist, head-up display, 21” forged 7 spoke wheels, heated and ventilated seats, RR monogram to headrests, piano black interior trim. $148,900 Stock #B25161 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 430-1400

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The new BMW M4 CS invites owners to experience the inimitable M feeling in all its depth and breadth. Its distinctive character profile places it exactly midway between the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive complete with its recently introduced performance, design and equipment upgrades – and the 1,000-unit limitedrun BMW M4 CSL special edition. The pure-bred performance talents of the new BMW M4 CS are the product of M-typical racing genes, which offer constant reminders of their presence in everyday driving on the road and enjoy full expression out on the track.

The model-specific performance characteristics of the six-cylinder in-line engine in the BMW M4 CS, an eightspeed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive imbue the new special edition with dynamic poise and assurance in any situation. Instantaneous power delivery and optimised traction enable acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds. In testing at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit – the ultimate barometer for all BMW M cars when it comes to the signature M recipe of dynamic potency, agility and handling precision –the new BMW M4 CS recorded an official and notarised time of 7 min. 21.989 sec. for the full 12.943-mile lap.

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2018 BMW M2- Alpine White over black leather interior, 3.0 liter turbo I6 with 365 horsepower & 343 ft-lbs torque, 6-speed manual trans, 17,931 miles, 437 Mstyle wheels, Executive package heated front seats, Harmon/Kardon surround sound, navigation, Apple CarPlay, carbon fiber interior trim, carbon fiber mirror caps, front splitter, rear spoiler. Stock #B25337 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 500-5019

1988 BMW M5- Black over tan leather interior, 3.5 liter I6, 5-speed manual trans, 121,646 miles, heated seats, sunroof and recent service, rebuilt air conditioning, Michelin tires. One of only 1,340 for the U.S market. $49,500 Copley West (949) 836-8844

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod- Two-tone beige and light green, custom built by Fred Ingle of Fred’s Wiring and Custom in Ontario, CA in 2006. SEMA show car in 2006, Grand National Roadster Show in 2007, Motor Trend article October, 2007, GM Performance aluminum Ram Jet ZL1 454 ci V8 mated to a 4L80E automatic transmission, and much more! Copley West (949) 836-8844

2021 BMW M4- Brooklyn Grey Metallic over black leather interior, 3.0 liter twinturbo I6 with 473 HP & 406 ft-lbs torque, 6-speed manual trans, 32,885 miles, 19”/20” 826 M-style alloy wheels in black, Executive pkg, Parking Assistance pkg, carbon fiber trim, extended shadow line exterior trim, heated front seats, navigation, Apple CarPlay. $66,900 Stock #B25084 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 500-5019

2019 BMW i8 Roadster- Sophisto Gray Metallic w/ Frozen Blue accent over Giga Amido leather interior, 1.5 liter 3-cylinder w/ battery pack & 2-electric motors, automatic trans, 30,085 miles, carbon fiber interior trim, heated seats, navigation. $74,900 Stock #G98103 DC Motors (714) 695-0102

1955 Land Rover Series I- Marine blue over black, tan canvas top, left-hand drive, 2.0 liter 4 cylinder, 4 speed manual, 4X4, rear bench seating for 4, an original left-hand driver example delivered new to Madrid, Spain and recently restored here in the States, inside headlight and 88 inch wheelbase from the final years of Series I production. $58,800 Copley West (949) 836-8844

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1959 Ferrari 250 TF Revival Roadster- Green over tan leather, 280 hp 3.5 liter Colombo 60 degree V12, manual trans, Scuderia shields, wire wheels, hand built one off creations by the Ferrari experts GTO Engineering with over 200 combined years of experience. Call for Price. Pagani Beverly Hills (310) 484-5837 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB- Rosso over black leather w/ grey carpets, 280 hp 3.3 liter V12 w/ triple Weber carburetors & 5-speed transaxle, 1 of 250 short nose 2cam’s built, retains its original numbers matching engine all documented by the Ferrari Red Book Classiche certification and Massini report, restored over 20 years ago and winner of multiple Platinums and awards. $2,395,000 Copley West (949) 836-8844

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda- Grey beige over brown MB-Tex upholstery, brown convertible top, factory removable hard-top, 2.8 liter I6, 3 speed automatic trans, disc brakes, Becker Europa radio, A/C, voluminous service file dating back to 1980, delivered new June 1969 via Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati. $149,800 Copley West (949) 836-8844

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona- Red over tan leather, 352 hp 4.4 liter V12, 5-speed manual trans, iconic “Daytona Seats” as we know them today with black accent leather, period correct wire spoke wheels and tires, detailed history and service maintenance records on file, collector quality. $645,800 Copley West (949) 836-8844

1973 Ford Baja Bronco by Stroppe- Special Stroppe paint, poppy red bottom, white mid-section and blue top, 302 ci V8, with automatic transmission. Baja Broncos were made from 1971 to 1975 and total production guess is ~450 units, perfect example with full documentation and maintenance history. $189,800 Copley West (949) 836-8844

Ferrari 246 GTS Dino- Silver argento auteuil metallizzato 106-E-1 over red and black Daytona seat interior, 2.4 liter V6, 5-speed trans. USA car w/ power windows and A/C. This gorgeous Dino was very close to the end of production and built on April 30th, 1974. Delivered new to the USA and spent over 5 decades in California. $525,000 Copley West (949) 836-8844

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1934 Packard is Best in Show at 18th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance

A pristine 1934 Packard Twelve owned by the William Lyon Family was Best in Show at the 18th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, April 19–21. Presented by LPL Financial and IWC Schaffhausen, the event featured world-class cars and world-class car events celebrating the “Roaring ’20s and Glamorous ’30s,” including marques such as Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard, Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

“The 2024 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance was a tremendous success, showcasing an unparalleled collection of classic and luxury automobiles against the stunning backdrop of La Jolla’s scenic coastline,” says Robert F. Kerner Jr., co-chairman of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.

The event began April 19 with the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Friday Night VIP Soirée on the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Themed “Expedition d'Elegance: The Road to Opulent Adventure,” the elegant evening included music, craft cocktails and tastings of gourmet food from 19 of San Diego’s finest restaurants.

On Saturday, drivers of 80 vintage and modern automobiles enjoyed the La Jolla Concours Tour d’Elegance through the foothills of northern San Diego County. The autophile’s dream included visits to automobile collections, a private luncheon at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and a stop at “Porsches on Prospect,” where participants saw 81 Porsches and heard live music on festive Prospect Street in the village of La Jolla.

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Best in Show- 1934 Packard Twelve

Culminating the weekend, 113 rare vehicles appeared on the lawns of La Jolla Cove’s Ellen Browning Scripps Park adjacent to the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. At the same time, participants enjoyed the La Jolla Champagne and Honey Tasting Garden, with champagne cocktails, tastings of regional nuts and flights of honey, the VIP experience with tastes from more than 19 local chefs and Hospitality Suites supplying private lounges, catering and bar service. Guests enjoyed live music and interactive installations, with a vintage flyover along the coast.

An all-volunteer committee led by Co-Chairs G. Michael Dorvillier and Robert F. Kerner Jr. and Chief Judge Nigel Matthews curated the competition. The cars were judged in thirteen classes, and 16 specialty awards were given.

Class winners included a 1932 Packard 904, American Elegance of the 20’s & 30’s (Closed Top), Tom Neal; a 1941 Mercedes-Benz Model 770K, European Elegance of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s (Open & Closed), The William Lyon Family; and a 1966 Ford Mustang, Mustangs Pony to Power (1964–1993), The Evolution of Mustang, Kenneth Woolcott.

“I could not be any prouder of what our team has accomplished in bringing such an amazing event to La Jolla,” says Dorvillier. He notes that all net proceeds benefited local 501(c)3 nonprofit, La Jolla Historical Society. “The impact we have on our community, the car culture, our sponsors and vendors, and most importantly, our charities, is incredibly impactful. I can’t wait for 2025.”

The 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is scheduled for April 25–27, 2025.

All of the winners and more information is at LaJollaConcours.com or call 619.233.5008.

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GreatGarages

Andy Gilberg and his March Cars

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written by David M. Brown photos courtesy Andy Gilberg Ronnie Peterson appears with the first March car entered in competition, Sept 28, 1969, at Cadwell Park in England.

Gilberg cherishes his collection of March race cars.

He was about 14, and his uncle, the track announcer, invited him to an SCCA race in Donaldsonville, Georgia. Gilberg saw a couple of Lola Mk3 Formula Jrs, a Lotus 23 and an Elva Mk 7. “I was smitten.”

Many years later, he maintains a collection of vintage racers in Cumming, Georgia, with seven complete vehicles and two under construction.

Until he graduated from high school, Gilberg lived in Tallahassee, Florida, “hanging out with car and motorcycle delinquents,” he recalls. He graduated from engineering school in the spring of 1970 with a bachelor’s of science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York State.

Planning for the summer of 1970, he applied for work with many race car manufacturers; the drawing room at British Racing Motors (BRM), a former British Formula 1 racing team in Bourne, England, offered him a job. About a week before leaving for England, a letter arrived, noting the company had reconsidered and the position would not be available. He tossed the letter in the trash and went anyway. When he arrived, he said he didn’t know anything about the retracted offer; that got him a draughtsman job for 25 pounds per week.

On the weekends, he attended some motoring events with racers he met at a local garage in Bourne. One was the nonchampionship F1 event at Brands Hatch, where he saw legends Jackie Stewart and Chris Amon driving the first March 701s. He became fascinated by the inverted wing-profile fuel tanks on the cars, Peter Wright’s design. Wright later

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Andy Andy Gilberg with the 761B-2 Formula 1. He is holding a commemorative mug he purchased online.

helped design the Lotus 78 and 79, the first F1 cars to be designated as “ground effects” cars. These don’t have the flat bottoms that were traditional before about 1978; they use an underbody shaped like an inverted wing to create a venturi effect that sucks the car down to the pavement and enhances traction. “Peter Wright and Tony Rudd had been employed by BRM but were let go the season before I arrived. They had started construction of an inverted wing car, which I was able to see on its construction frames.”

Following the summer in England, he began his racing career in Formula Fords. He bought his first race car, a Titan Mk5 Formula Ford, in the summer of 1970 and began racing it the following season. He continued to compete with Formula Ford cars in the SCCA through 1979.

From the end of 1970 through 1971 he attended graduate school at the University of Michigan, where he earned a masters in mechanical engineering. Then, in Dearborn, Michigan, he worked for six years in the Safety Research area for the Ford Motor Company. During a year off (1972–1973), he became the engineering editor of Competition Press and Autoweek in California.

“I fell in love with the March F-Atlantic cars of the mid to late 1970s and the Indy cars of 1980s. I could not afford them, unfortunately, so eventually, when I was ready to graduate from FF, I decided to retire,” he recalls. Gilberg then sold his second race car (a Zink FF) and moved to Atlanta to work

as an engineering consultant doing vehicle fire analysis and accident reconstruction.

Rollover accidents became his specialty. These are highly correlated with ejection and unwanted door openings, he explains. That led him to research in door-latching systems and hinge hardware, which is what he is best known for (see his SAE papers: 880067; 980028; 2002-01-0689; 2004-010737; 2009-01-0073).

After two decades into a professional engineering consulting career, he hired an assistant, Jeremy Buckingham, a British expat who began his career with March. He helped with Gilberg’s day job and with the vintage Royale RP20 F2 car he was racing on the weekends.

One day, he saw an ad in the back of Racer magazine for “March car drawing sets.” He showed it to Buckingham, who responded, “They won’t be able to sell car sets.” As a former March employee, Buckingham knew that March car drawing sets were an amalgam made for each car, and those carried over from earlier cars.

The drawings were owned by one of the people who liquidated March, and he was not aware of the problem he had created for himself; he already had taken deposits on 14 car sets, Gilberg recalls. After six months of negotiation, Gilberg secured 33,000 hand-drawn originals which took years to repair, organize, catalog and scan. He now assists March

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Gilberg competes at Road Atlanta March 26, 2022 in DB2 00788, aka "The Black Lobster."

owners by supplying the reprinted drawings they need for restoration and repair.

His current collection:

•March 693 –– This is the very first March, chassis #1, from 1969. Ronnie Peterson and James Hunt both drove it in Formula 3 competition. Peterson was generally recognized as the fastest F1 driver in the 1970s, and James Hunt was F1 World Champion in 1976. “The car is closest to my heart, but it’s difficult to drive due to its very narrow power band,” Gilberg says.

•March 761B-2 –– The most satisfying car to drive is the 761B, which has had five or six different identities as a frontline F1 car. It was one of six 761s built during the 1976 season. 761-1 had four tubs that year, but by the end of the year it had ceased to exist on anything except a carnet and a chassis plate. It received the tub from 761-3 (which had two tubs during the season) for the Swedish GP and, after a crash at the Nürburgring, was rebuilt with tub #761-10, an inventory number never associated with a car.

For the winter of 1977, it was rebuilt as the press version of the 2-4-0, March’s six-wheeler F1 car. It was identified as “the press version” because it was demonstrated for the press during the winter (on a rainy day) without drive installed for the rear axle tires. It was then dismantled in the spring and used as the basis of 761B-2.

At mid-season 1977 Arturo Merzario purchased the car; it was further modified and changed from its Hollywood livery to all red and redesignated a “Merzario.” It continued life as an active F1 car into the 1978 season. Around 2000, Simon Hadfield,

Merzario’s original mechanic, restored it mechanically. It was later acquired by racing service provider Scott Drnek in the San Francisco Bay area who returned it to its original Hollywood livery. Its current configuration and livery is how it presented during the beginning of the 1977 season.

Gilberg, who had previously seen the car under restoration in Simon Hadfield’s shop, purchased it in 2005. The tub has never been drilled for a chassis plate, but he has the plate for 761-3, which also has never been drilled for rivets but does have the residue of double stick tape on its back.

•The Royale RP20 –– This is the only Royale semi-monocoque F2 car designed by Dave Beacon; The Royale RP20 F2 car is also one of one built in 1973. Although finished too late in the season to compete in many events, this car was tested by Tony Trimmer and Tom Pryce, both F1 drivers in the 1970s, Gilberg says, and it has raced in Formula 2 in Europe and in the USA in Formula Atlantic and Formula B as well as vintage and historic events.

•March 87C-25 Indy car –– Due to its position “on the bubble” as the last-place qualifier for the 1987 Indy, it received more coverage in the TV broadcast of the race than any other car except the winner, Al Unser’s March 86C. Steve Chassey worked the car from 33rd up to 13th place before the engine self-destructed.

•Swift DB2 00788, a.k.a. “the Black Lobster” –– This car was liveried to pay tribute to the famous March Red Lobster GTP car from 1983 driven by Dave Cowart and Kemper Miller. The 2-liter sports racer was based on the 1971 Ford Capri engine. Gilberg is planning to construct a new chassis for this car.

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Andy Gilberg makes a run up the hill at Goodwood 2019 Andy Gilberg’s first Europa Andy Gilberg’s third Europa

•1972 Lotus Europa, his third Europa and fourth Lotus ––Sam Nelson, the well-known engine builder and rally driver, built the still solid engine.

•2004 Mazdaspeed Mazda Miata turbo –– a street driven track car Gilberg uses at Atlanta Motorsport Park.

•March 741 –– This replica F1 car is under construction in Gilberg’s shop. Chuck Cornelison, formerly an engine specialist for Roger Penske, is rebuilding its DFV Cosworth engine.

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Dave Beacon designed the RP-20., the Royale, driven by Tom Pryce,Tony Trimmer and Ron Swartz. Here Beacon stands next to the car when it was new in the summer of 1973. 87C-25 at Indy in 1987, driven by Steve Chassey Red Lobster Alex Ribeiro drove two 761B cars during the 1977 season. He drove 761B-2 up until the Long Beach GP. After that, the car was sold to and driven by Arturo Merzario. Royale RP20 741 under construction This car, the 2-4-0,was converted to 761B-2 in late winter 1977 Gilberg driving 87C-25 at Road America in 2004

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2023 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 4x4 Squared- Night black magno over black leather w/ bronze stitching, 646 miles, AMG matte carbon fiber trim, AMG red calipers, front grille in gun metal gray, night package magno, professional roof rack, 22 inch AMG multi-spoke black wheels, brush guard in night black magno. $399,900 Stock #YPX463247 Tactical Fleet (972) 366-4078

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1990 Mercedes-Benz G250 Legacy Overland- Sandstorm yellow over black/tan leather, 2.5 liter I5 Diesel, 5-speed manual trans, 202 mi,16” Goss Triangular wheels, 6 passenger seating w/ front buckets & twin foldable rear benches, roll bar, LED lighting, Safari snorkel, removable soft top in black, Raptor suspension components, etc. $89,900 Stock #B25177 Marshall Goldman Beverly Hills (424) 500-5019

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2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Mansory- Navy blue over navy blue leather, 6.8 liter twin-turbo V12, 8-speed auto trans, AWD, 7,777 miles, Mansory body kit, carbon fiber exterior trim, RR embroidered to headrests, contrast interior piping, rear captains chairs, panoramic sunroof, premium Mansory alloy wheels. $334,900 Stock #PC3790 Pagani Beverly Hills (310) 484-5837

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