MOTORING
The Perfect Pairing The Most Exclusive Event for Vintage Cars Pairs Up with 12 World Renowned Art Galleries in the 3rd Annual Edition of The Bridge Photography by Robin Trajano
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THE THIRD ANNUAL EDITION OF THE
manual winding movement that reinterprets
Motorcycles; Karma Automotive’s new spe-
BRIDGE returned on Saturday, September
the art and methods of watch design. Also
cial edition, hand-painted James Verbicky
15, 2018, to unite cars and contemporary
displayed were several of their newest time-
Art Car; Rolls Royce’s new Cullinan (their
art on the grounds of The Bridge, the con-
pieces, including the RM 25-01 Tourbillion
first SUV); Bugatti’s fastest and most powerful
temporary golf club built on the site of the
Adventure Sylvester Stallone watch, one of
super sports car, the Chiron; and Terrafugia’s
historic Bridgehampton Race Circuit. The
only 25 produced, with two interchangeable
new Transition prototype - the world’s first
invite-only event this year increased its car
bezels and a high-caliber compass.
practical flying car. Guests at the exclusive
exhibition from 100 to 164 rare and magnif-
Other activations on-site included Net-
event enjoyed a sunny afternoon sipping
icent automobiles, alongside an expanded
Jets, exhibiting a full-size mock-up of their
fine wines selected by prestige wine &
contemporary art fair featuring 12 of the
popular Bombardier Challenger 350; Riva
spirits retailer Sherry-Lehmann and enjoying
world’s most renowned art galleries.
showcasing an Olympic 1973 motorboat
gourmet bites from Smorgasburg.
Luxury Brands and automakers alike
alongside a dedicated Riva Lounge; and Bell
The September Art Fair at The Bridge
utilized this unique opportunity for special
Helicopter and their Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
expanded its presence in its second year,
presentations to this carefully curated
greeting guests upon arrival. Additional exhi-
including twelve globally recognized con-
audience through a variety of installations,
bitions included: Five hand-crafted hypercars
temporary galleries, doubling the size of its
product debuts and displays. Presenting
(four limited-production Huayras and one
inaugural edition. The art fair component
sponsor for the second year in a row, Swiss
Zonda) by Pagani; a 600LT by McLaren
was organized by Suzanne Butler (CANADA),
watch manufacturer Richard Mille debuted
Special Operations; Berluti, showcasing
Max Levai and Pascal Spengemann (Marl-
a never-before-seen limited edition watch
their off-the-road collection and showing in
borough Contemporary) and was presented
available exclusively for the Americas; the
exclusivity their one-off motorcycle created
within Lars Fisk-designed doublewide ship-
innovative RM 12-01 Tourbillion, featuring a
in collaboration with Mecatwin and Triumph
ping containers. It featured select works
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