Drive Prestige: Summer 2017

SUMMER 2017 lamborghini charges forward l i m e r o c k t r a c k d ay s super trofeo triumphs

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THE NEW 2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Become one with twin turbocharging. Thanks to an available 3.0L GTDI V6 engine*, efficient horsepower-per-liter output and an available AWD powertrain, the Continental is one drive you are sure to remember. Vectoring up to 400 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque,** it’s a drive you’ll wish to repeat.

A consistent harmony. Craftsmanship is more than what can simply be seen. In the Lincoln Continental it can also be felt and, yes, even heard. Available Bridge of Weir™ leather makes the Perfect Position Seats even more inviting. The available 19-speaker Revel® Ultima® Audio System helps bring every note to life and genuine wood accents deliver a calm, cool and decidedly Continental state of mind.

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CONTENTS summer 2017

a season of speed

After a seasonhigh four championships last year, Prestige Performance is hoping for more success in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Series.

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The Porsche expert | 34

beyond the beetle | 50

He started working with Porsches right out of high school.

Now, 30 years later, Gaspare Fasulo brings his training and talent to Prestige.

They started with just one car, the Beetle. But Volkswagen expanded and acquired, transforming into one of the biggest car companies in the world.

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You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for exceptional style. Follow these tips on how to look your best when you’re headed to the office, out on the town or off on a weekend getaway.

A host of elite photographers jumped at the opportunity to shoot the Prestige Family Exotic Cars Collection at a recent event.

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Fine craftsmanship goes into every inch of your home. When the same attention to detail is applied to your pool, the results can be stunning.

In the indulgent spirit of its Newport neighbors, the Forty 1° North hotel embraces 21st-century style.

ON THE COVER: The Lamborghini Aventador coupe photographed by Matthew Adorno at the Prestige Warehouse in Mahwah.

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LAMBORGHINI PARAMUS Authorized Dealer The Prestige Family of Fine Cars is exceedingly proud of its new Lamborghini showroom located in Paramus, NJ. Lamborghini Paramus is thrilled to carry on the almost 50-year history of excellent Prestige dealerships in the tri-state region.

Lamborghini is a superlative Italian sports car brand that represents the very best in design and engineering. It takes a great deal of knowledge and experience to represent the Lamborghini name in the U.S., and the Prestige Family of Fine Cars is one of the few in the country that can easily rise to the challenge.

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DEPARTMENTS Memo | 12 Welcome to the third edition of Drive Prestige.

The Drive prestige Guide | 16 Catch up on the latest events, news, tips, trends and more from the Prestige Family of Fine Cars.

autophile | 20 You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enthusiatic MINI owner than Prestige customer Theresa Mello.

gadgets and gear | 22 Sure, you love your MINI Cooper. But you can make it even better with these nine genius accessories.

music | 24

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Despite what some trolls say, we’re living in a Golden Age of original music. Give a listen to these four performers, and you’ll agree.

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prestige track days | 60 MINI owners put the pedal to the metal on the historic racetrack in Lime Rock Park.

Start your engines | 62 In Ted McLaren’s Auto-Icon Series of paintings, each subject is a study in light, shape and color.

Grape | 84 Some top wine stewards are putting down their menus and picking up the vintner’s tools—with impressive results.

the bell lap | 88 Imagine road tripping in a stunning Lamborghini Aventador coupe—a visual masterpiece whose performance separates it from the rest of the luxury sports car industry.

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AS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR with 31 years of experience, it is my commitment to develop our relationship and play a key role in helping you achieve your personal and financial goals. Clients often seek our advice on financial matters that go beyond the scope of their investment portfolios and we welcome it.

Working closely with Marketing Client Associates, Mandy Gerstein and Lauren Kunz, we are committed to improving the lives of others. We strive to provide our clients with premier services and robust tools to help them reach a comfort level in the pursuit of financial security.

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Join us for a cup of coffee... and a second opinion When the markets turn as volatile and confusing as they have over the last several years, even the most patient investors may come to question the wisdom of the investment plan they’ve been following.

We’d like to help – starting with a cup of coffee and a second opinion.

By appointment, you’re welcome to come in and sit with us for a while. We’ll ask you to outline your financial goals — what your investment portfolio is intended to do for you. Then we’ll review the portfolio for and with you.

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MEMO

Editor RITA GUARNA Art Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO associate editors DARIUS AMOS, ALLIE LAGOMARSINO, MARK LAINO Art Assistant YVONNE MARKI

Community events have always been a part of the Prestige Family. In the photo from the mid-1960s at left, staff members meet and greet visitors at Dockery Ford in Morristown. Below, friends and family enjoy festivities at Prestige MINI.

Contributing editors DJ BUCKLEY, PETER DELUCA, KELLY LOVEMAN, MARISA SANDORA, NICOLE SIDARI Contributing photographers MARK LAINO, BRYAN MCCARTHY, CHRIS NARDONE, JAMEY PRICE, CHRIS TURNER, IBRAHIM ZUBERI PUBLISHING STAFF Group Publisher SHAE MARCUS Publisher THOMAS FLANNERY Associate Publisher MARY MASCIALE

Welcome to our third edition of

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s summertime is now upon us, we look forward to time well spent with family and friends. While you’re on vacations, picnics or just relaxing in your backyards, appreciating the warm weather, we here at the Prestige Family of Fine Cars are dedicated to your automotive needs. Events have always been a part of the Prestige Family, as seen in the photograph above from the mid-1960s at Dockery Ford in Morristown. This time of year we have a lot of fun activities going on: Our Lamborghini Super Trofeo race team is underway defending our series title, MINI is hosting its fan favorite Movie Nights, the Lime Rock Historic Races will take place on Labor Day, and many community based events like the Mahwah 5K and the Prestige Toyota Mom of the Year have been celebrated this year. Please take time to relax, have fun and be safe throughout the summertime and remember, we are here for your automotive needs.

Warmest regards,

advertising account executives BRIDGET JULIANO, JENNIFER SWEETWOOD, MAURA HUNTER TEMPLETON, ANNETTE VANORE

MARKETING, DIGITAL & OPERATIONS director of marketing & digital media NIGEL EDELSHAIN Marketing associate RICHARD IURILLI

Director of production and circulation CHRSTINE HAMEL Advertising Services Manager JACQUELYNN FISCHER Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO KIM Production/Art Assistant ALANNA GIANNANTONIO Accounting AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK manager, office services & information technology CATHERINE ROSARIO PUBLISHED BY Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President & CEO MARK DOWDEN

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EVENTS, NEWS, TIPS & TRENDS MCLAREN’S POWER TO WOW ON DISPLAY

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Few cars today deliver the same shock and awe as the 2018 McLaren 720S. Every aspect of this new model is meant to create an unparalleled driving experience and add to the company’s lineup of luxury sports cars. The exterior lines perfectly flow to give the car a beautiful appearance and make it more aerodynamic.

Other aesthetic highlights include McLaren’s distinctive doors as well as its folding driver display, which provides a better range of vision for anyone sitting in the captain’s seat.

The 720S can race down the track or road with extreme power. The V-8 engine generates 710 horsepower and a top speed of 212 mph.

More music to an enthusiasts’ ears? This car can accelerate from 0–60 in 2.8 seconds.

The combination of power and its striking appearance make the 720S fun to drive and admire. McLaren found a perfect formula to create its newest model, and it is sensational. This supercar has many features inside and out that set it apart from other exotic cars on the market.

The 720S comes with McLaren’s familiar dihedral doors, making the car easier to enter and exit. Its sharp angles and power were inspired by the great white shark—it can smoothly accelerate out of turns and go from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds. With more than 710 horsepower propelling it forward, the 720S can reach a top speed of 212 mph.

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HOT RODS PAINT THE TOWN People leaving work in Midtown Manhattan on April 20 were stopped in their tracks by the new McLaren 720S that was unveiled outside of Lounge 48 at 6 p.m. About 60 people attended the McLaren Bergen County event, which featured drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres at the popular lounge. In addition to checking out the 720S, guests also had a look at the McLaren 570GT, a BMW i8 and a Jaguar F-Type. With plenty of food, drink and great conversation centered around the hot rides, the event ran late into the evening, with the 720S finally leaving the venue at around 11 p.m.

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THE GUIDE CARS & COFFEE, PERFECT TOGETHER On Sunday, June 4, car enthusiasts gathered at Prestige BMW in Ramsey for a Cars & Coffee event (at left). While enjoying coffee, bagels, pastries and juice, they checked out sporty BMWs, plus one-of-a-kind McLaren and Lamborghini models, including one of the Prestige Lamborghinis that is racing in the Super Trofeo North American series this year.

Radio personality and Caffeine and Carburetors co-founder Peter Bush MC’d the event, and Dinan, the accessories representative from BMW, was on hand to answer questions and meet customers. The next Cars & Coffee event took place July 9 at Prestige Motors in Paramus and featured various new and vintage Mercedes-Benz models as well as exotic cars.

A GROWING FAMILY: LEXUS OF MIDDLETOWN Prestige Family of Fine Cars officially welcomed a new dealership to the family when the Prestige Lexus of Middletown held its grand opening party in July. The event was memorable, as the entire town was invited, including the mayor, the police and fire departments. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a golf simulator while checking out the latest Lexus models. The 30,000-square-foot dealership has been open at the intersection of Route 6 and 17M since January and is devoted to taking excellent care of the customer. He or she can drive right inside the new facility for service, and the dealership offers a free car wash and interior vacuuming upon each service visit, no matter how much the service costs, from an oil change on up. The dealership joins Prestige Pre-Owned of Orange County, which sells all makes and models, including cars from the company’s other stores including BMW, Merecedes-Benz, MINI Cooper, McLaren and Lamborghini.

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Linda Goffredo, of Mahwah, was recently named the Mom of the Year by Prestige Toyota in Ramsey and won a Highlander for the weekend, a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a gift certificate for dinner at Bici, an Italian restaurant in Ramsey. “It was nice just to be nominated, and then when I got the call that I won, that was pretty cool,” says Goffredo. “Out of 1,175 votes, they told me I got 818, and it just makes me realize that there are so many people out there to support us, and that felt really nice. I can’t believe so many people took the time to vote for me.”

The community has rallied around Goffredo since last May 17 when her then 15-year-old daughter suffered a serious brain injury from lack of oxygen as a result of going into cardiac arrest due to anaphylactic shock.

“They’ve given me courage and strength,” says Goffredo.

STELLAR STUDENTS INTERN AT PRESTIGE Have you heard about the students working behind the scenes at Prestige? In 2006, the Prestige family of dealerships established an endowed scholarship program that awards internships to students from Ramapo College. There are usually two to three interns each semester working in Prestige’s marketing department, doing social media, events and graphic design projects.

Interns have worked on the LEED certification of the MINI building, the Concours d’Elegance to benefit Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation and Ramapo College, and the Ramapo Golf Outing, among other projects.

A current employee, graphic designer Kelly Loveman of Mahwah, started as an intern in 2014. “I really enjoyed my internship,” she says.

“I learned a great deal and it taught me a lot about working with other people.” When she graduated, she jumped at the chance to work at Prestige full-time. “I feel really lucky,” she says.

And Ramapo College is grateful for the experience afforded to its students. “It’s a hands-on experience with measurable results,” says Liz Kloak, coordinator of foundation and college events at the school. “The amount of work that Chris [Turner] and the marketing team allows them to do—it’s not a fluffy internship.

They are on the website, they are doing social media. They get the Prestige name out there, and they increase attendance at events.”

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AUTOPHILE

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enthusiastic MINI owner than Prestige customer Theresa Mello of Hackensack.

MINI Takes The States? She’s done it twice. Track Day at Lime Rock?

She was there. MINI Movie Night at the drive-in in Warwick? Yes. The Toy Rally in December? Yup. Apple picking with other MINI owners? Of course. You name a MINI event, and Theresa Mello was front and center.

This Hackensack music teacher got her ice blue Cooper S in June 2012 from Prestige MINI in Ramsey, and over the past five years, she’s rarely missed a chance to celebrate the car she loves and connect with other likeminded MINI owners. “It’s about so much more than just the car,” says Mello. “It’s the community. The people. Everyone is so unique and has their own story, but when we come together, we have this common love of MINI. I’ve made friends from all over. We all look out for each other.”

Mello knew nothing about the supportive community she would be joining when she first purchased the car. She just knew she loved the way it drove. “I love the pickup, and I love the power,” she says. “They are fuelefficient and easy to park. I also love how you can make it your own. I had

bonnet stripes put on mine. I love how you can tailor it to how you want it.”

When Mello bought her MINI, Prestige Motoring Advisor Suditi BalaChin gave her a rubber duck to celebrate her car’s birthday. Ever since then, Mello has collected ducks at every MINI event she attends. “When we meet new people, we either give them a duck or trade ducks, and we sign them with our licence plate number or our car’s name,” she explains. “I always have ducks on my dashboard, and I change them with the season.”

Mello’s husband had been “along for the ride” with her MINI obsession when a year ago, Bala-Chin called them and said she had a Countryman available for lease. “He had had an awesome experience vicariously through me, so he decided he wanted to lease the Countryman,” Mello says. “He loves it too, although we made a deal. My car is the rally car, and his car is the family car. When we are out for fun, we take mine!”

Mello knows she chose well when she chose MINI. “They are the best,” she says. “I am a MINI owner for life. No doubt about it.”

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You know where your Certified Pre-Owned MINI is going. We know where it’s been. Every model is thoroughly tested and approved, with 100% MINI parts and a premium protection plan. Everything you need to make MINI, and the road, yours.

The team at Prestige MINI is full of car enthusiasts. We sponsor events and attend MINI events. Like you, we are always looking for an excuse to motor and for more new members of the MINI Motoring Community to join us!

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GADGETS AND GEAR

MORE FOR YOUR MINI

Sure, you love your MINI. But you can make it even better with these nine genius accessories.

START YOUR ENGINES

PACK IT IN

A SMARTER MOUNT

You know your MINI is sporty, but announce it loud and proud with these Checkered Flag Mirror Caps. They’ll boldly emphasize the zippy nature of your car and are the perfect complement to a checkered flag roof graphic. $174 for set

You can take it with you with this aerodynamic Roof Box featuring a black tray and either a black or silver metallic cover. It’s lockable to protect valuables, and optional stripes are sold separately. $474

Just click your smartphone into this bracket, and you’re good to go.

The MINI Click & Drive system comprises a base carrier and separately available universal bracket or navigation system cradle and is optimally positioned so that the driver always has the navigation device or mobile phone in his field of vision. Thanks to its interchangeable brackets, the system can be used for the MINI Portable XL navigation unit and a variety of smartphones—even an iPhone 7+. $109

AMP IT UP

LET THERE BE LIGHT

RACK IT UP

Charge two devices with a USB interface from the 12V outlet with this sporty-looking black and red MINI Dual USB Charger. $25

Get your hands on these MINI Xenon Headlights to bring a brighter outlook to your driving experience. The crisp whiteblue light illuminates the road far ahead of you, allowing you to spot hazards sooner. And the Xenon lasts longer than a traditional bulb, making them a smart investment. $1,328

Turning your MINI into your personal pachyderm starts here.

MINI’s Roof Rack Base Support System features crossbars made of high-strength aluminum tubing to provide stability.

A masterfully engineered selection of optional adapters are available to match your extracurricular activities. $268

KEEP IT CLEAN

NAVIGATION REIMAGINED

HOOK ’EM

Afraid dirty sports equipment or garden tools are mucking up the back of your MINI? Protect your investment with a MINI Luggage Compartment Mat. This fitted black mat is made from an anti-slip and waterproof material and has straps for easy removal. $81

Rest assured you’ll get where you’re going with the MINI Portable Navigation XL, a navigation system based on the highly acclaimed Garmin Nuvi 2497. The 4.3-inch display provides more than six million points of interest, variable route preferences, voice recognition, split screen, active lane guidance, junction view and Bluetooth functionality. It comes with a custom mount that places it near the driver’s line of sight, and all the wires can be hidden behind the dashboard, making it a sleek, yet removable, addition to your vehicle. $272

The attractive Universal Hook allows articles of clothing or lightweight bags to be stored on the back of the head rest so that they won’t be at risk of getting dirty in the footwell. $30

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MUSIC

SONIC BOOM

FLO MORRISSEY

Despite what some trolls say, we’re living in a Golden Age of original music.

Give a listen to these four performers, and you’ll agree. By Mark Dowden

BEN HARPER Growing up to be a singer-songwriter was a natural path for Ben Harper. His grandparents owned a store called The Folk Music Center and Museum, whose patrons included Leonard Cohen and Taj Mahal. At age 9, Harper heard Bob Marley perform live, and Marley has been an influence ever since.

Harper’s work spans blues, folk, reggae, rock and soul, with lyrical themes ranging from protest music to love songs. In mood and sonic range, his latest album, in particular, is a rewarding roller-coaster ride.

The album: Call It What It Is Go-to song: “Shine” Deeper dives: “Fool for a

Newcomer Flo Morrissey, a 22-year-old Brit, was drawn to folk music from an early age. Her debut album features her original songs—earnest, pastoral works written from a teenage point of reference. Morrissey has said she gets along better with older people than kids her own age, and certainly her velvety voice sounds like that of a seasoned performer. Her latest effort, released this January, is an album of cover duets with Matthew E. White. These two have fantastic chemistry; the tracks bounce merrily along as the two performers trade verses.

The album: Gentlewoman, Ruby Man Go-to song: “Look at What the Light Did Now”

Lonesome Train” and “In the Colors” from Lifeline

Deeper dive: A surprisingly hypnotic version of “Grease” (yes, that “Grease”)

AARON LEE TASJAN Ohio native Aaron Lee Tasjan writes gritty lyrics. The Smoky Mountain News put it this way: “Tasjan’s words are soaked in spilled whiskey, misunderstood tears and dusty memories. Each number seeps into the cracks of your troubled soul.” Roger that. In New York City, Tasjan found himself as lead guitarist of the New York Dolls and also formed his own band, The Madison Square Gardeners. But it was after moving to Nashville in 2013 that the heartachy lyrics started flowing like so much Tennessee whiskey, and his solo career blossomed.

The album: Silver Tears Go-to song: “Memphis Rain” Deeper dives: “12 Bar Blues” and “Everything That I Have Is Broken”

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While attending art school in Vancouver, Neko Case cut her musical teeth as a drummer for local punk bands. She recorded lead vocals for songs that ended up on The New Pornographers’ first album, which was meant as a side project for its musicians but catapulted the band to surprise indie success. In 1997, as a college junior, Case went country on her first solo album. On the solo efforts that followed, she has explored the haunting genre of “country noir” with songs that are often emotionally raw and always cinematic.

The album: The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You Go-to song: “Night Still Comes” Deeper dives: “Ragtime” and “This Tornado Loves You”

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LET’S GET DRESSED Your night out will go better if you turn the act of getting dressed into a pre-party. Pour yourself a “dresser”—an aperitif or cocktail to sip as you prep— and put on some feel-good tunes. This playlist will do nicely: “Right Now” by TV on the Radio “When the Tequila Runs Out” by Dawes “With Arms Outstretched” by Rilo Kiley “Lasso” by Phoenix “Be Thankful for What You Got” by William DeVaughn “Australia” by The Shins

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“She Walks in So Many Ways” by The Jayhawks “Occapella” by Lee Dorsey “True Sadness” by The Avett Brothers “Going Back to New Orleans” by Deacon John “These Words” by The Lemon Twigs “Sister Jack” by Spoon

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or over 40 years, Aronsohn Weiner Salerno & Kaufman and its predecessor firms have provided quality legal services in a wide range of legal matters. “The firm has exhibited a tradition of high-caliber leadership and extraordinary results since its inception,” says managing partner Richard H. Weiner. “We take great pride in maintaining our long-standing reputation as one of the top litigation firms in Bergen County.”

The firm has served clients with innovative approaches to complex issues spanning various practice areas. The firm’s attorneys are equally adept at both litigating and mediating cases as well as providing guidance to family owned businesses and sole proprietorships. “Clients have established long-standing relationships with us because we have a history of achieving

successful results in the most cost-effective fashion,” says Gerald R. Salerno.

Aronsohn Weiner Salerno & Kaufman is also known throughout the legal community for producing top-quality attorneys with outstanding leadership qualities. In fact, four of its former members have been appointed as Superior Court Judges in the State of New Jersey.

Weiner is renowned for his handling of sensitive, complex divorce matters. In 2015, the Best Lawyers publication named Weiner one of the five individuals honored as “Family Lawyer of the Year” based on his particularly high level of peer recognition. In 2015, the officers, trustees and members of the Bergen County Bar Association bestowed upon Mr. Weiner the Professional Lawyer of the Year award in recognition of his conduct throughout

his esteemed career. He recently completed a six-year term as the sole representative from Bergen County to the Statewide Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee. He is also a past President of the Bergen County Bar Association (BCBA). For several years, including 2017, New Jersey Magazine has named Weiner to its list of the Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey.

Salerno, also a BCBA past President, was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Committee on Character. He is regularly appointed by the Courts in the State of New Jersey to serve as Discovery Master, Arbitrator and Mediator in high profile, complex litigation matters. He is currently serving as Bergen County’s sole representative to the statewide Judicial Appointments Committee. He also handles a variety of corporate and commercial transactions and represents a number of municipalities and private clients before zoning and planning boards.

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A season of speed

After a season-high four championships last year, Prestige Performance and Wayne Taylor Racing are hoping for another successful showing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Series. By Marisa Sandora The pressure is on this year for the Prestige Performance and Wayne Taylor Racing program. In 2016, they raced two cars in the series and saw incredible success, taking home the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American PRO Driver, PRO AM Driver, Team Champion and Dealer Champion titles. “No other team or dealer group has ever won four championships, so we are incredibly proud of that,” says Mark Laino, race program manager for Prestige Performance. This year, they are running a four-car program and once again partnering with Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR), a legendary group of motorsports veterans who maintain the cars. “They are a championship-caliber team

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Prestige Performance’s number 1 car, piloted by Trent Hindman and Riccardo Agostini, is one of four cars competing for Prestige in the 2017 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North American Series.

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I’m really excited to start this new adventure. This is my first year competing in the U.S., and this means a new world for me to discover.” —Michele Beretta

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and have won at the highest levels of sports car racing,” says Laino. “They are the best in the business. This is our third season with them, and they are dedicated and committed to this effort.”

The series kicked off the first weekend in May at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and Prestige Performance came away with two second-place finishes in the Pro class with car number 1, driven by Trent Hindman and Riccardo Agostini, and a third-place finish in the Pro-Am class with car number 57, driven by Pippa Mann.

“We were a little bit disappointed we weren’t at the top of the podium, but that’s being greedy,” says Hindman, a 21-year-old wunderkind from Neptune, N.J., who was the 2016 Pro-Am Champion. “We’re proud of our second-place finishes, and we’re in a great position for the rest of the year.” Hindman says he was excited to come back and drive for Prestige/WTR again this year, praising his fellow drivers, crew and the entire operation: “It’s a very focused, dedicated group of individuals who communicate well with each other and work very well together.”

With cars moving at upwards of 180 mph on the track, it’s a true team effort to make sure everything runs smoothly. “It is exciting to see the potential all of our amazing drivers and WTR’s crew extract from the Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2,” says Laino.

Next in the series was the historic circuit of Watkins Glen in New York. (See next page.)

Then in August, they’ll compete at Road America in Wisconsin, after which are races at Virginia International Raceway. At the end of September, they’ll head to California for the Laguna Seca. And then they will travel to Imola in Italy for the World Final, scheduled for Nov. 16–19.

“Our goal is to go out and perform at the highest level and to win a championship as we did last year,” says Laino. “It’s difficult. A lot of time and effort from a lot of different people go into this. But we want to show that we’re giving our all to racing in the same way that we give our all to our customers.”

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Opposite page: Italian driver Michele Beretta says one of his favorite circuits is Imola, which should help Prestige in the World Finals taking place there in November. This page, top to bottom: “We chose the pinnacle in automobile manufacturing, Lamborghini, and went full force into motorsports with them,” says Prestige’s Mark Laino. Trent Hindman, Alex Popow and Riccardo Agostini enjoy conversation before a race. Popow and Beretta drive the number 10 car for the team.

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This page, clockwise from top: Ricky Agostini and Trent Hindman, driving car number 1, scored pole position and won Race 2 at Watkins Glen International; driving car 10, Michele Berretta and Alex Popow placed fourth in Race 2; Dion von Molke and Pippa Mann placed third in the Pro Am division of Race 1; the Prestige Performance Lamborghini Super Trofeo race team shows off its hardware at the winner’s podium. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Stevan McAleer proudly holds his trophy; car 1 in the winner’s circle; Agostini and Hindman are in the top spot; McAleer drives car 11.

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glory at the glen The Prestige Performance Lamborghini Super Trofeo race team fired on all cylinders and had a successful weekend at the fabled Watkins Glen International from June 29–July 1. The car number 1 duo of Trent Hindman and Ricky Agostini set a fast lap during free practice 1 on Thursday morning, completing the grueling and technical 3.5-mile road course in a time of 1:47.194. In practice 2, the team worked on different setups— the driver practiced changes while engineers pored over data to determine what goes into the perfect qualifying lap.

Qualifying took place Friday morning on “Go Fast Day.” The Prestige Performance team had a good first session, qualifying P4 with Hindman finishing in car 1 in 1:46.982 at 114.4 miles per hour. Cars 10 (driven by Michele Beretta/ Alex Popow, 57 (Dion von Molke/Pippa Mann) and 11 (Stevan McAleer) were each in the top 10 for overall qualifying.

During Race 1, car 1 was set for a second-place finish, but an untimely mechanical issue sidelined the Lamborghini with two minutes to go in the race. McAleer drove his car number 11 to a third-place finish for Prestige Performance.

The team of Popow/Beretta placed fourth, while von Molke/ Mann took third place in car 57 in the Pro Am class.

Qualifying for Race 2 was as exciting as it could get— Agostini (in car 1) claimed the top spot, pole position, and

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never looked back. From the start of the race, Agostini raced into the first turn in the lead and stayed in front going into the mandatory pit stop and driver change with Hindman.

Hindman took the reins after a flawless pit stop, regained the lead and brought home a win. But it wasn’t an easy battle as he fought off a hard charging Austin Versteeg of DXDT Racing. Car 10 (Beretta/Popow) and car 11 (McAleer) gathered valuable points with fourth place and fifth places, respectively.

“Overall the weekend was a very positive one for the Prestige Performance and Wayne Taylor Racing team,” Hindman says. “Good progress made during practice showed in qualifying, when Riccardo was able to score pole position for Race 2. Our first race of the weekend was looking solid for us until an extremely unlucky mechanical issue took us out of contention on the final lap. Luckily in Race 2 we kept ourselves out of trouble, in clean air and were able to bring home the Overall/Pro Class win. It was a really a big sigh of relief because of all the hard work put into this by the Prestige Performance team. I’m just happy Riccardo and I were able to finally deliver a victory for this amazing crew.”

The Prestige Performance team’s next race was at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., from Aug 4–6.

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The porsche Expert

He started working on Porsches right out of high school. Now, 30 years later, Gaspare Fasulo brings his training and talent to Prestige.

While some boys were kicking around a soccer ball or watching TV at home, young Gaspare Fasulo was with his dad and uncle at their repair shop in Sicily, learning about the mechanics of cars. “My dad would throw a bunch of bolts on the table, and I’d have to quickly identify what size each was,” remembers Fasulo. “When I got good at that,

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Mechanic Gaspare Fasulo, 47, shares the same enthusiasm and passion for Porsches as their owners— he’s been repairing and restoring the cars since he was 18 years old.

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I’m passionate about the cars. I just love the work. Ever since I saw them race at such an early age, I was hooked.” —Gaspare Fasulo

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Opposite: Gaspare Fasulo has guy didn’t want to get the part off of the car because he had me identify the thread pitch.” Fasulo was only decades of experience working on he said he didn’t have a way to jack it up,” remembers 5 or 6 years old. For fun, his dad would take him to the a variety of modern and vintage Fasulo. “So I said I would come up and do it. He said, Targa Florio, a road race held each year in Sicily. “That’s Porsche engines, from V10 to 12s, air cooled to water cooled.

‘If you want the part that badly that you are willing to when I really fell in love with the cars,” he says.

Thanks to his dad and uncle, Fasulo has been able to identify difdrive all the way up here and take it off the car yourself, In 1974, the family moved to Brooklyn. Young Fasulo ferent engine parts since he was a teenager. Though hired to work I’ll get you the part.’” began working on cars in earnest as a freshman in high on Porsches, Fasulo also works Finding long-discontinued parts is one of Fasulo’s school, helping out in the repair shop of his uncle, who on older and newer Lamborghini models. This page: Fasulo is biggest challenges, as is meeting the deadlines that he had come over from Italy shortly after his family. Then, recognized for his years of work commits to for restoration projects. “People always want when Fasulo graduated from high school, he went to specializing in the restoration of to know how long something is going to take,” he says. work full-time for a legendary Porsche shop in Westches- classic Porsches.

“If a part is needed, and it’s difficult to find, it can delay things. But I ter, where he’d specialize in Porsches for the next 30 years, rising to get it done.” head mechanic. “I was taking care of Chris Turner’s cars there for 15 Porsche customers are very passionate about their cars and very years,” says Fasulo. Last fall, Turner, vice president of Prestige Family meticulous, says Fasulo. He should know. After all, he’s been working of Fine Cars, asked him to come work for Prestige.

Now Fasulo works out of Lamborghini Paramus, specializing in the with this customer base since he was 18 years old, and he’s now 47.

He drives each week day from Mount Kisco, N.Y., to Paramus and is mechanical restoration of classic Porsches, especially the air-cooled models, although he has no problem working on the new water-cooled excited to be able to offer his services to Porsche enthusiasts in Northern New Jersey. models as well. The dealership recently held a grand opening for Even though Fasulo was hired to work on Porsches, he does get members of the Porsche community to spread the word about their pressed into service from time to time on an old Lamborghini. And new on-site expert. the dealership is using another one of his talents quite frequently— So far, it’s a perfect fit. “I’m passionate about the cars,” says Fasulo. his ability to read Italian. “A lot of the manuals and things are in Ital“I just love the work. Ever since I saw them race at such as early age, ian, so they ask me for help,” he says, laughing.

I was hooked.” It’s this passion that spurs Fasulo to go above and beIt’s all good, says Fasulo, who truly enjoys what he does. “This is yond for the customer. For example, one ’59 Porsche that Fasulo was what drives me,” he says, no pun intended. “My wife says this is in my working on needed a very rare mount for the steering damper. Fasulo blood.” He’s certainly made his father proud. called countless shops, but no one could locate the part. Finally, FasuCall Fasulo at 201.267.8867 to make an appointment to have him lo found a company in Ravena, N.Y., who said they had a car with the restore or maintain your classic Porsche. part, but it was out in the yard, sitting out in the mud and rain. “The

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SUBTLE STATEMENTS You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for exceptional style. Just follow these tips on how to look your best whether you’re headed to the office, out on the town or off on a weekend getaway.

Photography by Thien La Hair by Aura Elizabeth Claytor Makeup by Catherin Mahlin

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On him: sport vest by L.B.M. 1911, seersucker shirt and trousers by Officine Generale, calfskin belt by Eleventy, nylon and leather bag by Troubadour.

On her: bell sleeved blouse by Les Copains, seersucker pants by Peserico, bag by Massimo Palomba, necklace by Ann Lightfoot.

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Opposite, on him: plaid suit by Canali, cotton/linen shirt by Emanuel Berg, silk tie by Ermenegildo Zegna, alligator belt by Martin Dingman, calfskin wingtips by To Boot New York. On her: sheer jacket and silk V-neck top by Brunello Cucinelli, cotton skirt by Peserico, leather handbag by Massimo Palomba, scarf necklace and earrings by Marie Laure Chamorel. This page: sleeveless dress

by Peserico, suede cross body bag by Fabiana Filippi, necklace and bracelet

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This page: double-breasted suit and silk tie by Kiton, dress shirt by Emanuel Berg, cotton pocket square

by R. Hanauer, alligator belt by Martin Dingman, monk strap shoe by Santoni.

Opposite, on him: double-breasted jacket by Ring Jacket, cotton crew

by Gran Sasso, trousers by PT01. On her: suede dress by Eleventy, bone necklace by Ann Lightfoot, woven clutch by Global Girls.

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Beauty by the bay In the indulgent spirit of its Newport neighbors, the Forty 1° North hotel embraces bold 21st-century style. By Rita Guarna

Let’s say you’re a Gilded Age industrial magnate, come back to life in 2017. Nowhere will you feel more at home than in Newport, Rhode Island, your affluent contemporaries’ playground with its majestic old “cottages” (read: mansions). But you’re no fool. Once you’ve got your bearings, you’re apt to lay your head down—and moor your yacht—at a 21st-century hotel and marina on Thames Street called Forty 1° North.

This gem—complete with city- and bay-front guest rooms, suites, cottages and lofts—gives the classic

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The historic Castle Hill Lighthouse on Narragansett Bay was completed in 1890. Though not open to the public, it’s one of the most recognized landmarks along the Newport shore and cliffs.

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Newport sensibility up-to-the-minute expression. Designed

by Philadelphia-based DAS Architects, its shingled exterior, gabled roof and porches honor the town’s 19th-century architecture. The interior is modern but grand, with artfully deployed marble, onyx and platinum glass tile, a three-story capiz chandelier and a 9-foot-by-9-foot abalone shell sculpture in the lobby.

French doors and “real” windows throughout the building allow fresh Newport breezes in. This is in keeping with the hotel’s eco-friendly ethos, which includes floor-to-ceiling windows to reduce the need for artificial light during the day; low-flow showerheads; and, instead of a morning newspaper, an iPad loaded with the digital version. Many guest rooms boast balconies and harbor views, and each has a gas fireplace.

Forty 1° North offers two notable restaurants. There’s the family-friendly Christie’s, with a modern American menu and a burger that The Boston Globe once called one of New England’s 10 best. Meanwhile, The Grill is a dockside delight with succulent steaks, seafood and a raw bar to text home about. For cocktails, the Library, the Oval Bar, plus a private wine room, add to creature comforts.

Guests are steps away from Newport’s Thames Street shops and restaurants and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Also nearby are the century-old Newport Art Museum and St. Mary’s Church, where John and Jackie Kennedy tied the knot. And if you time it right, your Newport stay may include one of the town’s three famous summer festivals— jazz, folk music and international film. Or take an any-oldday stroll on the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, a shoreline walkway that snakes past those comfortable cottages, relics of a day when opulent pads came without iPads.

From top to bottom: There is plenty to see and do in Newport, from concerts at King Park Beach to the flower show at Rosecliff; historic St. Mary’s Church, Newport was the site of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and John F. Kennedy’s wedding; a statue of Fred Perry stands at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. Opposite: The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion that was named for the waves that crash into the cliffs below it.

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Take an any-old-day stroll on the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, a shoreline walkway that snakes past those comfortable “cottages,� relics of a day when opulent pads came without iPads.

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They started with just one car, the Beetle. But Volkswagen expanded and acquired, transforming into one of the biggest car companies in the world.

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First manufactured in the 1930s, the Volkswagen Beetle has been known throughout the decades for its iconic shape and unique features. Among them are its familiar rounded edges and oval headlights, both of which have only slightly changed in the long history of the vehicle.

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The people’s car. That’s what the first Volkswagen was intended to be. the car was known as the Beetle or the Bug, it was never officially labelled as such by Volkswagen, instead referred to as the Type 1.

In 1937, at a time when few Germans could afford an automobile, a Several years later, in 1964, Volkswagen bought Auto Union, owners company was created by a German trade union organization to build of the Audi brand. VW merged it with NSU Motorenwerke, which a small, inexpensive car that regular people could buy. Largely dewas acquired in 1969, and created the modern Audi firm as its luxury signed by Ferdinand Porsche, the KdF-Wagen (Kraft durch Freude or “strength through joy”) had an air-cooled rear engine, torsion bar sus- vehicle brand.

The momentum continued into the 1970s. In 1972, Volkswagen pension and an aerodynamic “beetle” shape. Approximately 336,000 broke Ford’s record by producing the most cars of a single make in people signed up to buy the vehicle via a monthly saving plan, but history. By 1973, though, sales of the Beetle began declining, so VW because of the outbreak of World War II, only a few cars were comswitched gears and began making cars with front-wheel drive and pleted and none actually made it to customers. The company could water-cooled engines—the Passat, Scirocco, Golf and Polo. Soon, the have been dismantled under the terms of the Potsdam Agreement as VW Group was created as a holding company for the growing car part of war reparations, but thankfully, a British officer named Major manufacturer, which was about to undergo a major wave Ivan Hirst persuaded his commanders that the small of expansion and acquisition. car held promise. In 1946, production reached 1,000 ve- Above: The Tiguan, which debuted in 2007, is Volkswagen’s VW entered into a cooperative agreement with the hicles a month, and the car and company were renamed first entry into the compact crossover vehicle class. The model will Spanish car maker Seat in 1982, eventually acquiring Volkswagen. In 1949, Germany regained control of the be redesigned for 2018. Opposite: Seat outright in 1990. The following year, VW signed company and introduced the cars to the United States Drivers and passengers of the 110TDI Comfortline trim will find a cooperation agreement with Czech car maker Skoda, (briefly called a Victory Wagon), but only two vehicles amenities like plush seating and a seven-speed automatic gearbox with its equity share rising to 70 percent by 1995. were sold during that first year. By the mid-1950s, with VW’s 4MOTION all-wheelIn 1998, VW bought Britain’s Bentley, France’s Bugatti production on the Beetle increased dramatically, and in drive system. Both are paired with the under-the-hood power of a and Italy’s Lamborghini, coming a long way from its 1955, Volkswagen of America was formed to standard2.0-liter turbo diesel engine. early “people’s car” days. Then in 2012, after years of ize sales and service in the United States. Even though

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“The Beetle is cheerful, fun and nostalgic,� says Edward Schoonmaker, general sales manager of Prestige Volkswagen of Stamford. These trims are sure to make their owners happy: the Beetle Sport in pure white, Beetle Convertible Denim in stonewashed blue and the #PinkBeetle in fuschia.

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a sports car, the Volkswagen Group created the PL71 platform, shared wrangling between VW and Porsche, VW bought the remaining half by the new Volkswagen SUV, the Touareg, as well as the Audi Q7 and of Porsche’s car-making operations, marking the end of its acquisithe Porsche Cayenne. For sale since 2002, the Touareg is a mid-size tion years and making VW the second-largest auto maker in the world luxury crossover SUV. In 2007, they introduced the Tiguan, a com(behind Toyota). pact crossover vehicle based on the Golf platform, which will debut a But back to the 1980s and ’90s. The Volkswagen Golf (sold as the redesign for 2018. And in an effort to get in the third-row seating game, Rabbit in the United States) helped take VW beyond its Beetles days, along with the Passat, GTI and Jetta, which is now Prestige Volkswagen the company recently introduced the Atlas, a seven-passenger crossover SUV that is made at its plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. “This is a part of of Stamford’s best-selling car, reports General Sales Manager Edward the marketplace that Volkswagen is just getting into, and I think it’s Schoonmaker. “The Jetta is safe and reliable, and it’s a very practical, going to be a hit for us,” says Schoonmaker. “We’re selling the cars as entry-level mid-size car that starts at an affordable price,” he says. quickly as we get them.”

In 1994, at the Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled “Concept But despite the popularity of SUVs in the United States, the future of One,” a retro-themed car that resembled the original Beetle. People the company isn’t big vehicles. Volkswagen says it plans to concentrate loved it, and the New Beetle went into production based on the Golf ’s on building electric cars and other fuel-efficient vehicles, with a goal larger platform. The first New Beetle became available in 1998, and of having 30 electric models for sale by 2025. The company in 2011, the second generation hit the streets, and the Above: Volkswagen unveiled presently has the e-Up, a small compact car, sold in Europe, company dropped the “New” from its name. “The the T-Cross Breeze concept which uses battery cells, as well as the e-Golf, sold both in Beetle makes people happy,” says Schoonmaker. “It’s car in 2017, its convertible top it from other models Europe and here in the U.S. And it has developed a new cheerful, fun and nostalgic. It is one of the best-selling separating in the crossover vehicle category.

Opposite: The T-Cross Breeze is Modular Electric Drive platform with its first all-electric cars of all time.” designed with a large number vehicles that will go into production next year.

Having always been known for small cars, VW of touch-sensitve surfaces, from As the company reinvents itself as a leader in the electric began to think bigger in the early 2000s. In an effort to temperature controls to the audio system. A U.S. release date was vehicle market, clearly, the future of Volkswagen is green. produce an off-roading vehicle that could handle like not available at press time.

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MINI owners put the pedal to the metal at Track Day at Lime Rock Park.

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About 20 excited MINI owners attended Prestige MINI & MINI of Dutchess County’s Track Day at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn., on May 9.

Arriving at noon, they were welcomed with a lunch of steak and mashed potatoes in the Infield Chalet before instructors introduced themselves and gave an informative talk about the dynamics of the vehicles.

Then drivers prepared for the ride of their lives at the historic 1.5-mile sports car road racing circuit.

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Each participant got a chance to drive the new autocross, the old autocross and the full course and were individually timed. Most drove their own cars, but five dealer cars were on hand if drivers wanted to try something new, like the supercharged Cooper S. They finished with a parade lap around the entire course before everyone gathered in the Chalet for goodbyes. “It was a real bonding experience for the drivers,� says Hope Stone, event coordinator of Prestige Family of Fine Cars.

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START YOUR ENGINES In Ted McLaren’s Auto-Icon Series of paintings, each subject is a study in light, shape and color.

Ted McLaren always had a thing for cars. Formula One racing was his first love, and his first car was a 1958 Corvette—a dream machine for any generation. With a last name like his, it’s conceivable that McLaren was destined for a future involving cars, though he is unrelated to the McLaren who founded the British car company.

McLaren is a packaging design engineer by trade. He holds more than 40 packaging-related patents and served as president of a packaging business in northern Ohio. But even a busy professional needs a hobby, and to relax, he turned to the canvas. (He’s been painting for fun since age 10 and attended the Ontario College of Art.) After restoring a 1964 Ford Mustang convertible, he discovered a special way to capture the essence of the classic car.

Rather than painting the entire body of the vehicle, McLaren decided to feature a specific part of the car, focusing on its headlights and grille. McLaren has since completed dozens of auto paintings, hosted gallery shows and earned numerous awards.

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Ted McLaren’s pieces focus on a specific part of a car rather than the entire vehicle. The sparkling chrome fender and grille of a 1963 Ford Galaxie are the focal points of the painting at left.

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This page: One of the most iconic features of the 1957 Chevy BelAir is the sweeping name plate and tail fin, which are depicted in this McLaren painting.

Opposite: The golden grille and engine bay of a 1957 Chevy became popular thanks to The Beach Boys’ song “409” and are the subject of this piece.

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Opposite page: The design of the 1936 Ford grille and hood ornament was state-of-the-art in its day. This page: a two-canvas print features the dramatic face of the 1960 Corvette, made popular by the television program Route 66.

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A host of elite photographers jumped at the opportunity to shoot the Prestige Family Exotic Cars Collection at a recent event.

This foursome of Lamborghinis and McLarens exudes speed even while parked at the Prestige Warehouse in Mahwah.

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The sleek lines. The bright colors.

These details on the cars contrasted beautifully with the gritty, industrial feel of the Prestige Warehouse in Mahwah, where Lamborghini Paramus and McLaren Bergen County recently invited a select group of automotive bloggers, photographers and writers to spend time with the Prestige Family Exotic Cars Collection.

The space was the perfect backdrop to showcase the automobiles, both vintage and new, including a black 1965 Mustang that was used as the training car for the movie Gone in 60 Seconds, a McLaren 675LT and a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder.

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Mark Laino of Prestige. “It’s got this great industrial look, and it has a personality. The lighting in it is amazing.

It has a character and has an attitude.”

The photographers’ passion for the cars was evident in the artful images they generated. “We like to see the cars through other people’s eyes,” says Laino. “That’s the interesting part.

You can have the same car in the same position in the same light, but when different photographers take the same shot, the images will all be different.”

The image on the cover of this issue of Drive Prestige was considered best in show and was captured by photographer Matthew Adorno of After.Hourz Photography.

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Left: Christopher Lyzcen of Piston Ring Media sets up a 1965 Mustang “Testbed Terror” for a photo op.

Opposite: Brandon Fiege of Fiege Photographs immortalizes a McLaren 570 GT.

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Photographed by Bryan McCarthy of Bearded Mug Media, this volcano red McLaren 570GT shines in the sunlight.

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the art of the pool

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You expect fine craftsmanship to go into every inch of your home. When the same attention to detail is applied to your pool—indoors or out— the results can be stunning.

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A pool tucked under the stairs? It’s possible, as evidenced by this striking lap pool in London. The client wanted a gym, changing area, spa and pool space in the same narrow room under the glass staircase off the entrance hall, so controlling humidity was key, as was using low-chlorine cleaners, to avoid dampness and harsh smells affecting upper rooms. The original arched brick wall gives the space character.

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This Eastern-themed pool in the basement of an urban home was designed as an escape from the hustle and bustle of life upstairs. Three Buddha heads inspire calm, as does the darkness of the area. A grid of recessed lights pulls the eye upward and makes the ceiling appear more distant.

The walls and pool were covered in Portuguese limestone, unifiying the space and making it seem larger than it really is.

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This isn’t your average saltwater pool. Designed by its owner as a basin for thalassic therapy, this pool on the coast of St. Barts in the Caribbean is emptied and refilled with fresh seawater every two days (a small electric pump does the job). A series of stepped teak decks provide space to sit or sunbathe.

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A glass screen separates an outdoor kitchen from the lap pool that runs along the outside of the building. Indoor-outdoor pools can extend the use of the pool and function as a dramatic water feature.

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In this outdoor retreat on the southern cape of South Africa, water falls from the top of a concrete retaining wall that projects dramatically into the pool.

Eucalyptus fencing poles were used to create rotating screens along the front of the house and poolside.

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look who’s making wine now!

Some top wine stewards are putting down their menus and picking up the vintner’s tools—with impressive results.

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reg Harrington recalls it as the wine that changed his life. It was 2004, and the 32-year-old was vacationing with his wife, Pam, on a tasting tour in the up-andcoming wine region near Walla Walla, Washington, whose Mayberry feel offered a welcome break from their uptempo New York City lives. They wound up at familyrun Amavi Cellars, where Harrington sipped a 2003 syrah, then still in the barrel, and was wowed by its balance, a cross between New World fruit and Old World earthiness that struck him as combining the best of California and France. Thinking aloud, he remarked offhandedly: “If I were ever going to make wine, I would want to make a wine like this.”

Now, Harrington was a genuine wine prodigy. At 26 he’d become the youngest person ever to pass the daunting Master Sommelier’s Exam, and in his early 30s—an age when some Bordeaux are just hitting their stride—he was overseeing beverage programs for such celebrity chefs as Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse.

“Well, why don’t you?” challenged Jean-Francois Pellet, Amavi’s winemaker.

“We’re going to have some extra fruit.” ’Nuff said.

That day, Harrington became part of a growing trend oenophiles need to The 2011 Syrah Lagniappe from Greg Harrington’s Washington state winery boasts hints of blueberry and cherry and a trace of smokiness.

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Like a movie critic who tosses away his notebook and directs his own screen classic, Greg Harrington (left) put his sommelier’s knowledge to work in a winery he calls Gramercy Cellars.

Below, Gramercy’s bottled products.

Scarpetta, a vineyard in the Friuli region of northern Italy, is co-owned by former Napa Valley sommelier Bob Stuckey.

know about. Like chefs who become TV stars, a number of master som- a deeper shift in the culinary culture: they’ve become cool.

“We’re becoming much more of a known quantity,” says Kruth. meliers have been reinventing themselves, leaving the restaurant floor for the vineyard and the barrel room. Take Brian McClintic and Dustin Wil- “There’s a movie about us [the 2012 documentary feature Somm], and our son, formerly of Santa Barbara’s Les Marchands restaurant and New York’s profession has entered the lexicon. It used to be that ‘sommelier’ was asEleven Madison Park, respectively, and the driving forces behind Vallin, a sociated with a kind of musty French snobbery. But just as a lot of chefs are Rhone Valley-focused label out of Santa Barbara. And there’s Christopher recognized these days as more than just the guy in the white apron in the Bates, a New York native who, in partnership with his father, Bob, produces kitchen, sommeliers are getting known—and we’re making wine.”

That’s what Greg Harrington is doing, for sure. lean but complex reislings (among other varietals) at Element Within six months of his casual comment, the couple had Winery in New York state’s Finger Lakes region. There’s also TASTING relocated to Walla Walla and Greg was working the fall Bob Stuckey, a veteran of the Napa Valley restaurant French NOTES harvest. In 2005, using loaner equipment from established Laundry, who teamed with chef Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson locals, he started making wine under the label Gramercy to found Scarpetta, which specializes in feisty wines from the Gramercy Cellars Cellars, a nod to his Manhattan ties. There was a learning Friuli region in northern Italy.

2011 Syrah Lagniappe Columbia Valley, $55 curve, of course. (“I had plenty of theoretical knowledge,” Sommelier-made wines tend to be worth sipping. Though “Robust color and fullhe says, “but in New York I’d never driven a forklift!”) they represent a wide range of varietals and regions, many share bodied mouth-feel that And there was a lot of penny-pinching, but the operaan aesthetic kinship: they reflect sophisticated understatement, resolves lightly on the tion grew, as did its reputation for restrained and elegant avoiding bombastic displays of alcohol and oak. Take, for expalate, with cherry and berry notes balanced by Rhone varietals. In 2010, Food & Wine magazine named ample, the graceful 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that hints of smoked meat, all Gramercy the country’s best new winery. For each of the master sommelier Geoff Kruth now helps to produce at Lost giving way to a propast four years, Wine & Spirits has listed it among the Top and Found Winery in California. It’s a product of minimalist longed, luxurious finish.”

100 Wineries in the World. interference that will elegantly complement a meal.

Lost & Found Winery And no wonder. Like the life-changing vintage he sipped “The idea is, get great fruit and then let it do its thing,” 2010 Russian River Vala decade ago at Amavi Cellars, Harrington’s 2011 Syrah Kruth says. “A lot of times, winemaking just winds up getting ley Pinot Noir, $45 Lagniappe Columbia Valley wine is a nuanced expression of its in the way of the wine.”

“A lean and elegant old world–style pinot, with surroundings, brightened with hints of blueberry and cherry, Theory is different from practice, of course, but knowlsubtle suggestions of citwith a trace of smokiness to mellow out the fruit. edge does seem to help; sommeliers have refined palates and rus, berry and allspice—a It is, in other words, very much the wine he once come to their new work with a vision of the wines they want wine to enhance, not thought he’d like to make. to make. And their commercial prospects have been helped by overpower, a meal.”

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Nothing says summertime like clear skies, warm air and long drives on an open highway. Imagine road tripping in a stunning Lamborghini Aventador Coupe—a visual masterpiece whose acceleration time (0-60 in 2.9 seconds!) ranks it among the elite performers of the luxury sports car industry.

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Clockwise from top left: The color of the Blu Ely Lamborghini Aventador complements the sharp angles of the stealthy body.

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