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E&L — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:41:56 +0000

Written by Andrew Goodman

Scottsdale Arizona is quickly becoming America’s next automotive Mecca. Every time I come out here I see the newest, fastest, rarest, and prettiest cars that the market has to offer. An automotive photographer could build an entire portfolio out here in one weekend, with everything from Ferrari 275 GTB’s to Veyrons prowling the streets.

Scottsdale is the perfect place for a company like The Stables. Offering storage, maintenance, and detailing services for fine, exotic, luxury, and classic collector automobiles, The Stables has been a great addition to the Scottsdale area; especially for the part time resident with a high-end car.

To say the staff at The Stables are enthusiasts would be an understatement. Never in my life have I seen anyone strive for that level of perfection. They park the cars to be aesthetically pleasing, keep them plugged into CTEK battery chargers, and wipe down every surface after they touch it. Their attention to detail is not only done out of their desire to keep their clients happy; they really do care that much about keeping the automobiles as perfect and ready-to-drive as possible.
The anonymous owner of this jaw-dropping machine was kind enough to let us pull it out of The Stables’ unmarked 15,000 sq ft warehouse and take some photos, and I must say this car is so beautiful that it was the easiest shoot I’ve ever had to do. It looks good from nearly every angle, and the immaculate state that The Stables kept it in while the owner was away meant that there was zero dirt or grime that needed to be photoshopped out.

When I was finished shooting they took the car back into the warehouse and rolled it into it’s parking spot (aligned perfectly with the rest of the cars in the row), and I just stood and stared, enjoying the modern piece of art that was in front of me.

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Pictorial: Sebring Winter Testing 2010

E&L — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:16:05 +0000

Written by Kerry Stratton

Our very own Chris Grosser spent last weekend at the winter testing session for the American Le Mans series at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida. Chris is currently on vacation but wanted to share his pictures. Which will be included below the break.

Exotics And Luxury at Cars for the Cure 2009 – Pictures & Video

E&L — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:45:12 +0000

Written by Russell Griner

This past Saturday, Exotics And Luxury attended Cars for the Cure, an annual car show held in Lake Mary, Florida. Car owners with a plethora of tastes get together to show their cars, have a good time, and help support a good cause. All proceeds benefit the American Lung Association, and, according to the Cars for the Cure website, this year’s donation total was $54,540. Well over 100 pictures available after the jump.

Many sponsors gave their time and money to make this event a success. Classic Audi brought their line’s finest automobiles for us to gawk over (I couldn’t get over the fit and finish of the S5), Dance Time Productions provided music for the venue, Titan Motorsports made a strong appearance with many of their tuned cars showing, including a 1050 hp Toyota Supra and camoflauge Porsche 996 twin turbo (pictures available on the Titan Blog), while Barefoot Wine & Bubbly provided free wine to guests. Luxury Auto Direct gave away free copies of their printed luxury magazine.

The setting this year for the event was perfect – mid seventy degree weather, sunshine, and absolutely zero rain just like three weeks ago when we posted our Palm Beach Supercar Weekend Pictures & Video. The reason I mention the weather is that last year Cars for the Cure was held on the 2nd of February and it was rainy – there were talks during the closing ceremony back in 2008 of moving the event up in the calendar schedule a week as the 2nd seemed to be notoriously rainy. Well, it looks like the event coordinations did that, and it was a success – bone dry!

We had a lot of fun, met a ton of friendly people, oogled over some of the finest cars ever made, met & mingled with some great people, and most importantly helped a cause we believe in. We look forward to next year, perhaps we’ll have a car or two on display at the Exotics And Luxury booth.

Cars for the Cure Pictures

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Cars for the Cure Videos

Video courtesy of COR Wheels

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WELCOME TO AN AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS DREAM
The 5th Annual “Cars for the Cure” Auto Show extravaganza will be held the weekend of February 6th – 8th 2009 at beautiful Colonial TownPark in Heathrow/Lake Mary Florida. This charitable event, with proceeds going to support the American Lung Association of Florida, promises to be like none other.

VIP Reception presented by Virji Investments, Inc – Friday, February 6, 2009
Get the VIP treatment when you attend our exclusive pre-show party for sponsors and car registrants only. The party will take place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House located at 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Participants anticipate the biggest, baddest car show of the year, here in Central Florida.

AUTO SHOWING – Saturday February 7th, 10am – 4pm
This all-day show is the auto enthusiasts dream! Some of the most powerful and highly-tuned cars from around the world will be on display: International and American Customs, European Exotics, High Power Racers, custom bikes and more. The streets are lined with great shops, restaurants and attractions as well as a variety of sponsor and vendor booths to make your visit relaxing and enjoyable. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled day.

SUNDAY DRIVE – Sunday February 8th, 9am
This is a great tradition open to registered participants only. We will depart at 10am from Colonial TownPark and take a cruise some of the most scenic highways in Central Florida escorted by law enforcement, the drive will end at Seminole Harley-Davidson?. This is one more chance to show off your car and enjoy a Sunday Drive with other car enthusiasts.

Even though the event is over, you can still donate to the American Lung Association here.

Cars for the Cure sponsors for 2009 included: Classic Audi, Colonial TownPark, Fields Auto Group, Granny Nannies, Ultimate Audio, Collier Jaguar, Lamborghini Orlando, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orlando, Bentley Orlando, Orlando Automotive Club, United Healthcare, AAA, DanceTime Productions, Titan Motorsports, Seminole Harley-Davidson, Suncoast Motorsports, Comerica Bank, AdKore Rehabilitation and Chiropractic, Ameriprise Financial, HouseWall Garage System, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Virji Investments, and… (continued below)

Cars for the Cure Media Sponsors: RealRadio 104.1, WJRR.com, 96.5 WHTQ Classic Rock, Seminole Magazine, Central Florida Lifestyle Publications, Orlando Style Magazine, Lake Mary Life, Luxury Auto Direct, and ClearChannel.

For those who missed the event this year, the address has remained the same for the past several years:

Colonial TownPark
932 Market Promenade Ave
Lake Mary , FL 32746

To view more pictures from the events, visit Automotive Addicts:

Which car was your favorite at Cars for the Cure 2009? Leave us a comment below.

[Photography: J Dot Photography - Contact John by email here]

Supercar Weekend Pictures & Video

E&L — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:58:58 +0000

Written by David Raffa, Kerry Stratton, and Zach Segal

The sound of high revving exotic cars filled the city of West Palm Beach this weekend. Speeding blurs resembling red ponies and yellow bulls could be seen passing through nearly every intersection. This could mean only one thing: Palm Beach Supercar Weekend had returned for 2009. As in years past, exotic cars from all over had made the voyage to Palm Beach, Florida for the three-day event consisting of expensive cars, beautiful women, and trendy parties. Rewind a month: When John Temerian, Co-Founder of the event invited us this year to cover the event, how could we say no? It’s hard to beat looking at some of the finest exotic and luxury vehicles in the world in beautiful seventy degree weather right on the water.

There were of course Ferrari 360’s and F430’s, Lamborghini Gallardo’s and Murcielagos, BMW M cars and Mercedes AMG’s; but in this crowd of diamonds in the rough there were a few even more spectacular vehicles on display. The vehicle catching the most attention this year being the Ferrari P4/5 owned by James Glickenhaus. This beautiful one-of-a-kind creation began life as an Enzo, the last remaining unsold Enzo in the world at the time. Glickenhaus purchased this car and brought it straight to the masterminds at Pininfarina to have it transformed into a modern day Ferrari P3/4. This brought the price of the car to a staggering $5 million. Also on display was a beautiful blue Koenigsegg CCX attracting quite the crowd consisting of those in love with the car (such as myself) and those that had no idea what it was.

Now what would a car event be without vendors showing off their latest products? My personal favorite vendor display was that of 360 Forged. They had a beautiful display of vehicles lining the waterway of Flagler Drive including a few Corvette Z06’s, a Porsche 997 Turbo, A Ferrari F430 on Carbon Fiber Wheels, and my personal favorite, a CLS63 AMG. All of them of course adorned with the latest and greatest in aftermarket wheels. VQ Motoring also had a stunning brigade of vehicles – a highly modified Nissan GTR, a Porsche 997 Twin Turbo, and a modified Audi TT. It’s unfortunate that the opposing display was that of what may be the ugliest car I have ever seen. A Renntech built Mercedes Benz GLK350 Spec R Hybrid. At first glance I thought I was looking at a Scion xB but upon closer inspection I realized that it was in fact a Mercedes with a gigantic wing and enough extra sheet metal screwed onto it to build a small airplane. I’ve been told this was supposed to be a rally car replica but that doesn’t change my opinion of its looks. Sorry Renntech, I still love your work on the rest of the Benz lineup.

Luckily I was able to wash the bad taste of this car out of my mouth with the free champagne being served in the VIP tent we visited next. Amongst free refreshments we were also offered an air conditioned trendily decorated retreat complete with a great DJ. In true VIP fashion the area was kept exclusive to those holding passes, allowing us to escape the huge crowds and take a break in a relaxing environment.

Supercar Weekend brought an incredible crowd together. I had the chance to meet Anthony Carbone and Vinay Menone of MadWhips and Carzi. It also just so happens that Matt Farah of the popular online video show Garage 419 was filming with his crew. We chatted for a little while and I had some pictures snapped which are below the photo gallery.

As the event winded down the sounds of the cars yet again filled the air and echoed off the surrounding skyscrapers as everyone returned home to get ready for the eagerly awaited VIP rooftop after-party at Two City Tower. We pulled up to the building and were greeted by a number of eagerly awaiting valet parkers and event organizers. After a quick name check and a short elevator trip we arrived on the top deck. This exclusive affair was complete with several bars, our beloved DJ as seen earlier in the VIP tent, gorgeous models displaying the latest in fashion from Emilio Pucci, and a breathtaking view of the surrounding city. It was a beautiful event and a great way to end an even greater weekend. The organizers of this event deserve a lot of respect as they have, once again, pulled off something spectacular for the 4th year in a row! The team here at Exotics&Luxury looks forward to attending Supercar Weekend again in 2010.

Anthony Carbone of Carzi.com and MadWhips.com

Zach & Matt Farah From Garage419

Palm Beach Supercar Weekend Commercial

Scott Levinson & John Temerian

Head over to Carzi to view additional pictures and Anthony & Vinay’s review of Supercar Weekend 2009. If you want to see more pictures of the infamous Sharpie Lamborghini Gallardo, head over to Automotive Addicts.