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Cars On Fifth – Naples, Florida – Feb. 6, 2010

Kerry Stratton — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:25:49 +0000

There are very few things in life I enjoy more than a good exotics car show, even better when it’s in my own back yard. In the past, the ‘Cars on Fifth’ event has not only been a successful in regards to consistently drawing over 400 cars and 20,000 spectators but also as a charity event for ‘Eden of Florida‘ (a non-profit organization striving to improve the lives of children and adults with Autism).

This being the sixth annual event planned by the Naples Ferrari Club follows the same working formula:

Shut down Fifth Avenue South (a major shopping district and the closest thing to a ‘Main Street’ as Naples has).
Bring in the best of the best muscle cars, classics, exotics and of course Ferraris
Open the floodgate and let the crowd pour in

Fortunately Chris and myself were lucky enough to get a chance to see every car at least once and sit down to breakfast at a reasonable hour before step three happened.

Similar to last year, the definite show stopper was a Koenigesegg however this year it was the super rare CCXR Trevita, a car made entirely out of diamond coated carbon fiber and one of three slated for production in 2010. Also there was it’s slightly less rare twin a black CCXR (which has been making it’s rounds the past few weeks).

Also nearby was the Conquest Knight XV SUV, I had been reading about this behemoth in magazines but until a few weeks ago had never seen one. Seriously, I think King Kong would have a hard time prying this thing open. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, imagine an Excursion, with a 6.8 Liter V10 biodiesel powered motor, 4,000 pounds of added armor plating and luxury features that make a Rolls Royce sweat (seriously this thing is AWESOME inside).

To me the biggest draw, were three matching Ferrari F40′s, this has been one of my favorite cars since I was a little kid, and seeing them in person always gives me goosebumps. The highlight of my weekend was pulling out of a friends neighborhood the night before the show and having one fly past me… in the rain. Try as hard as it could my little Nissan just couldn’t keep up however I did manage to grab a few shaky iPhone photos.

The local dealerships were once again present. Ferrari of Tampa and Central Florida both brought a collection of new and vintage Ferraris in their signature red trailers. Newcomers Lamborghini of Sarasota made their debut with both a Gallardo and Murciélago. Not to forget our locals AutoQuest and Naples Motorsports who both brought selections of their inventories.

If you’re ever in the area when this event is going on, you must check it out! Not only are there awesome cars, but all proceeds support a local charity… proof that car guys really do have hearts!

Naples Ferrari Car Show on 5th Avenue

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:10:00 +0000

Pictured Above: Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F40, Maserati MC12 at Cars on 5th in Naples, FL

For coverage of the 2010 ’Cars on Fifth’ event click HERE

Lamborghini LM002

Seeing a quarter-million dollar car in Naples, Florida is no rare occurrence, nor is spotting several of them lining the beautiful street of 5th avenue south on an average day. On Saturday February 14th however, the Ferrari Club of Naples hosted it’s annual car show on 5th avenue bringing over 400 stunning automobiles to the downtown shopping district. The weather was beautiful throughout the event until mid-afternoon when an ominous fog rolled in just as the show was winding down. The event benefited Eden of Florida, a home and center for children and adults with autism. Last year the event raised nearly $50,000 for the organization.

Amongst the cars displayed were representations from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lotus, Rolls Royce, Porsche, and more. There were also sections designated for the Corvette Club of Naples, the West Coast Muscle Car Club, and the Porsche Club of Naples.

Every event has that handful of cars that seem to steal the show. This show was no different as the Maserati MC12, Ferrari Enzo, and Koenigsegg CCX (recently shown at Palm Beach Supercar Weekend) drew crowds of spectators and photographers consistently throughout the day. I myself was most drawn to the Maserati MC12 as this was the first time I had seen one of these gorgeous cars up close in person. The rare Lamborghini LM002 (pictured above) with a chameleon paint job was also an attention grabber.

Lamborghini Gallardo Interior

Several car dealerships had displays this year including Ferrari of Tampa, Autoquest (located in Fort Myers, a half hour north of Naples), Lamborghini of Miami, The Collection of Ft. Lauderdale, Maserati of Central Florida, Bentley of Naples, and a local tuning shop Debold Performance. Surprisingly our local exotic dealership, Naples Motorsports, was not present as they have been in years past. The dealerships that did have cars on display however brought in some very nice examples of what they have available for purchase. The Collection of Ft. Lauderdale for example brought out a Porsche Carrera GT, a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Jaguar XJ220, and a Lotus Exige.

Exotic car shows such as this are always exciting, but when they take place in your own town they become that much more enjoyable. The Ferrari Club of Naples has yet again put on a fantastic show in the heart of our beautiful downtown district and all of us at Exotics and Luxury are excited to attend next year.

There are videos from this years’ event and past years’ events below the pictures

Naples Ferrari Show Pictures

Naples Ferrari Show Videos

2007 Ferraris on 3rd Street Video

Naples Car Show Video

2007 Naples Cars on Fifth Video

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Spectacular Ferrari Dream Garage

Zach — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:49:01 +0000

If you’re an avid exotic & luxury car enthusiast, we’re willing to bet one time or another you have day dreamed about a garage that may look something like this. This incredibly designed garage featured an Enzo, F40, F50, Challenge Stradale, and more.

We’re not sure who this garage belongs to or where it’s located. If you have any more information please feel free to leave a comment.

[Source: 6SpeedOnline]