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Palm Beach Supercar Experience 2010

E&L — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:05:35 +0000

Written by Kerry Stratton

The 2010 inaugural event for Palm Beach Supercar Experience (formerly Supercar Weekend) beat the weather and went off without a hitch. This years collaboration definitely took the Supercar event concept to the next level. Building on the last four years, this event truly brought together the best of the best in rare and exotic vehicles on the beautiful newly restored West Palm Beach waterfront. Read after the break for further coverage and photos!

While the weather didn’t play nice all day (intermittent sunshine and free afternoon carwash), it didn’t stop the crowd from enjoying the show. Well over 100 cars were in attendance…everything from tuned Camaros to a Ferrari F50; which was all boss, but the definite show-stopper was the yet-to-be released Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing. The first Mercedes designed in-house by AMG is absolutely stunning and pictures do it very little justice. It’s quite deserving of the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 cover. I can’t wait to see it on the road! And with the initial specs, the eventual Black Series will be phenomenal. How do you make a great car better? Simple. Lose some weight.

Another eye-catcher was the all-electric zero-to-sixty in 3.7-seconds Tesla Roadster Sport; I’ve been interested in these cars since they came out and have been patiently awaiting their representation in Florida. Customers who were very patient in taking delivery of their Roadsters made out well; they had the opportunity to upgrade to the much improved Sport. Come to find out, Tesla now has a dealership open not far from Miami that we will most definitely be paying a visit to in the near future. We were one of the lucky few allowed to sit in the car this weekend so I’m thinking a test drive is in order!

Other highlights included multiple Murcielago SVs (a sick Matte Black LP640 spotted @City Place), a Ferrari FXX and a couple Spyker C8s.

If you’ve never been to this event, you really should check it out either at one of the two other dates this year (in New Orleans and the Hamptons) or on the flip side at the 2011 Palm Beach Supercar Experience. With all the new cars expected to drop between now and then, it should definitely be on every enthusiasts’ calendar.

(There are more pictures to come!)

Preview: Palm Beach Supercar Experience February 26-28, 2010

E&L — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:01:04 +0000

Of all the events I attended last year, Palm Beach Supercar Weekend is the one I still catch myself talking about. With a new decade brings a new chapter to this event, not only have they added two dates to the calendar (New Orleans and the Hamptons) but changed the name entirely; buckle up for the Palm Beach Supercar Experience!

This year’s event is structured very similar to the past, track day at Palm Beach International Raceway on Friday the 26th,concourse down Flagler Drive and cocktail party Saturday the 27th, with another event on Sunday the 28th (this years added event being a VIP owners corral at the Winter Equestrian Festival). General admission to the track day and concourse event are $24.00 a-piece, with children under 12 being free. The remaining events are VIP-invite only.

If there is any chance you’ll be in the Palm Beach area in late February, you MUST at least check out Saturday’s concourse show. The best of the best are always in attendance; from the one of one Ferrari P4/5 to the now e-famous Sharpie covered Lamborghini Gallardo, all with the beautiful Palm Beach Intercoastal Waterway, Downtown West Palm and Palm Beach Island as a backdrop. This truly is an unforgettable experience!

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

If you are searching for a talented Orlando photographer, John, a long-time friend and photographer for Exotics And Luxury is available for freelance photography jobs. View his portfolio here.

Cars for the Cure Videos

Video courtesy of COR Wheels

More Coming soon

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]

Maserati MC12 – Fifth Gear, Used & Abused (…in a good way)

Zach — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:37:30 +0000

Some people buy exotic super cars for the looks; others buy them for the prestige. Some people, however, buy super cars for one reason: to drive them. The video you are about to see features a Maserati MC12 piloted by Frank Mountain, a millionaire real estate property developer and the definition of an exotic car enthusiast. The problem (which you will soon see for yourself in the video), is that Frank is attempting to drive this Maserati race car with over 600 horsepower on a track covered with snow – hardly the conditions for such an exotic machine.

Driving the powerful car on the track does make for some good entertainment though. Te car struggles for traction, and while we don’t want to spoil any surprises let’s just say that learning the limits of your newly purchased exotic car on a snowy, wet track may not ideal.

Not that anyone who owns an MC12 is too concerned with gas mileage, but the car (before being driven on the track) was only doing 5 mpg. We suppose that if you’re forking out over $1 million (in today’s market) for this amazing car, then the trips you are going to be making to the gas station to fill up won’t bother you too much.

Because we’re sure that the video below will tickle your fancy, we’ve decided to gallery of pictures of the MC12 along with YouTube videos. Enjoy!

Memorable movie quote, when talking about the MC12 dirtied and scratched from snow and icey roads.

The fact of the matter is that the car is meant to be used. I think it makes the car look meaner. What’s the point in having a car that just sits there all gleaming [and is never used?].

Fifth Gear - Frank Mountain’s Maserati MC12

MC12 Burning Rubber (YouTube)

Maserati MC12 - Rear

MC12 Front Side Profile

MC12 Purpose Built Interior

MC12 Line Up

MC12 - Rear - V12 Engine

MC12 Rolling Photo

Price (when new): $770,000

[Source: Fifth Gear]