———— Late February ushered in the 8th Annual Enzo Ferrari Tribute gathering at the Petersen Automotive Museum. As it was also the 30th anniversary of the Ferrari F40, a whole line of this legendary car was arguably the highlight of the event. A vast array of models from the Prancing Horse showed up, from the 308 GTS to the LaFerrari. A refreshing sight for many was also the variety of colors present, not just Rosso Corsa. Some personal highlights include a Tour de France Blue 360 Challenge Stradale, manual 612 Scaglietti, and not one, but two white Ferrari Testarossas. Overall, […]
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The 16th La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, will honor the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and the Bugatti legacy at Ellen Browning Scripps Park on the bluffs of La Jolla Cove in San Diego, September 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., completing a weekend of festivities. Presented by LPL Financial and Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty to celebrate its own 16th year of automotive excellence, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will showcase 120-plus stellar automobiles from around the world. On Saturday, September 19, the free Motor Car Classic will feature 75 vehicles from car clubs on the street next to the park. Produced from 1954 to […]
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The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub presented by Sanderson Lincoln at Turf Paradise is the only Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona where you can bet on live horseracing AND watch and wager on a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby. This unique blend of an over the top party with a healthy dose of horse racing tradition takes place May 2nd and is produced by the owners of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. Tickets are on sale at ThePoloParty.com/Derby. Given Arizona’s equestrian history and reputation for hosting premiere automotive events, The Bulleit Bourbon Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise is yet another example […]
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The third Camelback Vintage Motor Show is Saturday, March 28, 3–6 p.m., at Camelback Bible Church, 3900 East Stanford Drive, just across from Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The event is limited to 125 cars, foreign and domestic, built 1985 and before, and the $25 vehicle Entry Fee will be donated to Hope Women’s Center, which will manage the registration booth. Founded by Tammy Abernathy, the Center has five locations in the Valley to assist abused women and their children. General admission for the public is free. “Since its debut last April, the Camelback Vintage Motor Show brings […]
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The 7th annual Concours in the Hills presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos, a Scuderia Southwest event, raised $250,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 8. In just one of several records broken in 2020, the annual car extravaganza smashed its own goal to satisfy a 5-year, $500,000 pledge in just three years. The family friendly show was free to the public with donations generated by participating sponsors and vehicle owners, and attracted 30,000 spectators. Now a signature attraction in the Southwest, the event continues to garner national attention and sponsorships. An exciting new addition this year promised more […]
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A 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition with fewer than 15 miles on the odometer will lead hundreds of collector cars and automobilia on the docket for the 18th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction, April 16–18, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. “We’re building on the incredible energy we created in Scottsdale during our most successful auction ever with our annual Palm Beach Auction,” says Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Scottsdale-based Barrett-Jackson, which also produces annual auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. “We’re honored to share the live auction excitement in Palm Beach on FYI and HISTORY […]
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Highline: What were the reasons (obvious or not) that you both decided to go ahead and purchase Paul Walker’s Audi S4? AZEUROS: For me (Christian) it was a few things. We have a really hard time saying no to B5 S4s! It is the car that basically brought Chad I together. We have similar taste in cars and Paul’s car was extremely appealing to us and AZ Euros. The unknown, it was such an unassuming car in his amazing collection and such little about the car was on the internet that made me want it. I think Chad will agree that […]
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Venn Construction Helping to Shine a Light on the West Valley’s Class-A Space Opportunities In the early 2000’s, the Greater Phoenix area saw a massive pilgrimage coming in from the west as Californians looking to be relieved of the clutches of high taxes and ever-evolving regulations looked for a place that was more neighborhood-friendly and more pocket-friendly in the long run. They found both and more in the suburbs of Phoenix, mainly in the east, as towns like Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek started to see massive population surges heading into the last decade. As the 2010’s moved on, new Phoenicians […]
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Brings Spaciousness, Privacy, Security and Luxury to Auto Garages Every year, major car collectors roll into Scottsdale for car auction week. The annual Barrett-Jackson auction is the largest event, a veritable candyland for auto enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike. But while the yearly car extravaganzas are a great opportunity to eyeball some of the most unique and sought-after vehicles from yesteryear and today, for real estate developer Bob Gawlik, it’s practically an auto show every day in his life. Ever since Gawlik, a classic car disciple of sorts, got behind the wheel of his first car when he was 13 he’s […]
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Highline- Tell us a little bit about yourself (passions, hobbies, work related)? JK- Aside from growing in my car collector hobby, I also am a competitive cyclist on the road & track including 17 state championships and 4 podiums at national championships. I used to be a pretty competitive golfer, getting down to a 3.8 handicap at one point, but rusty now. Highline- Tell us a little bit about your collection and how you got into Lamborghini in particular? JK- I grew up in a car family who primarily liked 50-60’s classic and muscle cars. Currently, I have a 1988.5 Lamborghini Countach […]
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Five Ford GTs represented half of the top 10 sales at the 49th Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction during Arizona Car Week in January. This was the highest grossing event ever for the company, with $141-plus million in total sales, including the Paul Walker Collection, automobilia and charity vehicles. At the 21st-annual RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction in Phoenix, a Blue TriColore-liveried 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster, the 42nd of 100 built, sold for $2,370,000, contributing to the $30.4-million total. And, in Scottsdale, at Gooding & Company’s 13th annual Scottsdale Auctions, a 1995 Ferrari F50 brought $3,222,500 –– the most valuable car sold during the […]
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How Nick Veldman of Venn Construction Helps Investors with Commercial Real Estate Commercial real estate can be at the top of the priority list for many investors looking to expand their business into a new industry. After all, it’s proven to be a lucrative endeavor over and over again, and in a state that’s seeing steady growth in the space, many are looking to dive into their first or second property. But most investors just starting out in commercial real estate might not know who to turn to or the order of how things should go. From working with brokers to […]
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The 25th edition of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance week returns to The Golf Club Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida, March 5–8. Sunday’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance culminates the four-day festivities; held at The Golf Club of Amelia Island, the event showcases 300-plus collectible vehicles from around the world, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The week’s schedule also includes three world-famous car auctions, vehicle reveals, seminars and experiential drives. The official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, RM Sotheby’s 22nd Amelia Island sale is March 6 and 7, respectively, 5:30 p.m and 11:30 a.m. EST, at The Ritz-Carlton […]
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Highline Autos- Tell us a little bit about yourself (passions, hobbies, work related)? Chip Beck- I grew up in an Automobile Dealer family and I enjoy all types of motor vehicles. In 1968 my father Bud Beck founded the original Pontiac-GMC dealership here in Scottsdale which I took over in the 1980’s. I founded the first KIA dealership in Scottsdale. I sold both dealerships in 1999 and became a Chevron dealer and I’m an owner/operator for them to this day. I’ve been a pilot in both fixed wing and helicopter aircraft for over 40 years. Flew on the Firebirds Aerobatic Team, […]
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American Fine Art, Inc. is a world-renowned international art publisher and fine art gallery located in the heart of Scottsdale Arizona’s Old Town Art District. Their professional International Art Consultants have been helping clients build amazing collections for decades. Anyone who is pursuing the dream of owning that elusive masterpiece or original painting has come to the right place as their one on one attention is unequalled in quality, experience and expertise. The gallery specializes in 19th – 21st century European and American artwork. The 12,000 sq. ft. showcase gallery features an extensive collection of some of the world’s most distinguished, internationally […]
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The current benchmark for high-performance cars is to accelerate from zero to 60MPH in less than 3 seconds, but Concours in the Hills has gone from zero to 950 in just six – years, that is. Let’s clarify that. The first show was in 2014 but six short years later in 2019 there were about 950 cars on display. In fact, the show has broken records in all four categories each successive year, growing to an estimated 25,000 spectators, 108 dealers and sponsors, and over $155,000 raised for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The show was started by Peter Volny, a life-long car […]
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You have the vehicular toys; Toy Barn has the luxury storage suites. And, in the fall, the Phoenix-based company will open two locations in the Valley of the Sun, one in north Phoenix and another in Chandler, supplementing its three facilities in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Started in 2009 by Phoenix-based father and son, Paul and Jason Phillips, Toy Barn provides luxury garage spaces for cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis and RVs. The premium storage units are individually owned, similar to a condominium, governed by CC&Rs and an owners association. Prices are $185,000 to $570,000. All units feature minimum 18-foot high […]
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For decades, those suffering some sort of ailment–whether it’s tuberculosis patients from the past or current patients needing to find some mental peace in the desert–have made a medical pilgrimage to the desert of Arizona. With lush natural landscapes, the peaceful surroundings of the Phoenix region have helped people with various personal illnesses get back on their feet. The same can be said of Soberman’s Estate, a treatment center for men dealing with addictions such as alcoholism or substance use disorder. Located 30 miles north of Phoenix International Airport and resting among thousands of acres of healing Sonoran desert, the gated […]
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The city of Scottsdale is known for its clean streets, great nightlife, penchant for art galleries, and sunny views of Camelback Mountain. Outside of the state, it’s also known as a landing spot for talented and passionate medical professionals in the plastic surgery field, looking to break free from the confines of a hospital and open up their own private practice. In fact, Scottsdale sits at number four in the nation when it comes to plastic surgeons per capita, squeezed in between the D.C. suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and Miami, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. One of […]
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It’s winter in Arizona, which means it’s the perfect time for a road trip, heading along our desert highways for weekend getaways. No matter the season, it’s always the perfect time of year for motorsport enthusiasts to get behind the wheel and work the curves along some prime track. That’s where Inde Motorsports, a 1,700-acre dreamland for car lovers, comes into view. Located 12 miles West of Willcox, and just over an hour East of Tucson, members can roll onto the grounds of Inde Motorsports in their own rides or fly-in via charter or private plane on the only FAA-approved airstrip […]
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post photo coverage The Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering is held on the first Saturday of every month all year long, from 7AM – 10AM at the corner of Scottsdale Rd. & Mayo Blvd. Car entry is restricted to Scuderia Southwest members but non-members with qualifying vehicles can pay a small fee. Spectators are free. For additional details visit www.scuderiasouthwest.com. Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center, 7000 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054 Photos by Chris Boesel, Sonoran Dream Cars IG: @sonorandreamcars | chris@sonorandreamcars.com
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A few thousand people descended on the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center on Saturday morning October 5 to see a couple of hundred of the most exotic high-performance cars in the state. Scuderia Southwest (SSW), organizers of the show, have downsized from 800 cars to less than 300 as the show had grown unwieldy and difficult to manage. The new format restricts entry to vehicles that the organizers judge to be true high-performance exotics. Scuderia Southwest have also converted to a paid membership model where in addition to the show they will be offering their members a variety of activities including drives, […]
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Let’s face it, the way we drive is changing, and rapidly. Back in 2013, Lyft only had about two million monthly users on its app. Now, it sees around 23 million. Uber, which has its tech-savvy tentacles in everything from scooters to bikes to buses to freight trucks, sees around 75 million monthly users hailing rides through the app worldwide. The general sense in recent years has been that these apps and others like them would kill the car, or at least car ownership. But for those who like a personalized driving experience where they don’t have to worry about getting […]
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Paul Petrovich of Sacramento, California, won Best of Show for his 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Roadster during the 23rd Ironstone Concours D’Elegance September 28 at Ironstone Vineyards and Winery, near Murphys, California. Approximately 3,500 people attended, and 365 antique, classic and vintage motorcars, trucks, farm equipment, motorcycles and amphicars were shown and judged in 30 classes for vehicles 1973 vintage and earlier. The 100th anniversary of Bentley was celebrated, and American Motors AMXs, Hudsons and race cars were honored. Chris and Michelle Roth of Thousand Oaks, California, won the Hudson Class with their 1954 Hudson Italia. The oldest winning car was […]
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