We want to thank Ryan Woon of DDW Partners for putting on an amazing car show benefiting HopeKids on Saturday January 26th. The show featured 100 selected Exotic Cars, 1,000+ people in attendance, and $40,000+ raised for HopeKids Charity. We cannot wait for next year’s show! Visit www.ddwpartners.com to learn more about Ryan and DDW Partners HopeKids provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. They surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine. Visit […]
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All speed ahead: That was the message from the collectible-cars market in January. Three Ferraris at Gooding & Company, all exceeding $5 million, topped sales during Arizona Car Week 2019, and Barrett-Jackson sold 1,800-plus vehicles, calling this the largest public No Reserve collector car auction ever. Bonhams posted a 90-percent sell-through with $16.1 million in sales, led by the sole-surviving 1952 Maserati A6G 2000 Frua Spider, $2,755,000 million, a world auction record for the model, the company says. An HVA Preservation Award-winning 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster realized $990,000 at Worldwide Auctioneers, and a low-mileage 1995 Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot […]
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The January Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering was another huge success – thanks everybody for your continued support!!! We had about two dozen concours-level collector cars that we put on the spotlight row. Where else can you see in one place a 1909 Delage Voiturette Racer and 1926 Bentley next to a 1966 Ferrari 330, a 1962 Ferrari 250GTE, a 1947 Cadillac 2 door Coup, pristine 62 and 63 Corvettes, Shelby Mustangs and even a 1952 Chevy Suburban towing a 1948 Palace Royale – a very big special thanks to those that brought them out. The Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering is held all […]
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Almost 80 years ago, the Spitfire fighter protected England, and freedom, in the air. Today, a new legend will protect you from automotive boredom on the ground, providing the unique freedom of a world-class sports car. A finely crafted tribute to the Cobra, created by automotive great Carroll Shelby in the early 1960s, this Spitfire is the first of a series of limited-edition high-performance sports cars produced by Ogden, Utah-based Ornata Motors. “Ornata” is Latin for “beautiful,” explains its founder, Alan E. Hall. “As a company, we build the most elegant and perfectly made custom classic sports cars with contemporary […]
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Well the cooler weather has certainly brought the cars and the spectators out in full force – or was it the feature of cars that do over 200MPH? In any case there was a hardly a spot to be had if you arrived late and even the two feature rows were absolutely full. There were an estimated 800 cars and a few thousand spectators. For the keen observer there was an ex-Formula 1 driver and an ex- Indy champion wandering about. Where else can you go to see a spectacular 217 MPH LaFerrari next to an exceptionally rare 205MPH Maserati […]
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The 2018 Goodguys event season came to an end November 16th-18th in Scottsdale, Arizona, concluding the season with the 21st Southwest Nationals. The event was headlined by the Goodguys Top 12 winners from the 2018 season, attracting thousands of auto enthusiasts to see cool hot rods, customs, trucks, muscle cars, and classics through ’87. Competing against a national field of 32 cars, driver Scott Fraser, defeated Robby Unser in the Duel in the Desert AutoCross competition, claiming the crown of Goodguys 2018 FAST AutoCrosser of the Year. Bruce Cambern’s original AC Cobra, with a new 820hp all-aluminum FE engine was […]
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As the fall temperatures come down, the numbers of cars and people goes up, and so it was with well over 500 cars and thousands of spectators. Scuderia Southwest, the show organizers, have now sorted out the logistics of getting so many cars in and out without delay, perhaps more importantly, parked by brand with space between the cars. Some car dealers are now using the show to publicly display new models for the first time. This month it was Lamborghini with the Urus SUV. The feature for Saturday December 1 is 200+MPH cars and a large contingent of Ferraris, […]
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SEMA, one of the world’s largest aftermarket car shows in the world, was held October 30, 2018 – November 2, 2018 with more than 160,000 individuals attending. The four-day event attracted representatives from more than 140 countries outside the United States, including 70,000 quality buyer companies. Car manufacturers, such as Ford, Jeep, and Chevrolet kicked off the show this year, showcasing a variety of custom cars. In addition, there were more than 3,000 products in the New Products Showcase and 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space. SEMA Vehicles of The Year -Car of the Year: Ford Mustang -Truck […]
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Photo coverage from Porsche Club of America 57th Annual Concours d’ Elegance. This as well as the Petersen Museum’s “Porsche Effect” exhibit was a great day for Porsche enthusiasts to check out some rare and impeccably-maintained 911’s. As an avid Porsche enthusiast, it was pleasant to see not only a variety of 911s from the 930 Turbo to the new GT2RS, but also showings from RUF and Singer. Quite fascinating to see different cars uniquely modified and done up to each and every owners’ individual tastes and style. instagram: @jsphchn facebook: Joseph Chen Photography phone: (323) 646-1414
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Scuderia Southwest October Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering Post Photo Coverage The show is free to those showing a vehicle and to spectators. It is held from 7AM – 10AM on the first Saturday of every month all year long. The next show is on Saturday November 3 and the spotlight will be Ferrari Daytona. For details visit www.scuderiasouthwest.com Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center, 7000 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054
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The 8th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships comes to WestWorld of Scottsdale November 10th and 11th and once again the pageantry of polo will be joined by heart stopping horsepower courtesy of the nation’s premiere collector car auction, Barrett-Jackson. It’s only fitting that Barrett-Jackson, known as the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions”, is once again bringing its one-of-a-kind horsepower to what’s been called “The Best Polo Event in the World.” This year’s Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships feature a first-time appearance by Ralph Lauren model and world-famous polo player Nacho Figueras. It also features amazing cars from the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Collector […]
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September Cars & Coffee – Sticks & Paddles Sticks & Paddles – what does that mean? Well in case you’re not a car enthusiast, in the good old days when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, cars all had manual transmissions or stick shifts as they were more commonly called. Then the high-performance car companies developed semi-automatic transmissions that the driver could control with a right paddle for upshifts and the left paddle for downshifts. These paddle shifts are now faster than shifting manually. So the theme this month placed stick and paddle shift cars of the same make or model next […]
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APEX Cup Debuts At 8th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships November 10 and 11 The Apex Cup, courtesy of the new Apex Motor Club, is coming to the 8th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses and Horsepower which takes place November 10th and 11th at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The addition brings yet another horsepower element to this signature event which already includes a preview of the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction as well as cars from the title sponsor, Bentley Scottsdale, and from numerous car clubs spanning the state. For more information on tickets and luxury seating go to www.thepoloparty.com. It […]
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First place, start to finish! This year’s Monterey Car Week in August – auctions, shows, concours and car camaraderie ––ascended the podium again. At RM Sotheby’s, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the highest selling car ever at auction, generating an astounding $48,405,000 million. And, at Gooding & Company’s 15th annual Pebble Beach Auctions, a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, is now the most valuable pre-war car ever sold at auction, bringing $22 million. Another Duesy, a 1931 Model J SWB Sport Convertible Sedan, was the top seller at Worldwide Auctioneers Pacific Grove event at $1.32 million. For the 21st annual Bonhams […]
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If neither snow nor rain can stop the postman from their appointed rounds, then neither sun nor heat can stop hot car owners from their appointed rounds at the monthly Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering. The August feature was German high-performance sedans and just as with all the five-hundred plus cars that came out, they obviously don’t have any overheating issues, and do have good air-conditioning systems. There was no shortage of AMG’s, M version Bimmers and RS Audis, many of them sporting very nice power and body modifications. The Audi and BMW Clubs arrived in a very colorful and somewhat loud […]
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2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro- $175,000 #17 of 69 The 2012 COPO Camaro is a factory-built drag racing car designed to run in the Stock Eliminator Class. The car has no VIN number and cannot be licensed for street use. This car is race ready to compete in CC/SA class and is capable of running ¼ mile times in the 9.5’s at 140 MPH. This car has never been raced and has only been shown to the public at a few car shows in the Phoenix area and once in Del Mar, California at the Goodguys Car Show. Color: Summit White […]
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Home for Motorsports, and Home Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club is always on the podium. With the longest track in North America at 6.1-plus miles, the 332-acre state-of-the-art racing facility and motorsports country club is conveniently just 55 miles west of downtown Las Vegas Club in Pahrump, Nevada. “I wanted to create an environment that had a great track and superb facilities, so members and their families could both enjoy the experience,” says CEO and co-owner John Morris. “I think Club Spring Mountain does just that.” More than a decade after Club Spring Mountain opened in 2004, Spring […]
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The music of Sedona is red rock spires, sculpted monuments and the towering junipers and riparian cottonwoods of Oak Creek Canyon. Surrounded by 1.8 million acres of Coconino National Forest, the world destination also draws people to Arizona for its spiritual vortexes, which, it’s said, harmonize self and world. Some 4.5 million people visit each year. Soon, a new kind of music will also play from this unique setting of natural beauty and personal discovery. When the Sedona Conservatory is built, a premier cultural center will celebrate the performing and fine arts, humanities and Native American cultures with the world. […]
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Come one, come all! The annual Summer Gala to benefit the Audrain Automobile Museum takes place August 31 at famed Ochre Court in Newport Beach, Rhode Island. Themed as a Vintage Circus, the event includes a Big Tent and Midway with 20-plus circus acts, featuring seasoned performers from famed companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Big Apple Circus. “Aerial silk acts, contortionists, tightrope walkers, fire breathers, jugglers and more will astound and amaze everyone as you enjoy amazing hors d’oeuvres and dinner, circus-theme cocktails and spectacular cars from the museum’s collections,” says Marketing Director Rick Schad. The […]
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The car guys and gals in the valley really are a passionate and hardy lot as evidenced by the huge turnout on Saturday July 7 despite the sweltering 110+ degree temperature. In fact, over 500 brought out cars and thousands of spectators endured the heat to ogle them. The feature was Red, White & Blue American Sports Cars for Independence Day. The feature row was filled with Corvettes, Cobras, Mustangs with a rare and lone Devin, but attracting most attention was a brand new 2018 Ford GT in red with white stripes parked next to its older sister, a 2006 […]
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If you’re driving down the 202 in Tempe you’ve probably craned your neck over to the south side of the freeway to catch a glimpse of Tempe Town Lake. The boats, the shimmering water, the reflections from the State Farm building, the broad side of “A” Mountain–there’s always something to take your mind off the traffic. Now, drivers have something else to steal their looks as a neon bright glass case has been erected off Rural and the 202. The freshly-minted nine-story tower is a car vending machine propped up Carvana, the Tempe-based online car sales company that went public […]
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The future of shopping, even in the automotive industry, is becoming increasingly software defined. As dealers ramp-up to try to match innovators like Tesla (who sell cars in 20 X 40’ stores in the mall) more and more of these innovations are centering around interactive technology – the kind of kiosk and digital signage technology, hardware, software, and services that Scottsdale-based tech company ZIVELO provides. And that’s the forte of new CEO Healey Cypher. Immediately prior to coming on board at ZIVELO, Healey was the co-Founder and CEO of Oak Labs, the Silicon Valley based software company best known for interactive […]
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Concours in the Hills, Scuderia Southwest’s largest high performance, exotic and collector car event of the year, raised more than $117,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital during its Saturday, Feb. 10 show. The event celebrated its fifth year by smashing donation, attendance, vehicle and sponsorship records. Concours in the Hills packed Fountain Park with 746 vehicles of all kinds, from classic American muscle to historic European sports cars, and everything in between – including a United States Marine Corps Viper helicopter, which was surrounded by Viper sports cars, and an Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Cobra helicopter, surrounded by about 30 Cobra […]
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The Watermark, the first vertically integrated mixed-use development in the city, to radically transform the landscape with a unique lakeside destination. Tempe’s skyline—and its destination options—will soon be dramatically more unique, with a 1.9 million sf project that creates an emotional link between the old and the new spaces of the city. Nestled against the northern bank of Tempe Town Lake and its boardwalk comes The Watermark, a new development unlike any other locally, created by and for Tempe’s current and future residents. In a unique move, The Watermark’s creation was a collaboration between the developers and current city residents, […]
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