PUBLISHER’S LETTER NOVEMBER 2009 Dear Readers, In today’s world, the proper marketing of and the well-honed search for automobiles is a multi-level effort—three levels at a minimum. Those three levels are: electronic, print, and special events. Today’s duPont REGISTRY™ marketing campaigns encourage buyers and sellers to participate in all three levels to achieve that level of success buyers and sellers expect. In the electronic area, you cannot pass up our web site—www.duPontREGISTRY.com. In the rapidly evolving arena of search marketing, social media, and results tracking, our technical team consistently navigates the complex and changing environment. Six months ago our focus was on one area. Today it’s on six or seven new and different ones. We pledge our best efforts to keep our web site cutting edge, user-friendly, and chock full of cars. The universe of magazines has shrunk in the last ten months. The duPont REGISTRY™ has continued to thrive as the “go to” monthly marketplace magazine for buying and selling classic, luxury, and exotic automobiles. You can find us on newsstands, in airports, bookstores, and in many, many targeted magazine racks around the U.S. and the world. We specialize in getting in front of the reader in order to benefit buyers and sellers. As you know (you are holding it), the magazine is a colorful, tangible, go-anywhere companion that pauses while you sleep (or answer the phone, etc ) and is readily available. It does not require batteries or an electrical socket and can be read almost anywhere (you just need light). Unlike newsprint, the ink will not come off on your hands and the paper will not yellow with age. Newspapers are, however, better for wrapping fish and cleaning the grill. Old copies of the duPont REGISTRY™ make your bookshelf look good and provide an excellent resource for information and enjoyment. The “duPont REGISTRY/LIVE™” is where we bring the pages of our magazine to life, putting exciting cars, planes, and boats at exciting events around the country. These events are usually associated with a Concours d’Elegance and other automobile related activities. Usually, there are plenty of things to see and do, but the duPont REGISTRY/LIVE™ should not be missed. Oftentimes, we unveil new cars (or concepts) like the Icon A/C Roadster, or the Veritas from Germany, or the Knight XV from Canada. Sharing these events with our advertising clients and readers is a great way to physically demonstrate the power of our brand. Besides that, it is just plain fun. Our next event is located just outside Orlando, Florida and is associated with the Winter Park Concours d’Elegance. The duPont REGISTRY/LIVE™ will be at the Sanford Airport on Saturday, November 7, 2009, just before the Concours on Sunday in Winter Park. Go to www.winterparkconcours.com for information. Activity in our marketplace has certainly contracted along with the overall economy. Prices have tended to remain stable for top-quality offerings. However, matching buyer and seller takes more effort than in the past. We are there to help on all three levels, so join us and …
Happy Motoring,
Thomas L. duPont Publisher P.S. Check out the Devon GTX supercar in this month’s unCOVERed feature and don’t miss this month’s Publisher’s Choice. Dunkel Industries specialty off-road vehicle is quite unique…I am sure you have never seen anything like it. Enjoy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Publisher’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Publisher’s Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37, 72, 106-107 EXOTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Luxury Watch Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 UnCovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 TRUCKS, SUV’S & MOTORCYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Mercedes-Benz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 PORSCHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 FERRARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Bentley & Rolls-Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 SHOPPER’S GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 CLASSIFIED GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
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