Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2025 i duPont REGISTRY Magazine

Porsche has quietly rewritten the rules of what a dream garage centerpiece can be. Meet the Porsche 963 RSP – a one-of-one machine that defies convention, blending cutting-edge motorsport technology with handcrafted, heritage-inspired details. Built as a tribute, executed with surgical precision, and destined to be a future icon, this is the ultimate expression of what happens when money, legacy, and imagination are given no limits. Built as a rolling homage to the road-going Porsche 917K that Count Rossi commissioned to drive on public roads in 1975, the 963 RSP revives that renegade spirit 50 years later, armed with modern firepower. Based on Porsche’s LMDh racing prototype, the RSP uses a 4.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid drivetrain borrowed from the 963 racer, itself a descendant of the RS Spyder and 918…

In a world where fine art, vintage automobiles, and rare watches dominate portfolio diversification, another asset class is quietly stealing the spotlight — original advertising signs. Long cherished by Americana enthusiasts, these bold and storied icons of the 20th century are now commanding major attention from savvy investors seeking tangible assets with undeniable character. And the results speak volumes. In just its second year, Richmond Auctions shocked the market by hammering down a 1929 MusGo Gasoline Mile Marker porcelain sign for over $1.5 million including buyer’s premium, crushing the previous world record of $400,000 for any sign. That milestone not only put Richmond on the map — it redefined the category’s place in elite collections. Why Signs? Why Now? Original signs are more than wall art — they’re historical artifacts,…

dR: What was the inspiration, and describe the journey, for this dealership? Hunter Shaw: My journey began in a 2500 sq ft facility in 2019 and quickly expanded into our current massive 15,000 sq ft facility. Growing up, I was always fascinated by how beautiful exotic cars were, and as I bought my first R8, enjoyed it and sold it, I realized that I somehow wanted to be in this industry but I didn’t want to just open a typical dealership and sell cars, I wanted to share my experience of how much a car changed me with others who had yet to have this feeling. dR: How does your dealership differentiate itself from others in the luxury car market? Hunter Shaw: We stand out in the luxury car market…

The automotive world is about to witness a groundbreaking debut with the highly anticipated Orion ASCENSION, an ambitious project from Orion Automotive set to redefine luxury mobility. Billed as the “world’s first luxury land yacht,” the ASCENSION merges hypercar performance with ultra-luxury amenities, creating a remarkable new category within automotive innovation. At the forefront of this bold vision is Orion Bailey, whose passion for travel, technology, and luxury vehicles inspired the creation of a revolutionary SUV camper that transcends the limitations of traditional recreational vehicles. Bailey’s foundational experiences, rooted deeply in his family’s engineering heritage and enhanced by his personal affinity for luxury automobiles, have culminated in the design philosophy of “rugged elegance” and an “elegant adventure lifestyle.” Crafted with precision and innovation, the Orion ASCENSION embodies meticulous attention to…

The modern car collector faces a new kind of challenge: how to stand out in a world where everyone owns something exotic. The answer? Rarity. Provenance. Personality. A car collection today must reflect vision as much as value – less like a trophy case, and more like a personal, or family, manifesto. Simply owning a Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini no longer turns heads the way it once did. The era of the curated, Instagram-ready car collection has elevated the game, and garage real estate is as much about the storytelling as it is about the cars. And if your collection doesn’t spark conversation about its USP, or raise eyebrows, it perhaps risks being wallpaper in a sea of sameness. For Neil and Stirling Fairman, it was motorsport that made their…

In the world of exotic car storage suites, having the personal touch of a unique and visionary character helps add an extra layer of grandeur. Step forward Juan Manuel Fayen, founder of CollectionSuites near Miami International Airport, which has gone beyond its concept of a luxury warehouse space and developed into a community of like-minded collectors. The reason he’s called Juan Manuel is because of his father’s close relationship with his namesake Fangio, the five-time Formula 1 champion with whom his dad co-drove on numerous occasions (pictured above) in big races. And not many people can claim that! Launched in 2018, the original four-building complex comprises 38 customizable suites, each ranging from 2,000 to 2,600 square feet. Designed with the modern collector in mind, who might have an eight-figure compendium,…

Being a budding automotive enthusiast comes with one major problem: in most cases, getting to drive requires an arduous and excruciating wait until you come of age to get a driver’s license, and even then, achieving the dream experience of a car enthusiast has tall barriers to entry. Whether it’s the task of importing exotic cars made for foreign markets, getting access to track days, or even something as simple as storing your luxury collection, owning a dream garage is no easy task. In childhood and even beyond, one solution to these problems is through video games and driving simulators, which have been able to replicate the look, sound, and character of some of the world’s greatest vehicles more faithfully than ever before against the backdrop of thrilling racetracks and…

1. Rolls-Royce Sweptail The ideal Rolls-Royce for a dream garage must be a one-off, and for me, it’s the Sweptail. Unveiled in 2017 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Sweptail is a coupe built on the same platform that underpins the seventh-generation Phantom Coupe. It is inspired by yachts as well as the marque’s work from the 1920s and ’30s. Costing well over $10 million, the project began in 2013. Its interior is made up almost entirely of leather, Macassar Ebony, and open-pore Paldao wood. A panoramic glass roof allows for plenty of light to shine through, while its cabin isn’t cluttered with unnecessary screens. Plus, the only thing more special than a Rolls-Royce is one that’s uniquely yours. 2. Pagani Utopia Roadster The Pagani Utopia Coupe I drove…

Colorado Springs has this way of catching you off guard. You land expecting postcard views, and sure, you get them, but it’s the stillness in the air, the contrast between mountainous peaks and comfort, that really speaks volumes. I flew in for a weekend with Rolls-Royce and the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club, not entirely sure what to expect. The location? The Cheyenne Mountain Resort: secluded, luxurious, and somehow perfectly casual all at the same time. What made the trip really special, though, wasn’t just the scenery or the five-star treatment. It was being surrounded by a small, passionate group of people who really live and breathe the spirit of Rolls-Royce. From the moment I checked in, it felt less like a corporate showcase and more like a gathering of storytellers focused…

The choice every owner of a new, high-dollar car faces is always: “How much should I drive it?” Emotionally, buyers want to unleash their exciting new purchase and benefit from the exclusive experience it brings. Substantial time, money, and effort go into engineering these machines to be better than what came before at going, steering, and stopping. Financially, these same owners know that each mile driven is resale money leaving their pocket in this mileage-obsessed market. Recently, at Broad Arrow’s Villa d’Este auction in Italy, a 2000 BMW Z8 was offered with 14.3k miles on the clock, selling for $268k USD. Days earlier, another Z8 in the same color (Titanium Silver) with twice the mileage sold at auction for $159k – a $109k discount. A few weeks before both, a…