The Going to the Sun Rally was founded in 2005 as a 40 member vintage car rally and coordinated the first five-day journey across Montana and into Canada. Since, the rally has been well attended by US and European drivers. Going to the Sun Rally is celebrating its tenth year, continuing to provide a fun and picturesque rally experience while raising money for organizations in Montana.
Since the very first models rolled off the production line, automobiles have held a special place in the hearts and minds of people around the world. In particular, those associated with celebrities and their larger-than-life personas have truly made an indelible mark on car enthusiasts and collectors for nearly a century.
This weekend is the 20th annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance, Texas’ Premier Classic Car and Boat Show at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas beneffiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. The event is well attended by owners of classic cars and antique wooden Boats, there are 40 different classes for cars and 20 classes for boats.
This weekend is the RM Southeby’s Andrew’s Collection Auction in Fort Worth, Texas. The collection is well known and admired by the global collector community. It has been a collaborative effort between father and son who love all things car-related from design to mechanics.
This weekend at The Houston Classic Auction the PFS Team is keeping an eye on a few specific autos. They include Classic Ferrari’s, Porsche’s, Lamborghini’s, and even a Checker Marathon.
Congratulations to our friend Dennis Nicotra as he makes drive-history being inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Association with his purchase of the first Mercedes-Benz Type 300 SL sold in America. It was never Mercedes- Benz’s intention to sell this model vehicle, but rather to showcase the brand’s design talents.
For many, vehicles are a statement piece, a work of art, and a prized possession. This weekend at the Amelia Island Auctions there will be many venues showcasing today’s finest example of automotive engineering. Premier has a team in attendance at the Auctions and Concours this year, including Mitch Katz, Doug Ewing, Keith Neelans and Christopher Warren.
The 2014 Turbo S is the most advanced production 911 to date. With 560 hp, this all-wheel-drive, all-weather makes the way way ahead of its time 959 look like a 911E. It’s two seconds faster to 60 mph and vanquishes the 959 in every measure. If its $183,695 base price seems cheeky, consider 1987’s $225,000, 444-hp 959 in today’s dollars, which works our to $475,000.
Premier Financial Services looks forward to the many events at Amelia Island this weekend. In attendance will be Premier’s CEO Mitch Katz, Vice President of Sales Doug Ewing, Southeast Sales Manager Chris Warren and Northeast Sales Manager Keith Neelans.
