Elvis Presley was not only the King of Rock and Roll, he was also one of the top car collectors in the world during his lifetime. His fever for the automobile started in the 1950’s after borrowing a ’51 Chevy from a friend. Elvis was drawn to being at the wheel, and as he began to amass a considerable fortune through his musical and theatrical career, he quickly began adding to his collection.
Making a list of the world’s most remarkable celebrity car collectors isn’t particularly easy, as there are numerous personalities who have a fondness for the automobile. However, some have truly set themselves apart when it comes to their collections. This includes Jay Leno, Patrick Dempsey, and more.
The Breakers Hotel welcomed the roar of contemporary and vintage Ferrari’s to their quiet island for this year’s Cavallino Classic. Parking difficulties are always a great way to judge the crowd and we were hard-pressed to find a spot. All spaces were filled with Ferrari’s, Bentley’s, Lamborgini’s and so on. Restaurants and bars were full of great stories of Ferrari’s. As always, Palm Beach never disappoints.
Located in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, Germany, the museum lies just outside of the carmaker’s main headquarters. The museum’s displays pay homage to the manufacturer’s most beloved, iconic vehicles, which include the 911 (shown above), as well as the 356, 550 and 917. Read further to take you to Germany- without the cost of an airline ticket.
Barrett-Jackson, one of the leading names in exotic and muscle car auctions, will be in Scottsdale, Arizona January 10-18th. Every car a collector could ever dream of will be available, from the 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback to the 1948 Whizzer Scooter to the 1959 Crosley Hook and Ladder Fire Truck—there’s something for every type of collector. Let’s walk through some of the highlights.
Premier’s full auction itinerary for Scottsdale 2015 guarantees you won’t miss a beat! Join Doug Ewing, Juan Garcia and Michelle Yancey for a great weekend!
The 911-50 offers a preview of the 2015 Carrera GTS. These cars are mechanically identical with the exception of the GTS’s forged centerlock wheels.
Premier Financial Services hopes to see you at this year’s Cavallino Classic, which will be featuring the 60th anniversary of the Ferrari 375. In attendance will be Premier’s CEO Mitch Katz and Southeast Sales Manager Chris Warren.
Take a deep dive into all things Vintage Classic in this look at models from Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. Straight from the eyes of something who grew up admiring these cars, learn all about the cars that helped to shape these brands we are still astonished by today.
