Inside PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Hypercars Event at Prestige Imports

On January 25, PROFILEmiami and Prestige Imports hosted the sold-out PROFILE Collector’s Club: Evolution of Hypercars event at the Prestige Imports flagship dealership featuring some of the most well-known names in South Florida’s car industry. Attendees came out in record numbers to hear from Brett David (Prestige Imports), John Temerian (Curated), Gil Dezer (Dezer Development) and Avery Andon (Art Life) as they discussed car collecting trends, the history behind unique car brands, which are the most coveted vintage and modern collectors cars, how they have curated their personal collections and stories about how they acquired some of the rarest and most elusive automobiles. The lavish Bespoke Networking cocktail was held amongst a custom curated collection of vintage to modern hypercars featuring a two Gunther Werks including the Turbo Touring Edition, several Pagani hypercars including Utopia, Huayra and Zonda models, a Hennessey Venom F5, two SLR McLaren Roadsters, a Bugatti Veyron and Gil Dezer’s personal Bugatti Chiron.

In addition to the engaging panel, Prestige Imports, Curated and Gil Dezer presented a custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars were from brands such as Gunther Werks, Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini; guests got to try on and view a custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including watches by Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and Rolex, presented by Timepiece Trading; a custom curated art installation presented by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of ArtLife featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly; jewelry by Susan Blake, lab-grown diamonds by Novo Diamond Lab; clothing and accessories from Blu Scarpa.

The high-energy Bespoke Networking atmosphere was powered with sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP with light bites by Pura Vida and Zeroe Plant Based Caviar and drinks by E11EVEN Vodka, Bennati Wine, VIP Hard Seltzer and KOPU Water.

Watch the full panel live on YouTube:

Miami Design District Set To Present Seventh Annual Miami Concours - Where Auto, Art, and Fashion Intersect

Miami Concours – one of the country’s most anticipated motorized events – will return to the Miami Design District in 2024 for its seventh edition, titled “Design Driven: The Intersection of Auto, Art and Fashion”. The Miami Concours is a three-day exhibition of the world’s most significant post-war automobiles and examples of excellence in modern design and engineering, expertly placed throughout the Miami Design District. The event is the first of its kind in Miami, bringing together high design, luxury, fashion, design and architecture, all through the lens of the automotive industry. The Miami Concours will begin on Friday, February 16th, culminating on Sunday, February 18th with red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

With the Design District as its backdrop, The Miami Concours stands out against other shows in the industry, elevated from a masterfully curated car showcase to an immersive, cultural experience. The Miami Design District serves as Co-Owner, with The Concours Group and DuPont REGISTRY, of the Miami Concours 2024, continuing to evolve the event into a new breed of automotive show: a celebration of high design and culture rooted in automotive.

The seventh edition of the Miami Concours will reveal a more robust schedule of programming than seen in previous years, including a curated line-up of VIP events, panel discussions, tours and exclusive experiences throughout the Miami Design District. The availability of VIP tickets will make the 2024 edition of the Miami Concours its most impactful year yet. VIP perks include:

● Access for two to Miami’s only luxury Drive-In Movie Night and Dinner Experience in Jungle Plaza, Miami Design District on Friday, February 16th.

● Access for two to the exclusive VIP Lounge during Sunday, February 18th’s premier red-carpet event. Featuring complimentary sips & bites and immersive experiences.

● Reserved parking in the Miami Design District on Friday February 16th – Sunday February 18th.

● Access to the Styled by MDD Hospitality Suite with the Miami Design District personal shopping team.

● VIP reserved seating for two at the District Sounds Concert Under the Stars on Monday, February 19th, featuring a special artist performance. Orchestrated by the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

● Complimentary annual subscription to Design District and DuPont Registry magazines.

A showcase that spans the best of historic through contemporary automotive design, the Miami Concours will feature the most important automobiles on display against the backdrop of one of the world’s most architecturally, artistically and culturally compelling neighborhoods. The aim is to empower and engage current and future generations of automobile enthusiasts by infusing design knowledge into each Concours experience. As such, the event is primed to be an industry disruptor, attracting enthusiasts in all categories to attend.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Concours Group in a bigger way in time for the seventh edition of the Miami Concours,” says Craig Robins, President & CEO of DACRA. “As Co-Owner of Miami Concours, Miami Design District will introduce a more robust VIP program and conduct a brand refresh for the Concours, positioning the event as an industry leader in automotive.”

Led by the Miami Design District and Co-Founders of The Concours Group John Temerian Jr. of CURATED, Ronnie Vogel, and Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the Miami Concours has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of design, automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle.

VIP ticket holders will have access to exclusive events throughout the duration of the Miami Concours. Friday’s VIP events will include cars on display, a welcome reception and a drive-in movie. Saturday’s VIP events will include master class panels, private tours, a collector’s dinner and private shopping experiences. Sunday will be Red Carpet Day, with 250+ cars on display, and include everything from master class panels, a VIP lounge and “Passports” to in-store events, fashion activations and a closing awards ceremony.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be the sole benefactor of 2024 Miami Concours.

PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars @ Prestige Imports on 1/25/24

PROFILEmiami has teamed up with leading Miami-based hypercar dealership Prestige Imports to host PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars @ Prestige Imports, where passion and opulence intersect. PROFILE Collectors Club is an ultra-luxury bespoke experience bringing together today's hottest brands and rarest collector's items with Miami's most active real estate and business professionals to connect and learn about their passions outside of a business setting.

Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life, will share insights into hypercar evolution, the preferences of the new generation of collectors, and the potential influence on vintage, modern, hybrid, and electric supercar values.

Immerse yourself in Prestige Imports' one-of-a-kind Miami Showroom for an ultra-luxury experience featuring:

• ON VIEW: A custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars from brands such as Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini, guided by supercar icon Brett David, vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of CURATED, and renowned collector Gil Dezer, developer of Bentley Residences Miami and Porsche Design Tower.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Rolex, etc. by Timepiece Trading.

• ON VIEW: Custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art | Life featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly.

• A panel discussion with exploring "The Evolution of Collector Hypercars” featuring esteemed panelists, including Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life.

• Pop-Ups by Miami-based shoe and lifestyle brand Blu Scarpa and diamond jeweler Susan Blake.

• A luxury DJ-led cocktail soiree surrounded by rare hypercars. Food & Drinks by Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, VIP Seltzer and Brugal Rum.

• Music by local Miami-based DJ DAKAP

Date: January 25, 2024

Location: Prestige Imports, 15050 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach

Event Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

DJ/ Music: DAKAP

Fireside Chat Speakers:

• Brett David, Prestige Imports

• Gil Dezer, Dezer Development 

• John Temerian, CURATED

• Avery Andon, Art Life

About PROFILE Collectors Club:

PROFILE Collectors Club is where Miami’s top investors, developers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, brokers, financiers, architects and designers forge new and lasting relationships through thoughtful discourse. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences at the synergy of luxury, bringing together real estate with cars, watches, art and a passion for collecting. 

About Prestige Imports:

Founded in 1977, Prestige Imports is one of North America’s leading factory authorized Lamborghini dealerships as well as an internationally-renowned dealership for luxury, exotic, and supercars, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Karma, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani, Porsche, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce.

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Miami Design District Hosts Sixth Annual Miami Concours: A Distinctly Modern Concours D'Elegance 2023

The Miami Concours, one of the country’s most anticipated motoring events, returned to the Miami Design District this past weekend for 2023 with its highly curated, distinctly modern celebration of automotive history. In its sixth year, the annual event showcased the most significant automobiles ever produced, exhibited in the heart of Miami, at the epicenter of art and design. Led by Co-Founders John Temerian Jr. of CURATED and Ronnie Vogel, alongside Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the acclaimed event has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle. Displays debuted on Friday, February 17th and ran throughout the weekend culminating on Sunday, February 19th, with three red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

“We are immensely proud of Miami Concours, an automobile concours d’elegance built through our distinct lens, in the heart of our city,” states Co-Founder John Temerian. Adds Partner Brett David, “The three of us are proud to once again bring some of the greatest cars in the world and some of the biggest names in the industry to a city we love, presenting our interpretation of a modern concours.”

The renowned event features the most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles and celebrated, iconic models from the world’s most recognizable luxury motoring brands. Friday, February 17th marked the start of the event, as Miami Concours presented a special showcase of cars, dotted among the neighborhood’s artistic installations as static works of art themselves. In keeping with tradition, on Saturday night, the Miami Design District then rolled out the event's signature red carpets in preparation for the weekend’s main attraction, taking place on Sunday.

The red carpet served as a magnificent backdrop for the world-class, hand-picked automobiles, as collectors and enthusiasts witnessed real-time, official judging; explored an unmatched, historical display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street - a nod to the Italian manufacturer’s 60th Anniversary; and discovered an unforgettable display of Hypercars from Pagani Automobili as they celebrated their 25th Anniversary along with Czinger Vehicles, as they presented the 3D printed 21C.

“Miami Concours is an incredible platform for luxury cars, presenting some of the most coveted rarities in automobile history. Each year, this weekend unites the community and devout car enthusiasts from all over the world for the shared appreciation of remarkable craftsmanship. I can’t imagine a more fitting destination than the Miami Design District to host this spectacular weekend,” says Craig Robins, President and CEO of Dacra.

Judging was led by Mark Moskowitz MD (Board of Directors of Carolina Motorsports Park and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America), Miami Concours showcases superlative examples from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

Images via World Red Eye, Josh Sobel and Jake Rosenberg

The Sixth Annual Miami Concours: A Distinctly Modern Concours D'Elegance Honoring The 60th Anniversary of Lamborghini Returns to Miami Design District

The Miami Concours, one of the country’s most anticipated motoring events, returns to the Miami Design District for 2023 with its highly curated, distinctly modern celebration of automotive history. Displays debut on Friday, February 17th and the weekend culminates on Sunday, February 19th, with three red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

In its sixth year, the annual event showcases the most significant automobiles ever produced, exhibited in the heart of Miami, at the epicenter of art and design. Led by Co-Founders John Temerian Jr. of CURATED and Ronnie Vogel, alongside Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the acclaimed event has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle.

“We are immensely proud of Miami Concours, an automobile concours d’elegance built through our distinct lens, in the heart of our city,” states Co-Founder John Temerian. Adds Partner Brett David, “The three of us are proud to once again bring some of the greatest cars in the world and some of the biggest names in the industry to a city we love, presenting our interpretation of a modern concours.”

The renowned event features the most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles and celebrated, iconic models from the world’s most recognizable luxury motoring brands. Friday, February 17th marks the start of the event, as Miami Concours presents a special showcase of cars, dotted among the neighborhood’s artistic installations as static works of art themselves. In keeping with tradition, on Saturday night, the Miami Design District then rolls out the event's signature red carpets in preparation for the weekend’s main attraction, taking place on Sunday.

The red carpet serves as a magnificent backdrop for the world-class, hand-picked automobiles, as collectors and enthusiasts witness real-time, official judging; explore an unmatched, historical display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street - a nod to the Italian manufacturer’s 60th Anniversary; and discover an unforgettable display of Hypercars from Pagani Automobili as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary along with Czinger Vehicles, as they present the 3D printed 21C.

“Miami Concours is an incredible platform for luxury cars, presenting some of the most coveted rarities in automobile history. Each year, this weekend unites the community and devout car enthusiasts from all over the world for the shared appreciation of remarkable craftsmanship. I can’t imagine a more fitting destination than the Miami Design District to host this spectacular weekend,” says Craig Robins, President and CEO of Dacra.

With judging led by Mark Moskowitz MD (Board of Directors of Carolina Motorsports Park and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America), Miami Concours showcases superlative examples from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

Inside 'The Rise of Luxury In The Digital Age' Presented By Time & Tonic, PROFILEmiami & Kobi Karp

On Thursday March 3, Time & Tonic, PROFILEmiami & Kobi Karp hosted ‘The Rise of Luxury In The Digital Age’ panel discussion and cocktail party. Guests thoroughly enjoyed an enriching discussion which explored the rising demand and value in the luxury marketplace including collectors watches, cars, real estate, art, NFT’s, etc. The panel featured vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of Curated, early NFT investor and thought leader Avery Andon of ArtLife® and ArtGrails ™, legendary architect Kobi Karp of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design and watch collector and expert JP Hernandez of Time & Tonic. The panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami and ALTARA Properties. The panelists offered their insights on the booming industries taking over Miami, including real estate, crypto, collector cars and luxury timepieces.

Event attendance was by invitation only and limited to 50 guests, with notable attendees including Ronny Finvarb, Patrick Lee, David Miller, Marco Iacovelli, Ted Taylor and Scott Lawrence Porter, as well as luxury car specialist Stirling Fairman. Additionally hospitality professionals like Abraham Issa and Marine Galy, Crypto industry professionals like Madison Roberts, and Global Women's Advocate Nezah Alaoui.

Time & Tonic is a premium leader in the high-end watch market, bringing a modern and fresh approach to buying, selling, and trading luxury timepieces. Time & Tonic facilitates the consumer shopping journey through their exceptional customer service and digital platform. Visit TimeAndTonic.com. The event was produced in partnership with IHC Agency.