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.

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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

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.