ADVISORY/The Fairmont Hotel Hosts Display of Vintage Cars Spanning the 20th Century

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    Landmark Hotel Hosts Elegant Street Party to Showcase Rare Sports Cars of the California Mille and Nearly 100 Classic Luxury Cars from
    the Local Community; Unique Display of Cars Open Free to Public

WHAT:   The public can preview one of the nation's most spectacular
        displays of vintage sports cars at "Nob Hill Toasts The 
        California Mille." Sponsored by The Fairmont San Francisco, 
        the outdoor reception will showcase the 70 rare sports racing 
        and production cars, dating from 1927 through 1957, which will 
        tour Northern California in the prestigious California Mille.

	       The California Mille unites one-of-a-kind cars from across the
        globe. This year's display includes: a 1928 Bentley 4.5 liter,
        a 1939 Jaguar SS100, a 1951 Cunningham C1, a 1953 Ferrari
        375MM, a 1954 Ferrari 250GT TDF, a 1956 Alfa 1900 SS Zagato, a
        1956 Talbot Maserati, a 1957 Jaguar XK-SS and a 1957 Porsche
        550A Spyder, among many other rare and valuable cars.

	       Highlighting this year's event is an additional display of
        nearly 100 classic luxury cars from the local community. The
        display of cars and opportunity to speak with the drivers is
        free to the public.

	       The public can also purchase tickets to the elegant street
        party, "Nob Hill Toasts The California Mille." Partygoers can
        enjoy wine and spirits, a delicious Italian buffet and a
        chance to win fabulous raffle prizes, courtesy of Fairmont
        Hotels & Resorts. The event will benefit the Nob Hill
        Foundation which serves to preserve Huntington Park. Tickets
        are $35 per person in advance and $45 at the door. For
        tickets, call 415/772-5204.

WHEN:   Sunday, April 29
        Display: Noon to 6 p.m.
        Reception: 4 to 6 p.m.

WHERE:  In front of The Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason Street) and
        surrounding Huntington Park atop Nob Hill.


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