duPont REGISTRY Holiday Gift Guide
St. Petersburg, Fla. (November 21, 2006) - The duPont REGISTRY(tm) A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles' Holiday issue offers exquisite gift ideas beyond compare. A veritable wish list for the most discerning buyers on the market, the December issue of the international luxury marketplace features thousands of classic, luxury and exotic automobiles, watches, memorabilia and extravagant opportunities for holiday gift giving from the world's most sought-after designers. The issue hits newsstands on Tuesday, November 19th, 2006, and readers can log on to www.dupontregistry.com for a preview.
"As the holiday season approaches we want to bring our readers gift opportunities that go beyond the finest and elicit a one-of-kind rarity" says Thomas duPont, Publisher of the duPont REGISTRY(tm). "Gifts such as heavyweight legend Rocky Marciano's Boxing Gloves, Elvis Presley's Grand Piano, and a unique armored tank are dream items that raise the bar in exclusive gift giving."
The December 2006 duPont REGISTRY(tm) offers the following array of amazing gifts:
Elvis Presley's White Knabe & Co. Grand Piano and Bench (page 134) - Originally from the Music Room of Graceland circa 1957-1969, this legendary piano was frequently played by Elvis and his friends for practice sessions and sing-a-longs. Freesell.com offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most important pieces of entertainment memorabilia in the world. www.freesell.com Estimated value $4-5 million
Detroit Piston Rasheed Wallace's 2004 Maybach 57 (page 34) - This NBA All-star was one of the first to have this Maybach delivered and included with purchase is an autographed basketball. Featuring navy cote d'azur medium blue exterior with gray suede interior, rear side curtains, active ventilated front and rear seats, this car additionally comes equipped with satellite radio, refrigerator, and heated and cooling seats. Price available upon request.
Rocky Marciano's Training Gloves (page 83) - Plaza Collectables offers the original boxing gloves of Rocky Marciano, used during his training for Heavyweight Champion of the World. Gloves come with letter of authenticity. Visit www.bestpricesguaranteed.com Priced at $95,000.
2002 Mercedes Benz G-Wagon (page 88) - Kustom Workz offers the absolute ultimate in bling with Louis Vuitton suede seats, 22 inch Omega wheels with Swarovski crystals, a Kenwood Excelon touch screen navigation head unit, and focal Beryllium edition speakers. Visit www.kwbuffalo.com . Priced at $150,000.
CVR Spartan Armored Personnel Carrier (page 192) - This fully operational, legal to own carrier sports a Jaguar J60 engine and was used by the British Army in Iraq. Equipped for 6 passengers with rubber padded tracks, this vehicle is fun to drive and excellent for war games or just to scare the neighbors. Visit www.khakicorpsimports.com Priced at $39,500.
Boeing 727 Jet Limo (page 267) - Just when you thought cars couldn't get any bigger, Limo Bob presents the fully street legal Boeing 727 Jet Limo stretching 53 feet long. Built on a Mercedes bus chassis complete with cockpit, living room, sunken dance hall, full bar, 60" flat screen TV and heart shaped bedroom, this Limo is a party waiting to happen. Visit www.limobob.com. Priced at $299,999
Custom Designed Tree House (page 224) - Whether you want a Robin Hood http://www.danielswoodland.com/treehouses/custom/custom_gallery/francis can_castle/index.html fantasy land, Tinkerbell's tree-top home, Captain Hook's giant pirate ship, or an "old west http://www.danielswoodland.com/treehouses/custom/custom_gallery/fort_fr esno/index.html " ghost town, Daniels Wood Land will design whatever tree house you can dream up. A team of 11 designers, 4 artists, an architect, mathematician and a mechanical engineer will come to your house and create a hand crafted tree house that even comes with the tree! Visit www.danielswoodland.com. Houses priced up to 75,000.
Rare Horse of Your Dreams (page 190-191) - Join an elite group of equine aficionados and gallop the countryside with a rare Gypsy Vanner horse from Gypsy MVP, America's most trusted source for Gypsy horses, height between 14-15hh. Needless to say there's no such thing as too much horsepower. Visit www.gypsymvp.com. Priced at $100,000 +.
Patravi TravelTec GMT (page 7) - Ideal for jetsetters, this unmatchable watch offers three time zones on its front display and water resistance of 50 meters. This timepiece is crafted from 280 grams of rose gold powered by the Caliber CFB 1901. Visit www.carl-f-bucherer.com Priced at $39,500.
First Bentley Continental GTC Delivered to North America (Page 38) - Beluga black exterior complemented by saffron premium leather as well as a 6.0 liter, 552 hp, and 12 cylinder turbo charged power plant defines this amazing vehicle. Also included with purchase are ten conceptual designs and renderings signed by the car's designers Raul Pires and Robin Page. Price available upon request.
duPont Publishing, Inc., founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, publishes six luxury/lifestyle titles that reach individuals whose net worth significantly exceeds what is traditionally considered upscale. Current publications include duPont REGISTRY(tm) A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles, dR A Buyers Gallery of Fine Homes, dR A Buyers Gallery of Fine Boats, dR Celebrity car, dR Exotic Car Buyers Guide, and duPont REGISTRY(tm) Tampa Bay, which is a lifestyle guide to Tampa Bay, Florida. For additional information on duPont Publishing and its luxury/lifestyle titles, call 1-727-573-9339 or visit www.dupontregistry.com.