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Holiday Gift Guide Ideas from the duPont Registry

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DUPONT REGISTRY'S HOLIDAY ISSUE OFFERS ELITE SHOWCASE OF EXTRAVAGANT
DREAM GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST


 

Exclusive Holiday Edition Includes Elvis Presley's Grand Piano, Rasheed
Wallace's Maybach, Custom Tree houses, and Rocky Marciano's Boxing
Gloves

 

St. Petersburg, Fla. (November 10, 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 is on newsstands now 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
<http://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
<http://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
<http://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 <http://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
<http://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.