One of the many perks that comes with writing about yachts is getting to share my love of the sea with some of the most successful people in the world. And I get to do that simply because most of the hyper-successful entertainers, athletes, and captains of industry I’ve interviewed love to take breaks from […]
For many people a car isn’t just a stationary object. It’s part of the family. It may be where you get your first kiss. It may be something you asked someone to marry you inside. It may be a place where you breath your final breath. Celebrities are no different. In their cases, though, what […]
For years, the Jeep Wrangler has occupied a rare place in the automotive world – part icon, part warrior. It remains one of the most recognizable and capable off-road vehicles for sale, with rock-crawling chops straight from the factory and a price that, in many trims, keeps that capability within reach of ordinary buyers, especially […]
Do you want to know just how opulent the never-seen-before-in-the-media interior of the 344-foot-long sailing superyacht Black Pearl really is? Well, you should ask my brother. He’ll be the first to admit that he does not follow superyachts the way I do. And, frankly, he’d never really heard of the Black Pearl except when speaking about Johnny Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. But…as […]
Newsflash. This is not a new question. In fact, as anyone who tracks luxury travel, luxury products, luxury real estate, and of course, private jets and superyachts will tell you, there are countless companies working hard to provide that one special thing that all of the world’s wealthiest want. So you’d think that chartering a […]
In 1951, a chance encounter on an Alpine pass brought Porsche to Australia. Seventy-five years later, the brand returned to Melbourne with four bespoke models, each one a tribute to the country that adopted it. Australian engineer Norman Hamilton was overtaken on an Alpine pass by a silver sports car. The driver was German racing […]
Car auctions are undeniably electric. Gorgeous machines roll across the stage in front of eager potential buyers, a momentary hush settles in, and the auctioneer takes a breath before starting the cadence of fast-paced. bidding language. Several auction houses are known for high-end car buying, including Wisconsin-based Mecum Auctions. Just a few weeks ago, Mecum hosted […]
Turquoise Yachts new, 285-foot-long flagship that was just launched in Istanbul marks a significant milestone for the shipbuilder that’s been in building steel and aluminum yachts since the 1970’s. Not only is the newly launched Vento the largest yacht the yard has ever built. It’s also the largest yacht ever built in Turkey and marks […]
The Bentley Bentayga felt buttoned up powered by the brand’s iconic W12, a powerful 12-cylinder engine. It carried the proper amount of power to scoot you out of the picture in a blur of satin paint. Enough torque to feel the thrust of the Bentayga’s engine and produce a smile, not so much, though, that […]
A rare, factory-white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, the “Bianco Speciale,” is set to be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee 2026. This unique supercar boasts a rich racing history and original components. Speculation is high that it could become the most expensive Ferrari ever sold, potentially surpassing previous records due to its distinct color and heritage. It […]