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2016 SEEHOTCARS.COM 1 FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL CONCOURS DU SOLEIL, THE 2016 COLLECTION IS A CELEBRATION OF MOVING BEAUTY, ART THAT MOVES. FOR CENTURIES, HUMANS HAVE CREATED AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ART TO EXPRESS IDEAS, EMOTIONS AND IMPRESSIONS. FORTUNATELY, ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES EXIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TONIGHT, WE HIGHLIGHT ONE THRILLING ART-FORM IN PARTICULAR:ART IN MOTION. 2 3 Beauchamp Jewlers - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master - 5.5 x 8.5.indd 1 8/15/16 9:46 AM WELCOME TO our community. We firmly believe a “grow our own” mentality is the path to more jobs and that both business and skill development are the best CONCOURS DU SOLEIL 2016 ways for our community to grow and prosper. Summed up in a word – it is entrepreneurism. Entrepreneurism is the shortest road to building an economy from within by utilizing existing assets. There is no shortage of motivated and intelligent entrepreneurs in Albuquerque, from high-tech to home-grown kitchen table entrepreneurs, teenage entrepreneurs to seniors and veterans. With the money raised in past years, we’ve supported nonprofit organizations that provide resources for entrepreneurs to increase their opportunities for success. Some examples include: • Entrepreneurial Mindset Training - encouraging everyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance to begin thinking like an entrepreneur • Teen Start Up Camp - where young entrepreneurs compete with creative ideas, innovative business concepts and unbridled enthusiasm • CNM’s STEMulus Center and Microsoft DigiCamps - We’ve already seen measurable results and have high expectations for the future. Change is in the air. Let’s capitalize on the entrepreneurial energy that already exists by creating a diverse economy through organic business Jason Harrington, Jerry Roehl, Kevin Yearout, Steve Maestas and Mark Gorham growth while overcoming undereducation and underemployment. —The Cinco Amigos Albuquerque can be a better place to live, work and prosper. Collectively, In this, our 10th year of Concours du Soleil, we welcome you to our 2016 we will make it happen. show, “Art that Moves.” Thank you, We had no idea when we began this adventure one September Sunday afternoon ten years ago that it would grow into a million-dollar fundraiser Jason Harrington, Jerry Roehl, Kevin Yearout, Steve Maestas and for our community. It is with sincere gratitude that we thank the Mark Gorham Albuquerque Community Foundation for their important role in growing The Cinco Amigos Concours du Soleil into the magnificent fund raising event that it is. As you enjoy this year’s collection of beautiful automobiles, please consider why we are here. We share a vision for a more prosperous city. Our priority is to invest philanthropic funding into the economic growth of 4 5 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AMBASSADORS The Albuquerque Community Foundation is honored to partner with businesses that recognize the importance of generosity in their community. Corportate sponsors in Philanthropy provide financial support so the Foundation may continue to expand its grant program providing funding to nonprofit organizations offering services for the betterment of the community. BENEFACTORS 2016 CORPORATE SPONSORS CHAMPIONS PARTNERS Bradbury Stamm Construction, Inc. | First National Rio Grande LoPour and Associates, DDS | Charles Stephen. Contract Associates, Inc | New Mexico Mutual | EnvisionIT Kim Jackson Photography | The Payroll Company 6 7 2015 BEST OF SHOW 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER PAST WINNERS BEST OF SHOW PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNERS WINNERS 2007 2007 1929 Duesenberg SJ Murphy 2005 Lamborghini Convertible Coupe Murcielago Roadster 2008 2008 1932 Dietrich Packard 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Convertible Sedan Gullwing Coupe 2009 2009 1935 Mercedes-Benz 2003 Lamborghini Murcielago 500 K Spezial Roadster 2010 2010 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe LP 640 Roadster Porsche developed a significantly worthy successor to the vaunted 2011 2011 Carrera GT supercar, in the 918—and it’s a plug-in hybrid! With a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom One 1929 Ford Model “A” Pickup combined 887 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque from its mid-mounted V-8 and electric motors—one at each axle—the 918 delivers Bugatti- 2012 2012 like acceleration, tenacious handling, and a 211-mph top end. And of 1961 Porsche 356 B Roadster 1933 Cadillac 7 Passenger Sedan course, it’s every bit as exotic-looking as it should be, with a low- slung, targa body, and ultra-futuristic cabin. Congratulations to Steven 2013 2013 Stacy, the 2015 Best in Show & People’s Choice award winner! 1957 Jaguar XK140 1980 BMW M1 2014 2014 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II 1927 Marmon E-75 Speedster 2015 2015 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder 8 9 FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 29 YEARS. JOIN THE FAMILY. JAGUAR LAND ROVER ALBUQUERQUE 5010 ALAMEDA BLVD. NE | ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113 505-797-3600 JAGUARALBUQUERQUE.COM | LANDROVERALBUQUERQUE.COM 10 11 2016 SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2017 12 13 2016 FEATURED CAR #1 2016 FEATURED CAR #2 2016 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP750-4 SV 2016 LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SPYDER LP 610-4 OWNER:JACK VIGIL OWNER:DERRICK MARTINEZ The Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce is a brazen exotic car designed Exterior color: Rosso Mars with Factory black out wheels and red calipers to take center stage. It is brash, unreserved and charismatic while also being Interior color: Bi-Color black/red Leather/alcantara with contrast stitching. extremely well-made and gorgeous. It will reach 60 mph from a standstill in Engine: 610 horsepower V-10 all wheel drive with Factory performance a mere 2.7 seconds, storm the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 136 mph, and exhaust. Trasmission:F-1 style 7-speed dual clutch. Performance: 0-60= 2.9 stop from 70 mph in 147 feet. It generates 1.04 g’s around the skidpad as if seconds. 1/4 mile=10.5 seconds @135mph. Model was at this years 2016 it is effortless. The engine cover, wing, air intakes, door panels, rear diffuser, Lamborghini Corporate display at The Quail and Concorso Italiano, Exotics and seat shells are all carbon fiber. For the Superveloce, the big change to the on Cannery Row event and Red Carpet in Carmel, CA during “Car Week Aventador’s 6.5-liter V-12 is a freer-flowing exhaust. In combination with 2016”. This was the 1st car to be delivered by Lamborghini North Los fresh calibrations for its variable valve timing and variable intake system, Angeles and 1st of it’s kind to arrive in New Mexico !! output climbs to 740 horsepower, up from the base car’s 691. Peak power is achieved 100 rpm below redline at a shrill 8400 revs. Torque remains 509 pound-feet at 5500 rpm. 14 15 14 14 15 MASTERPIECES 1929 MODEL A PICK UP Owner: Irwin Harms In introducing the Model “A” Ford pickup, Henry OUR CAREFULLY SELECTED SEVEN CATEGORIES Ford brought to the market the first closed-cab pickup. This particular state-of-the-art vehicle sports modern THIS YEAR INCLUDE: innovations such as a safety glass windshield, roll up side windows and a three-speed transmission. This 1. Masterpieces: In this category we feature past stunning Concours du Soleil workhorse is powered by a four-cylinder “L-Head” engine capable of producing winners. For your viewing pleasure, we’re including both some of the Best of 40 horsepower. This model was specially ordered with the rare option of a hand- Show and Best of Category winners from the past 10 years of Concours du wound, built-in clock. Even today, 83 years later, you may see this machine at the Soleil. home improvement store carrying materials for a weekend project. 2. Da Vinci: Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of a “Renaissance man” because he studied the laws of science, which greatly influenced his renowned paintings. We think this category embodies both the beautiful 1966 ASTON MARTIN DB6 COUPE aesthetics and unmatched functionality that Leonardo himself could have been Owners: Alberto & Julie Gutierrez impressed with! This Aston Martin DB Coupe is 3. Georgia O’Keeffe: A southwest transplant, O’Keeffe enjoyed northern New powered by an inline, 3,995-cc Mexico as much as any native, capturing its beauty on her canvas. We wonder 6-cylinder, dual-overhead-camshaft what she thought of our beloved “lowriders.” engine, with triple SU HD8 carburetors, producing 282 hp at 4. Norman Rockwell: America’s most loved illustrator, Rockwell’s nostalgic work 5,500 rpm. The DB6 has rack and summed up the American Dream. A utopia where everything was simple, pinion steering, 4-wheel, power- everyone was nice and kind – you could feel and taste the American spirit.In assisted, Girling disc brakes, a this category we showcase American originals. synchromesh, 5-speed ZF gearbox, 5. The Rolling Stones: In 1962, one of the most successful and critically and a limited-slip differential. This car produces a distinctive and refined exhaust acclaimed rock bands of all time, the Rolling Stones started in London. note while delivering impressive performance numbers for its time with a top speed We like to envision Mick Jagger driving around in one of our picks for this of 150 mph and acceleration of 0-to-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. This DB6, one of British car category! 1,321 models built between 1965 and 1969, has a sleek, hand-built “Superleggera” 6. Street Art: Sometimes called graffiti this art form has exploded in urban areas aluminum body over a tubular chassis weighing 3,233 lbs. This car displays the around the world transforming deteriorating neighborhoods and downtowns original color scheme of Fiesta Red over Black leather. into visual works of modern art. This category features street art...that moves! 7. Beethoven: Overcoming his struggle with deafness and never-ending dedication to his musical talent, the long-lasting German-made Mercedes SL class embodies Ludwig van Beethoven’s unceasing spirit.