car clubs

Renting a Car the High-Class Way

I think having an excuse to rent a car is fun, and what makes it even funner (yeah, I know that's not really a word!) is to get a really nice car that's comfortable and fun to drive. Now for some people a Mustang convertible might be the height of car-renting luxury, but for others names like Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Bentley are what really sound good. Car clubs and car rental agencies that specialize in high-end luxury automobiles have seen major growth over recent years, resulting in more opportunities for those car lovers who, for whatever reason, just aren't looking to commit to a purchase.

And who doesn't want to be that person spotted in a new luxe car?

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Tags: automobiles, car, car club, car clubs, CarClub, CarClubs, cars, rent, rental, rentals, renting, wheels

Gotham Dream Cars, Dreamshare Program

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services, Wheels

I recently received an email from Noah of Gotham Dream Cars that they have a new program known as DreamShare. The company, which rents out exotic cars, now has a membership program. Like other programs, they use a points-based system with several levels of membership which equal different amounts of driving time. The Platinum membership for $9,000 offers 20 driving days, the Titanium for $18,000 gives you around 45 days and the Elite membership, for $27,000 gives you three months worth of driving time. So far they have offices in NYC and Miami (the better for driving convertibles in the winter months) and are planning an office in Vegas. Their 17 vehicle fleet includes Aston Martin Vanquishes, Murcielagos, Gallardo Spyders, 360 Spiders, a Bentley GTC and more.

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Tags: car clubs, exotic car rentals, gotham dream cars, GothamDreamCars, luxury cars

Premier Auto Club

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

The car club idea has come to New England. The Premier Car Club in Salem, New Hampshire is similar to car clubs we have seen in other regions offering the chance to drive great cars like an Aston Martin Vanquish or a Lamborghini Gallardo for a fee. This club also features a 17,000 square-foot club house.The club house includes HD televisions and games like pinball. Membership prices start with the silver- level at $7,795 and go up to the corporate-level at $27,995.

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Classic Car Club Plans Rally to Hell

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Events

It's not as flamboyant as the Gumball 3000 but if you are interested in a little less mileage and a lot of fun you might want to check out the Classic Car Club Manhattan's first ever rally. The club is taking twenty cars including a new Ford GT, a 355 Ferrari Spyder, a '67 Chevelle Super Sport and a customized '68 Lincoln Continental (shown here) to Miami in a little jaunt they call the Rally to Hell. Celebrity participants will be Dan and Justin Hawkins from the band, The Darkness and TLC's Overhaulin' co-host Chris Jacobs. The rally starts on May 18 and lasts three days. The finale is in Miami on May 20 and the participants will catch a flight back to New York on the May 21.

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Tags: car clubs, car rally, classic car club, ClassicCarClub, justin hawkins, overhaulin, rally, rally to hell, the darkness

The Rising Trend of Private Car Clubs

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

We have seen exotic and classic car clubs and fractional ownership opportunities sprouting up all over the place. A recent Wall Street Journal article covered the trend including a few options we hadn’t seen yet. The article mention new elite garage services and high-end clubs that cater to car enthusiasts. DreamCar Carriage House sells spaces that start around $50,000 and include amenities like a lounge for entertaining, wine storage and a guest office with Internet access. They also offer detailing, mechanical and valet services. Other clubs such as theAutobahn Country Club focus on people’s need to drive their cars on private roads and tracks. These clubs make perfect sense for someone who has bought something truly amazing and want to see what their new baby can do without worrying about running afoul of the law. The Autobahn Country Club charges a $25,000 initiation fee and dues of $3,000 per year for use of the track and clubhouse.

Tags: car clubs, exotic cars, ExoticCars, fractional ownership, private race tracks

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