Iconic Scotch whisky brand – Johnnie Walker has announced the second annual release of their collector’s edition to pay homage to the popular, thousands-year-old celebration of the Lunar New Year – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram.

Now available to be enjoyed at your favorite social gathering, the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram is a limited release spirit and will soon become a favorite of Scotch whisky connoisseurs.

This special edition scotch whisky blends traditional Chinese ceramic artistry with an exceptional taste.

Brian Cox is the Director of Scotch Whisky for Diageo North America and was quoted, “The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram bottle weaves the best of Chinese ceramic art with the very finest blended Scotch whisky. The Lunar Year is an incredibly exciting and significant holiday in the Chinese tradition. We are proud to honor it with our finest blend—Johnnie Walker Blue Label—so that people can enjoy the Lunar New Year responsibly and with quality.”

As the world’s number-one selling Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker even took great care in designing the iconic bottle. Placing four bottles side by side with their signature Johnnie Walker slanted labels showing – an images of a gorgeous Chinese scroll painting appears. Amazing!

The bottle’s artwork features three rams that are proudly standing, which is a traditional reference to the Book of Changes that designates a New Year of great fortune.

The new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram Special Release is already available for sale. The suggested retail price is $258 for a 750 ml/bottle.

If you are a fine spirits connoisseur, then consider the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram. Return to read about other new liqueur industry news and product releases.

The story of Bertoni started way back in 1949. Riccardo Bertoni with his partners, founded “Valigeria Bertoni.” They initially produced luxury travel suitcases and trunks. Soon after, Bertoni was offering high quality, leather wardrobe suitcases, classic suitcases, plus American and wardrobe trunks.

Located just few miles away from Milan, Bertoni was founded and developed in Varese. Here they continue to maintain a leading position in the market as a luxury, luggage manufacturer. All Bertoni 1949 products are professionally hand-made and made in Italy.

Bertoni 1949 fine, leather products are for those who desire the quality, attention to details, and intense passion for only the finest raw materials available.

Bertoni recently announced new pieces from its Heritage Collection. The creative colors, colors, and new materials truly express the spirit of the American Dream.

The Navajo Wardrobe Suitcase is covered with gorgeous Navajo fabric. The edges of the suitcase are cleverly spiked with leather details. Used inside the luxury suitcase is black drill material and available with hangers made for the beech and shirt compartment. You’ll also find multifunctional drawers on the side. The stylish new suitcase is made from customized palladium metals.

The new Wardrobe Suitcase is made from parchment that is painted black. The suitcase inside is made from black drill material. Like the Navajo model, this one has edges spiked with leather details, includes the hangers and is made from customized palladium metals.

Bertoni 1949 continues to expand its family of luxury leather products. They utilize various types of leathers and materials to stay ahead of the demand curve of its loyal, but demanding customers who only want the best.

If you would like more information on Bertoni 1949 and their fine, leather products, please contact The Life of Luxury. Want to read more stories about other luxury products, return and follow this popular luxury blog.

Photo: Bertoni 1949

Andrea’s in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas has become one of the newest, hot fine dining spots in all of Las Vegas. Now be treated to a romantic, Valentine’s experience like no other.

This exclusive Valentine’s Day package is only available Saturday, Feb. 14 and is a luxury VIP experience to the max.

“The Rose” package from Andrea’s in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is priced at an eye popping $30,000 but is worth every single penny. You will have secluded seating in one of Andrea’s opulent private dining booths. Yes, this is the same place mega music star Lady Gaga and her beau Taylor Kinney once made out.

To tantalize your taste buds, enjoy a delicious tasting menu was was created by Executive Chef Joseph Elevado. In addition, you each receive a His and Her 18kt Rolex Datejust Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fluted Bezel Diamond Dial/Jubilee Bracelet.

Be sure to pour a glass of fine bubbly from a bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé that is also included in this romantic package for Valentine’s Day.

The incredible tasting menu will showcase exhibit the mastery of Asian flavors by noted Chef Elevado at Andrea’s. Indulge in – spicy tuna roll with snow crab, arare crackers, yuzu boban-jan sauce; petite filet mignon with blood orange, sweet soy and mustard miso; edamame with truffle salt; oyster tempura lettuce cups with oshinko remoulade. End this amazing fine dining experience with a decadent chocolate dessert.

If your budget can’t handle the $30,000 price for “The Rose” package, then consider either “The Kiss” or Lover’s Lane.” “The Kiss” includes the above mentioned tasting menu plus an Aphrodisiac Sparkler toast for only $85 per person. The other “Lover’s Lane” package option includes the tasting menu, a foie fras for two and delicious chocolate covered strawberries. Enjoy the VIP experience in a private booth seating. Pricing is $120 per person.

If interested in booking one these romantic, Valentine’s Day packages at Andrea’s in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, contact us today. Enjoy reading our luxury blog to learn about other luxury travel packages that share with you.

Photo: Andrea’s in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Buben & Zorweg exemplifies ultimate luxury at its best and this year, the luxury brand celebrates two decades in the global luxury business.

The company began in 1995 when best friends Harald Buben and Christian Zörweg started offering luxuriously crafted watch winders to both encase and care for self-winding watches.

Keeping your expensive belongings safe and secure is a top priority. People use safes for a variety of reasons such as a fine watch or jewelry collection, gold bars, stock certificates, sports memorabilia collection and more. Buben & Zorweg is a world leader in bespoke, luxury safes to both safeguard and savoir your prized possessions.

What sets luxury safes from Buben & Zorweg apart from others is their goal of utilizing the early 20th century Art Deco era to incorporate luxury materials and expert craftsmanship into timeless objects of beauty.

Since the company was formed, they have been serving the most discerning and demanding clients from around the world, including CEOs, royalty, movie & music celebrities, sports stars and more!

Christian Zörweg was quoted, “We’re thrilled to mark our 20th anniversary. True luxury is to be found in the details and Buben & Zorweg is rarefied luxury at its best. We invest thought into every detail – from searching far and wide to hand select rare macassar ebony with the perfect grain and colour, to the way the doors of the Buben & Zorweg Object of Time Aston Martin One77 glide open and close remotely at the touch of a button.”

Buben & Zorweg is currently developing their Agartos timepiece with a bespoke color aluminium wood chassis – which offers a choice of an amazing one million color options.

The luxury brand is also working on their One-77 luxury safe (photo above). It will feature an exterior to perfectly match the exterior of a client’s personal Aston Martin One-77 Supercar. Wow! Once finished, the safe’s door will play the sound of the owner’s own Supercar engine starting up via the safe’s hi-fi system.

If you need even more to be impressed, consider the new safe will be the only one in the world with an interior that elevates at the simple touch of a button.

The unique difference is the team at Buben & Zorweg routinely spend many hours with their clients to fully understand their needs and wishes.

Co-founder and director Christian Zörweg states, “We pride ourselves in thinking of every eventuality, on both design and security aspects.

Buben & Zorweg use the most secure electronic system for safes, originally developed for use in the basements of Swiss banks. Once our clients start talking about personalizing a Buben & Zorweg safe or interior, they become as excited as small children.”

This German luxury brand is at the top if its game. They offer seven standalone boutiques and over 25 in-shop boutiques. They are present in over 100 countries.

If you would like additional information about luxury safes and other products from Buben & Zorweg, please contact us today. Return to follow our luxury blog and stay abreast of other luxury industry news and product announcements.

Photo: Buben & Zorweg

Each year Venice, Italy comes alive with carnival celebrations and cultural events all across this historical Italian city.

2015 Venice Carnival is expected to be the best event ever. It’s the ideal way explore Italy and enjoy a candlelight dinner in the most charming Palaces of Venice, take a gondola down the world famous Grand Canal, be a guest at exclusive Mask Ball Parties and truly enjoy the magical nights of Carnival.

We wanted to share two luxury programs for 2015 Venice Carnival, that you don’t want to miss:

Ballo Tiepolo
Date: Thursday February 12th, 2015
Hours: 8 pm – 2 am

The main event of the Venice Carnival is the popular costume program. This amazing masked ball allows guests to enter into the magic world of 18th century Venice. You will overlook the famous Grand Canal be among numerous frescos from G.B. Tiepolo and other artists of that era. It’s an entertainer’s dream with musical performers, actors, and dancers plus you will feast at welcome cocktail and the fine dining experience. dinner. This year’s dinner menu will be created by a Michelin star chef!

The theme of this year’s Venice Carnival masked ball is centered around Marco Polo and his journey from Venice and the unexplored territories of Asia.

Dress code: Period costume

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Carnival Dream – Celebration of Love
Dates: Saturday February 14th, 2015
Hours: 8.30 pm – 1 am

In the historic Hall of the Ridotto, which is the heart of many extravagant carnivals during the 18th century will host the most elegant

party of the Carnival of Venice. “Carnival Dream” is a lively theatre music performance in English. Be entertained with masks, singers, a live orchestra and even artists on stilts.

Dress code: period costume

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Travel Itinerary for 2015 Venice Carnival is as follows:

DAY 1:
Transfer from the airport with a private taxi boat.
Afternoon at Leisure
Dinner in a Starred Restaurant

DAY 2 :
1 hour boat tour
2 hour guided City tour
Light Lunch
Costume selection
Masquerade Ball and dinner

DAY 3:
Morning at Leisure
Transfer to the airport with a private taxi boat.
Luxury Services

Private transfer from and to the airport with private Taxi Boat
Accommodation in a double room in a 5 stars hotel
One dinner in a Starred Restaurant
Invitations for two to the Ball
24 hour English speaking assistance

If you are interested in booking a trip to Venice, Italy and experience Venice Carnival – contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire itinerary. Come back often to follow this luxury blog and read about the latest luxury travel industry news and package deals.

It doesn’t matter whether you are searching for over-the-top suite accommodations or a steamy Fifty Shades of Romance package, we have something for everybody this Valentine’s Day.

Make it a perfect mini holiday vacation and leave all the stress of your daily life behind. Love is in the air and it’s calling you!

The London – West Hollywood
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy uninhibited, luxurious love (or lust) at The London West Hollywood (photo above). This luxury hotel is offering their “As Suite as it Gets” experience. Stay in the hotel’s newly unveiled, lavish Gate Suites, part of a $25 million property-wide renovation.

The property’s palatial rooms (ranging from 1,425 – 1,975 square feet), extravagant amenities and unparalleled panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline, set the mood for a night to be remembered. Couples will be treated to an hour long in-room couples massage, a hand drawn bath by a bath butler in the suite’s ultra-luxe bathroom, which encompasses a walk-in shower with two showerheads and a large separate

soaking tub, Meringue Kisses and rose champagne delivered upon arrival, as well as breakfast at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood.

Pricing for the “As Suite as it Gets” package is $3,319 + tax per night for 2 people. It’s available February 13, 14 and 15, 2015. A secondary package option, in a standard suite, is also available and priced at $719 + tax per night for 2 people.

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The James-Chicago, Miami & New York
The James understands that traveling with your beloved companion, even if they happen to have paws, should be just as an enjoyable experience for your beloved pets as it is for humans. The James has been welcoming guests with pets to their residentially-styled luxury hotels in Chicago, Miami and New York since 2006. With innovative pet accommodations and whimsical treats to share, The James invites guests to stay with their furry companions to enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled Valentine’s Day weekend.

In-room Pet Amenities Include –
· Curated pet menus from the hotels’ renowned chefs from David Burke’s Primehouse (Chicago), David Burke Kitchen (NYC) and Florida Cookery

(MIA)
· Water bowls with floor mats
· A litter box (feline occupancy)
· “Pet in residence” door hanger and a lint brush
· Partnerships with local pet boutiques: Guests receive a 15% discount at the Tails in the City boutique in Chicago and the Dog Bar boutique in Miami
· Special hotel furnishings in guestrooms with special amenities

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The Conrad-New York
The Conrad New York (102 North End Avenue) VIP Valentine’s Day special is a $10,000 all-inclusive package that includes round-trip private luxury car transfers to/ from the airport; lavish accommodations in the 1,500 square-foot Conrad Suite; a customized present for that special someone from David Yurman, ordered and designed with your own “personal shopper” prior to your stay.

Fly around in style on a private “New Yorker” Helicopter tour for two over Manhattan; din ewith a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu dinner with wine prepared and presented by Executive Chef Antonio Cardoso in the intimate Dining Room of the Conrad Suite; Dom Perignon Champagne Toast after dinner at the hotel’s Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar, reserved specially for two with blankets & candles.

Receive a one-of-Kind floral arrangement from BLOOM, in-room upon arrival along with a bottle of champagne accompanied by chocolate-covered strawberries; and full hot breakfast-in-bed for two.

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Eden Roc – Miami Beach
The stunning Eden Roc Miami Beach hotel is offering an exclusive, couples-only package dedicated to the premiere of the steamy, much anticipated film, Fifty Shades of Grey. This incredible package is available through February 28th, 2015.

The “Fifty Shades of Romance” Valentine’s Day Package includes:
– Accommodations in an oceanfront suite with one king bed in Eden Roc’s Ocean Tower
– 20% off in room dining and one complimentary bottle of champagne at dinner
– Welcome “Red Room of Pain” cocktails at Eden Roc’s Lobby Bar
– Chocolate covered strawberries provided in room
– Shopping Experience at Eberjey lingerie shop
– Two tickets to the Fifty Shades of Grey at Regal Cinemas South Beach
– “Laters, Baby” Do Not Disturb signs for door
– Array of complimentary products for couples in a kit placed on the bed at turndown

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The Carlton Hotel – New York
The Carlton Hotel has partnered with Broadway’s “Honeymoon In Vegas.” This historic New York City hotel is nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s NoMad District, is please to partner with Broadway’s newest hit show – “Honeymoon in Vegas.” This exclusive hotel package is available to hotel guests and will feature a transformation of the hotel’s Broadway Diva specialty suite into a themed “Honeymoon in Vegas” suite complete with one-of-a-kind items from the show.

The Broadway Diva Suite at the Carlton Hotel will be transformed into the “Honeymoon in Vegas” suite from Jan. 15 through Feb. 28, 2015.

Guests booking the Broadway Diva Suite package during this time will enter a room resplendent with “Honeymoon in Vegas”-themed decor including framed production photos, signed Playbills, branded playing cards and props from the show including an over-sized Champagne bottle as used in the play, fake cocktails, poker accessories and more. Package elements additionally include two tickets to “Honeymoon in Vegas” on Broadway, dinner for two at the hotel’s on-site restaurant Millesime, and a welcome amenity inclusive of one bottle of Prosecco, Lucky

Lovers Message Dice and “Honeymoon in Vegas” branded playing cards. Those guests booking the branded suite over Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12-15, will additionally receive a special opportunity to propose onstage at the conclusion of the Broadway show.

Package rates for Carlton’s “Honeymoon in Vegas” suite during this time period start at $899 plus tax available for booking Thursday through Sunday only.

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If you are interested in a last minute Valentine’s Day getaway, please contact us today. We can assist you in planning and booking your entire itinerary. Follow our luxury blog to read about the latest luxury travel industry news and special package deals.

Photo: The London West Hollywood

Island life has never been so laid back than when you cruise into Rodney Bay Village on your superyacht charter. The splendor of St Lucia is easy to understand; blissful beaches, five-star resorts and a genuine smile at every turn is sure to lighten your day.

Yet Rodney Bay Village seems to take the simple beauty of life one step further with its stretch of shimmering sands, glitzy midnight casinos and bounty of shady spots beneath the swaying palms to sip coconut rum and dream the day away.

MY Starfire will show you the secrets of this favored Pirate Bay, immersing yourself in the wonder of the Caribbean on the luxury superyacht. MY Starfire is sure to take the experience to a whole new level. Imagine sailing into a champagne sunset with a divine gourmet dinner on the sundeck, soothing your soul with a private massage on board and picking and choosing the coastal nooks and crannies you want to explore.

As soon as you enter the divine beauty of Rodney Bay Village you can soak up the visual delight of the pretty little marina. This is the home to high-class activity with a truly natural vibe on the island. Boasting a smorgasbord of designer boutiques, charming restaurants and comfortable bars you can take a sunlit stroll and toast your arrival with a cold beer and picturesque harbor views. Baywalk Mall and JQ Rodney Bay Mall are both a shoppers’ paradise offering you the chance to splash the cash on everything from diamonds to designer clothes and more.

The beautiful bay was once a firm favorite of Pirates in the 1700s and 1800s and with its shimmering sheltered coves and pristine waters it’s not hard to see why. Spend an hour or two bathing in rich azure hues or dive down into the deep with a scuba diving tour to discover the rainbow colored marine life that drifts beneath the surface.

Enjoy a little French sprinkle of magic with lunch at the charming La Terrasse. Nestled away from the throngs on the main drag you can perch in the shade of a palm covered courtyard and soak up the calm. Rustic onion soup, fresh catch of the day and a glazed Caramel Brule make for a fabulously simple lunch without the fuss in this trendy and honest place.

Afternoon activities in Rodney Bay Village are endless and perfect for embracing the great outdoors. For couples seeking a touch of romance you can ride horses across the sands and into the playful surf that caresses the shore. Those seeking a hint of eco adventure can explore the throbbing heat of the jungle with off-the-beaten-track tours.

To learn about about superyacht MY Starfire – go to www.mystarfire.com

Macao is a mysterious port city located on the southern coast of China and has become a tourist mecca, especially for its gaming industry.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with a romantic getaway at the luxury Sheraton Macao Hotel.

Offering a “Stay for Three Nights, Pay for Two” promotion, stay at the Sheraton Macao Hotel anytime during 2015 with rates starting at just $119 per night.

For Valentine’s Day, the luxury hotel’s Shine Spa is offering two indulgent Valentine’s Spa Journeys – the Candle Massage or Lava Bamboo between February 6 and February 15. Each spa journey includes an amazing 90-minute body massage with a choice of warm bamboo sticks or drizzling candle wax.

Once your spa treatment is over, couples can enjoy a leisurely Shine Spa Bath experience with strawberries and a bottle of bubbly. The price begins at USD $362 per couple.

After your spa pampering, it’s time to plan for a romantic dining experience. Bene is a modern Italian trattoria-style restaurant located at Sheraton Macao Hotel.

Restaurant Executive Sous Chef Gaetano Palumbo has created a special “Amore” menu that includes tantalizing dishes including – oyster lemon granite with passion fruit vodka, baked rib lamb with artichokes and potatoes and John Dory with saffron potatoes.

The delicious six-course “Amore” dinner also comes a decadent “Dessert of Love” to be shared between the couple. This incredible fine dining experience is priced at just USD $237 per couple.

If you want to step up the romance, consider dining under the stars in your own private poolside cabana. You choose between five, four and three course set menus. What an experience! Pricing starts at just USD $362 per couple.

If you are interested in booking the Valentine’s Day package and stay at the Sheraton Macao Hotel, please contact us today. We can assist planning and booking your entire itinerary. Return here and follow this luxury blog and read about the latest luxury travel industry news and special package deals.

Photo: Sheraton Macao Hotel – Shine Spa

Looking for a luxury conversation piece for your home? Consider the new Parabola Chair from high-end Italian designer – Carlo Aiello.

The stylish Parabola Chair is a luxury modern chair that has won the prestigious “Red Dot and Good Design” award. Its origin comes from the mathematical analysis of hyperbolic paraboloids. Aiello has intrigued by the concept of strong structural characteristics of minimal surface thickness and long spans.

The final goal was to develop a new iconic chair was radically new along with a refined aesthetic and a simple fabrication process. He designed the Parabola Chair over 2 years and completed his efforts in 2013. It was a very intensive process that involved advanced digital design processes, numerous models, and 15 full-scale prototypes.

The final design is remarkable. The design of the Parabola Chair consists of two paraboloids that blend into a single surface. The creative design serves as seating, backrest, and an armrest that’s cleverly supported by a lightweight stainless steel frame.

Carlo Aiello belives he designed the ultimate modern luxury chair. The open mesh chair allows both light and space to flow through.

The Parabola Chair is fabricated in polished stainless steel plus hand-polished to a mirror finish, so it is perfect for use either indoors or outdoors. This high quality chair was built to last a long time, yet always seem current. The ideal piece of luxury decor.

In addition, to the awards Aiello has own, the luxury chair has been included in the permanent collections at the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design plus the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design.

The chair’s cushions are hand-crafted in classic Bouclé Fabric and are available in four, stunning Mediterranean inspired colors that include – Crimson Red, Lemon Chartreuse, Aegean Blue and Onyx Black.

The dimensions are as follows:
Width = 35” (89cm)
Length = 40” (102cm)
Height = 37” (94cm)
Seat Height= 17” (43cm).

The current retail price of the Parabola Chair is $3,600 USD.

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Photo: Carlo Aiello

The luxurious Occidental Grand Xcaret resort in Cancun is located on the Mexican Caribbean near the beautiful town of Playa del Carmen.

For lovers who are looking for a romantic vacation for Valentine’s Day, Occidental Grand Xcaret resort is offering their Valentine’s Day Getaway Package.

Occidental Grand Xcaret is an all-inclusive, luxury seafront resort that offers its guests exclusive amenities. You can enjoy five stunning whimsical shaped pools along with a private white sand beach tucked in a tranquil cove. Foodies will feast and party all hours of the day and can choose among 11 restaurants and 10 bars.

The Occidental Grand Xcaret resort’s Valentine’s Day Getaway Package includes:
· Accommodations with an optional single rate (versus double occupancy)
· Airport transfers
· One (1) bottle of champagne and one (1) box of chocolates in-room upon arrival
· Communal, buffet dinner party for all singles who book the package
· Behind-the-scenes access with to the Dolphinarium located on property with one of their skilled dolphin trainers, followed by an opportunity to swim with the dolphins
· Access to Xcaret Park, located adjacent to the resort and in walking distance. The park is offering guests who book the package:

In Xcaret Park, guests will enjoy more than 40 attractions of both culture and nature, such as a snorkeling tour to one of the incredible coral reefs near the park, a Coral Reef Aquarium, and butterfly conservatory and Sea Trek®. Xcaret Park also features a musical titled “Xcaret Mexico Spectacular.” This musical takes guests on a cultural and historical journey of Mexico.

Xcaret park is offering guests who book the Valentine’s Day package the following:
o Guided tour through Xcaret Park’s animal exhibits (Wild Bird Aviary, Butterfly Pavilion, Jaguar Island, Manatee Lagoon etc.) and the opportunity to participate in the ‘Flamingo Flock’
o Tickets to the “Xcaret Mexico Spectacular” show, which includes private seating in the Gran Tlacho Theatre and provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a journey through the history of the Mexican culture and folklore o Opportunity to participate in the daily release of Gaucamayas Bird Show

· Resort rates that start at just $249 per night, per person
· A 3-night minimum stay requirement

If interested in booking the Valentine’s Day Getaway Package at Occidental Grand Xcaret resort in Cancun, Mexico – contact us today to help plan and book your travel reservation. Come back often to follow this luxury blog and read about the latest luxury travel news.

Photo: Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort

Now in its second decade, the amazing 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is scheduled between March 13 and 15. It will once again be hosted on the 10th and 18th fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

This event is a popular car show where enthusiasts can enjoy walking around and viewing some of the finest classic cars in the world. At this year’s 20th Amelia Concours d’Elegance, get a chance to see a Porsche 914, which was the luxury brand’s first mid-engine production car. Also view one of only eleven 916 models ever produced.

The iconic Porsche 914 sports car was first designed utilizing a Volkswagen-sourced air-cooled flat-four and a mid-engine configuration. The The 914 project began as a joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen. Porsche was searching for an entry level replacement for the four-cylinder 912. The 914 became commercially viable leveraging the economies of scale through the production partnership with Volkswagen.

The first prototype Porsche 914 appeared in early 1968. just as Porsche was poised to shed its reputation as a giant killer on the world’s race tracks. Porsche R&D chief Ferdinand Pieche led the 914 Project and was Ferdinand Porsche’s grandson. Pieche also created the popular Porsche 917 Le Mans endurance racer.

Porsche had a long run dominating racing venues. The new 914/6 quickly into the traditional Porsche role of “giant killer.” During IMSA’s 1971 IMSA GT championship calendar, the 914 won half the races. It was up against the much larger and more powerful Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros.

Bill Warner is the Founder and Chairman of the Amelia Concours d’Elegance and stated, “The 914 is a true Porsche with pure Porsche DNA,”

said Warner. “The 914 was raced and rallied successfully all around the world and, like the 911, a cult has grown up around it. It’s time the 914 had its day in the sun.”

In luxury car showrooms around the world, the Porsche 914 quickly outsold its more expensive Porsche 911. The 914 was recognized for its technological advances, featured solid handling and the incredible Porsche brakes of the 914/6.

To attend one of the top automotive events in the world, let us book your reservation to this year’s 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance car show and see the iconic Porsche 914 sports car. Come back to read this luxury blog and hear about other luxury car news.

Photo: Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance