Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

Luxury & Supercar Weekend at VanDusen Garden showcased the world's most luxurious and collectable automobiles

The world’s most luxurious and collectable automobiles displayed at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Almost 5,000 car aficionados and guests gathered at VanDusen Botanical Garden September 9-10 for the Luxury & Supercar Weekend with hundreds of classic and modern supercars on display worth over $250 million. The garden party atmosphere included three runway shows presented by Only Oakridge, a live supercar auction by Adesa Inc., luxury hospitality tents and pop-up restaurants and bars by some of Vancouver’s finest establishments.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend is billed as Canada’s premier luxury lifestyle and automotive event.

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Nigel Mathews, Hagerty Insurance global director of private client services; and Craig Stowe, Luxury Alliance Group president and Luxury & Supercar Weekend founder

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James Neate, Webster Talent actor; and John Neate, JJ Bean Inc. founder

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Camber Communications PR team: Steven Schelling; Kate MacDougall, founder; and Amanda Harris

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Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon Corporation founder/CEO/board chair; and Michael Hungerford, Hungerford Properties partner

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Chris Green, McLaren Canada national brand manager, stands beside the $47,000 McLaren 570S Spider

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Christopher Pagani from Pagani Automobiles stands beside the $4.5 million Pagani Huayra Roadster

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The $4.5 million Pagani Huayra Roadster

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The $4.5 million Pagani Huayra Roadster

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Val Ivancic, retired; his daughter, Maria Ivancic, teacher; and Ray Antonio, business manager

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Joost de Vries, Karma Automotive LLC VP sales and service, beside the Karma Revero ($165,000-$190,000)

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Fashion runway models Katie O’Neill, Richards International Model Management; Matej Mecar, Lizbell Agency; and Tracey Pincott, Oakridge Centre stylist

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Roy Comesotti, Wentworth Hospitality Group VP operations; and J.S. Dupuis, Wentworth Hospitality beverage director

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Jordan Innes, Red Bull OP manager; Scout Shmygol, Red Bull Wings Team captain; and Cameron Stevens, Red Bull office manager

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Ross Creasy, Adesa sales manager; and Zack Spencer, Driving Television host

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Curtis MacDonald, Open Road Karma brand manager; and William Morse, Rolls-Royce North America product specialist

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Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

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Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

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Chris Gailus, Global News Hour anchor; and Ryan Snikvalds, City of Vancouver architectural technologist

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Acura Canada’s event specialist Kasha Foster delivers drinks to her team

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Classic Cadillacs at Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

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From Lexus Canada: Nicole Yuen, event specialist; Michael Chen, event specialist; and Jon Wat, brand specialist

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Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

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This Rolls-Royce sold for $213,000 at the live auction

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The live auction

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The live auction

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Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017

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Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2017