Car enthusiasts gear up for The Polo Party: Horses & Horsepower
With anticipation building for the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in January, fans of luxury automobiles are about to get a special sneak preview at the state’s biggest polo event in years.“The First Annual Polo Party: Horses & Horsepower,”at WestWorld on November 5, will feature four exquisite vehicles valued at more than $1 million apiece, all set to cross the block in 2012.
Among the $1 million cars in the lineup is the elegant silver1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe, one of only 146 built that year, and–with only 4,149 original miles–one of the lowest-mileage Gullwings in existence.
Even more rare is the completely restored 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy
Town Car, one of only four ever made, and the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow, a radically designed, top-speed car of its time and one of five built.
Town Car, one of only four ever made, and the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow, a radically designed, top-speed car of its time and one of five built.Likewise, the 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tip 8A Roadster Cabriolet is a true work of art, with beautiful coachwork by Castagna of Milan, Italy, and was first shown at New York’s elite Hotel Commodore.
Along with the preview, more automotive eye candy is in store. Look for a display of exotic rides from the Arizona Lamborghini Club and Ferrari Club of America-Desert Region at the scenic polo fields.
For the main event, the Arizona Polo Club hosts a traditional match and half-time festivities with a stomping of the divots and demonstration by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. Other highlights include live entertainment from DJ Mr. P-Body, food from Chef Eddie Matney of Eddie’s House, and the Olive & Ivy Champagne Lounge. And Scottsdale’s latest hot-spot–Dollhouse–will be creating a high-energy space at the event for fans to enjoy, too.Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and the match starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, at the WestWorld Equestrian Center in Scottsdale.
Advance tickets are $50 for shaded VIP seating (which includes parking, food and beverages), $44 for shaded Turf Paradise Club seats, and $10 for general admission. Children age 10 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Downtown and Entertainment District Association.