James Rebhorn, one of America’s most recognizable character actors, recently joined us for an unforgettable Wind & Fire Tour at the Vulcan Motor Club.
Mr. Rebhorn has appeared in over one hundred feature films and television shows, including “Meet the Parents”, “Independence Day”,”Seinfeld”,”Scent of a Woman”, and “My Cousin Vinny.”
We’re pleased to announce that the forthcoming addition of the Ferrari California to the Vulcan Motor Club fleet in early 2009.
The Ferrari California is a modern interpretation of a treasured classic, the Ferrari 250 GT California. The 2009 Ferrari California channels the appeal of the original, and caps it off with the convenience of retractable hard top. The official unveiling will happen at the Paris Auto Show in September.
The California carries with it three notable items. Notable item one is a retractable convertible hard top. If you’ve ever seen a Ferrari 360 Modena Spider with its cloth top up, it just doesn’t feel right. With the California, it looks just as good with the top up or down. Notable item two is roominess, for example, its ability to transport multiple snowboards…and that’s according to Ferrari. Notable item three is Ferrari’s placement of the engine in front of the vehicle, which is significant because it enables notable items one and two.
More photos below.
Vulcan Motor Club offers the unique experience of driving some of the world’s most elite supercars in the world on a thrilling road course. During this five hour event, participants stop every thirty minutes to switch and compare performance and handling between six incredible supercars – including the Ferrari F430 Spider, Ford GT, Audi R8, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, and others (depending on availability).
This event – available to members and non-members – is a rare way to pilot these vehicles through some of the most scenic and demanding roads in the region.
In this post, we’ll give you a photo tour of what to expect when you book a Wind & Fire Tour.
One Runway. One Sailplane. A Fleet of Supercars.
This fall, roar down a private mile-long airstrip in your choice of four exotic supercars from the Vulcan Motor Club fleet. Our professional instructor will show you how to approach the limits of these incredible exotic cars in a safe and thrilling environment.You’ll select from our stable of world-class performance cars including the Ferrari F430 Spider, Lamborghini Murcielago, Ford GT, Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Aston Martin DB9, the Shelby Cobra, and more.
SOAR IN A FREE-FLIGHT GLIDER
Then, enjoy a soaring, free-flight journey above the Garden State in a glider. You’ll start with a briefing session before climbing aboard the glider with your expert pilot and guest. After being towed nearly a mile above the landing strip, the aircraft will peel away, leaving you free to soar in the thermal currents. Breathtaking aerial vistas fly by as you float high above the Delaware Water Gap and Lehigh Valley. This unforgettable experience offers you the purest form of flying imaginable.
Last Saturday, the Vulcan Motor Club collection was featured at the 8th Annual Chester Car Show. The event assembled an impressive display of over 200 classic cars, and countless grinning kids.
“Make no mistakes: The Vulcan Motor Club is not your ordinary car rental service. If you’re an automobile enthusiast, a membership to this prestigious club has posh privileges, including exclusive access to high-performance vehicles. Explore the open road in a Ferrari, Bentley or Aston by bidding on a four-day membership (valued at $7,000) to benefit Fighting Chance, a free-of-charge cancer counseling organization serving the East End of Long Island at their summer gala. Other top-notch lots include a gorgeous handmade cashmere blanket donated by Donna Karan (valued at $1,995) and 4 VIP passes to the Hampton Classic horse show (valued at $2,000). Just think of the victory lap you’re entitled to if you win your pick.”
Ready to learn more about club membership? Stop by the Vulcan Motor Clubhouse in Chester, New Jersey on Saturday, July 19th between 9:30am and noon. The entire fleet will be available for inspection – including the new Ferrari F430 Spider, the no-apology-required Lamborghini Murcielago, the incomparable Ford GT, the Audi “Car-Of-The-Year ” R8, the Aston Martin DB9, and much more.Tom, Aaron, and Kyle will be available to answer questions about membership options and give complimentary rides in the vehicle of your choice.
Like a private jet that requires three to four hours maintenance for every hour of flight time, Ferraris are not cheap to own or operate.
This author chronicled the history following the purchase of a new $225,000 Ferrari F550 for six years and the tab was staggering:
Total Maintenance: $65,760.50
Total Depreciation: $135,000
Total Maintenance Per Mile: $1.82
Total Depreciation Per Mile: $3.72
Total Cost Per Mile: $5.55
Most of the Wind & Fire tour slots this spring have already sold out, so – by popular demand – we’ve added a few extra driving days. So if you were shut out before, a lucky few of you still get a chance to pick up a slot.
A number of our fans have asked for details about the specific tour route. Regrettably, the actual route is a carefully guarded secret – passed down from generation to generation and spoken only in hushed, reverent tones. It’s that good.
But we can tell you this: it won’t disappoint. You’ll be traveling through some of the most breathtaking regions of the Garden State, on a fantastic mix of river-hugging back-country roads, small towns, and some high(er) speed, wide-open interstate driving.
The additional driving dates are June 25th and July 23rd.
