Marques d’Elegance at Paletta Mansion on Lake Ontario August 19th 2012

the show was a great success, congrats to all involved

euro fiberglass drysump
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the stars of the show
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We haven't been avoiding answering your question. The Nelson Youth Center collected all the the ticket receipts and we have just received the stubs from them this past Friday we have some final accounting with the Centre and will be able to announce the total by this coming Wedesday. We appreciate your patience.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions.

Thank you Marques d'Elegance

 

While it really is not that important how much was raised, the fact is what whatever was raised is going to a local charity. In today's times anything that they can receive is beneficial. I am sure that when Felice gets the total he will post it. Remember that Felice and his crew did most of the work for the benefit of the charity.
The real heroes are ALL those who helped and the owners who brought their cars out to display and attract the viewers who had to pay to enjoy them. I consider this a big ask as you never know what can happen to your car once in the open. For a fact there was at least one person who got into a car and tried to get into others. Poor taste, no class and no respect for other people's property!!
Still a fantastic event bar none!!

 

sounds good. I understand felice is taking some time off after months of time and sweat put into organizing this event so no worries! A well deserved break!

 

Thanks for your continued support Angelo!!! This event could not have been as success without people like you!!!

 

red on blk ferrari`s still take the cake for me - beautiful color combo, and the bb with the black bottom is STUNNING - those damn italians knew what they were doing 30yrs ago with that boxer.

 

hey Big Red,

seems we missed each other again. lol
larry

 

Next one for sure larry

 

And congrats on bringing home the hardware, for the Glass drysump.

 

Drivers,
What can I say?

You came.

You supported

YOU made it happen!

Thank you for your decision to register your vehicle in the Marques D’Elegance event this past August 19th at the beautiful Paletta Mansion.

It was an impressive display indeed.

There were 120++ exotic vehicles- Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, McLaren…. And we were delighted to have you there.
So many really went out of their way to attend. In fact, the very first registered Driver came all the way from Dubai. Flying from Dubai to Amsterdam- Amsterdam to Toronto and sending us emails all along the way. Drivers from Detroit, Montreal and all points across Ontario. Some Drivers worked endlessly to ensure their vehicle would be in pristine shape for the event.

We thank you for that too.

Everyone wanted to see your car(s) - that is why amazing sponsors like Cross Avenue Auto, Paletta International , Melrose Investments, Idea Factor, Castrol Motor Oil, RBC Wealth Management, Leggatt Auto Group, Fairview Tire, Barton Auto Parts, Mercedes Benz Burlington - to name a few and participants like Ferrari of Ontario, Pfaff, and Humberview Motorsports.

And oodles of car-adoring fans.

Paletta Mansion was part of the overall vision to re-create in Canada an event similar to the famous Pebble Beach Event south of the border, where car enthusiasts meet and display their ‘moving works of art’ in an exclusive environment.
The goals where clear.
1. Create an event where Drivers can share their passion for their vehicles
2. Raise funds for the Nelson’s Youth Center
3. Draw like-minded Sponsors to the event
4. Ensure that the ‘Female’ participants could enjoy more than the ride
5. Create an exciting day for the general public to see an amazing display of ‘moveable art’

We certainly hope you enjoyed the VIP Lounge, a spectacular luncheon with many choices from pasta to steak to salmon, exclusive wines from the prestigious Tre Amici ( who carry Jarno Truly- F1 Driver’s special wine) , the fashion show hosted by Burlington’s finest retailers- put on by our own local- professional Model Agency who thrilled us during lunch as they displayed their ‘I-gotta-have-this-fashions’ throughout the mansion and onto the grounds near the cars, the beer garden hosted by Muskoka Brewery, special red debossed passport wallets for the Female Driver/Passenger, glass monogramed trophies to thank the Sponsors, glass monogramed Trophies to award best in class vehicles, a world class violinist ( flown in for this event), Harmony Jewellers brought the Police to watch over their jaw-dropping display.

It was- in a word- SPECTACULAR with huge thanks to YOU!

And what about the volunteers?
Stayed late at the office for briefing meetings. Came to the event at 7:00am for driver registration and worked right through to show closing at 6:00.
Licked, stamped, folded, prepared, wrapped. If it was part of the event- they did it!

To those of you who held or attended any of the numerous pre-event BBQ’s etc to drive traffic and support to the event- all in the name of the kids at NYC. We send you even more THANKS!

( One driver in particular had to get up at 4:00am- to leave his cozy bed in Richmond Hill to attend a pre-event taping from CHCH TV Morning Show at 6:00am on the Paletta Mansion grounds). THAT is amazing! All done without complaint.

And perhaps the best part of all? The smiles on your faces as you exited the Mansion- exclaiming your delight, calling it the ‘Best Event EVER!” and pledging participation for next year.

And what can I say about my wife who allowed me to stop my career to create this event so we could help kids!! I love you so much!!!

Tired is not the appropriate word for how you feel after pulling off an event in 3 months that normally takes a year.

Overjoyed is the word for how we feel about raising $16,500.00 for the Nelson’s Youth Centre with more to come in the way of an online auction (details to follow).

Ecstatic is the perfect word for how great it is that all of the participants were happy.

We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you.

Yours truly,
Felice Cappellano
President and Marketing Director
Direct Line: 905 592-4203 Cell: 905-330-1706
[email protected]
www.marquesdelegance.ca

 

CONGRATS!!! and again GREAT WORK!!!!

 

Congrats!

 

Well done Felice!

 

Looking forward to next years event!

 

Hey stranger!

 

Finally had a chance to figure out how to set my account up.......

 

Rocco is that my old Dino 01260 in post 228? Dennis

 

It was a great day. My Studio was proud to be a contributor to the event. Photographically, artistically and with the graphic design.

GT

 

Yes Dennis, its your old car. When your in town give us a call an I'll try to have the owner bring it by.

Rocco

 

thanks Rocco, the glass car looks as good today as it did when it was completed in 2008
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