What’s On October 2019 | Worldwide Luxury Events

Motorclassica | Melbourne, Australia
10 -13th October 2019

Held in Melbourne at the Royal Exhibition Building, Motorclassica plays host to the Australian International Concours d’Elegance and is Australasia’s premier event for vintage, classic and exotic motoring enthusiasts. Visitors will have the opportunity to see over 160 cars from some of the best collections around Australia including art deco cars, Grand Prix winners, American supercars and beyond alongside displays from Aline, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Porsche and more.

Be sure not to miss Australia’s most elegant and stylish day out, where over 20,000 fellow enthusiasts can enjoy fine food and wine either under the dome of the iconic, World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and under Melbourne’s Spring skies at Club Sandwich on Museum Plaza.

• Thursday 10th October 2019 – Tour Classica (viewing from 9am, departing 10:30am)
• Friday 11th October 2019: Motorclassica 9am – 9pm
• Saturday 12th October 2019: Motorclassica 9am – 9pm
• Sunday 13th October 2019: Motorclassica 9am – 5pm

For more information visit their website.

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show
30 October – 3 November 2019

Whether you are a yachting enthusiast, a boat owner or simply looking for a family day out, the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show caters to everyone bringing together luxury yachts, leisure marinecraft, water toys, fishing and more into one convenient location!

Drawing over 20,000 visitors in its inaugural year, many leading brands will be present again this year and on hand to help with any questions you may have.

For more info and ticket prices, visit the website.

Pure McLaren Experience Silverstone | Silverstone, UK
11 – 14 October 2019

Pure McLaren is the exclusive driving program of McLaren, held throughout the year at some of the world’s greatest tracks with this months experience being held on Silverstone Circuit, home of British Motorsport.

Courses range from the entry level “experience” for prospective owners who want to get a feel for the McLaren range through to Owners Track Days and the Performance Academy for the track focused under the watchful guidance of their team of professional driving coaches.

• Pure McLaren Experience: The perfect half day option for those looking to get their first taste of a McLaren.
• Owner Track Days: For owners to learn how to maximise the use of their machine
• Performance Academy: For owners who want to really test their skills and the limits of their car.

Each European Pure McLaren event is also part of the 2019 Pure McLaren GT Series making it an all round exciting weekend of track action.

For more information and to book your spot on the track, visit the website.

Gran Turismo Spa-Francorchamps | Belgium
14 – 17 October 2019

Join Gran Turismo for a weekend of driving on the Spa-Francorchamps – the track that many say is the best in the world. No other track has so much racing history as this 7km circuit in Belgium. Located in the mountains of the Ardennes and built as early as 1921, six years prior to the Nurburgring, it was originally using public roads between the Belgian towns of Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot and includes many up-hill and downhill sections.

To get an idea here is a sample of the itinerary…

Monday 14 October: Official opening of the event

14.00 – Check in to Hotel de la Source opens
20.00 – Briefing dinner in Hotel

Tuesday 15 October: Driving on Spa-Francorchamps

08.30 – 9.00 Safety briefing.
09.00 – 10.00 Driving – only beginners.
10.00 – 12.00 Open pit track driving. Refreshments and instruction available.
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch buffet
13.00 – 18.00 Open pit track driving. Refreshments and instruction available
18.00 – Gran Turismo After Track in the Hotel
20.00 – Dinner at Hotel de la Source

Wednesday 16 October: Driving on Spa-Francorchamps

09.00 – 12.00 Open pit track driving. Refreshments and instruction available.
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch buffet
13.00 – 18.00 Open pit track driving. Refreshments and instruction available.
18.00 – Gran Turismo After Track in the Hotel
20.00 – Closing dinner in Hotel de la Source

Thursday 17 October

12.00 – Check-out from hotel

For more information visit their website.

SEMA Show | Las Vegas, USA
5th – 8th November 2019

The SEMA Show is one of the most highly-anticipated and premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing crowds of over 70,000 to this 3 day car lovers event. Named for the acronym of the “Specialty Equipment Market Association” and held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the SEMA Show focuses mostly on the automobile aftermarket and provides attendees hot-off-the-press access to the latest specialty products along with with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

Note: This auto show is trade-only and not open to the public. Registration as media, manufacturer, buyer or exhibitor is required.

For more information visit their website.

Ferrari Finali Mondiali | Monza, Italy
24 – 27 October 2019

This year the 2019 edition of the Ferrari Finali Mondiali will return to Ferrari owned Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (previously held here in 2017) , giving passionate prancing horse fans will the chance to attend the last of the three Ferrari Challenge series as well as the special practice sessions of the exclusive XX Programmes and F1 Clienti. Held on the iconic Mugello circuit where Ferrari test their Formula One cars, Ferrari Challenge drivers from all over the world will be racing the final event of each championship along with alternating sessions of F1 Clienti and XX Programmes activities.

Visitors will also get the chance to see the incredible privately owned FXX, 599XX, FXX K and the new FXX K EVO’s out on the track followed by a record number of 488’s to pursue the coveted world championship title.

For more information visit the website.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show | Florida, USA
30 October – 3 November 2019

This year celebrates the 60th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) with exhibits ranging from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including superyachts, high performance boats, tenders, sailing yachts, motor yachts, ski and jet boats plus many more so you’ll be bound to find something you like!

For more info and ticket prices, visit the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show website.

Cars & Coffee | Australia | October 2019

This month we’re featuring Cars & Coffee events in Australia. Be sure to be up and early for your caffeine and engine fix!

• Cars & Coffee Australia | Brisbane | 5th October 2019
• Cars & Coffee Australia | Byron Bay | 13th October 2019
• Cars & Coffee Australia | Melbourne | 12th October 2019
• Cars & Coffee Australia | Gold Coast | 6th October 2019

For more information and to see Cars & Coffee events worldwide, visit the website.