Turkey: From Istanbul to Cappadocia

A group of Robb Report readers enjoyed a feast for all senses during a recent visit to Turkey that was customized by FROSCH, the magazine’s official travel provider. Beginning in Istanbul, the capital that bridges Europe and Asia, and continuing to the otherworldly terrain of Cappadocia, the visitors experienced luxury accommodations, the finest cuisine, exclusive guided visits to museums and shops, exciting excursions, and, above all, the warm embrace of Turkish hospitality.

Petersen Automotive Museum Opens the Vault

A definitive must on any car enthusiast’s checklist is a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, especially now that the previously off-limits basement vault is open for tours. Located across Wilshire Boulevard from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Petersen will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. The museum was founded by Robert E. Petersen, the creator of Petersen Publishing and magazines such as Motor Trend and Hot Rod.
The not-to-be-missed vault tours are conducted twice dai…

Movie-Star Muscle Car

Mecum Auctions has built its reputation around one very important niche in the collector-car market: American muscle. So, naturally, it is the company offering up one of the world’s most famous muscle cars during the festivities around the country’s most prestigious race. Known to most as “Eleanor,” the 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback from the movie, Gone in 60 Seconds will cross the block on May 18th at Mecum Auctions’ 26th Annual Original Spring Classic. Over 2,000 vehicles will be available over the…

Chivas Regal Enlists Pininfarina to Showcase Its Finest Blends

Pininfarina, the Italian automotive design firm, has partnered with Chivas Regal to pay tribute to Chivas Regal 18 Year Old scotch. Pininfarina created two custom carrying cases with wood-and-veneer lining to mimic the oak barrels used for aging whiskey. The smaller of the two, which is limited to 1,500 pieces at $140 apiece, houses a bottle of Chivas Regal 18, and the larger case, made in 120 editions at $495 apiece, opens to display a bottle and two custom rocks glasses.
Pininfarina’s showpiece is an oak sc…