Van Horssen Group

The auction season is not over!  An up and coming auction company, Classic Carriages, has organized another collecter car auction taking place this week, March 14th - 18th at the University of Phoenix Stadium. 

Van Horssen Group, in conjunction with Anthem Motors, will be a part of the event and all members and guests are invited to stop by.  VIP passes can be arranged for those interested.

Champ Cars will be screaming through the streets of Vegas, along with a ton of other exciting events going on April 5th - 8th, and we’ve got exclusive VIP passes.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a three-day festival of speed and entertainment that will encircle the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The weekend will also include a historic grand prix, rock concerts, a celebrity poker tournament, Easter services, an impressive Easter egg hunt and culminate in the internationally televised 2007 series opener for the Champ Car World Series.

Van Horssen Group members, along with select other VIPs will have the priviledge of attending the Grand Prix Gala at the Bellagio featuring Jon Bon Jovi and Jay Leno as well as numerous other celebrities and entertainment.  

Special packages for use of cars from The Private Collection for the event can be arranged.  If you would like to learn more about the event, please call Scott Harrington at 480.544.1986 or send an email.  The Phoenix Grand Prix will be held December 2nd, 2007; stay tuned for more information on that event.

We’re growing and we’ve moved!  The address of our new headquarters is 14825 N. 82nd Street, Suite A, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.  The building is located just north of Raintree Drive on 82nd Street.  For a map of the location, click here.

Although Scottsdale Hangar One was a very special place, we’ve outgrown its capacity and are looking forward to creating a space that works much better for our members and our purposes.  We will be doing considerable improvements to the building to create a unique and comfortable member lounge as well as a functional display, storage and operations area.  

In addition to a new building, we have added a new person to the team.  Tammi Erdman has joined Van Horssen Group as Director of Administrative Services and will manage all reservations and scheduling of cars.  To reserve a car or for any questions about using them, please call her at 480.600.7959 or send her an email (tee@vanhorssengroup.com).

Join Barry Bonds, Kenny Lofton, Gary Matthews Jr. and other VIPs from Spring Training for a Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Event and Academy Awards Party.  The event takes place this Sunday, February 25th starting at 3:30pm at an impressive mansion in Scottsdale.

Two lucky Van Horssen Group members get to join the fun and play for free!   To grab a spot, call Scott Harrington at 480.544.1986 or email asap.

Carroll Shelby’s personal 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 "Supersnake," the only surviving dual supercharged Cobra, designed and built solely for the racing legend, will be sold at "no reserve" during the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event.

Van Horssen Group members and friends are invited to an exclusive previewing of the car before it goes on the block.  Guests can view the car at Scottsdale Hangar One on Thursday, January 11th from 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

"This is conceivably one of the most significant and valuable automobiles to ever cross an auction block," said Craig Jackson, president of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.  "Carroll Shelby not only poured his automotive wisdom and racing pride into this vehicle, he also personally gripped the wheel of this American legend."

Beginning at 5pm, an introduction and history of the car will be given by Harley Cluxton IV who was personally involved in the acquisition and restoration of the vehicle.3.

The engineers at Porsche have outdone themselves.  The new Porsche 911 Turbo has taken all the wisdom and perfection from previous Porsches and made this one even better!  It is now a part of The Private Collection and ready for you to enjoy.

This 911 Turbo is a Basalt Black Metallic with black leather interior and a manual transmission.  The horizontally opposed 6 cylinder, 3.6 liter engine creates 480 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, propelling this machine to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 192 mph.  The turbo boost that kicks in at 3700 rpm feels like a jet engine just switched on and will give you endless thrills while driving.  Despite being a supercar, this Pooch has cup holders, backseats, navigation and electrical outlets making it extremely functional as well as fast.

Another new addition is a Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa.  This Maserati is a grand touring machine in the best Italian tradition, with spacious seating for four in a slinky shell designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.  The red-headed 4.2-liter DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine produces 385 horsepower.  The Cambiocorsa package adds an automatic shifter and clutch, with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters. The Coupe charges hard, inhales freeway miles, and offers a smooth, supple ride.

Cars soon to be added to The Private Collection include a Ferrari F430, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Mercedes S600.  And just to keep you up to date with the current fleet, below is a list of cars currently available:

• Aston Martin DB9 Volante
• Bentley Continental Flying Spur
• Cadillac Escalade ESV
• Caterham Super 7
• Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• Ferrari 575M Maranello GTC
• Ford GT
• Lamborghini Gallardo
• Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa
• Porsche 911 Turbo
• Porsche Cayman S

On Friday, February 9th, from 8:30am - 1:00pm at The Bondurant School, we will be offering another Performance Driving Experience.  This one will be an extremely rare opportunity to practice car control skills and experience the range of performance characteristics in a variety of supercars.  World class driving instructors will take you through a series of exercises that will improve your driving skills and let you feel the true capabilities and differences in these incredible cars.  

The vehicles used will be a selection of the Bondurant School’s Mustang GTs and Cadillacs as well as a selection of supercars from the Van Horssen Group fleet including: Ford GT, Lamborghini Gallardo, Corvette Z06, Porsche 911 Turbo and Cayman S.

Few cars command a presence like a "supercar."  But one car, far from a supercar and costing about as much as 3 wheels and a gas cap on a Ferrari, gets more smiles and gives more driving pleasure than many out there - that car is the Mini Cooper S.

Of all the Minis in Minidom, the new undisputed king is the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works limited edition GP, available to Van Horssen Group members beginning early December.  Only 2000 were produced of which 415 were slated for the States, each with its numerical designation on the roof and on the dash.  The GP version takes the already "scream to drive" John Cooper Works Mini and makes it the ultimate Mini both in terms of driving performance and styling. 

We have added this car to our collection using our new Charter Program for members.  This program enables members to defray their cost of ownership, get cash, and/or add VH$ to their account by selectively sharing their car with other members.  With VHG managing the preparation, use and return of the cars, this program is an easy, neat opportunity to actually have your car work for you a little.  No dull cars need apply!

For all those times you saw professional racers and wanted to feel for yourself the adrenaline and excitement of competitive wheel to wheel racing, you should join us at the Bondurant School on Saturday, December 2nd for one of their most popular programs, the ProKart Grand Prix. Utilizing their Briggs & Stratton ProKarts capable of 50mph, this is the ultimate individual driver’s challenge and a great time with friends or against enemies. The race will be held from 5pm to 7pm with a casual dinner and drinks afterwards. 1st place gets a free day in their desired car! Prizes for 2nd, 3rd, last and ugliest drivers as well. Price is $150 before 11/17, $200 thereafter. For the official registration form click here.

The Shifter Kart class is almost full. If you enjoy pure speed and performance, this is the best bang for your buck. The class is scheduled for October 26th, from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, click here.

We will be running our Tony Kart again this Saturday, October 21st, from 6pm to 9pm. This is a casual karting session where up to 4 people can use the kart for practice lapping sessions. You must have already taken the Shifter Kart class to be eligible to participate. Contact us if you would like more information.

Our full day High Performance Driving Experience with the Bondurant School will be on Saturday, November 4th. This is a very rare opportunity to drive cars of this caliber on a closed track with professional instructors. For more information click here.

The Forza Series is back. For those of you who don’t know, Forza is the Xbox racing simulator game considered the best by many. The simulators will be up and running this Friday the 20th, from 11am - 2pm. Get some seat time and participate in the races for a chance to win an unspecified amount of VH$. A light lunch and drinks will be served. Bring your friends but please let us know if you plan to attend.

Porsche’s highly acclaimed 2007 911 GT3 is soon to hit the streets and Van Horssen Group will be among the first to have one.

The GT3 provides enthusiasts with an uncompromising road car that can easily transition to weekend track-day outings. The 415-horsepower, 3.6-liter flat-six engine produces a specific output of 115.3 horsepower-per-liter, among the highest of any naturally aspirated production car. 

For our members who are considering purchasing this car but are not at the top of Porsche’s GT3 wait list, this is a perfect opportunity to try it for an extended period before you buy it.  Van Horssen Group is now accepting reservations for the GT3 starting in December. 

With much popular support behind it, the Bentley Continental GTC will likely be one of the next additions to the Van Horssen Group stable.  These cars have been available for some time but the styling, luxury and performance make this car the long-term favorite of many.  Reservations are now being accepted for this car starting in October.