There is no substitute – It’s one of the most famous tag lines in the world and it belongs to none other than Porsche motorcars. Known for their speed and beauty, the iconic car is driven by millionaires and famous folks alike. It seems only fitting then that MCL Motorcars (Dilawri Group) invited the who’s who of Vancouver to join them for their Porsche Vancouver gala opening night. You couldn’t image a more beautiful showroom. Also on display was an impressive display of cars dedicated to the 50 years of the 911. Lots of famous North Shore faces were also in the crowd to help celebrate as were several company VIPs from Germany.
West Vancouver’s Paul and Devina Zalesky, of Allwest Insurance, meet with Porsche’s Bernhard Maier who came from Stuttgart for the opening night.
West Vancouver’s Graham and Angela Lee attend the Porsche Vancouver opening night.
Ajay Dilawri, president Dilawri Group, with Alexander Pollich, president and CEO of Porsche Canada.
The lovely ladies of the Bella Strings Quartet from LasVegas entertain everyone with their electric rock performance.
Luxury cars go well with diamonds via owners Steve and Clara Agopian.
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate for everyone courtesy of North Vancouver’s chocolate chef Thomas Haas.
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By Catherine Barr – Oct 23, 2013
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Oct 31, 2013
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It was a legal who’s who last week as the good folks at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada’s largest law firms, celebrated their 100 year anniversary. Cocktails and conversation were only the start as guests enjoyed five-star service at the Vancouver Convention Centre complete with entertainment by North Shore singing ensemble Aliqua and a live tugboat water ballet by Washington Marine group. Dignitaries and guests were also treated to a cake cutting ceremony and a display of memorabilia that traced the company’s impressive history. Also last week, the Luxury Supercar event weekend rolled into town and kicked things into high speed with a week long gear-up that included the launch of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, a high society lounge party in the park to celebrate Mercedes-Benz’s 125 year anniversary and a weekend of luxury cars and stars for the public to come see and dream about. Never before seen automobiles, including the electric Tesla supercar and a stunning burnt orange gull-winged McLaren, were on show along with Ferrari, Porsche, Rolls-Royce and more. The show stopper however had to be the Bugatti Veyron – yours for a mere $2.2 million dollars.
Lamborghinis and lipstick helped round out August as two great events helped us remember all the luxurious little things in life. First up, party promoter Craig Stowe and friends were making heads turn in the street with a preview of their Luxury Supercar weekend.Come on out on Sep 12 and 13 to the Edgewater Casino to see a Palm Springs like show of “suber” cars like Ferrari, Roll Royce, Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar and more. Next, Heather Huntingford and her gal pals were celebrating the relocation of her fabulous Kiss and Makeup store in Park Royal village with a summer Patio Party that featured local celebs, makeovers, cocktails and cupcakes.