Cars & Couture Motorfest Returns for 6th Annual Weekend
Event Benefiting Autism Speaks Returns to St. Petersburg November 4th – 6th
Tampa Bay, FLA (October 5, 2016) – Cars & Couture Motorfest Weekend, the car enthusiast’s
dream, returns to Downtown St. Petersburg November 4th – 6th featuring “The Collector’s
Gala”, the “Rally for Autism”, and “The Vintage Motor Classic”. Presented by Maz Exotics, pro-
ceeds benefit Autism Speaks.
The car enthusiast’s dream weekend kicks off with the Cars & Couture’s Collectors Gala on
Friday, November 4th. The luxury lifestyle event will take place at Priatek Plaza in downtown
St.Petersburg. Guests will experience a lavish reception, luxury and exotic automobile display,
silent auction, catered VIP area, cigar lounge, live jazz band, dancing and couture fashion
show.
This year’s driving event includes a fundraiser rally. Drivers from all over are invited to partici-
pate in the “Rally for Autism” Saturday, November 5th to raise awareness and funds for the
non-profit organization. Rally drivers will meet at Dimmitt Automotive Group. The rally route will
include a drive to Sarasota where we will attend the Ferrari’s on the Circle event and end at
Lamborghini Sarasota. More details are available online.
The Motorfest continues on Sunday, November 6th with the Vintage Motor Classic at the
St.Petersburg Yacht Club. The premium classic car show takes place on the beautiful water-
front lawn set under the trees and presents over 300 pre-1980 show vehicles on display.
General admission to Cars & Couture’s exotic car and fashion show on Friday is $50 in ad-
vance and $65 per person the day of the event. VIP tickets are also available and include entry
into a private seated area, open bar and complimentary buffet for $100. Day 2 is free for spec-
tators and $50 per vehicles to participate in the rally. Day three is free for spectators and $25 in
advance for drivers of pre-1980 vehicles who wish to participate in the Vintage Motor
Classic. For tickets and more information please visit www.carscouture.com
2016 Sponsors include MAZ Exotics, Dimmitt Automotive Group, Lamborghini Sarasota, Mal-owany Group, U.S. Gold & Silver Inc, Reeders Auto Tint and Trim, R.E.M. Motorsports, Evolve
& Co Public Relations + Creative, Urban Body Boutique, Tampa Style Magazine, and Pinstripe
Printing.
Cars & Couture: Cars & Couture Motorfest Weekend was found and created by Tampa Bay
resident and owner of Luxe Fashion Group, Dona Crowley in collaboration with William Waters
founder of the Vintage Motor Classic.
Autism Speaks: The goal of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with
autism spectrum disorders. They are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the
causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism
and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with
the hardships of this disorder. Luxe Fashion Group is committed to raising the funds necessary
to support these goals. www.autismspeaks.org
Evolve & Co: Evolve & Co is a full-service branding, marketing, advertising and PR agency
based downtown St. Petersburg. Visit www.evolveandco.com
