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May 21st, 2006 - Posted in Press by nlh |

“A summer drive along the beach just doesn’t work when the car has a roof. Rent a classic convertible here…”

39 Ways to Have a Blast
Published: May 21, 2006
The New York Times Travel Magazine
PAUL L. UNDERWOOD
411 for Hot Wheels
Getting to the beach can be a pedestrian affair, but a great car will get you there in style. Don’t want to spend a fortune? No problem — these rental companies let you drive some of the world’s most expensive cars for a nice price.Gotham Dream Cars: A summer drive along the beach just doesn’t work when the car has a roof. Rent a classic convertible here.
Sweetest ride: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Rate: $1,950 for Friday through Sunday.
Other cars in the fleet: Ferrari 360 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo.
Contact (212)957-4400; www.gothamdreamcars.com.

Euro Sportiva: Headed to a beach on the Mediterranean? Try Euro Sportiva, a United States-based company that caters to Americans in Western Europe.
Sweetest ride: Ferrari F430 Spider F1.
Rate: $4,825 for three weekend days.
Other cars in the fleet: Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Diablo.
Contact (866)896-7328; www.euro-sportiva.com — PAUL L. UNDERWOOD

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