Continuing on the tour of North Scottsdale dealerships under the influence of Barrett Jackson, we come to Schumacher European Ltd. This one dealership had quite a few gems on display. I was first drawn to the blue Lamborghini Aventador SV (seen in the gallery later in the post), but as I was walking towards it, this caught my eye: a white SLS AMG Black Series. I've never seen a Black Series SLS AMG before, and I immediately walked into the dealership to look at it closer. As Frank, a sales associate, and I discussed, white is an incredible color for it. Being white, all of the carbon fiber bits added on to the SLS' body can be fully seen and appreciated, from the aggressive, wide wing to the splitter, canards, and diffuser. I just love how aggressive the car looks, matching its exhaust note and performance perfectly. The unique proportions add to its appeal, with its long hood and compact greenhouse tucked in the rear, surrounded by carbon fiber. I'm a sucker for white cars with black body parts, so to me the color is perfect.
After admiring the white SLS AMG, I finally went outside to check out my original target, only to discover even more amazing metal present. I spent a good while talking to Sales and Leasing Consultant Irving about the cars in front of us, cars in general, and our participation in motorsports. It's always great talking to another car person, especially since every time it's a reminder of how diverse of a group of people we are. But, after the alarm to a Ferrari 458 was set off by another curious visitor and Irving had to find the keys to turn it off, I turned my attention to the three cars that were in front of me: another Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, a Lamborghini Murcielago SV, and my original target, a beautiful, blue Lamborghini Aventador SV.
Frank was right, while black is a very nice color on the SLS AMG, giving it a very menacing look, it hides all the details of the carbon fiber that could be seen on the white one. While the black makes the rear end of the car ferocious looking, with the spoiler and diffuser clearly visible, the carbon fiber bits on the sides and fronts vanish into the blackness of the body. Still, it truly is an aggressive looking car. I went from having never seen a Black Series SLS AMG to have seen two in one day.
But, most of my attention was on the Aventador SuperVeloce. I've only seen a red one before, and that was in the cramped, crowded confines of Cars and Coffee. Now, I could freely walk around and soak in the liberal use of carbon fiber, aggressively sharp lines, and aero kit. I've always loved Lamborghini's sharp edges and lines, and in the SV, I love how that design philosophy was turned up to 11. Seeing the setting sun and beautiful Arizonan sky reflect off of those angled body panels was truly a sight to see. The blue, especially in the sunset, was so radiant. It just popped. I wish I could summon the proper words that would do it justice, but alas, all I have are the pictures to show.
And, I can't forget the Murcielago SV parked next to the Aventador. However, with light getting scarce and the time I said I would be home having passed nearly 3 hours before, I did not take too many shots of it. And, in fact, I totally forgot about the two Ford GTs on display at the front of the dealership, including one heritage car, which is painted in a Gulf racing livery like the GT40s that raced in Le Mans. I was pretty upset about forgetting them, but at the same time, I was running out of light. Maybe some other time I will see them again.
These two pictures deserved their own gallery. As of right now, I think these are the best pictures I've taken. I got lucky with the angle of the sun, my positioning, and the settings I chose to shoot at. See for yourself:
Lamborghini Aventador LP-750-4 Superveloce in the setting Arizonan sun
Generations of Raging Bulls in the setting sun.
