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June 3, 2015

Rolls-Royce Guys Night Out 2.0

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas once again teamed up with Dapper Magazine for “Guys Night Out.” Our gents got rustic this year at The Rustic with our 2.0 version of the event which “premiered” the Wraith’s Inspired by Film’s enviable cast of bespoke features including the solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy.

After test drives of the Rolls-Royce stable of vehicles, guests were greeted with Monkey Shoulder Whisky “Rusty Nails”, their choice of handcrafted lapel pin flowers (the latest rage), savory bites like Wild Boar Meatballs and Chorizo Empanadas, and live music.

Once seated for dinner our Dapper Dudes dined on an elevated spring backyard barbeque dinner with each course being paired with a featured brew from Grapevine Craft Brewery.

Finally, guests were treated in The Dapper Den to a gifting lounge complete with shoe shine, cigars, chocolates, style selections, tasting of Hudson’s Baby Batch Bourbon and Whiskeys set to the pulse pounding music of Nashville’s Billy Dawson.

Excitement is building at the prospect of a 3.0!

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015

Experts in Excellence recognize Experts in Education

Two Allen ISD teachers will get to spend the summer in a brand new car for being so great at what they do. Jamee Little, a P.E. teacher at Chandler Elementary School and Kelly Brown, a functional academics and life skills teacher at Allen High School are the Allen ISD 2015 “Teachers of the Year.”

Jamee Little- P.E. Teacher at Chandler Elementary School

Kelly Brown- functional academics and life skills teacher at Allen High School

The winners received a variety of gifts, along with the favorite prize amongst teachers year after year- a summer in a Lexus courtesy of Park Place Lexus Plano. The prize-pack also includes tickets to Texas Rangers, Dallas Arboretum, and other fun gifts.

The Teachers of the Year winners and nominees were celebrated at a breakfast banquet, which also honored retiring teachers who dedicated decades to teaching.

Park Place Dealerships would like to thank all the teachers for their contribution to the community.

May 18, 2015

Recognizing Experts in Education: Plano ISD Teacher of the Year Awards

And the award goes to…

Jennifer Denton of Wilson Middle School and Lilly Wisler of Barron Elementary School took home the evening’s top honor at the Plano ISD “Teacher of the Year” gala. They are the 2015 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year.

They were chosen from nearly one-hundred teachers, nominated by their peers. The Teacher of the Year Selection Committee members had the tough task of choosing the winners after interviewing all the nominees.

The Teacher of The Year winners got more than an award. They will also get to drive a brand new Lexus for the summer, courtesy of Park Place Lexus Plano.

General Manager Chris Brunner was on hand to congratulate the winners and present the “Summer in a Lexus” prize-pack, which also includes Texas Rangers tickets and Dallas Arboretum passes.

Park Place Dealerships would like to thank all the teachers for their selfless dedication and contribution to the community.

May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

Historic Win In Monterey for Park Place Motorsports

Park Place is celebrating a historic win at the races in Monterey, California. Patience and preparation put Park Place Motorsports in the top spot in the winner’s circle. The No. 73 Park Place car- a Porsche 911 GT/ Justice Brothers / Children’s Tumor Foundation Porsche 911 GT America competed at the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship during last weekend’s Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix in Monterey, California.

Drivers Patrick Lindsey and Spencer Pumpelly led the team to victory after a difficult start to the season.

“It is great to get the monkey off our back,” said Team Principal and co-driver Patrick Lindsey. “We’ve had really fast cars, qualified well, and bad luck has kept us from the top of the box. This is just the first win to get out of the way, there are a lot more to come.”

Good luck and careful management of resources contributed to a dominant performance. They weren’t off to the best start at the Sunday race, a slight balk on the start allowed a few competitors to get ahead during the opening laps.

As the race went on, momentum shifted as the competitors started pulling over for pit stops.

Team Park Place Motorcars knew the challenges ahead with the twists and turns of the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Californian Patrick Lindsey had a strategy in place: patience and managing his tires and fuel would be key to winning.

Patrick was able to pit from the lead with just over one hour remaining, handing the reigns to teammate Spencer Pumpelly for the rest of the event.

“The start was pretty bad for us,” said Lindsey. “If it weren’t for the guys on the pit box though, and our crew over the wall that executed just awesome pit stops, I would have been in a world of hurt. They gave me the chance to shoot out front, get a little bit of a lead and control from ahead. And Spencer got in the car and did what Spencer does best which is go out, run hard and win races.”

With Pumpelly comfortably in the lead, all attention turned to managing fuel for the rest of the race. The team’s calculations worked perfectly putting them first at the finish line and taking the first TUDOR win for the team in the process.

“This was a team effort from start to finish,” stated Pumpelly. “The car was fantastic all weekend. Everyone did a great job. Patrick drove really well this weekend and got his first pole. We proved we had a fast car, all we needed was good drives, good pit work and a little bit of luck that we haven’t had. Sure enough, Patrick gave me a huge lead. The guys got us on and off pit road, twice, faster than I’ve ever seen them do it. Just flawless. True team effort today!”

Up next for the team is the highly challenging Grand Prix of Detroit at the beautiful Belle Isle circuit on May 30^th. We wish the team all the best as they prepare for the race. Be safe and Good Luck!

About Park Place MotorsportsPark Place Motorsports is an extension of Park Place Dealerships.Park Place Motorsports augments the unparalleled attention its dealerships provide by offering customers a premium level of support in relation to their motorsports activities. Services include maintenance and repair, driver and racecar support, and parts engineering and distribution. These offerings are authentically promoted by Park Place Motorsports’ flagship GT Daytona team in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.

April 21, 2015April 22, 2015

New Swedish Model Revealed at Park Place

A hot, brand new Swedish model with curves to die for created quite the stir.

All eyes were on the sleek physique draped in a semi-sheer silver cover-up, sitting in a dimly lit lounge at Park Place.

The energy and anticipation were palpable…. The countdown finally culminated in the Fresh Faces of Fashion unveiling the exciting all-new 2016 Volvo XC90.

The design is bold yet elegant while the engine is powerful yet efficient. The XC90 is pure luxury all around, offering comfortable seating for seven.

You can pre-order the XC90 right now at Park Place Volvo. Only three-thousand all-new XC90s will be available in the U.S. If the excitement in the room after the unveiling is any indication, most of them will soon call Dallas home.

To celebrate Volvo’s new addition to the line-up Park Place Volvo partnered with Stanley Korshak and Modern Luxury Dallas. The event was also a Wrap party for 2015 Fresh Faces of Fashion- a group of influential women dedicated to fashion, the community, and giving back.

Throughout the evening guests enjoyed a smorgasbord of Swedish-inspired treats and a preview of the latest Swedish fashion. The high-fashion lounge of Carin Rodebjer featured the designer’s latest fashion meanwhile Absolut Elyx Vodka served up delicious martinis…shaken, not stirred.

Stanley Korshak fashion lounge. Fashion by Carin Rodebjer.

For the gentlemen, an Eton Shirt Suite showcased menswear and accessories from Eton and offered Glenlivet and Chivas High Marque tasting.

Frost 321 cranked up the cool factor with their signature frozen drinks made by combining liquid nitrogen ice cream and cocktails.

Perrier-Jouet provided champagne for the Stanley Korshak Beauty & Bubble Bar where guests sipped champagne while make-up artists worked their magic doing make-up.

The celebration didn’t end there. Park Place Volvo and Modern Luxury Dallas donated $5,000 to The Salvation Army Echelon group- an organization of young adults who are rising up to serve The Salvation Army through donations and fundraising.

A big thank you to all our partners and everyone who helped Park Place Volvo reveal the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90.

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015

Park Place BodyWerks: Restoring Vehicles and Smiles

An innocent bystander caught in a police shoot-out in Lewisville, Erica Montes was lucky to get out alive; her Honda CR-V however, sustained a lot of damage. Adding insult to injury, her claim for repairs was denied.

After several months of back-and-forth with the insurance company, Ms. Montes came to terms with her SUV being riddled with bullet holes.

What she didn’t know is that her story caught the attention of Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth- General Manager, George Johnson, and things were about to get a lot better.

Mr. Johnson reached out to the manager of Park Place BodyWerks Fort Worth, David Norris, who invited Erica to stop by the body shop for the necessary repairs; oh and those repairs…they’re on the house.

Having been through so much, Montes was thrilled with the offer and knowing that her car will be restored.

In 2-weeks, Park Place BodyWerks fixed the damage from the shoot-out, but that’s not all they did.

Having taken panels and bumpers off, the body shop technicians noticed several other bumps and bruises on the CR-V that needed to be fixed or tended to. They fixed and replaced a laundry-list of small items that made a big difference. The icing on the cake- a complete detail and a full tank of gas; also compliments of Park Place BodyWerks.

When Erica came to pick-up her CR-V, it was unrecognizable.

It was no longer the dull silver SUV with rusty bullet holes she dropped off just 2-weeks ago, it was whole again and shiny.

There was more than a car restored that day. Montes’ smile was back on her face and that put a smile on ours!

April 10, 2015January 28, 2016

A Bugatti Wish Fulfilled and Memories Made

An experience to last a lifetime and a permanent grin to prove it.

Park Place teamed up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to make 7-year-old Michael Hollis’ dream come true.

His dream…worth nearly $3 MILLION!

Watch Michael Take The Ride Of His Dreams!

The young boy, battling leukemia, is a fan of fast cars and auto-racing video games.

Naturally, he wanted to experience a Bugatti Veyron for himself.

4304EDIT — Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Michael, along with his mom and dad flew in from San Antonio for the big surprise, arranged by Park Place Premier Collection, Make-A-Wish and Bugatti.

They pulled up for Michael’s big surprise in a white stretch-limo.

Michael had no idea what was in store for him till he saw his dream car…a black and blue Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse…with a Bugatti factory driver.

The driver wasn’t just any driver, it was Butch Leitzinger- a race car driver who won the famed Rolex 24 at Daytona three times.

4780EDIT — Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Michael- stunned and excited, climbed into the Bugatti, taking it all in while Butch explained what each button does and how the super car, packing 1200 horsepower- taking it from 0-60 in under 3 seconds, works.

After a thorough overview and Michael’s Bugatti hat on, the duo was off for the ride of a lifetime.

Although the car tops out at 255 mph, Leitzinger didn’t go quite that fast.

Michael, taking it all in during the ride was all smiles, waved to cars as they passed.

After the ride, Michael and his family got a personal tour of the Park Place Premier Collection- checking out Rolls Royces, Bentleys and other awe-inspiring luxury vehicles.

4858 — Malcolm Gage- Park Place Premier Collection New Car Sales Director with Michael Hollis and a Bentley

4837 — Simon Crossley- Park Place Premier Collection Sales Consultant showing a McLaren to Michael Hollis

Bugatti and Park Place didn’t let Michael leave empty handed. He received quite the swag bag full of goodies from Bugatti to ensure he’ll have plenty to remind him of his experience of a lifetime.

4736 — (L) Heath Strayhan- General Manager Park Place Premier Collection (M) Michael Hollis (R) Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Check out the full Park Place Premier Collection and Park Place Bugatti.

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015

Legacy of Love at Park Place Lexus Plano

Park Place Lexus of Plano rolled out the red carpet for a fun evening of fashion, food, and fundraising. The Women’s Auxiliary group- Legacy Chapter hosted its annual fundraiser “Legacy of Love” benefiting Children’s Health in Plano.

The raffle table was loaded with goodies ranging in value from $1,500 to $6,000. Everything from a Tory Burch gift bag to a trip to Mexico was donated for “Legacy of Love”. Park Place Lexus also donated a ‘Weekend in a Lexus’ package, which includes dinner and theater tickets.

Fashion designer Nicole Miller was a special guest at the event. She is also one of several designers who provided fabulous outfits for the fashion show.

Some of the youngest models who commanded the runway were patients from Children’s Health.

Former star of The Bachelor Jake Pavelka & Amy Vanderoef emceed the fashion show.

Pictured: (from left to right) Amy Vanderoef, Diane Hopson, Jake Pavelka

Guests enjoyed treats from Sambuca 360, Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Moët & Chandon, and Silver Star Whiskey.

2015 Legacy of Love event at Park Place Lexus Plano

Also a real treat were the gift bags, loaded to the brim with goodies from fantastic sponsors.

April 6, 2015

Dallas Blooms

Dallas Blooms is in it’s final week at the Dallas Arboretum. If you haven’t visited this beautiful Dallas attraction yet this year, now is the time! There’s more to see than delicate cherry blossoms and brightly hued tulips popping up across the lush lawns this year. A Porsche, a Mercedes-Benz, and a Volvo are also on display. Park Place Dealerships is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the annual event and have added some of our favorite cars to the mix.

A white Volvo XC-60 welcomes visitors to the Arboretum as they drive up. It’s one of several Park Place vehicles providing a perfect backdrop for pictures.

Not far from the entrance, perched among the pastel-colored tulips is a picture-perfect black Porsche Boxster GTS.

Cool Thursday Concerts got a little cooler with the addition of a stylish silver Mercedes-Benz ML350 greeting visitors on the lawn.

This year’s theme, “Deep in the Hearts of Texans”, pays homage to The Lone-star State with Texas-sized topiaries.

Dallas Blooms runs through Sunday, April 12th.

March 27, 2015April 14, 2015

Luxury Brands On Display At 2015 DFW Auto Show

Navigating a maze of cars and SUVs, the 2015 DFW Auto Show will definitely have something for every type of automotive aficionado you can find.

From antiques to the latest models fresh off the production line, the show can be a sensory overload of the best kind.

From the moment you walk in the door, the sight is a sea of cars. You’ll definitely want to climb inside, feel the soft leather seats, play with the latest state-of-the art technology, or even catch a view of a car that hasn’t made it to a showroom yet.

The bright lights illuminate the vivid colors of all sorts of vehicles from Lexus’ newest addition- a blue Lexus NX to an orange McLaren 650S Spider to a bright red Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe spinning slowly atop a display pedestal.

2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S Coupe — 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Coupe

Car shopping has never been easier with so many brands and models all under one roof. You can climb into and get a feel for many vehicles on display. Shop to your heart’s content at the show then let the Experts in Excellence take it from there.

Whether you fell in love with a Lexus or a Maserati or perhaps you’d like to experience the exquisite luxury of a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley, Park Place has locations across Dallas-Fort Worth to provide you with a car buying experience that only Experts in Excellence can deliver.

The 2015 DFW Auto Show runs through Sunday, March 29^th. Purchase tickets online here.