Formula 1 Champ Tours Penthouses And More Car-Themed Condos Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Oh boy. The city has him now. Emerson Fittipaldi, the Brazilian racing driver who was the youngest ever F1 champion in the 1970’s, racing for both Lotus and McLaren, has been spotted touring a $30 Million penthouse on Miami Beach. We’ll not pretend to be surprised though. The Magic City has a way with people. It happened to me. I visited friends in the aught’s, thinking it was just a vacation. By the end of the week, I flew back to my hometown, quit my job, packed my things and headed on back to Miami within 3 weeks’ time. It has a way with people like that, and I am not mad at it. I mean, what’s not to love? The properties are beautiful, the weather is beautiful, the people are beautiful, the community is so rich in culture, the area boasts endless possibilities and there is no state income tax! To prepare all of those visitors who are car enthusiasts and are also being beckoned by the 305, lets go over some of the car-themed condo developments that Miami and Miami Beach has to offer. Chateau Beach While Chateau Beach is not necessarily car-themed, it is the building where Mr Fittipaldi was spotted touring the $30 million duplex penthouse. The 9,000+ square-foot penthouse comes with sweeping ocean views, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass and furnishings by Fendi, Poltrona Frau and Minotti. There is also a 4,500+ square-foot wraparound terrace with a private pool. Quite the chic space for retiring from the fast lane. 1100 Millecento Kicking off the trend of car-themed developments is 1100 Millecento in the Brickell Financial District. Having opened in 2015, Millecento is a partnership between The Related Group and Italian auto designer Pininfarina, who designed Ferrari’s for many years. The 42-story development is filled with car-themed touches including Ferrari-red elevator lobbies, streamlined interiors to mimic the sleekness of the vehicles and elegant art works of the residents’ own luxury cars hanging in the common areas. Porsche Design Tower Not to be outdone by anyone (and we mean anyone), Gil Dezer comes back to the scene with a large idea. What if you could build a special elevator that would allow you to park your supercar in a personal garage at your front door even though you live in a high rise? I know, it sounds wild. But it is also very cool. Enter Porsche Design Tower and the now-famous Dezervator. Prices currently start at $4.5 million up to $21 million. Aston Martin Residences Currently rising at the mouth of the Miami River in Downtown, Aston Martin Residences boasts 66 floors of indulgence and opulence. There are only 391 waterfront ultra-luxury residences by Argentenian developer C&C Developments. Residents will enjoy a rooftop helipad, private beach club access, high ceilings, private elevators and practically any other amenity you can fathom. The upper penthouse (currently offered for $59 million) even includes an Aston Martin Vulcan. Race with that, why don’t ya? Bentley Residences Going back up to Sunny Isles Beach, the first-ever Bentley branded residential development is rising 60 stories above the sand. Each residence will have a private pool and sauna, as well as the Dezervator that was such a hit in the Porsche Design Tower. Bentley Miami Tower Rendering One Thousand Museum Ok, we understand that One Thousand Museum is not branded, but it still fits into the list as this is where the Red Bull F1 driver famously did donuts on the rooftop helipad 700 feet in the Miami skyline back in 2018. That was a site. Since then, the Zaha Hadid-designed super luxury tower has been completed and opened. It is home to many celebrities including David and Victoria Beckham and Nicky Jam. Each apartment spans either a half floor or a full floor and prices currently range from $6.6M to $33.7M. One Thousand Museum Condos Auto House Miami What if you already have a place in Miami, but you need a special place just for your car(s)? AutoHouse is your solution. This is similar to a fancy dry dock for your yacht. It is a 7-story development in the Miami Design District that has 45 residences for cars and motorcycles. Louis Birdman, the developer of AutoHouse (and also co-developer of 1000 Museum) said of the innovative development, “Because a lot of people travel in and out of Miami seasonally, a lot of people who own cars like this are looking for alternative solutions on where to put vehicles safely when they leave so they aren’t exposed to the elements.” Each unit comes with polished concrete floors, hurricane-resistant windows, and in-unit climate controls, but Birdman expects owners to add more personal touches to the spaces to entertain, like a pool table, wet bar, sound system or sofa to watch TV. There is also a penthouse-level club where like minded car enthusiasts can gather for cigars and scotch or wine, a car simulator and more. If you are interested in more information on any of these themed buildings and specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.