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The duPont Registry's sub-title provides the detai: "A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles."

But with its annual December issue, the publication always stretches its own definition with unique holiday gift ideas.

Certainly, it's true this year. Some of the most unique gifts in the automotive industry are available — a condo within the confines of the racing circuit of Autobahn Country Club to a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr.

Here's a sample of the magazine's extravagant ideas:
 
* Autobahn Abode — Own a luxury condo starting at $300,000 in the Autobahn Country Club with permanent indoor auto storage space. Driving your ports car or race car on a safe, fast road racing circuit on your own schedule. Visit: drivefastbesafe.com.

* The Wicked Porsche — For $179,000, desires can become a reality from the North Hollywood, Calif.-based Wicked Motor Works. Based on a 2004 Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Cabriolet, this Wicked-7 997 has an ultra-wide body, complete customized interior, and its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six amped-up power to deliver a massive 700hp. Visit: www.wickedmotorworks.com.

* Tired of the morning commute?  Take your luxury helicopter to work. (pg. 70) – Providing the comfort of a fixed-wing business aircraft with the freedom of a medium sized helicopter, the Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter features include a gallery, wet bar, closet and a bathroom for $12,000,000. The S-92 is safe, roomy, quiet, flexible and ideal for those who require around-the-clock productivity. Visit: www.sikorsky.com.

* World's Fastest Production Car — The SCC Ultimate Aero is the Guinness World Records holder for World’s Fastest Production Car. Producing 1,183 hp, 1094 ft.-lbs of torque starting at $579,000, it combines power with a lightweight body. Visit: www.shelbysupercars.com.

* 1956 Cadillac El Dorado Prototype Concept – Only Two in the World (pg. 218) One of two built for a GM Executive from 1956 Motorama Show Design. It has only 52,000 miles and is in pristine condition – inside and out with all power options. The other Prototype sold for $735,000. Visit: www.thesandiegocollection.com.

* Zephyr Z-Livery — The black cherry pearl, handcrafted leather creates an ambiance of the first-ever 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Z-Livery. Superior Classics, Inc. was engaged to take the concept hot-rod from a mold to a reality. Over 120” long, only 42” high, the “Z-livery” is an outstanding example of design imagination and refined craftsmanship. Featuring front and rear hatches, interior compartments, the Zephyr offers world-class custom for the serious connoisseur for $369,000. Visit: www.dupontregistry.com.

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