First U.S. Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Auctioned at Race to Erase MS
Charity Event
~ Malibu Couple Place Winning Bid to Support the Nancy Davis Foundation for
Multiple Sclerosis ~
LOS ANGELES, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., creator of
the world's most exclusive super sport cars, donated the proceeds from the
first U.S.-bound Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder to support the Nancy Davis
Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the 16(th) Annual Race to Erase MS
charity event at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles on May 8,
2009.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090509/LA14336 )
Kymberly Gold, former co-founder/co-creator of True Religion Jeans, and music
producer Victor Newman placed the winning bid of $270,000 for rights to the
first U.S. Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, with delivery estimated to take place
within one month. This particular LP 560-4 Spyder was ordered six months in
advance to be hand-built specifically for the Race to Erase MS event in all
black with subtle orange accents in honor of the charity.
"We are very grateful for Mr. Newman and Ms. Gold's generous bid for the first
LP 560-4 Spyder," stated Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili
Lamborghini S.p.A. "Their contribution to the Nancy Davis Foundation will
provide great support to help the cure of this terrible disease. They are a
very welcomed addition to the Lamborghini family."
The winning auction price of the LP 560-4 ranks as one of the highest amounts
ever paid for a single item in the event's 16 year history. The Race to Erase
MS auction and ticket sales raised approximately $2 million dollars for the
Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, a foundation dedicated to the
treatment and ultimate cure for MS through clinical research and providing
awareness through education to the public about this mysterious disease.
The celebrity-filled gala event drew a crowd of more than 1,200 guests who
enjoyed glamorous red carpet arrivals ranging from celebrities to the Los
Angeles elite, followed by live performances by the Eagles and Michelle
Branch. Event attendees included stars such as Dustin Hoffman, Jeremy Piven,
Mario Lopez, Blair Underwood, Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush, Giuliana and Bill
Rancic, Terri Garr, Wolfgang Puck, Tommy Hilfiger, and Jewel.
About Lamborghini
Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is headquartered in Sant' Agata
Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy and manufactures some of the world's most
sought after super sports cars. With 29 dealerships in North America and 122
worldwide, Automobili Lamborghini has created a succession of dynamic and
elegant super sports cars including the Miura, Islero, Urraco, 350GT, Espada,
Countach, Diablo, Murcielago LP 640, Murcielago LP 640 Roadster, Gallardo SE,
Gallardo Superleggera, Reventon, Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe and Spyder, and the
recently introduced Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. For more information on
Automobili Lamborghini, please visit the Web site at www.lamborghini.com.
SOURCE Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Press Office - North America, Soon Nguyen, soon@luxecommunications.com, or
Michael Haas, mike@luxecommunications.com, both for Automobili Lamborghini
S.p.A., +1-323-951-0529
