Crossley & Webb Launching Automotive Investment Showroom

Crossley & Webb is set to become Cape Town’s premier automotive investment destination with the upcoming launch of their 1400 square meter showroom facility in the trendy Wembley Square precinct.

Launching this October the historic red-brick building is currently being transformed into a world class investment grade auto-trading and lifestyle centre. The masterminds behind this unique venture are experienced motoring enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, Gareth Crossley and Bryan Webb, both of whom bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of Supercar and classic car investments to local and international investors.

“Crossley & Webb originated from of our joint experience and passion for investment motoring and desire to offer our clients as well as other investors a destination venue to access the ever increasing opportunities available in the market for classic and collectable vehicles as an alternative form of investment,” says co-founder Gareth Crossley.

With over 15 years’ experience in the Premium Motoring sector, Gareth has previously held senior positions at BMW, Maserati and Ferrari, while Bryan is an acclaimed engineer and enthusiastic collector who brings his experience and business acumen to the workshop and restoration side of the business. The designer venue will house Crossley & Webb’s four aligned business units to provide a unique turn-key solution for motoring enthusiasts including procurement, sales, valuation, restoration and advice on fleet management from daily drivers to investment classics.

The sales department will offer carefully selected investment grade classics, sports cars and Super cars traded both locally and internationally, as well as assistance on structuring the acquisitions, insurance and warranty products. The personal nature of the classic and investment vehicle business has resulted in Crossley & Webb aligning themselves with a team of industry specialists able to offer technical advice, conduct historical research and thorough valuations thereby offering a comprehensive platform to make the most informed decision when investing in a classic or sports car.

“International trends, matched to our experience have shown that there is a rapidly growing local and international demand for selected classic cars, resulting in meaningful capital gains for our clients. Acquiring a classic can often be a passionate decision because the buyer just has to have it, however if the right car is bought and maintained, it will not only offer many hours of motoring pleasure but act as a real investment alternative. The detailed knowledge and reach of our team allows us to present specific propositions so that our clients can truly experience the joy of motoring,” comments Bryan.

Professional storage of investment grade vehicles has also become a critical element in retaining asset value, Crossley & Webb has designed unique state of the art de-humidified glass storage vaults available for monthly hire. This bespoke service will be offered to all serious collectors, especially along the Atlantic Seaboard functioning as a crowd puller and social talking point. This convenient offering includes routine maintenance services, professional valets, all insurances as well as complimentary transportation for the client and vehicle for the duration of the contract.

With so much dazzling hardware on display, expect the Crossley & Webb showroom and classic car clinic to quickly become the hub for sports car and investment car enthusiasts. “The clinic will offer modern upgrades and restorations for sought after classics as well as routine servicing for sports cars and Supercars out of warranty,” concludes Bryan.

“To elegantly cater for the lifestyle requirements of our clients and allow them to spend time with their prized possessions, we will also offer a state of the art boardroom and meeting facilities, not to mention a designer Truth coffee bar, serving up the best coffee in town,” says Gareth.

Housed within the building will also be the local offices of international Supercar timeshare franchise - Écurie 25. “The decision to secure the South African franchise of Écurie 25 was taken in order to balance Crossley & Webb’s overall product offering with a financially intelligent means of enjoying modern Supercars,” comments Gareth.

Founded in London in 2005, Écurie 25 is the world’s premier Supercar timeshare company with eight offices worldwide, including the UK, US, Australia and now Cape Town. Membership to this elite community is restricted so as to ensure availability of the vehicles to members at all times whilst also offering a variety of lifestyle benefits. Plus access to a collection of more than 50 of the most desirable vehicles in the world ranging from a Lamborghini Aventador to Rolls Royce’s and e-Type Jags.

Maintenance and running costs of Supercars and sports cars are well documented, and as a result are normally aligned to significant depreciation, and this is where E25 presents a viable alternative. The financial, lifestyle and subsequent networking benefits of a membership are many considering the fact that an annual membership is positioned at less than a year’s depreciation for a top end Supercar.

An Écurie 25 membership also offers more than just access to a bevy of Supercars it includes reciprocal access to any E25 club worldwide, as well as invitations to social events, driving tours and VIP hospitality at local and international automotive events worldwide.

With Cape Town set to celebrate its recognition as The Design Capital of the World in 2014, the Crossley & Webb showroom will be a visual and acoustic highlight on everyone’s agenda, establishing itself as the Supercar and classic car investment hub of South Africa.

The Paravanda and Strelitzia Low Mintage Gold Medallions

Celebrating both the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens centenary with two beautiful collectors medallions. The South African Gold Coin Exchange is the main sponsor once again and for the third time of the South African Kirstenbosh exhibit to the Chelsea flower Show in London.

The “Paravanda Nelson Mandela medallion” is the second edition to the flora series launched last year with the extremely successful Mandela Strelitzia ‘Mandela’s Gold’. Due to the successful launch and sale of the Mandela Strelitzia ½ oz Gold’, we are also now launching a 1 oz gold version of the same medallion.

1. Mandela Paravanda 1 oz Limited Mintage: 200 launch: R44 250
The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela 1 oz medallion" comprises of a 1 oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Paravanda Mandela orchid on the other. The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela 1 oz medallion" (mintage of 200) has a launch price of R 44 250.00 (incl. vat).

2. Mandela Paravanda ½ oz Limited Mintage: 1000 Pre-launch: R22 500
The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela ½ oz medallion" comprises of a ½ oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Paravanda Mandela orchid on the other. The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela ½ oz medallion" (mintage of 1 000) has a pre-launch price of R 22 500.00 (incl. vat).

The following will be included in the Paravanda packaging:
Each Paravanda medallion is accompanied by a print of an original Paravanda Nelson Mandela painting, which was painted by a known South African painter. as well as The certificate from the Mint of Norway.

3. Mandela Strelitzia 1 oz Limited Mintage: 200 launch: R44 250
The "Mandela Strelitzia – Mandela’s Gold” 1 oz medallion" comprises of a 1 oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Madela’s Gold – strelitzia on the other. The "Mandela Strelitzia – Mandela’s Gold” 1 oz medallion" (mintage of 200) has a pre-launch price of R 44 250.00 (incl. vat).

We will be receiving the first batch of all 3 medallions towards the middle of June 2013.

The second batch delivery dates will be advised. 

 

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The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) have just opened its 30th Scoin Outlet. Scoin stores offer coin collectors and bullion investors the opportunity to buy bullion, collectable silver and gold coins and medallions securely from their online shop, their brokers countrywide or by visiting a Scoin retail store.

 

The former State President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, F W de Klerk and Alan Demby, the South African Gold Coin Exchange’s Executive Chairman opening the new Scoin store at the V&A Waterfront bringing the total number of the retail chain to 30. The Scoin chain is the world’s largest
organisation of its kind with the only retail chain of coin shops in the world with stores located throughout South Africa and the UK in malls and airports.



“We regard Mr de Klerk’s acceptance of our invitation to be guest of honour at the store’s opening as recognition of Scoin’s rapid rise to domestic and international prominence in recent years, as well as our on-going support of the FW de Klerk Foundation,” says Demby, who maintains that Scoin outlets have evolved into the first stop among coin collectors seeking long term value.

He emphasizes that the V&A Waterfront store conforms to the strict standards of all SAGCE’s Scoin outlets – well-situated, light, airy and attractive to existing and prospective customers, and staffed by personnel that invariably go the extra mile. They have 27 in South Africa and three in the United Kingdom. They also have plans to open their first in the USA later this year.

Scoin shops offer coin collectors and bullion investors the opportunity to buy bullion, collectable silver and gold coins and medallions securely from their online shop, their brokers countrywide or by visiting a Scoin retail store. All Scoin outlets offer gold medallions and coins and Krugerrands, countrywide shipping as well as free safe custody services.

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Scoin offers a range of coins that include:

• British Coins - including the Royal Engagement Gold Proof coin, The Royal Wedding UK Gold Proof Coin, the Manchester United Medallion, the Queen Diamond Jubilee as well as the London Olympic Coins.
• Mandela Medallions - exclusively minted by the Mint of Norway in silver or gold medallions, approved by the Mandela Foundation and the Nobel institute
• Kruggerrands - minted in 22 carat gold and available in 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10oz coins
• Natura Coins - introduced in 1986 by the South African Mint, this series of coins depict the natural heritage of South Africa’s indigenous animals.
• Protea Coins this series of 22 carat gold coins commemorates the history and industry of South Africa
• International Coins - sporting and commemorative coins minted in tribute to special events including the FIFA and Olympic series.

South African Luxury Homes Attracting Overseas Buyers

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South Africa is seen as being a safe haven in which to invest; its stable banking system and growing economy a world away from the Eurozone crumbling under debt. Johannesburg is proving to be particularly popular, and the market for luxury homes is especially active.

Overseas Property Professional magazine reports one agent from the country who specialises in finding properties for overseas clients, as saying that the return of South Africa to the attention of foreign investors was inevitable, "especially in the light of the economic distress in Europe."

Sellers at the luxury end of the market are often able to wait for a sale, and this has meant that many luxury homes have retained their values, especially as buyers tend to put down large deposits. However sellers have also become more realistic about their asking price.Although South African property is proving to be popular with overseas buyers, there are an increasing number of new South African millionaires.

Credit Suisse has estimated the number of dollar millionaires in the country will increase by nearly 3 times over the next five years, from the current 71,000 to nearly 250,000. The newly wealthy are likely to become more active as both buyers and sellers of luxury homes. Luxury property in South Africa is relatively cheap when compared to similar properties in other major cities around the world.he sinking exchange rate of the rand is prompting many overseas property buyers to turn their attention to the opportunities offered in South Africa.

Berry Everitt, managing director of property company Chas Everitt International, added that 30 per cent of the enquiries received by his business now came from overseas. He added: "People all over the world are searching for safe havens for investing and South Africa with its stable banking system and growing economy is increasingly seen as a good option." While most enquirers were British, American, Chinese or German, he added, "we are also seeing interest among investors from many other European and Asian countries, as well as Russia and the Middle East."

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