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Personal Tour of the Ralph Lauren Car Collection

Ralph Lauren's Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic at Pebble Beach ConcoursThe Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation is again joining the fight against cancer with their Pink Pony Fund. With a focus on breast cancer, Pink Pony supports programs for early diagnosis, education, treatment and research and is dedicated to bringing patient navigation and quality cancer care to medically underserved communities. Ten percent of proceeds from Pink Pony products benefits the Pink Pony Fund.

In addition to Pink Pony clothing, the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation is auctioning off over 300 unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for a variety of interests, whether its travel, art, sports, fashion and rare collectibles. Among many great car-focused offerings is our favorite, a tour of Ralph Lauren’s famed car collection by the man himself. Indeed.

Here are the auction details:

Ralph Lauren Takes You on a Personal Tour of his World-Famous Car Collection – You and a friend will receive a tour of this extraordinary private collection of classic cars given by Ralph Lauren himself, including vintage Bugattis, Ferraris, Porches and more. The finale of your experience—a ride in one of these world-class driving machines. You’ll also take home a signed copy of Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection.

Tour to take place on date mutually agreeable to winning bidder and Ralph Lauren. Some blackout dates apply. Tour must be taken before October 31, 2011. No photographs permitted during the tour.

The Ralph Lauren Car Collection is currently bid to $42,500 against an estimated value of $150,000. Bidding ends on Thursday, October 21st.

For more information, visit Ralph Lauren Car Collection.

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    1. Well, this comparison would be very easy. Jays’ garage would be filled with mostly old Harleys and Ralphs’ garage filled with a VERY rare collection of the best there is !!

  6. The Lauren and Leno collections couldn’t be more different . The Lauren collection is very tightly focused and particular, specializing in the best of the best from a small number of marques. Jay Leno’s collection is widespread in its outlook and sprawling, including anything and everything that takes Jay’s fancy. Lauren’s collection is hands-off and museum-like; Leno’s is very hands-on, ready to go out on the road or being worked on by the the owner himself and his staff. Jay has oil and grease on his hands, knows all about his cars, has a personal attachment to them, shows them himself and takes people for rides in them. Lauren’s are maintained for show and shown by Paul Russell or his staff, and they have the oil and grease on their hands. A chacun son gout.

  7. I applaud Mr. Lauren for his accomplishments – in fashion. His collection reminds me of the wealthy man who has the obligatory trophy wife but prefers the comfortable familiarity of the mother of his children. At best, a dilettante, who will never truly understand what Leno was born with – mechanical respect. This is another example of a blind man with the best view in the neighborhood.