For immediate release:
October 8, 2007

Contact: Mark Cutshall
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10 "bling-mobiles" take your checkbook from 0-wow! in a heartbeat

Time to count down the most highly-valued vehicles whose nameplates, performance (and, yes, price tags) will amaze showgoers at this year's Seattle International Auto Show, presented by State Farm, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, at Qwest Field. Ready… set …dream!

10. Maserati GranTurismo -- $110,000.
9. Porsche 911 -- $73,500-$136,500.
8. Bentley Continental GTC -- $176,000-$196,000.
7. Bentley Continental Flying Spur -- $177,000.
6. Aston Martin DB9 -- $165,000-$179,000.
5. Mercedes-Benz S-Class -- $86,600-$185,000.
4. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera -- $179,000-$217,300.
3. Spyker C8 Laviolette -- $241,000.
2. Ferrari 599GTB -- $250,000-$256,000.
1. Rolls-Royce Phantom -- $340,000-$400,000.

The Seattle International Auto Show, presented by State Farm, and also sponsored by AutoTrader.com, Chevron Lubricants and Associated Petroleum Products runs Oct. 31-Nov. 4, at Qwest Field Event Center. The show will feature hundreds of all-new 2008 model year cars, trucks, crossovers, alternative-fuel, minivans, sport utilities and 4WD vehicles from every major automaker. The event will also present one-of-a-kind concepts and extremely rare exotics and classics. Hours are Wednesday, 12 Noon - 6 p.m.; Thursday - Friday, 12 Noon – 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Adult admission is $11. Kids 12 and under are free. Convenient covered parking is available in the exhibition center's parking garage, Safeco Field, Union Station and nearby facilities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.seattleautoshow.com. More info: 206-542-3551.