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Topless in Miami
Posted on Nov 6th 2012 12:53 PM
Convertibles, carvers and
cheesecake. It's a tempting triple play in one of the most refreshing new
exhibits at the modernized 2012 Miami International Auto Show. Only the cars
will be topless, but the mix is magic. This
brand new display gives manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their latest
convertible models in America's best convertible country, the Sunshine State,
just in time for our best convertible weather. The
exhibit will depict a typical South Florida drop-top day a causeway of palm
trees and beaches with tropical waters dousing a lazy sunset. Professional
models in bikinis and Miami's all new bikini basketball team, Miami Spice, will
also be present to take photos and hand out beach balls to attendees. The Topless
In Miami exhibit is modeled after the annual summer activity of the same name
produced by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). The event allows
regional automotive journalists to test drive and rank the best new
convertibles. For the first time at the Miami International Auto Show, SAMA has
recreated the Topless In Miami 11-car exhibit with winners inside the show room
floor. The exhibit will feature the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster, the 500C Gucci
Edition Fiat, and the XKR-S Italian Racing Jaguar, to name a few. To help enhance the Miami Beach experience, five award-winning sand sculptors will also be creating a massive 20-foot sculpture of the Miami skyline, complete with palm trees, buildings and other iconic Miami images. The
sand sculpture will showcase the award-winning work by Fort Myers-based group
The Sand Lovers, owned by Bill and Marianne Knight, both professional sculptors
since 2006. They have created hundreds of sculptures, managed some of the
largest sculpting events in the world and hold several medals. Other
sculptors involved in the creation of the sculpture were Greg Grady Jr. of
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, who recently took 3rd Place in the
National Championships of Soft Pack Sand Sculpting in Florida; Fred Mallet, a
Port Aransass, Texas veteran of 70 Master Sand Sculpting competitions and
recent winner of the National Championships of Soft Pack Sand Sculpting in
Florida; Montanan Bill Dow, an 18-year master sculptor and World Champion medal
holder from Billings; and Guy-Olivier Deveau of Québec City, who
has worked throughout North and South America and Europe. Related Articles
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