DuPont Registry

duPont REGISTRY
12th Anniversary Issue
Type of site
Online marketplace
Available inEnglish
Founded1985
Headquarters
United States
OwnerDriven Lifestyle
Created byThomas L. duPont
Steven B. Chapman
URLdupontregistry.com
CommercialYes
Current statusActive
ISSN0890-362X

duPont REGISTRY is an American luxury lifestyle brand and high-end automobile digital marketplace founded in 1985. Originally established as a luxury lifestyle magazine, duPont REGISTRY has evolved to become a digital platform for luxury items, while maintaining its prestigious print publication.[1]

History

The original idea was conceived and presented to Thomas L. duPont by Steven B. Chapman and Clinton W. Sly. Thomas duPont bought one-third of the company and he provided the initial funding. Chapman, Sly and duPont were equal owners. The firm's headquarters are in Clearwater, Florida.[2] Their former Tampa location was also home to a luxury car showroom.[3] As of 2003, their average reader had a net worth of US$2.2 million.[4] The flagship publication is duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles, which launched in 1985. Other titles include duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Homes, duPont Registry: A Buyers Gallery of Fine Boats, and duPont Registry Tampa Bay. Their web presence has been described as a "rich man's Craigslist".[5]

In December 2021, duPont REGISTRY became part of the Motorsport Network.[6] and now is part of duPont REGISTRY Group.

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Robert (14 October 1998). "Catalog May Hold a Clue To the Economy's Future". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ "About - duPont REGISTRY". www.dupontregistry.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. ^ Hundley, Kris (12 September 2005). "New museum may drive car fans crazy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ^ Stacy, Mitch (11 July 2003). "Dupont Registry Magazines Cater to the Tastes of the Rich". The Herald-Journal. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ Salinas, Rebecca (14 October 2015). "25 things San Antonians can buy on duPont Registry, the rich man's Craigslist". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. ^ "DUPONT REGISTRY SECURES SECOND AND FINAL ROUND OF SERIES A FINANCING". AP NEWS. 8 March 2022.
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