Arrival + welcome
Doorman + concierge greeting · coffee or espresso · 10 — 15 min introduction about your collecting interests + current collection.
THE EXPERIENCE · 3 ENVIRONMENTSSOHO · WESTCHESTER · CONCOURSUNHURRIED · PERSONAL · BY APPOINTMENT
Visit
the gallery.
Lafayette Street SoHo gallery — by appointment. Climate-controlled Westchester storage — by appointment. Private events for clients + their guests · concours weekend hosting · acquisition advisory. The Ferrobello experience is unhurried and personal.
PROVENANCE FILELOT SOHOTHE SOHO GALLERY · 240 LAFAYETTE STREET
BY APPOINTMENT
SoHo gallery.
Cast-iron · 4,000 sq ft.
Cast-iron historic-district building, restored before our 2011 founding. 6 — 9 vehicles at a time, rotating every 4 — 6 weeks against a curatorial theme. Most appointments are 60 — 90 minutes; some stretch to 2+ hours over espresso in the library.
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240 Lafayette · cast-iron historic district
Between Spring + Prince. Restored 2009. 4,000 sq ft. Floor-to-ceiling windows · the vehicles look extraordinary in this light.
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Curated rotation · 4 — 6 weeks
6 — 9 vehicles at a time. Each rotation themed (Italian / British / German / pre-war / youngtimer). Subscribe for advance notice.
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Private viewing · 60 — 90 min
Coffee + conversation, then gallery walk. We can speak in depth on any vehicle's provenance + condition + history. No pressure to buy.
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Espresso bar + library
Italian espresso. Curated marque history + concours catalogues + specialty publications. Initial appointments often stretch to 2+ hours.
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Annual signature exhibition · October
Single annual event open to clients + invited guests. ~150 attendees. Cocktails + new acquisitions + featured collectors' guest vehicles.
PROVENANCE FILELOT WESTCHESTERWESTCHESTER STORAGE · 22,000 SQ FT · CLIMATE-CONTROLLED
Westchester.
22,000 sq ft.
Where the bulk of inventory lives — and where many clients store their cars continuously for 5 — 15+ years. Climate + humidity controlled, 24/7 secure, monthly mechanical exercise. Same standard as auction-house facilities; better access than most.
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22,000 sq ft · climate-controlled
Westchester County · 45 min from Manhattan. Constant 68°F + 45% RH. Same standard as auction-house facilities. Critical for paint, leather, rubber, electrical longevity.
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24/7 secure
On-site security · motion sensors · video · controlled access. Vehicles in dedicated bays, not communal space. Each vehicle has its own designated location.
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Storage open to clients
$850 — $1,800 / mo per vehicle. Annual contract preferred. Some clients store continuously for 5 — 15+ years. Climate-stored cars are ones our restorers want to see again in 30 years.
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Monthly mechanical exercise
Engine run · brakes engaged · fluids circulated. Annual full-system inspection included. Preventive maintenance available; pricing per service.
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Full-service or self-managed
Full-service: we handle exercise + maintenance + transport. Self-managed: we provide secure space; you handle service via your specialists. Both available.
PROVENANCE FILELOT VISITTHE VISIT · 4 STEPS · 60 — 90 MIN · SOMETIMES 2+ HOURS
The visit.
Four moments.
Arrival → gallery walk → optional Westchester → conversation. No pressure to buy. Some serious collectors come 3 — 5 times before their first acquisition; one of our most active clients took 14 months from first visit to first lot.
The gallery walk
60 — 90 min walk through current rotation. Detailed history on any vehicle of interest. Provenance documents available for review.
Westchester (optional)
If interested in vehicles outside gallery rotation, 45-min drive to Westchester for additional inventory. Many appointments include this.
Conversation + next steps
Library + espresso bar conversation. What appeals · what doesn't · what you might want next. No pressure; we follow up via email a week later if you'd like.
PROVENANCE FILELOT CONCIERGECONCIERGE · 6 OF WHAT WE COORDINATE
Concierge.
Six things we handle.
Beyond the transaction. Concours weekends · rally invitations · acquisition advisory · insurance + storage · estate planning · global visiting-collector hosting. Most client relationships are 10 — 20 years long; the concierge function is what keeps it that way.
Concours weekend hosting
Pebble Beach Week · Amelia Island · Goodwood Revival. Transport, accommodation, access. Concours preparation included. Class wins on 14 delivered vehicles.
Specialty rallies + tours
Mille Miglia recreations · Colorado Grand · eastern US scenic tours. Client participation by invitation; vehicle eligibility verified beforehand.
Acquisition advisory
Honest conversation about what to acquire next given collection + budget + use. Sometimes our advice is 'wait' or 'different segment.' Honesty over the next close.
Insurance + storage coordination
Hagerty · Chubb Masterpiece · Heacock. Storage at our facility or recommendation of regional climate-controlled options.
Estate planning advisory
How to value the collection · structure ownership for estate planning · plan eventual disposition. Client relationships span 10 — 20+ years; we think long-term.
Visiting collectors · global network
Visiting from outside NY? Private viewing of relevant inventory · partner-shop tours · European network access. Hotel + dining recommendations.
PROVENANCE FILELOT VIEWINGSCHEDULE A VISIT · UNHURRIED · BY APPOINTMENT
