DuPont Registry explained

duPont Registry
Owner:Motorsport Network
Type:Online marketplace
Founded:1985
Author:Thomas L. duPont
Steven B. Chapman
Country:United States
Commercial:Yes
Current Status:Active
Language:English
Issn:0890-362X

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. Ronald Barreto was the first employee and continues to work at the firm. 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 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Johnson . Robert . Catalog May Hold a Clue To the Economy's Future . 1 October 2021 . Wall Street Journal . 14 October 1998 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309000728/http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB908248096831945000 . 9 March 2016.
  2. Web site: About - duPont REGISTRY . www.dupontregistry.com . 1 October 2021.
  3. News: Hundley . Kris . New museum may drive car fans crazy . 1 October 2021 . Tampa Bay Times . 12 September 2005 . en.
  4. News: Stacy . Mitch . Dupont Registry Magazines Cater to the Tastes of the Rich . 1 October 2021 . The Herald-Journal . 11 July 2003.
  5. News: Salinas . Rebecca . 25 things San Antonians can buy on duPont Registry, the rich man's Craigslist . 1 October 2021 . San Antonio Express-News . 14 October 2015.
  6. Web site: DUPONT REGISTRY SECURES SECOND AND FINAL ROUND OF SERIES A FINANCING . AP NEWS . en . 8 March 2022.