Villio Riccardo De Cubellis

3 Days & Counting until DGD 2023!

We are 3 days away from this year's Distinguished Gentleman's Drive!! 

A slight change of plans for our vehicle situation... a hiccup, but definitely not a setback! We were initially supposed to bring our 1976 Jaguar XJ12 on this drive, but it will unfortunately not be ready in time for the event. 

Instead, we will be bringing our 1981 FIAT 124 Spider (also known as the FIAT 2000 Spider). Since this model was built from 1979 to 1981, ours is eligible under the "run on model" exception created by DGD, as it remained in production virtually unchanged until after 1980. An incredible driving experience nonetheless, so still very excited to be bringing this one back for another year! 

I've attached a photo showing the exterior and interior of our 124 Spider. Plenty of work and love was put into making this classic as beautiful as it looks today. 

I'd also like to take this time to thank everyone who has sponsored me so far and donated to the cause. It is greatly appreciated!! 

For those that have not yet donated or are thinking of doing so, there is still plenty of time before the event! Every penny counts AND as an added benefit for you, a tax receipt will be sent to you immediately after donating 

Thank you again in advance! 

3rd Time's the Charm!

On Sunday, September 24th 2023, I'll be taking part in my third annual Distinguished Gentleman's Drive! 

Since the event's inception in 2021, our family-owned automotive dealership, Jaguar Land Rover Laval, have been the official hosts for the Montreal drive. With multiple drives around the world, together with thousands of classic car enthusiasts, I will be raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health for the charity, Movember.

Last year, I was lucky enough to be driving around town with my brother, my father, my aunt & uncle and my grandfather. Between us, we drove a variety of classics, including our 1971 Jaguar E-TYPE V12, a 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 302, a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 383, a 1981 FIAT Spider, and our latest classic British beast, the 1976 Jaguar XJ12!! 

Before the dapper day, I'll be looking to raise as much as possible for the cause, to help men around the world live happier and healthier lives. With men's chances of developing prostate cancer later in life increasing, and one man dying every minute by suicide, we must do all we can to prevent more men from suffering.

This is something that affects us all and together, we can make a change.

Please give what you can OR, if you have a classic car and you too would like to participate, let's get you signed up with your own page! 

Here is a recap video from last year's event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZylY_Tka6A. 

Thank you in advance