[Moncho]

Took my car to Houston's Coffee & Cars this morning. The "understated", "car without emotion" caused an absolute mob scene. I arrived a little late and driving into the event was an amazing experience. Everyone (yes, I literally mean "everyone") looked, stared and took pics. I've never experienced anything like it. The attention was constant and very enthusiastic. Nothing but positive remarks and compliments. Nobody seemed to care that there was a 599 GTO and an Aventador a few feet away! The 12C was the star of the show.


I also met Tex with his beautiful VO/black roof 12C. I'm sure he had a similar experience.
I'll keep an eye on Youtube!

 

[6th element]

Yes, must be about 150 people there. All of them observing. Without feeling a single thing.
(actually, you screwed yourself - if you would have kept the dihedral doors closed, they would have assumed it was a Lotus and left you alone!)
Looks like fun, glad Houston is on the map!

 

[Moncho]

I was surprised most people knew the car. I had very few "what kind of car is that?" questions. Lots of petrol heads in attendance.

 

[Moncho]

Here's the first video I found of the event. Tex's car is featured prominently as well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVANIaHsnc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Ritesh]

You must feel like Paris Hilton pulling up to a club in Hollywood!

Awesome!!

 

[bruce]

Wish she'd pull up outside my house !!!!!

 

[6th element]

Here's the first video I found of the event. Tex's car is featured prominently as well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVANIaHsnc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Awesome!

 

[Moncho]

You must feel like Paris Hilton pulling up to a club in Hollywood!

Awesome!!

Definitely a Paris Hilton moment!! It was cool for one day, but I'm glad I don't have to live with that everyday.

 

[texas mongrel]

Moncho
Good to finally meet up with you. I had the same experience - huge crowds around the car all morning. As I was leaving, I saw another dark gray MP4 with ceramic brakes. Talked briefly with the owner (sorry, can't remember his name). He isn't on the forum, so I encouraged him to get active. After C and C a few of us drove out to a nostalgia drag race event at Hennesey's place. Same reaction from folk there (even though I wasn't allowed in the main area because my car isn't pre-1979!) . Put about 200miles on it yesterday- very comfy car, fune to play with the buttons and change the noise, but most significantly, unbelievably quick! Whilst it doesn't have the immediate push of a supercharged motor like my GT, it is sooooo deceptive; flick down a few cogs and before you realize the speedo is into three digits. Awesome!

 

[Peloton25]

More photos of the 12Cs here - definitely a crowd pleaser:

http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/get-togethers-motor-shows-motor-sports/187684-houston-cars-coffee-03-mar-2012-2-lfas-3-mclarens-mp4-12c-2-aventadors-more

>8^)
ER

 

[Moncho]

It was a very well-attended event. I overheard someone say there was over 1,200 cars present. Pretty cool!

 

[falb]

More photos of the 12Cs here - definitely a crowd pleaser:

http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/get-togethers-motor-shows-motor-sports/187684-houston-cars-coffee-03-mar-2012-2-lfas-3-mclarens-mp4-12c-2-aventadors-more

>8^)
ER

That series of pictures put a huge smile on my face!!

 

[Peloton25]

Cool - wish I was there this afternoon to see the even bigger smile you get when the transporter arrives with your car.

>8^)
ER

 

[falb]

^^^^ Not helping, Eric!

At this rate it will be dark...I think I am going to go for a liquid lunch to pass the time.

 

[Ritesh]

Dude.. U haven't gotten yours yet? I thought you were getting it this AM? Must be killing You!

 

[falb]

Dude.. U haven't gotten yours yet? I thought you were getting it this AM? Must be killing You!

Ummm, yeah that is right. I am literally dying! I did my part.

 

[andy c]

Ummm, yeah that is right. I am literally dying! I did my part.

Morning from the UK,guess youve been driving it most of the evening,hope im not pre-empting my congratulations

 

[Stewart W]

Ummm, yeah that is right. I am literally dying! I did my part.

John...did she arrive ?

 

[falb]

This AM!!!!!!!

I will have to let this thread go back to it's regularly scheduled program.

 

[Stewart W]

Cant wait for your impressions...and dont forget your videos!