Ramzi's Make-A-Wish Day

On June 8^th, 2013 Lamborghini Houston had the honor of working with the Make a Wish Foundation to make a 14 year-old boy’s wish a reality. Ramzi has a lifelong love for Lamborghinis and a wish to ride in one. His family recently visited and toured the Lamborghini factory, but Ramzi still had not ridden in a Lamborghini. Make a Wish Foundation contacted our General Manager, Kelly Wolf, to arrange for Ramzi’s dream ride to come true. When making arrangements, Ramzi believed there would only be one Lamborghini traveling his way. We arrived to his home with 3 rare Lamborghinis to pick up Ramzi, his brother, and his Father!  Kelly Wolf, Randy McCall, and Phillipe Trussell represented us as the first to meet the family and welcome them to ours. Making this a wonderful experience for Ramzi and the family was important to us. We learned that his favorite type of food was Italian so we surprised his family with lunch from Lasagna House III, a long-standing Italian restaurant in our Houston area. They were also thrilled to work with the Make a Wish Foundation and even voluntarily donated the lunch for the cause. Over lunch the whole Lamborghini team had the chance meet Ramzi’s family and get to know them.

Ramzi was given a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of our Lamborghini facilities and workshop. He was thrilled with his Lamborghini experience! His only request before leaving was that his loving, selfless mother, who has given up much for the care of her son, be given a ride in a Lamborghini too. Needless to say, she was absolutely thrilled with the ride! He is an awesome kid with great energy and a loving heart. Our Lamborghini family wishes him the best of luck in his first year of High School as well as his basketball try-outs!

Check out our video coverage of our 2014 Cayman launch event at our Porsche of North Houston dealership!

Chasing Classic Cars Comes to Lamborghini Houston



Wayne Carini guides the Intercity truck into position

On Wednesday, May 15^th, Wayne Carini arrived with our freshly restored 1973 Ferrari Daytona Spyder to film the final segments of his Chasing Classic Cars episode on our car.  First off, let me just say Wayne is an incredibly nice guy, extremely knowledgeable, and just loves cars as much (or more!) as we do.  Todd, Kelly, and the rest of our staff were all excited to see this car unloaded.  Wayne took our original Daytona Spyder which had previously been repainted in Rosso Corsa Red and refinished it to its original color of Verde Pino (believe to be 1 of just 2 built in that color).  The interior was completely refinished in new, imported leather hides in a tobacco (I describe it as tan with a sun tan) with black Daytona seat straps and a new mouse-hair dash.  The finest details were addressed down to exactly which knock-off wheel hubs it should have for that year, its tool kit components, engine compartment decals, and even exactly where the horns are mounted.  This car is absolutely stunning.  In fact, part of this car's journey, as you'll see in the show, included a highly scrutinizing concours judging; however, you'll have to see the show to see how it scored!  All in all, it was a really good day!!...and of course, as soon as we know when this episode of Chasing Classic Cars will air, we'll let you know!

This original Ferrari Daytona Spyder (not a "cut car") is here at Lamborghini Houston for viewing and is available as of this writing.


Here’s a link to our high resolution photos on Flickr!

Bridal Show in River Oaks

IndiGO Auto Group was invited to display our cars at an exclusive Bridal Show in the River Oaks Shopping Center on Sunday, May 5^th.  We brought out a black Lamborghini Aventador and a white Gallardo LP560-4 from our Lamborghini Houston store and a red Porsche Cayman, yellow Boxster S, dark blue 911 Carrera 4 Cab, and white Cayenne S from our Porsche of North Houston store.  We blocked off the street with these cars and enjoyed the party with the DJ while sampling some excellent wedding cake and champagne. 

 

Here’s a link to our photos on Flickr with more to be added as we have time to process through them!

Houston Coffee & Cars, May 2013

Saturday, May 4th was another perfect day for Houston’s Coffee and Cars at Vintage Park (near 249 and Louetta).  It's estimated that over 1,400 cars attend each month making it the largest gathering of its kind in the country.  Word is, some travel from other states and even from Mexico just to experience it.  The beauty is in its simplicity.  No entry fee.  No classifications or criteria to meet.  No judging.  No awards.  Just everyone enjoying the diverse collection of cars that’s different every time.  This time we brought out our very rare 1997 Porsche Turbo S in Paint to Sample Ferrari Swaters Blue and the new Porsche Cayman S in Guards Red from our Porsche of North Houston store while our Lamborghini Houston guys brought out a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 in Blue Cepheus, a Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante in Bianco Monocerus, a Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale in Rosso Mars, a Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster in Rosso Andromeda, and a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in Nero Aldebaran.  We want to thank all the participants, spectators, and law enforcement that make these events possible!

Here’s a link to our photos on Flickr with more to be added as we have time to process through them!

Porsche Cayman Launch Event

Car aficionados raced north to celebrate the launch of the all-new 2014 Porsche Cayman at Porsche of North Houston on Thursday evening, May 2nd, 2013.  From the moment they arrived, more than 200 guests experienced the signature luxury elements of the Porsche brand including a lavish array of tasty hors d’oeuvres and wine provided by Rosemary’s Catering and Bandol Wines.  After the anticipated unveiling by Dealer Principal Todd Blue and General Manager Kelly Wolf, attendees were able to witness the updated styling, lush interior/exterior and performance of the Cayman.  Guests mingled in the elegantly decorated service area with colorful Caymans while enjoying the crooning of the David Caceres Jazz Band.  Also in the service area was a table dedicated to the MyPorsche App.  Guests who downloaded the MyPorsche App on their smartphone during the event were entered to win a weekend trip in the all-new 2014 Porsche Cayman or Cayman S.  Three lucky winners were announced at the end of the evening.  Porsche of North Houston is Houston’s only Premier Porsche dealer and member of Houston-based indiGO Auto Group which includes also Lamborghini Houston and indiGO Classic Cars.

View complete photo album here.
 

The New Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S

Turbo S model now capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Atlanta. The Porsche model offensive in the anniversary year of the 911 is reaching new heights. Fifty years ago, the 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show - and just ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was at the IAA. On this 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is now presenting the new generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S – the technological and dynamic performance peak of the 911 series. A new all-wheel-drive system, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights, and up to 560 hp from a flat six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo as an ultra performance car, every day car, and technology flagship. Playing an equally crucial role are an entirely new chassis and lightweight design with a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase and larger 20-inch wheels. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system, which is being offered for the first time in 911 Turbo models, increases dynamic performance even more. This system is standard equipment in the 911 Turbo S, as is Sport Chrono Package Plus with dynamic engine mounts, and Porsche Carbon Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB); all of these features are also available as options in the 911 Turbo. The result: The new 911 Turbo S shortens the lap time for the North Loop of the Nürburgring to well under 7 and a half minutes – with standard production tires.