Understandably, the owners of the vintage cars drove their own vehicles throughout the day.
Each lucky attendee had the privilege of riding in four different cars, two vintage and two modern. TAG Heuer’s heritage director Nicholas Biebuyck and chief marketing officer George Ciz greeted us all and proceeded to delve into the history of TAG Heuer and Porsche, the many parallels between the iconic manufactures, and how their similar paths over the years led to their inevitable partnership.Īfter lunch, we all took a few more wrist-shots of the watches next to their matching vehicles before jumping into our assigned cars for the next leg of the journey. The only thing, perhaps, more beautiful than the estate was the nature surrounding it – the ample land a perfect place to park over 30 Porsches and enjoy a five-star lunch. 2.7 no less – and I felt like a Bridgerton heading off to the ball with my dance card. Seeing a group of school children lighting up as we passed by was one of many highlights of the day, a reminder of the surreal nature of what I had the privilege to partake in.Ī few hours later we arrived at the historic palace – I was in a yellow Porsche 911 Carrera R.S. With such low suspension, you could really feel the road beneath (particularly those cobblestone roads). As we worked our way out of the city, pedestrians were in awe as the cavalry of Porsches sped by with smiles and phone cameras pointed in our direction on every street. The morning leg of the journey led us to the Château de Baronville located between Paris and Chartres. 2.7 cars, which, on average have a value of half a million dollars, were sourced thanks to a network of Porsche collectors across Europe – the cars shipped or driven to meet us for an incredible road trip. Upon arriving at the hotel, what can only be described as a Porsche parade was waiting outside the entrance – the entire street filled with a combination of vintage and modern Porsches. 2.7 was unveiled 50 years ago on October 5, 1972. The launch was held in Paris because it was in this very city that the Porsche 911 Career R.S. 2.7 Limited Editions in honour of the classic car’s 50th anniversary.
Following the launch of the Norqain Wild One in Zermatt, I was scarcely back in New York City before heading off to Paris for the launch of the TAG Heuer x Porsche 911 Carrera R.S. Well, I have definitely been racking up some miles of late. I/trending 4679 FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Porsche parade in Paris with TAG Heuer Zach Blass
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