A cars-and-coffee affair
PGA Cars brews another community-building ‘World of Supercars’ event
A KEY ASPECT of supercar and sports car ownership is the immersive culture. We expect that long drives as a group are still being done, but a rising side to this culture has been something called “cars and coffee.” This is a simple idea born out of enthusiasts and owners alike hanging out, imbibing fresh brews, and taking in the sights and sounds of these precious creations.
In fact, there are a number of these gatherings that happen on a weekly basis. We have the Yardstick crowd tucked in between the quaint, quiet side of Legazpi Makati, and the more high-end meet that takes place in Petron Dasmariñas just along EDSA, where the most exclusive supercars gather.
One of the long-standing purveyors of supercars in the Philippines is PGA Cars. The company’s portfolio includes Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and Lamborghini — and the distributor has consistently made available many of the brand’s offerings, even limited editions.
Recently, The “PGA World of Supercars: Coffee, Cars, and Breakfast Meet” was held to celebrate the many loyal owners that PGA Cars has amassed over the years, and show off the new models from each brand.
I went to the event, which PGA Cars held at its BGC showroom. What was expected to be a sleepy Sunday drive to the location turned exciting as groups of high-end exotica drove past me. Each owner was taking advantage of the empty roads to let their cars breathe and sing their engines’ beautiful notes. Arriving at the dealership, I saw a collection of cars from all timelines, so to speak, parked along the side streets of BGC, allowing people to admire these precious metals.
Inside the showroom, people were enjoying coffee and breakfast while chatting in front of the many cars on display. Audi went with an all-SUV lineup for its showcase, including the all-new Audi Q5 hybrid ushering in the next generation of electrified models of the brand.
Lamborghini’s side of the room showed off new-generation supercars, the V12 hybrid Revuelto and the recently launched V8 hybrid Temerario. Lambo’s area seemed the busiest in terms of potential owners talking to eager sales executives, hinting at a potential rise in Lambo ownership locally.
Bentley had on display an elegant, deep-purple-colored Continental GT Speed and a regal-looking Flying Spur. However, not to be outdone, Porsche showed off a unit of the 911 Spirit 70. The Spirit 70 edition was inspired by the ’70s and ’80s 911, featuring famous design cues from that era. Only 1,500 examples will be built worldwide, and one of them calls the Philippines home.
While it may have just been a celebration, the World of Supercars meet does show that our country’s passion for the automotive industry is very much alive and growing: Like-minded men and women from all walks of life sharing an appreciation for what most consider the pinnacle of automotive performance and status.
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