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Lucas and Laurent out for a Fun Run. Top Down!

Laurent will drive either the 944 or the Cayenne to work. We see him often in the 997 Cab with the kids and the top down, especially as we have entered the best part of South Florida seasonal weather – cool and dry!

Laurent chuckles at the fact that he also owned a 2002 Boxster around 2010. He gives us an LOL, not about the car, but the fact that he regrets selling it. He is a big proponent of “buy and hold” when it comes to Porsche ownership, similar to the Warren Buffet stock ownership style. We believe that a near term plan is to add a reasonably large garage (4-6 car perhaps) to the home in Plantation. There’s room.

It is DRIVING FIRST! The fact that the cars were meant to be used and abused, not polished, is his key. Laurent likes to drive fast, and Porsche autos pass this test. The more you ask of the cars, the more they produce. He has owned multiple sports car brands, but the others simply do not measure up.

Beyond driving he enjoys the camaraderie and social life. He joined PCA in the last couple months and has participated in several of the club’s gatherings. He gets out with his PCar buds as often as he can, as the evenings are a great tension reliever from the stress of a high-end boat business.

Sadly, with the demands of his GM position at Just Catamarans, he can’t get out nearly enough. He’d love to hit a Carolina mountain road trip, or a few DE track days driving (fast), but work has to come first. Son Lucas enjoys getting out with dad when time and event allows. No doubt Lucas is a Porsche guy like his father. Julia is a bit more ambivalent to the Porsche life. Amelie supports her husband’s habit. It is a great marriage! Sweethearts from high school age.

His favorite all-time Porsche model is the 997 Turbo . . . yet the 991 GT is becoming a “must have.” Time will tell on the potential acquisition of either of these. Laurent simply states that his other PCar interests are like the cars: he loves ‘em all. This sentiment appears a common theme to his and everyone’s enjoyment of the Porsche brand.

So, that’s it: family, sailing, a bit of rugby (for spice, but NO CINNAMON) and a true “Je ne sais quoi” for Porsche. Served fast of course!

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