The Sad Truth about my Hypercars

Houston Crosta
22 Sept 202418:27

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the host discusses his journey with car ownership, detailing the sale of his Koenigsegg Agera HH and his pursuit of an Agera RS. He shares his experience with the car modification process, including the challenges faced with his Bugatti Veyron project. The host also talks about his decision to leave the chicken business, his plans to consolidate his car-related businesses under one roof, and his aspirations for 2025, which include finding another hypercar and rebranding his business to enhance customer experience.

Takeaways

  • 💼 The speaker discusses the financial burden of maintaining multiple buildings and employees, leading to cost-cutting measures.
  • 🚗 He recounts his experience with selling his Koenigsegg Agera HH and the subsequent car purchases, including a Lamborghini Diablo and a Koenigsegg Carrera GT.
  • 🔧 The Veyron project faced issues with the build process and the final result, leading to dissatisfaction and a decision to modify it further.
  • 🏡 The speaker is no longer involved in the chicken business, having sold his share to focus on his car businesses and family life.
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 He expresses a desire to spend more time with his family and reflect on the rapid passage of time as his children grow.
  • 🚀 The speaker is working on consolidating his businesses, including Royalty Exotic Cars, under one roof for better efficiency and customer experience.
  • 🔄 He mentions the challenges faced with the Savage Mercy project and the potential for building a custom Venom GT using a Lotus Exige.
  • 🏁 The speaker has plans to finish the gold STO and possibly the Hennessey HPE1000 project, despite facing delays with suppliers.
  • 💰 He talks about the potential sale of several cars, including a Gallardo and a Superleggera, to streamline his collection and focus on new projects.
  • 🎥 The speaker hints at an increased focus on content creation, possibly producing more videos now that he has more time available.

Q & A

  • What was the main issue the speaker faced with the lawsuit and insurance problem?

    -The speaker faced an insurance problem and a lawsuit due to a body shop messing up with his Hummer H1, but he was told he couldn't discuss the details.

  • Why did the speaker sell his Agera HH?

    -The speaker sold his Agera HH because he got excited about the opportunity to buy an RS model of the Agera during Monteray Car Week 2023.

  • What happened to the deal of buying the RS model of the Agera after selling his Agera HH?

    -The deal to buy the RS model of the Agera fell through despite being very close to completion. The seller changed the terms when the speaker agreed to buy it.

  • Why did the speaker decide to sell his part of the chicken business?

    -The speaker decided to sell his part of the chicken business to focus on businesses where he had full control and to avoid high-stress situations.

  • What is the current status of the Veyron in the speaker's possession?

    -The Veyron is currently back under the knife for modifications as of September 2024, and the speaker is not satisfied with its current state.

  • What is the speaker's plan for his car dealership called Vegas Auto Collection?

    -The speaker plans to consolidate his businesses, including Vegas Auto Collection, Royalty, and the Houston car scene, into one building to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.

  • Why did the speaker buy the Carrera GT and the Diablo 6.0?

    -The speaker bought the Carrera GT unexpectedly and the Diablo 6.0 to fill the gap left by the failed purchase of the Agera RS. He also mentioned making a decent profit from selling the Diablo 6.0.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the current state of the aftermarket parts suppliers?

    -The speaker has faced issues with aftermarket parts suppliers due to the changing economy, causing delays in his projects like the gold stto.

  • What happened to the speaker's relationship with Edmond after the chicken business?

    -The speaker and Edmond are still good friends but don't talk as much since Edmond is busy with the chicken business and the speaker has moved on to focus on other businesses.

  • What is the speaker's goal for 2025 regarding his car collection and businesses?

    -The speaker's goal for 2025 is to find another hypercar to replace the HH, rebrand and consolidate Royalty, and potentially create more content by making more videos.

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