Christain von Koenigsegg came to visit us the week before we brought the CCX to the World Class Driving event in Florida. It was a great pleasure to meet the man behind this amazing automobile. He’s very personable. He’s obviously very knowledgeable, but he also asks questions and is genuinely interested in the knowledge that we’ve gained about his own car. We had a lot of input for him, and working with him to adequately prep the car was like a dream come true. While new to America, Koenigsegg has been around for over a decade. But even still, Christain is very passionate about every example that has left his factory. He tended to the CCX that we have here like it was his own child. He’s very animated when talking – or listening to us talk – about this car. Anyone can see that he’s put his heart and soul into the car that bears his name.

 

must have been quite an experience. You gotta respect a man that builds a machine like that

 

A legend of our time.
20-30 years for now, his cars will hopefully have the status of Ferrari & Lambo?

 

It would have been awesome if you guys could get him on TS

 

I've seen him interviewed a couple of times, and always come away with tremendous respect for him, his knowledge, and his passion. In particular I've enjoyed hearing him talk about the decision to build a custom powerplant, rather than source one from a major manufacturer, like almost every other small-volume custom builder.

 

Definitely.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about that the entire time he was here. I wondered if I was looking at this generation's Enzo Ferrari. Will he be revered and celebrated in a few decades as Enzo is now? Those thoughts certainly ran through my head.

LOL, I'll drop the hint the next time he's here.

Me too...! I think it extends both the man and the company so much more credibility!

 

Very cool!

BTW - Which one is he?

 

From left to right:

Luke Vuksanaj, Vice President, Universal Autosports (take note of those stylish Italian shoes!).

Christain von Koenigsegg.

Giacomo Ciaccia, President, Universal Autosports.

 

Mr von Koenigsegg seems to travel a lot. He was here a few months back as well at a local exotic car track day.

 

Sick! Yeah, the guy certainly makes his rounds.


I know I sound spoiled saying this - because I see a blue Koenigsegg everyday - but I long to see other Koenigseggs, in all sorts of different colors. Especially one that has no paint at all. We have the color chart in the showroom, but I want to know firsthand what an orange or white or black or (gasp!) purple Koenigsegg looks like. I bet every single Koenigsegg is just as sick as every other Koenigsegg.