We went to Amish country in Illinois, showed them a McLaren 720S for the first time ever and their reactions were hilarious
- Sergi Galiano headed to Amish country
- He showed a community accustomed to a horse and buggy a supercar
- What did they think when he took them for a spin?
Published on Dec 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Dec 19, 2024 at 9:09 PM (UTC+4)
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Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Normally traveling via horse and cart and with some shunning electricity and even indoor plumbing, what will the Amish community of Arthur, Illinois, in the US, think of a McLaren 720s with a body kit?
As Supercar Blondie’s Sergi Galiano pulled back the tarp from the $250,000 supercar, jaws dropped to the floor as British automotive excellence collided with the traditional Amish world.
“It’s really low to the ground and sleek – it’ll be hard to get into,” said Rose as Sergi joked that their buggy probably had better suspension.
While he was at first unable to open its butterfly doors and was surprised by the engine’s roar, after getting over the initial shock of the torque and drift, Jessie’s reaction is simple: “Damn!” You can check out the whole video here.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
