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I recently took a mate's son to his prom in my Caterham, was a nice thing to do. I'd totally underestimated the amount of effort that goes into prom transport
There were quite a few interesting cars - quite a few 911s, couple of Ferraris (458 and 360), Rolls Royce Wraith, VW notchback that somehow wasn't overheating in the ridiculous heat and standstill traffic, and a surprising number of Mustangs (both classic and more recent). Plus a few limos - Ford Explorer, Hummer, Chrysler 300C
Anyone driven someone to their prom in something interesting or seen any good cars?
There were quite a few interesting cars - quite a few 911s, couple of Ferraris (458 and 360), Rolls Royce Wraith, VW notchback that somehow wasn't overheating in the ridiculous heat and standstill traffic, and a surprising number of Mustangs (both classic and more recent). Plus a few limos - Ford Explorer, Hummer, Chrysler 300C
Anyone driven someone to their prom in something interesting or seen any good cars?
Yeah, I've done 3 this year. One in my 458 and two in my 720s.
I found a group on facebook that organises them for free as the concept of charging as some do really didn't sit well with me (let alone the insurance implications). The chaps who run the group really police it well making sure requesters are genuinely in need. Was fun to do and everyone was very appreciative. As it happens looking at the group as people put up photos afterwards there's a massive number of Mustangs who do it, I assume maybe someone in one of their groups noticed and spread the word.
Like you I didn't realise it was quite the performance it all is. One of mine was for a school very near the Bentley factory and there were loads of Bentleys used that I assume parents had managed to borrow for the evening. Couple of people on horses, couple of HGV tractor units, actual tractors, a Scorpion "tank" etc etc.
I found a group on facebook that organises them for free as the concept of charging as some do really didn't sit well with me (let alone the insurance implications). The chaps who run the group really police it well making sure requesters are genuinely in need. Was fun to do and everyone was very appreciative. As it happens looking at the group as people put up photos afterwards there's a massive number of Mustangs who do it, I assume maybe someone in one of their groups noticed and spread the word.
Like you I didn't realise it was quite the performance it all is. One of mine was for a school very near the Bentley factory and there were loads of Bentleys used that I assume parents had managed to borrow for the evening. Couple of people on horses, couple of HGV tractor units, actual tractors, a Scorpion "tank" etc etc.
I'm so glad I'm not 16 in 2026.
It was bad enough not having the right back or shoes when I was at school now they've got to worry about how they're going to sort a RR or Ferrari out in order not to be embarrassed by their mates.
I don't think Proms had crossed the water at all, we just went to the pub.
It was bad enough not having the right back or shoes when I was at school now they've got to worry about how they're going to sort a RR or Ferrari out in order not to be embarrassed by their mates.
I don't think Proms had crossed the water at all, we just went to the pub.
There's a chap on here with a Bumblebee themed Camaro that does a fair few. When I went to my "leavers do" we clubbed in and took a stretch limo. Not an exhilarating ride but the driver did well to weave it into the tight street where we all met up.
At a guess I'd say a load of leased supercars and higher end sports cars will do these to help offset a few bills. Willing to bet a fair few aren't insured for it but there we are.
At a guess I'd say a load of leased supercars and higher end sports cars will do these to help offset a few bills. Willing to bet a fair few aren't insured for it but there we are.
I'm in a prom rides group on Facebook, aimed at helping families who can't afford to hire something or who are not as well off.
It's quite well policed and nobody takes money for it as that would have insurance implications. I've done a couple in the Bentley, it's a nice thing to do and it's always really well appreciated for what is an hour out of your day.
It's quite well policed and nobody takes money for it as that would have insurance implications. I've done a couple in the Bentley, it's a nice thing to do and it's always really well appreciated for what is an hour out of your day.
I've done two - both friends.
I also decided that - even if not technically breaking the rules by doing it for free - I wasn't convinced I wanted the argument with my insurers that giving a few random strangers prom rides was OK should anything happen, or the responsibility if it did.
Good for you that do though.
AB said:
I'm in a prom rides group on Facebook, aimed at helping families who can't afford to hire something or who are not as well off.
It's quite well policed and nobody takes money for it as that would have insurance implications. I've done a couple in the Bentley, it's a nice thing to do and it's always really well appreciated for what is an hour out of your day.
I was in a group like that briefly, but decided that it wasn't for me. "Can't afford" seemed like a very wide metric, and although I'm sure there were many genuine people on there asking, there were also quite a few who were very specific about what car they must have.It's quite well policed and nobody takes money for it as that would have insurance implications. I've done a couple in the Bentley, it's a nice thing to do and it's always really well appreciated for what is an hour out of your day.
I also decided that - even if not technically breaking the rules by doing it for free - I wasn't convinced I wanted the argument with my insurers that giving a few random strangers prom rides was OK should anything happen, or the responsibility if it did.
Good for you that do though.
My son had his (Primary school- year 6!) leavers prom last week. We clubbed together with a bunch of his mates parents to get them a limo which they loved- was only £30 each or something. They toured round for an hour and had a great time.
I had not anticipated the impromtu car show that then happened outside their school.
Couple of Porsches- including a GT3RS and a Cayman GT4
Few kids arrived on the back of big sports bikes
Some sort of Maclaren. Not sure which one they all look the same
Some lambos including a Urus and a baby blue Revuelto which was stunning.
However the car that the kids thought was the coolest thing ever was a bright orange VW based beach buggy
I had not anticipated the impromtu car show that then happened outside their school.
Couple of Porsches- including a GT3RS and a Cayman GT4
Few kids arrived on the back of big sports bikes
Some sort of Maclaren. Not sure which one they all look the same
Some lambos including a Urus and a baby blue Revuelto which was stunning.
However the car that the kids thought was the coolest thing ever was a bright orange VW based beach buggy
- *Grumpy old b
d incoming***
I got caught up in the traffic for one of these recently. It seemed that the transportation of choice ranged fro a Rolls Royce Ghost to a tandem, with a Cadilac, Caterham and a Porsche or ten in between.
There were some who had gone to some expense, either in their lives or for the event. There were many, however, who were showing up in Mum's Golf, with a great many more on foot.
Quite apart from the vehicles, I am given to understand that there is some pressure around friendship groups, prom dates etc. It got me to thinking that a prom is the ideal mechanism for creating social anxiety among children of an age where they are already prone to it.
Or am I out of touch? I feel confident that someone will let me know if so.
cerb4.5lee said:
My daughter doesn't actually like my Caterham though...for some stupid reason. I picked her up from school once in it, and she cried her eyes out with embarrassment when the kids saw her in it for example, the bloody weirdo!
Are you sure she wasn't emotional from seeing something she hadn't seen for years?Edited by cerb4.5lee on Thursday 16th July 13:39
_Rodders_ said:
I'm so glad I'm not 16 in 2026.
It was bad enough not having the right back or shoes when I was at school now they've got to worry about how they're going to sort a RR or Ferrari out in order not to be embarrassed by their mates.
I don't think Proms had crossed the water at all, we just went to the pub.
I am 42 and I still find it surprising when I see a group of younger people, say 16-20 at a restaurant or even inside a pub but not drinking alcohol. It was bad enough not having the right back or shoes when I was at school now they've got to worry about how they're going to sort a RR or Ferrari out in order not to be embarrassed by their mates.
I don't think Proms had crossed the water at all, we just went to the pub.
It says way more about me and my culture/age/upbringing clearly, but when I was younger drinking was just natural. Everyone did it.
Now there is way more of a focus on health, fitness, balance and a lot of younger people don't seem to drink.
They do vape though which is worse!
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