![]() ![]() As a 10 year old, I had a Porsche Turbo poster on my wall. Well, it’s the car that started my love affair with Porsche. What made you choose this car specifically? My buddy Marty had worked on the car for the prior two owners over the past 25 years. I acquired the car a little over 10 years ago, when prices were low and few people cared about early Turbos. It’s been repainted a few times, has lots of character, patina, and 113,000 miles. It’s a life long LA car and I’m the fourth owner. In fact, it’s the first American Turbo sold in the USA, originally delivered to Bob Smith Porsche in Hollywood. Its a 1976 930 Turbo Carrera three-liter single turbo. Best of all, Magnus’ example is driven, with plenty of patina, design-and-functional modifications, and with over 113,000 miles on the odometer.Ĭheck out our latest edition of DRIVERS and in case you missed it, we last featured agency OG John Pangilinan and his ultra-clean 2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks edition. The vintage, air-cooled super car stands as one of the most sought after Porsches of all time, ironically for its dangerous, violent, fear-inducing acceleration that ultimately bestowed upon it its nickname: “The Widowmaker.” The 930 was the first generation to be “Turbo”-ed in the sense that they were the pinnacle of Porsche power in a flat-six engine, whereas now all flat-six Porsche gas motors are force induced – they are all turbo Porsches, but this was the first Porsche Turbo. So what kind of car would stand out for a car collector like Magnus Walker? His 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo 930, according to the man himself. His high-top pair with skater Ishod Wair is considered one of the most coveted Dunk High SBs of 2021. ![]() Beyond cars, Magnus’ vision is often transitioned into collaborations, having worked with brands like Hot Wheels, wheel company Fifteen52 and, speaking of “grails”, Nike SB. Alongside his veritable fleet of sports cars, his work with Hagerty on The Big Thing has become a textbook of sorts for understanding automotive holy grails and collectibles. His image of the “Urban Outlaw” quite literally cemented the vintage look that everyone wants to replicate but few can – the rough, rugged, driven Porsche that stands out in a sea of boring. His passion for petrol eventually transitioned his persona and career to automotive, becoming the de facto figure for car culture, enthusiasm, modification, collection and, most importantly, the drive. From Porsches and Ferraris to classic American muscle and Italian supercars, Magnus has lent his vision and know-how to all of them.īorn in the United Kingdom and moved to the States back in the 80s, Magnus got his start with clothing, having founded the clothing brand Serious and styled for Hollywood’s elite. For ages now, the 54-year-old former fashion designer has become the man to know if you were getting into collectible cars and car culture. In the illustrious world of automotive enthusiasts, there are car collectors, and then there’s Magnus. A legend has arrived: for this week’s DRIVERS, we’re excited to feature the one and only Magnus Walker. ![]()
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