Magnus Walker joins The Smoking Tire to share stories about his extensive Porsche collection and his upcoming estate sale at Sotheby's, where he’s selling 18 cars but keeping more than half. The conversation covers his experiences with tire punctures on his Porsche 991, reflections on ice racing events like the Fat Ice Race, and the challenges of decluttering a lifelong collection. Magnus also touches on his personal style, the community around vintage cars, and the emotional process of letting go of cherished vehicles and parts.
Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much more.
When does collecting become more pain than joy?
The sale price of his famous 277 car
What makes an "outlaw" Porsche?
Unpopular Porsche configurations he likes
Did downtown L.A. ever "thrive"?
The first factory car to outperform RUF's Yellowbird
Favorite Mercedes and BMW cars
What separates tuner companies that last with those that are a flash in the pan?
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"So of course I got a cold triple a yeah get towed to downtown downtown LA Porsche. It's a seven hundred dollar tire"
Cold AAA means calling a service that helps you when your car breaks down or has a flat tire, and they come to help or tow your car.
Cold AAA refers to calling the American Automobile Association roadside assistance service when your car has a problem like a flat tire and needs towing or help.
"I bet it is some sort of like a run flat, too Of course another run for the they don't stock them."
Run flat tires let you keep driving for a little while even if you get a flat tire, so you don't have to stop right away.
Run flat tires are designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, allowing the vehicle to continue to be driven for a limited distance at reduced speeds without immediate tire replacement.
"Yeah, barn barn on they did seem to be a lot of fur on display up there"
A barn find is an old car that someone finds after it has been left untouched for many years, usually in a barn or garage. These cars can be special because they are often very original and rare.
A barn find refers to a classic or vintage car that has been discovered after being stored and forgotten for a long time, often in a barn or similar location. These cars are usually in original condition and can be valuable to collectors.
"I have a cool parka that's like a classic team Lotus that I got At the Lotus factory a couple years ago."
Lotus is a car company from Britain that makes small, light sports cars that are fun to drive. They are famous for making cars that handle really well.
Lotus is a British automotive company known for producing lightweight sports cars with excellent handling characteristics. The brand has a rich motorsport heritage and is celebrated for its engineering philosophy focused on driving dynamics.
"What's the alternative if you go to go to Canada or something? Well, yes, or Austria. Yeah, Iceland
I mean there's like what for for ice racing. Yeah, I think they do it. Yes
But um and this wasn't like serious this was like a caricature of ice racing kind of like
Real ice racing is like beat-up Subaru
Nobody's really watching"
Ice racing is a type of car race that happens on ice, like frozen lakes. Cars have special tires to help them not slip while racing on the slippery ice.
Ice racing is a motorsport where cars race on frozen surfaces like lakes or specially prepared ice tracks. It often involves modified vehicles with studded tires to improve traction on slippery ice.
"Non-turbo Subaru Impreza L's on like seven millimeter spikes. What was that?"
The Subaru Impreza L is a simpler version of the Impreza car, which has four-wheel drive to help in slippery conditions. It doesn't have a turbocharger, so it's less powerful but easier to maintain.
The Subaru Impreza L is a base trim of the Impreza model, known for its all-wheel-drive system and rally heritage. The 'L' trim typically indicates a more affordable, entry-level version without turbocharging.
"Non-turbo Subaru Impreza L's on like seven millimeter spikes. What was that?"
Spikes are small metal pieces put into tires to help cars not slip on ice. The longer the spikes, like seven millimeters, the better the car can hold on to the icy ground.
Spikes refer to metal studs embedded in tires to improve traction on ice and snow. Seven millimeter spikes indicate the length of these studs, which help vehicles grip slippery surfaces during ice racing.
"VIP ticket was three grand Wow Well, but you what what do you get VIP a lot so some swag and some fur"
A VIP ticket lets you get special treatment at an event, like better seats, food, and drinks.
A VIP ticket grants access to premium amenities at an event, such as exclusive seating, food, drinks, and other perks not available to general admission attendees.
"It's kind of crazy like usually like people have to sell shit on Facebook marketplace or whatever
They don't they don't get to go to Sotheby's"
Facebook Marketplace is a website where people can sell things like cars to other people nearby.
Facebook Marketplace is an online platform where individuals can buy and sell items locally, including cars. It is a popular but informal way to sell vehicles compared to auctions or dealerships.
Company
RM
"They don't they don't get to go to Sotheby's does that is that feel that you're your car your shit goes to RM
You know these choices, right could have gone to Craigslist"
RM Sotheby's is a company that sells special and classic cars at auctions where people can bid to buy them.
RM Sotheby's is a leading auction house specializing in classic and collector cars. It is known for handling high-profile car auctions and estate sales.
"They don't they don't get to go to Sotheby's does that is that feel that you're your car your shit goes to RM
You know these choices, right could have gone to Craigslist"
Sotheby's is a famous company that sells expensive and special things like classic cars to the highest bidder.
Sotheby's is a prestigious auction house known for selling high-value items including classic and collectible cars. Cars sold through Sotheby's often reach higher prices due to the auction's reputation and global reach.
"I really like the blue turbo the blue turbo turbo is a gorgeous."
A turbocharger is like a fan that pushes more air into the car's engine, helping it make more power and go faster.
A turbocharger is a device that forces extra air into an engine's combustion chamber, increasing power output without significantly increasing engine size. It uses exhaust gases to spin a turbine that compresses incoming air.
"That is the original first set of outlaw wheels click on that. So that's the car we debuted the outlaw wheel on in 2014 and that's the very first set of outlaw wheels ever made"
Outlaw Wheels is a company that makes special car wheels that look cool and help cars perform better.
Outlaw Wheels is an aftermarket wheel company known for producing distinctive and performance-oriented wheels for enthusiast vehicles. The first set of Outlaw Wheels debuted on a Subaru Turbo in 2014.
"Oh, it's got a five speed. I did I the once I drove an 89 with a five speed. I was like, oh, this is my shit right here"
A five-speed means the car has five different gears you can shift through to make it go faster or slower. It helps the car run better and use fuel more efficiently.
A five-speed transmission refers to a manual gearbox with five forward gears. It allows for better control of engine power and efficiency compared to older transmissions with fewer gears.
"something
Pardon the pun grinds my gears about downshifting to first yeah, you gotta do that all the time"
Downshifting means changing to a lower gear to make the car slow down or get ready to go faster. It can be tricky because if you don't do it right, the gears can make a bad noise.
Downshifting is the process of shifting to a lower gear to increase engine speed, often used to slow down or prepare for acceleration. It requires skill to avoid gear grinding, especially in older cars.
"So if you want to have any
Resemblance of acceleration. Yeah, you cannot short shift in these cars
Hey and actually have fun in an early turbo the keys just don't short shift and look ahead right"
Short shifting means changing gears too soon, which can make the car slower to speed up, especially in turbo cars that need higher engine speeds to work well.
Short shifting is changing to a higher gear earlier than usual to keep the engine RPMs low, often to save fuel or reduce turbo lag. In early turbo cars like the 930, short shifting reduces available boost and acceleration.
"...speed in it because he's plenty of 300 horsepower 911s with a 915 Yeah, so it's not as if uh, this four..."
The Porsche 911 is a famous fast car that has been around for many years. It’s special because of how it looks and how the engine is placed at the back. People like talking about it because it’s fun to drive and has a cool history.
The Porsche 911 is an iconic sports car known for its distinctive design and rear-engine layout. The 915 gearbox mentioned refers to a classic manual transmission used in early 911s, prized by enthusiasts for its engagement. It’s often discussed for its blend of performance and heritage.
"You put that on all of them pretty much because that's sort of the momo pro tipo"
The Momo Prototipo is a special steering wheel that many car fans like because it looks cool and works well. It's often used in racing and old cars.
The Momo Prototipo is a classic aftermarket steering wheel known for its simple three-spoke design and use in many vintage and racing cars. It is popular among enthusiasts for its style and functionality.
"Or you got to put a hub extender on it to get the wheel away from the dash"
A hub extender is a part that moves the steering wheel a bit farther from the car's center so it's easier and more comfortable to use.
A hub extender is an adapter that spaces the steering wheel further away from the steering column, often used to improve driver comfort or fitment when using aftermarket wheels.
"...ou keeping any transaxle cars? I'm keeping my 924 career GT. Okay. That's a good one I'm keeping my first 92..."
The Porsche Carrera GT is a very fast and special car made in small numbers. It has a powerful engine and uses light materials to go really fast. People who love cars think it’s one of the best.
The Porsche Carrera GT is a limited-production supercar from the early 2000s, famous for its V10 engine and advanced carbon fiber construction. It’s highly regarded for its raw driving experience and is a prized collector’s car.
"...GT. Okay. That's a good one I'm keeping my first 928 which is a 78 So I'm keeping cars that are signi..."
The Porsche 928 is a sporty car with a big engine in the front, unlike most Porsches that have engines in the back. It’s known for being smooth and comfortable on long drives. People like to keep early models because they are special.
The Porsche 928 is a grand tourer produced from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, notable for its front-engine V8 layout, which was a departure from Porsche’s usual rear-engine design. The 1978 model is an early example, valued for its unique place in Porsche history and comfortable performance.
".... Yeah, I'm keeping the art cars the 964 993 277 914 Okay. Oh, yeah, that's the offset wheel. That's ..."
The Porsche 914 is a small sports car from the 1970s that has its engine in the middle, which helps it drive well. It was made to be cheaper than other Porsches but still fun to drive. People like it because it’s different and handles nicely.
The Porsche 914 is a mid-engine sports car produced in the 1970s, known for its affordability and unique design collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen. It’s appreciated for its balanced handling and is often a favorite among enthusiasts who enjoy classic Porsches.
"...y thing I like about a 924 turbo But respect 924 944 the best of the bunch I've discovered is a 968 T..."
The Porsche 944 is a sporty car from the 1980s that is easy to drive and not too expensive for a Porsche. It has its engine in the front and is good for people who want a fun car without spending too much.
The Porsche 944 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car from the 1980s, known for its balanced handling and affordability compared to other Porsches. It’s often praised alongside the 924 and 968 as some of the best entry-level classic Porsches.
"Well, that's the one to get the club for one of those rare turbo s's Yeah, so one was cropping up on a million today Yeah, you know the claim or someone was hinting around that that uh, I guess they made 15 of them the turbo s"
The Porsche 968 Turbo S is a very special and rare 968 car with a turbo that makes it very fast and valuable.
The Porsche 968 Turbo S is an extremely rare, high-performance turbocharged version of the 968, with only about 15 units made, making it highly collectible.
"These are all no reserve. So, you know, this could be a bargain full no reserve This is how committed I am to letting things go I love the no reserve when people put a reserve on something to me It says I'll let it go at this price which means they're not fully committed unless it achieves a certain price"
A no reserve auction is when a car will be sold no matter how low the price goes because the seller doesn't set a minimum price.
A no reserve auction means the item will be sold regardless of the final bid price, with no minimum price set by the seller.
"25 years ago. This was king of the hill 992 gt 2 454 horsepower. Yeah, 996 gt2 Porsche like that for the usa they only made 184 of them."
Horsepower tells you how powerful a car's engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster and accelerate quicker.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement that quantifies the power output of an engine. It helps indicate how strong or fast a car's engine is, affecting acceleration and top speed.
"But for some reason, you know, it's a great daily and what staggering to me is 454 horsepower two-wheel drive manual, right?"
A manual transmission means the driver has to use a stick and a pedal to change gears themselves, which some people find more fun and involving when driving.
A manual transmission requires the driver to manually change gears using a clutch and gear stick, offering more driver control and engagement compared to automatic transmissions.
"But for some reason, you know, it's a great daily and what staggering to me is 454 horsepower two-wheel drive manual, right?"
Two-wheel drive means only two wheels get power from the engine, which changes how the car drives compared to cars that power all four wheels.
Two-wheel drive means that the engine powers only two of the car's wheels, usually the rear wheels in sports cars, which affects handling and performance characteristics.
"So does it have a lot of miles on it? It's got 90,000 miles on it. Oh, that's why I mean that's like Not that that's like, you know, that just affects it,"
Mileage means how far a car has been driven. The more miles, the more the car has been used, which can affect how much it's worth.
Mileage refers to the total distance a car has been driven, usually measured in miles or kilometers. It is a key factor in determining a vehicle's value and condition.
"The I the doesn't the powertrain all that shit doesn't bother me at all"
Powertrain means the parts of a car that make it move, like the engine and the parts that send power to the wheels.
The powertrain includes all components that generate power and deliver it to the road, such as the engine, transmission, driveshafts, and differentials.
"...eat this by a full minute. Wow What what did the 918 do at the nova ring? This oh, I think the 918 wa..."
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a very fast car that uses both a gas engine and electric power. It’s one of the quickest cars on race tracks and uses new technology to go really fast.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a hybrid supercar introduced in the 2010s, combining a powerful V8 engine with electric motors for exceptional performance. It set impressive lap times at tracks like the Nürburgring, showcasing cutting-edge technology.
"...e most For giving of the track day maybe the the mustang the new mustang the dark horse No, no that well ..."
The Ford Mustang is a famous fast car from America that looks sporty and has a strong engine. The new Dark Horse version is made to be really good for racing on tracks. Many people like it because it’s fun and powerful.
The Ford Mustang is an American muscle car icon, known for its powerful engines and sporty design. The newer Mustang Dark Horse model is designed with track performance in mind, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts who want a capable yet affordable sports car.
"For giving of the track day maybe the the mustang the new mustang the dark horse No, no that well the gtd's um Is a is a big bet you just like race cars the dark horse are"
The Volkswagen Golf is a small car that’s easy to drive and park. Some versions are made to be fast and fun, so people sometimes take them to race tracks.
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback known for its practicality and sporty variants like the GTD. It’s often chosen for track days due to its balance of performance and everyday usability.
"...em on seven a lot of these would have like a momo Monte Carlo with the thumb grip, which I don't like Yeah, ye..."
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a big car from America that was popular a long time ago. It was sometimes used in car races. People also put special steering wheels in it to make it nicer.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a mid-size American car that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s, often associated with NASCAR racing. The mention of a 'Momo Monte Carlo' likely refers to aftermarket steering wheels or accessories.
"We're currently in our vintage Rolls Royce phase and they have same way and they take up a lot of room
Didn't see any Rolls as in Jags in there."
Rolls-Royce makes very fancy and expensive cars that many people dream of owning. Old Rolls-Royce cars are special and often kept by collectors.
Rolls-Royce is a British luxury automobile manufacturer known for producing high-end, prestigious cars with exceptional craftsmanship and comfort. Vintage Rolls-Royce cars are especially prized by collectors for their heritage and quality.
"...? Sorry. What year is that Aston? It's an o3 Old vanquish. Yeah, it's cool. I'm never getting rid of that. ..."
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a fancy and fast car with a big engine. It looks very nice and is comfortable to drive. People who like luxury and speed like this car.
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a grand tourer known for its elegant design and powerful V12 engine. The early 2000s models are appreciated for their blend of luxury and performance, making them desirable among collectors.
"...I think I think Well, not just this Aston martin valhalla, but it seems like you know the highest end Stuf..."
The Aston Martin Valhalla is a very fast and new car that uses both gas and electric power. It’s made to be one of the best and most advanced cars around.
The Aston Martin Valhalla is a high-performance hybrid supercar representing the brand’s future direction with advanced technology and extreme performance. It’s part of Aston Martin’s plan to compete in the hypercar segment.
"...er works. Um, and uh, who's doing the lamborghini diablo? Accentrica, I think it's called that one"
The Lamborghini Diablo is a very fast and flashy car from the 1990s. It has a big engine and looks wild. People who like super-fast cars really want one.
The Lamborghini Diablo is a supercar produced in the 1990s, known for its aggressive styling and powerful V12 engine. It represents Lamborghini’s peak era before the brand was acquired by Audi, making it a highly desirable collectible.
"...eally really neat I mean it's a carbon tub alpha gtv with 600 horsepower. Is that a million dollar car..."
The Alfa Romeo GTV is a stylish and fun car from Italy. Some versions are made very strong and fast with special materials and big engines. It’s a car that stands out.
The Alfa Romeo GTV is a sporty coupe known for its Italian design and engaging driving dynamics. A carbon tub version with 600 horsepower indicates a highly modified or special edition, likely aimed at high performance and exclusivity.
".... Um But the gated shifter the gearbox is from a ferrari 550 like the whole gearbox Like this is their carbon..."
The Ferrari 550 Maranello is a fast and beautiful car with a big engine in the front. It has a special kind of gear stick that clicks into place, which many people like. It’s a classic Ferrari.
The Ferrari 550 Maranello is a front-engine V12 grand tourer from the late 1990s, known for its gated manual gearbox and classic Ferrari styling. Its gearbox is often praised for its mechanical feel and is a key part of the driving experience.
"60 percent will do it. Yeah Siren song of the kuntosh culture. Oh, that says that's what I mean siren s..."
The Lamborghini Countach is a very cool and fast car from many years ago. It has doors that open up like scissors and looks like a spaceship. It’s one of the most famous sports cars ever.
The Lamborghini Countach is a legendary supercar from the 1970s and 1980s, famous for its sharp, angular design and scissor doors. It’s a cultural icon that inspired many future exotic cars and remains a symbol of extreme performance and style.
"...it started Yeah, for sure. So it's it's it's the 356 is the beginning of the outlaw Hot some hot rott..."
The Porsche 356 was the first sports car Porsche made a long time ago. It’s important because it started the tradition of making fast and cool cars. Some people like to change them to make them even faster and more unique.
The Porsche 356 is the company’s first production sports car, produced from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. It laid the foundation for Porsche’s future designs and is often associated with the beginning of the 'outlaw' car culture where owners modify classics for performance.
"...o stop it. It's not a minivan psycho. It's not an odyssey minivan I"
The Honda Odyssey is a big car that families use because it has lots of space and is very reliable. It’s not a sports car but is great for carrying people and stuff comfortably.
The Honda Odyssey is a popular minivan known for its reliability, spacious interior, and family-friendly features. It’s often mentioned to contrast with sportier or enthusiast vehicles due to its practical nature.
"Yeah, to four dinos Okay To see how the different dinos would read the same exact car a little differently"
A dyno is a machine that tests how strong a car's engine is by measuring its power. It helps people see how fast or powerful a car really is.
A dynamometer, or dyno, is a device used to measure the power output of a car's engine or drivetrain. It helps quantify horsepower and torque by simulating driving conditions in a controlled environment.
"It was a Mustang gt. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. It was a Mustang gt. So, uh, so yeah, it's a it's a fun"
The Mustang GT is a fast car made by Ford with a powerful engine. People like it because it can go really fast and sounds cool.
The Ford Mustang GT is a popular American muscle car known for its V8 engine and strong performance. It is often used as a benchmark for horsepower and tuning discussions.
"... Porsche production car to match or outperform a roof yellowbird. No, that's interesting first production to real..."
The CTR is a sporty version of a regular car that is made to be very fast and fun to drive. It’s good for racing and is one of the best fast cars you can buy that’s still for everyday use.
The CTR (likely referring to the Honda Civic Type R) is a high-performance version of the Civic, known for its track capability and sharp handling. It’s often compared to other performance cars for its impressive production car performance.
"...t you drive it That thousand horsepower electric Cayman thing that with the track car. Yeah, the race car..."
The Porsche Cayman is a sporty car with the engine placed in the middle, which helps it drive really well. Some people have made very powerful electric versions of it, which is exciting for car fans.
The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine sports coupe known for its sharp handling and balanced chassis. The mention of a thousand-horsepower electric Cayman highlights modern tuning and electric powertrain experimentation within the model’s platform.
"...'m a mobile guy Vintage Mopar. Didn't you have a challenger at one point? I had two superbies. I still got th..."
The Dodge Challenger is a big, strong car from America that looks like old muscle cars. It has a loud engine and is fun to drive fast in a straight line. Many people who love old cars like to keep these.
The Dodge Challenger is a classic American muscle car known for its retro styling and powerful V8 engines. Vintage Mopar references highlight the car’s connection to the muscle car era, and it remains popular among enthusiasts for its straight-line performance.
"Vintage Mopar. Didn't you have a challenger at one point? I had two superbies. I still got the tattoo right there I had a 65 Mustang gt 350 I remember that yeah, I remember that one. I kind of want one of those again"
The Mustang is a famous fast car from America. The 1965 GT350 is a special version that many people love because it’s very powerful and rare.
The Mustang is Ford’s legendary muscle car, celebrated for its powerful engines and cultural impact. The 1965 GT350 is a notable Shelby variant that is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts.
"Vintage Mopar. Didn't you have a challenger at one point? I had two superbies. I still got the tattoo right there I had a 65 Mustang gt 350 I remember that yeah, I remember that one. I kind of want one of those again"
Ford is a big car company from America that makes many kinds of cars. Some of their cars, like the Mustang, are very fast and popular with people who like sporty cars.
Ford is a major American automaker known for producing a wide range of vehicles, including iconic muscle cars like the Mustang and the Shelby GT350. These cars are celebrated for their performance and cultural significance.
"That's pretty obvious or 2002 or m1 kind of like the m1. Yeah, buddy's got one. Mr. Enthusiast Mercedes goal wing, you know if goal wing was the price of an e-type Jag I'd be driving a goal wing They're so nice to drive. I did the million miller in one. I did the silver out of classic in one"
The Jaguar E-Type is a very pretty and fast car made in the 1960s. Many people think it’s one of the most beautiful cars ever made. It’s a classic that car lovers admire.
The Jaguar E-Type is a British sports car from the 1960s, celebrated for its stunning design and strong performance. It’s often compared to other iconic cars like the BMW M1 and is considered a classic symbol of automotive beauty.
"...928 recently looked I bet it was cool It had the testarosa strikes down the side of it. You know, it's like ..."
The Ferrari Testarossa is a very fast and stylish car from the 1980s. It has special lines on the side and a big engine that makes it go fast. Many people think it’s a classic Ferrari.
The Ferrari Testarossa is an iconic 1980s supercar known for its distinctive side strakes and flat-12 engine. It remains a symbol of Ferrari’s design and performance during that era.
"...s it don't you think it's 168,000 This is like a Mitsubishi 3000 GT front end with a 9 11 speeds back end. It's prett..."
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is a sporty car from Japan made in the 1990s. It has some cool features that make it fast and good to drive. Sometimes people mix parts from different cars to make it even better.
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is a Japanese sports car from the 1990s known for its advanced technology and all-wheel-drive system. The reference to a 3000GT front end with a 911 transmission suggests a custom or hybrid build blending different performance parts.
"996 all day long. What is the what is the most affordable air-cooled experience right now? SC convertible SC target. Yeah, you know, but even that's like 50 60 grand"
The Porsche 911 SC Convertible is an older version of the 911 sports car made between 1978 and 1983. It has a soft top that you can fold down and uses an air-cooled engine, giving it a classic feel.
The Porsche 911 SC Convertible is a variant of the 911 SC model produced from 1978 to 1983, featuring an air-cooled engine and a convertible body style, known for its classic driving experience and collectible status.
"...Uh, the only two Porsches I've driven are a gen 2 Panamera gts and a 996 Am I missing the driving experienc..."
The Porsche Panamera is a fast and fancy car with four doors, so it’s easier to use every day. The newer versions are very powerful and still comfortable to drive. It’s good for people who want a sporty car but also need space.
The Porsche Panamera is a luxury four-door sedan that combines Porsche’s sports car performance with everyday usability. The second-generation Panamera GTS is noted for its powerful engine and refined driving experience, appealing to those wanting performance with practicality.
"No, I just drove my buddy's uh, my buddy's 996 Carrera 4s shout out to santo my physical therapist was getting serviced at bbi When I had to run my car down to bbi and it was done And I was like, oh just drive you want me to drive it home for you because he lives back up here So I did and I hadn't driven a 996 in a while. So I did 50 miles home in this nice c4 s"
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) is a version of the 996 911 that has all-wheel drive, meaning power goes to all four wheels for better grip and handling.
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) is an all-wheel-drive variant of the 996 generation 911, offering enhanced traction and performance with the same water-cooled engine as other 996 models.
"... I know it's no reserve Probably the 7627 rs mfi Carrera Porsches that one right that one on the left top left Las..."
The Porsche Carrera RS is a special and very fast version of the 911 made a long time ago. It’s lighter and better for racing. Many car fans want one because it’s rare and cool.
The Porsche Carrera RS, especially the 2.7-liter version, is a highly sought-after lightweight 911 variant from the early 1970s, famous for its performance and rarity. It’s a prized collector’s car known for its motorsport heritage.
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The parked cars and and someone
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I don't know about you, but I'm on a record with my 991 outside. I'm now up to maybe six
punctures rocks
Yeah, last week was two weeks ago this time on a Friday in downtown LA
I get a knife blade maybe inch and a half
No way through the rear or three o'clock by purging square
God, and you know instantly zero tire pressure so I can't plug it won't hold air
So of course I got a cold triple a yeah get towed to downtown downtown LA Porsche. It's a seven hundred dollar tire
I bet it is some sort of like a run flat, too
Of course another run for the they don't stock them. So you got to order it. Are those is this your is this the
Largest rim size you've ever owned on a car. He's like 20s or 21. Yeah, that's exactly it
And even if you had the most punctures of any car you've ever whether it's a blade a knife a rock
I've probably literally had a half a dozen within one week. I had to left side was an inch and a half blade
Yeah, right side was a wood screw by the house in the hill. That's how so it's either potholes rocks
Yeah, or just debris screws. Well, I'll tell you what after is after the rains, too
After the rains, you know what happens like people who are doing like construction on their houses and shit, right?
It just floods screws and razor blades and whatever into the road. So annoying. Yeah, that's like, but I don't quite understand
It's not as if I'm driving that car more than any other car
But I've had a minimum of five if not six always on the rear never on this random luck for sure
But five or six others. I mean look mathematically is possible
It is possible that through sheer randomness that could happen unlikely somehow. It's not happening on the bench
But it's possible. Yeah, also the fact that is it even if even all of the things being equal the fact that it's the biggest rims
Wide is tires. I don't know that mathematically and stinky rubber. Just pick stuff up kicks it into that favor a little bit
Someone out there can make a chart for us. Yeah, we're green right Zach
We're green. We exist. Yeah, okay, cool. Hi
Magnus Walker the man and how
Just funny it's been I don't know a while since you were here, but I see you all I see you socially
So it doesn't feel like it and I just saw your your Hannah
Hannah Magnus and I have a matching Hannah's that's right
Different spelling that's a bit different different hair color. That's right. Otherwise identical. That's right
We just saw her at the ice race, unfortunately, we missed you
Yeah, I stayed back to you know to do the LA lit week all week
Oh, sure honey Porsche week. Yes, same thing some people some people came here
Some people like so annoyed that I wasn't here for this week for Porsche
Yeah, but to my other Miami people and whatever came yeah, but you have all the right winter hats
So I figured you would have been a shoe it. I'm a man of many many hats your coat your coats and your hats
Yeah, barn barn on they did seem to be a lot of fur on display up there
I don't think most of it was real to be fair
Okay, and and actually like what was really fun about about ice race costumes is you could either
Sort of go richy rich. Yeah, if you could afford it, you know, I could not or you could go
You know sort of the good wood vintage car theme which a lot of people did and the fact that it was a little warmer made
that a little easier or you could go like
I'm
Skiing an aspen in 1988. It's like neon. This is a good look. That was a good look to I really like that
So if you didn't have like a huge budget you could go crazy with the 1980
Which way were you going? Were you gentlemen or were you going more Radwood?
No, I kept it pretty normal puff a jacket
I have a I have a cool parka that's like a classic team Lotus that I got
At the Lotus factory a couple years ago. There it is
It's a good it's a good green and actually hat my Hannah was stoked on it because she could see me
She can find me really easy tonight in the crowd, you know, everybody was wearing those puffy blue fat jackets
You couldn't find anybody
Swag did you have fun out there? I really did dude. I really did as
you know contrived and
Pseudo-commercial and hoity-toity and high all of that. I thought it was really really fun
It was fun was had. Yeah, it was it was super fun. It was beautiful like we it was so nice people and you're there in the Manx
Yeah, and the Manx is a good time like close Philip won the weird game
I mean Phillips Manx. Did you see Phillips Manx? No, let's see it. His was the one that was turned into a snowmobile
Okay, I didn't realize that was his yeah, yeah, that was that's that's pretty much that's sort of James Bondi
It was very much like a like a bad guy
I mean it would make sense that he has make daddy Manx right funny that I didn't oh, yeah
I mean he oh why not why not if you can right if you own the company you must have the weirdest look at that
I mean, it's just that's like glorious. That is pretty cool. That is
Apparently drove weird
Like it's meant for 15 miles per hour slowly path through the woods not not the turns can't be too tight
I think if you were in like six inches of powder snow, it would probably actually drive pretty decent now
I heard they trucked in was it six six hundred truck fulls of snow or was it 60?
No, I so I didn't hear it in terms of trucks. I heard it in terms of gallons
How many gallons of snow point five million gallons of water to make the track
No, no way. Yeah, it's it was a lot 4.5 million
Well, I say that it's a lot meanwhile. I don't know how much it takes to make a ski slope
I don't know how much it takes to keep a golf course alive. Yeah, maybe that's a lot
Maybe it's not but it sounds like a fucking lot. It sounds like a lot of hydration
A lot and I mean look if you just look at the background of this photo like obviously there isn't enough snow
That whole back mountain should be sheer white. That's right. I mean the carparks that I saw were concrete, right?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, and so I mean it was look ultimately the the track lasted long enough
It did it did last to do the fact that it was warm meant like it was very pleasant
Got it to be day drinking outdoors. You know when you weren't driving
What's the alternative if you go to go to Canada or something? Well, yes, or Austria. Yeah, Iceland
I mean there's like what for for ice racing. Yeah, I think they do it. Yes
But um and this wasn't like serious this was like a caricature of ice racing kind of like
Real ice racing is like beat-up Subaru
Nobody's really watching
Drift wagons like got the boo
Yep, or I mean or even like most we went to like an actual sanctioned ice race and it was like
Non-turbo Subaru Impreza L's on like seven millimeter spikes. What was that?
Lake George, New York. Okay. Yeah, there's another event. We just learned about that happens two weeks
Before this one in Montana called the Frost and the Furious. Oh, there's actually there's some nice Porsche stuff there
Like there's but you can also just enter whatever for like 500 bucks for the weekend
Was that did that event spring up because?
Fat ice race was announced is coming to Montana or was that event happening already good question
There were some carry-over cars in some people went to both so it was the knock it was the first one
Yeah, the first one so maybe I thought I can't help but
Think that it was a more affordable alternative to two fat ice race
I mean, I think it's great. Is it anyone buy a ticket because the people I know that were buying tickets said it was kind of expensive
It was a couple of grand for a ticket a GA ticket was like 300 bucks. Okay VIP ticket was three grand Wow
Well, but you what what do you get VIP a lot so some swag and some fur
No, no look it was it was unlimited food and in my opinion the food was better than what you'd get it like quail and
Unlimited booze for all day both days VIP section which had a full like indoor area
If it happened to be really cold with the huge TVs and the full bar and all the spreads better bathrooms
I mean it was
It was expensive, but like
Compared to
You know divided in half because one day for half that for quail
I think you got I think this was a better use of that same money than going to the quail
So what I'm here is good is quail on ice
It's smaller. It's like well like ten years ago. Got it like like old it's all old fucking quail
There's one VIP tent not four or five
I mean if there's four or five VIP tents are they really VIPs? I mean international food
Um and it was I just thought it was a good time like hanging out with friends in a cool scenery with you
Got a lot of motor sport happening in the background. It's like assembling some motors
But did you fly from there to the Aston Martin thing? No, I came home for I came home
I was home for like a minute. Yeah, so you did the Aston thing first. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, we did the Aston thing here a second
So you came back here then went back to you. Oh my god, it was bouncing around. Yeah
How are you feeling fuzzy a little bit? Yeah, it's like you're in the twilight Friday. No, it's it's all good, dude
But I want to talk about your fucking the Magnus Walker
Estate sale while I'm still alive. Yeah, the estate sale. No is I mean
It's kind of crazy like usually like people have to sell shit on Facebook marketplace or whatever
They don't they don't get to go to Sotheby's does that is that feel that you're your car your shit goes to RM
You know these choices, right could have gone to Craigslist
I mean, I've been letting things go quietly over the past few years that people don't know about
I'm in my letting things go phase
You know, I'm sure you've thought about spring cleaning
You close it or your garage right and you put it off you put it off and find that you go in and you just start throwing stuff behind you
Yeah
And then there's a moment when you look at the pile and you go should I get rid of that and then the smart party brain goes
Just throw it in the black plastic bag and take it to Goodwill. Yeah, have you been in have you been there?
I have so that's where I'm at
You know, it's taken time for me to get to this point of letting things go and it's sort of a decluttering of my soul my mind the space
Literally creating space for other things to come in first of all. I'm not selling everything. Yeah, I'm selling 18 cars and keeping 15
So people think I'm selling everything. That's not the case
I'm keeping that is more than 50% though. Yeah, if you do the math 18 are being sold 15 are being kept
So more than half. Yeah, maybe it's 60%
Yeah, and it's things that you know, I've owned and amassed going back to 2008 910
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I'm a goal-oriented collector. So these things, you know scratch this edge of experiencing diversity within portion
Yeah, some of them you click more than others, you know
Some of them are mildly modified some of them are not modified at all. Some of them are more significant
Ultimately the ones that I feel really connected to are the ones that I'm keeping
And the ones that I'm letting go are the ones interestingly
I really like the blue turbo the blue turbo turbo is a gorgeous. I associate that car pretty closely with you
Yeah, the blue turbo is my Subaru special as you can see in subi colors
That car is pretty unique. I acquired that in 2013
That is the original first set of outlaw wheels click on that
So that's the car we debuted the outlaw wheel on in 2014 and that's the very first set of outlaw wheels ever made
But at one time I owned seven three liter turbos
I was acquiring them when they were really affordable and no two do the same thing the same way. They're all same
But different, you know, and this one's nice. It's rowdy, but I'm keeping the other 76
Which is the first us production turbo sold which color is that the silver the first one I bought
It's the first us production turbo ever sold looks just like that
But it's silver, but that one's a euro turbo sunroof delete
It's got a rarely late hula gonna exhaust on it with it being a euro turbo. It's a little bit more power
It's a good color combo. Yeah, I mean I really I really just like that that early
I'm not personally into early turbos. I don't even really like any of the turbos except until you get to like
89 with a five speed. They're just not my vibe
Mainly because of the four speeds. Yeah box, but uh, but this one the color combo brings me around
This is interesting because it's been repainted in a slightly different shade of the original maneuver blue
But it's a swiss delivery car with a white interior
So you go swiss is normally sort of reserved, right?
You know in today's world those are not the original seats
But I changed those because the original white seats were just too much
But if you think about today's world of if you scroll through the photos of it
About people getting all excited about paint to sample color combos
You know this maneuver blue with a white interior is kind of an oddball color
For a generation when paint to sample wasn't the big deal that it is now
A full white interior in 76 in switzerland in switzerland
Means cocaine and skiing. Yeah skiing. I mean this is the fat ace
Ice race car circuit 1976. Oh, this would be this. Oh, that's awesome. This is uh, yeah
I mean the interesting thing about white seats is it come with the white seats the white seats
The interesting thing about this car though is if you go to that shot on the sixth street bridge
One of my favorite larry chen shots right there
Or the one one next to it. That's actually a shot from 2014 when we debuted the wheels
And to me larry chen. Yeah. Well, that's the old sixth street bridge not even the new one. Yeah. Yeah
But that car to me doesn't look 50 years old. It's like a timeless silhouette
Yeah, I mean it helps that like that's sort of the beginning of the bumper style that went on for the next, you know, 13 years
Yeah, that g body, you know, the turbo came out in 75
I used to have two of those and continue to 89 and didn't really look any different other than people getting excited about
Oh, it's got a five speed. I did I the once I drove an 89 with a five speed. I was like, oh, this is my shit right here
I mean the Achilles hill with these early cars is as you know, tall gear ratios. Yeah first gear is 50 seconds like 90
thirds 120 and first and for me personally
something
Pardon the pun grinds my gears about downshifting to first yeah, you gotta do that all the time
I know it's fucking weird in any other 9 11 you rolling into a turn at 20 in second
Let's say flip the throttle give it a bit of gas clutch in and away you go in this you got to go to first gear
So you got to recalibrate all your driving style
So imagine you're on the freeway doing 60 and you happen to be in fourth, right?
Like 2000 rpm miles away from any boost. Yeah
In the 930 what you got to do is you go to second gear on the freeway 60
Now does that seem awkward? Yes. It's so strange. So if you want to have any
Resemblance of acceleration. Yeah, you cannot short shift in these cars alloy roof had this very same conversation in 1985
He went, you know, well, he has to fight a big problem. Yeah
He was the first first did the five speed right and then the six feet with the yellow bird
Because it's a gear ratios is the one yeah to the boost comes on way late and it's a short window of boost
Yeah, they're done at 5500 like 6000 rpm. You're done like a diesel and then yeah
And then you sort of factor in inadequate brakes because he's a non-power assisted brakes. Yeah, so they're they're a handful
You really have to think if you want to make
Hey and actually have fun in an early turbo the keys just don't short shift and look ahead right
That's the key the motors are like they'll take the revs though. They're they're stout
Yeah, I mean it's interesting that Porsche put a four speed in it because he's plenty of 300 horsepower 911s with a 915
Yeah, so it's not as if uh, this four speed transmission couldn't handle more power
And they do kind of feel heavy and sluggish and tracked to light when you're off boost
Why did they was there a was there a performance decision for it? Why do you think?
I think Porsche back in the day thought they were going to be having transmission issues with this amount of power
Yeah
But obviously that's not really the case still that color combo fucking rocks on one of these
And it has like like it's been lowered. It's got a wider wheel on it. Those are eights and nines
You know the stance is good on that car sidewalls kind of heavy steering because you got wide wheels and uh, of course
Yeah, you know that's a little smaller steering wheel. Yeah, that's probably had a real big steering wheel on it back in the day
That's got a 350 millimeter steering wheel on it. What's your is that your preferred diameter for 9 11s?
You put that on all of them pretty much because that's sort of the momo pro tipo
Like to me three 70s too big and you want something like a mod seven's the perfect wheel because he's got the dish on it
Or you got to put a hub extender on it to get the wheel away from the dash
The mod seven is just the proto tipo with like a bit of offset deep dish, right? Yeah, exactly. Is that what's on this one?
I think that's what's on this one. Go go back and see what's on it. I think I did the
Proto tipo with the offset hub. Yeah, that's the way to go with the space. Yeah, so
The 18 cars break down to eight nine elevens two parts cars and then eight transaxle cars
All right, you're getting rid. Do you keeping any transaxle cars? I'm keeping my 924 career GT. Okay. That's a good one
I'm keeping my first 928 which is a 78
So I'm keeping cars that are significant to me. Yeah, I'm keeping the art cars the 964 993 277
914
Okay. Oh, yeah, that's the offset wheel. That's what so yeah good good choice
um
is
Would you do do you say never say never do you say permanent collection about it only just the 277, right?
Yeah, definitely maybe yeah, I mean for me, you know, it's when I look at this wall
Part of one of the things I've realized is if you go up, I've got a lot of silver cars
You know if you look here one two three go down
four
Yeah, five
I think these six silver cars like how did I end up with all these silver cars?
You know, so now I'm starting to look for you know, you let things go and I'm already thinking, you know, I've never owned a 356
You know, I wish it was a joke. I wasn't probably should yeah, you probably should have that
I think you could so this is a possible upward consolidation. I don't even know what upward consolidation
That's when you sell fucking 18 cars and buy one super banger
No, no, no, no, it's never gonna be that. You know, I'm still the boggin hunter
You know, that's probably how you've ended up with all the silver cars. Sure if if the price is better than the color
That's how you end up with silver cars. I've never chased color
I chase cars and if they come in color, you know, like that 924 turbo
Click on that one, but you also change color
Yeah, I mean, I had my own personality to it
But that car's bone stock the way it left the factory and it's got a pasture interior
I like the posh interior. Yeah, I mean that's sort of a uniquely pretty much the only thing I like about a 924 turbo
But respect 924 944 the best of the bunch I've discovered is a 968
Three-liter bigger engine more bottom end less rathley better build quality the end of the era more
993 compared to yeah, they're not they're pretty nice
Although I drove I you know in germany when I went on the
Launch of something they let us drive some classic stuff from their museum and I drove a 968 cab
Oh, okay, and it was a it felt real heavy. Yeah, but I imagine it was probably 500 pounds heavier than the coop and
I do like a 968 though those club sports. Well, that's the one to get the club for one of those rare turbo s's
Yeah, so one was cropping up on a million today
Yeah, you know the claim or someone was hinting around that that uh, I guess they made 15 of them the turbo s
Was estimated a million bucks from 960 out of here. No, thanks
These are all no
These are all no reserve. So, you know, this could be a bargain full no reserve
This is how committed I am to letting things go
I love the no reserve when people put a reserve on something to me
It says I'll let it go at this price which means they're not fully committed unless it achieves a certain price
I tell people this because we we help people sell their cars here. Sorry. Yeah, Dave was down there doing one
And we and we got a we got a really cool. We got actually a few going right now
um
We uh, I people are always like what should I do for reserve what should you for reserve and I go look if if
If you put a reserve and the auction ends and it doesn't we do everything right, but it doesn't hit reserve
Are you happy because you didn't have to take a low number or are you annoyed?
Right, you didn't let it go because the car was mentally gone and now it's still here, right?
Nine times out of ten they go i'm annoyed. I go then let's go no reserve
We're gonna make that we're gonna get you market price. We're gonna get eyeballs on this thing
As best we can and and you'll get and the car will be gone
Yeah, I mean that's how these are these have got an estimate based on market price
Sure
So there's sort of a price point out of those 18 cars for everyone whether it's an entry level let's say 944
Na or whether it's a gt2
The sort of the spectrum of entry level versus non entry level
I thought I thought maybe the gt2
996 might be a keeper that one uh that one didn't do a long term tickle your fancy
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