Often, a unicorn pops up on the favored vehicle public sale web site Bringatrailer. An instance is this 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera (993 Sequence) modified by Gunther Werks. Dubbed the ‘Chelsea Gray Fee,’ a reference to its exterior color, the boutique creation is already attracting numerous consideration with over 30,000 views, 2,900 watchers and a excessive bidding of $1,000,000 as of the time of this writing.

Gunther Werks is a California-based specialist outfit that restores and reimagines Porsche 911s, notably the 993 collection. The bespoke efficiency automobiles are a tribute to the 993 Sequence Porsche 911s, a hardcore analogue sports activities automobile manufactured between 1994 and early 1998.

The method begins with a base 993-Sequence Porsche, which is then utterly taken aside to reveal its metal unibody. It’s then seam-welded and rebuilt utilizing carbon-fibre physique panels. 

The Gunther Werks Porsche featured right here debuted on the 2018 Quail occasion, an annual automobile gathering in California. It’s much more unique because it was the primary buyer fee from a restricted manufacturing run of 25 examples. 

The physique panels are completed in Chelsea Gray with ghosted facet stripes and purple ‘Porsche’ lettering. Clear movie has additionally been utilized to guard the paint. The Gunther Werks 400R stands out with its ducktail rear spoiler, exaggerated fenders, bronze-finished 18-inch wheels and a mesh grille set inside a satin black X-frame.

The inside is trimmed with purple leather-based, generously utilized over the decrease sprint, console, rear facet panels and carbon-fibre bucket seats. Different add-ons embrace an Alcantara headliner, purple leather-based flooring mats, door handles with leather-based pull straps and Porsche Basic Radio up to date with Apple CarPlay compatibility.

In 2022, the automobile was despatched to Gunther Werks for a complete service. It included an inside refresh and updates to the hydraulic raise system and rear suspension setup. 

On the coronary heart of the sports activities automobile is an air-cooled Flat-Six extensively tweaked by Rothsport Racing. Amongst different issues, the displacement has been widened to 4.0 litres, with induction now managed through particular person throttle our bodies and a customized consumption plenum. The engine is rated at about 430 hp and 312 lb-ft of torque, with all of it fed to the rear wheels through a Getrag G50 six-speed guide transmission.

The Porsche 911 Gunther Werks 400R at present has 2,400 miles on the odometer and is obtainable with a report of the 2022 service, a Carfax report and a clear Montana title.

Supply: Bringatrailer