Magnus Walker, the self-styled “Urban Outlaw” and Porsche-enthusiast-turned-brand-ambassador, is selling off most of his collection of Porsche cars, parts, and collectibles. The RM-Sotheby’s online auction has been available to preview for several days, with bidding opening up from March 18-25. We’ve spent some time perusing the listing – all 159 lots worth – to see what we’d bid on were we in the market.
If you know anything about Magnus, you know he’s not really into perfect cars. He’s more of a driver and prefers them, well… authentic. That means they’re usually a little rough around the edges, and the auction listings bear that fact out. His taste also leans toward the esoteric rather than blue-chip conventional, which also shouldn’t surprise anyone.
He’s clearly a collector too, and there’s lots of cool parts and accessories on offer alongside the cars themselves. If we’d already had a 911 project under way, there’d be a lot to cull through with a fine-toothed comb, from bumpers and seats to speedos and wheels. But we don’t have that problem at the moment, so after a bit of browsing we settled on five lots that would be worth us waving the virtual paddle for. Here they are, in no particular order of importance.
Lot 104 – 1966 Porsche 911
Finished in Irish Green and equipped with a wooden steering wheel, this early short-wheelbase is an honest survivor-spec examples. It sits on skinny tires mounted to steel wheels with no hubcaps for the ultimate low-key vibe.
Lot 101 – 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
The 924 still struggles to gain acceptance among serious Porsche enthusiasts. This 1980 924 Turbo is a worthy collectible, significant for being the intro year for the company’s second-ever Turbo model. The factory two-tone paint scheme and Pasha cloth interior are such a throwback. And for a Magnus ride, it’s incredibly clean.
Lot 115 – 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo
This early 930 is perhaps the only blue-chip car in the collection, regardless of the Magnus connection. Originally a Swiss-market delivery without a sunroof, it’s desirable in its own right. It also happens to be the first car to wear 1552 Fuchs-inspired Outlaw wheels.
Lot 112 – 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo ‘Holbert Racing’ Widebody
Yes, we already picked a 924 Turbo. But this one is different. Originally sold by the legendary Holbert Racing dealership, it features a wind-body conversion that wears Martini Racing graphics and BBS wheels. This one is rough but has tons of potential. It was also a local car, built and sold right around the corner from the VintagEuro office.
Lot 127 – Jägermeister Shot Chiller, Holbert’s Rocks Glasses, and Porsche 934 1:18 Scale Model
If the bidding gets crazy on the Holbert 924 Turbo, we might just settle for this garage sale menagerie of Porsche collectibles that features 4 Holbert Racing cocktail glasses. It also includes a Magnus Walker-branded JAgermesiter shot chiller and a 1:18-scale 935 model. But let’s be clear, the glasses are the real treasure.
