Magnus WalkerMagnus Walker and Porsches go together like peanut butter and jelly (or ham and eggs, depending on your dietary preferences). The notable Porsche aficionado has collected and customized numerous examples of Stuttgart's finest sports cars for decades.
A recently released YouTube video bypasses Walker's passel of Porsches in favor of OPP (Other People's Porsches). In particular, he explores a Rinspeed 930 Turbo slantnose owned by Beau Boeckman, from MTV's Pimp My Ride and CEO of Galpin Ford. Rinspeed launched this Porsche in 1985 to much fanfare and enthusiast interest.
Walker's Memorable Ride In A Porsche Rinspeed 930 Turbo
Walker quickly jumps behind the wheel of this Rinspeed Porsche. He avoids talking about horsepower and speed in favor of the characteristics that made this a standout vehicle 40 years ago and today.
In particular, the car offers an engaging driving experience whereby anyone behind the wheel has to focus on RPMs to maximize performance, despite the turbocharger in the back. It's an approach mandated because of a transmission with gears that are "too tall," in Walker's words. However, the quirkiness adds up to a Porsche that's still a blast to drive.
Rinspeed 930 Turbo Slantnose—A Collaboration Of 1980s Looks
At the video's outset, Walker comments that this Rinspeed Porsche isn't just a 911-based 930. Its slantnose front end certainly gives the car rare status among the 930 generation, but further uniqueness comes from Rinspeed's body modifications, which borrow from other 1980s-icon vehicles.
Most noticeable is the wide exterior treatment, complete with side strakes akin to the Ferrari Testarossa. Rinspeed readily acknowledges the effort as a tribute to the designers in Maranello. In the back, Rinspeed used taillights from the Porsche 944 to complete the look.
Who Is The Owner Of Rinspeed?
Frank Rinderknecht founded Switzerland-based Rinspeed in 1979 and owns this automotive customizer and concept firm. The company's earliest efforts included developing a rectangular headlight grille for a VW Golf, followed by the presentation of a Golf with gullwing doors.
Rinspeed concept vehicles are often the highlight of auto shows, including outrageous examples like the sQuba from 2008. This heavily modified Lotus Elise claims to be the first driveable car underwater and on land. Rinderknecht reported that inspiration for the unusual vehicle came from the submersible Lotus Esprit in The Spy Who Loved, the 1977 James Bond movie.
Sources: YouTube/Magnus Walker, Rinspeed