{"id":34565,"date":"2022-10-25T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T20:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34565"},"modified":"2022-10-25T16:46:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T20:46:32","slug":"exclusive-interview-with-magnus-walker-10-of-his-most-important-cars-new-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34565","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Interview With Magnus Walker As He Showcases 10 of His Most Important Cars In New Exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last decade, Magnus Walker has become synonymous with the air-cooled Porsche world. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It started with the release of the short film Urban Outlaw<\/em> in 2012. In it, the viewer gets a glimpse into Walker\u2019s extensive Porsche collection and, more importantly, his mindset. It\u2019s no secret that an air-cooled Porsche\u2019s originality is a core element of its valuation. It is something overly money-conscious owners strive for while often shunning heavily modified cars in the process.<\/p>\n

Tuned Porsches were not a new thing at the time. But Urban Outlaw <\/em>popularized the \u201cOutlaw Porsche,\u201d the type of car that goes against the originality trend, often showcasing its owner\u2019s take on what a Porsche<\/a> should be. This philosophy has inspired thousands of automotive enthusiasts across the globe, encouraging them to modify their cars to their taste, regardless of what some collectors deem to be \u201ccorrect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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To celebrate the film\u2019s 10th anniversary, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, recently installed a new exhibition featuring ten of Walker\u2019s most significant cars. I met with Walker at the Petersen to discuss the last ten years, how he feels about his impact on automotive culture, and his take on electric cars.<\/p>\n

A short elevator ride leads me to the museum\u2019s famed vault, which contains around 250 of the world\u2019s rarest vehicles the public has likely never seen. Walker stands in a small exhibition room immediately to the left of the entrance, surrounded by his creations which include:<\/p>\n