All Porsche 911s may adhere to a similar philosophy, but each one has its set of unique features. A well-known Porsche aficionado, Magnus Walker, based in Los Angeles has made it his life’s mission to collect all model years of the Porsche 911 from 1964 to 1973, along with other sports car models of the German brand. He’s not limited to Porsche sports cars, but it is the focal point in his car collection, with over 40 models, which feature his own unique twist. As a true Porsche purist, Magnus has a soft spot for air-cooled 911s, and he started out with one of the first Porsche 930 Turbos, sold in the United States. But if you are wondering what Magnus Walker’s daily driver is, you might be surprised. It turns out, that what the famous Porsche enthusiast drives, is something even he didn’t think he would fall in love with – a modern-day 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo S, which has an interesting story behind it.

How does Magnus Walker choose his cars?

There are many words people in the automotive world use to describe Magnus Walker. Some call him an “eclectic car collector”, “an accidental entrepreneur", and other epithets. Magnus acquired his first Porsche 911 in 1992. It was a 1974 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Carrera – one of the first, registered in the U.S. Pretty much all of his cars feature unique touches that exude his style, and he has collaborated with Porsche on more than a few special-edition Porsche 911 models.

You may be surprised to learn, but Walker doesn’t necessarily buy the most expensive, well-preserved example of a car he is looking for. In fact, in a recent YouTube interview with Porschenomics, the presenter noticed that most of his cars he acquired for what you may call a bargain price. Magnus also shares that he bought many of his cars for under $10,000, which these days is next to impossible if you are in the market for a classic Porsche 911, especially if it is a rare high-performance variant like the Porsche 911 GT1.

Magnus Walker’s daily driver is not something he expected to enjoy at first

All Porsche 911s are meant to be driven, which is what truly separates them from the other exotic cars. It is the same reason why they are more attainable compared to anything Ferrari, Lamborghini, or McLaren would sell you. It is also why you’ll find a lot more high-mileage Porsches than any other high-performance car. Magnus’ 991 Turbo S is a prime example. In an old post on his personal Instagram page, Magnus Walker shared that when looking for a daily driver, he was initially considering a 997-gen model – the car many purists believe to be the last classic 911. Some would say the same for the 991, since the 992 became wider and heavier, especially with the 992.1 hybrid, 911 Targa 4 GTS model, which is the heaviest 911 yet.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S everybody was afraid to buy

In a strange turn of events, Magnus got a call from a friend working at a dealership who told him about a high-mileage 991 Turbo S, finished in Rhodium Silver metallic with a red interior, which nobody wanted. When Walker bought the high-mileage 911 Turbo S, it had 159,000 miles on the clock which the previous owner had done over eight long years. Now? That 2014 Turbo S has over 183,000 miles on the clock, and Magnus isn’t done with it.

High-mileage sports cars are always a risky purchase, but he says that this was a one-owner car that was enjoyed and meticulously maintained, with over 50 receipts. We know Porsche’s iconic boxer engine holds well, and this one is still bone-stock. A preventative replacement of the PDK transmission, at 120,000 miles, cost the previous owner $30,000. When it was brand new, Magnus Walker’s 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S had a sticker price of $193,000. He bought it for $60,000.

Tough love

As a purist, Magnus is adamant that a driver’s car should come with a manual. One of the reasons he wasn’t initially fond of the Porsche 991 Turbo S was that it was never offered with a six-speed manual. The PDK transmission is one of the best in the business, and the classic Porsche fanatic, eventually, warmed up to the refined performance of the 991 Turbo S, given the convenience a PDK offers in stop-and-go traffic. But it was only after an 800-mile trip up to Utah that Magnus fell in love with the easily accessible performance of the modern-day 911. The ultra-performance GT car from Germany is equally capable as a long-distance cruiser and as a speed machine. After 183,000 miles, the only visual wear on the 991 Turbo S is the small tear in the driver seat, which is testimony to the build quality of a Porsche 911.

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