Magnus Walker's 14 Most Beautiful Porsches (And 7 Cars That Are Not Porsches)

If you meet him on the street, you might consider giving him a few dollars, but Magnus Walker is not homeless. The billionaire fashion designer known as an urban outlaw immigrated to Los Angeles from England in the late 80s. While he looks like he's a perfect fit for Skid Row, he's made a name for himself in the fashion world.

Walker began his career in the fashion world selling second-hand clothes in Venice Beach. His rocker style caught the attention of celebrities in the music and film industries, and he secured a deal to sell his clothing line with Hot Topic.

After 15 years of success, sales began to drop and Magnus and his wife Karen retired from the fashion world, saying they no longer felt connected to the world. But thriving from selling clothes gave him the opportunity to pursue his real passion... cars.

When Walker was only 10 years old, he visited the London Earls Court Motor Show with his father and was fascinated by a white Porsche 930 Turbo in Martini livery. This marked the beginning of a strong obsession with Porsche. Walker had a goal of owning one Porsche every year from 1964 to 1973. He reached and exceeded his goal.

The city outlaw owned over 50 Porsches in 20 years. It may seem over the top, but Magnus Walker loves every car in his garage. He buys and builds cars only for himself and tries to make the next car better than the last. Let's take a look at Walker's garage right now and see what he drove before he became the owner of a Porsche.

21 1972 Porsche 911 STR2

When the car collection is as extensive as Magnus Walker's, you can be sure to find his cars on the covers of magazines and on TV shows for car enthusiasts.

Even Jay Leno took notice of Walker's garage and talked about his 1972 Porsche STR 911 on his Youtube channel.

This car was personalized by Urban Outlaw himself, with built-in turn signals, custom fender flares, louvered windows, and a trunk lid. Walker talked about how TV shows such as The Dukes of Hazzard and Starsky & Hutch have influenced his preferences. This car is a great example of this with its bold color blocking and Americana scheme.

20 Porsche 1980 Carrera GT 924

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With all the success of Magnus Walker and his love of collecting cars, he decided to invest in real estate that could house himself and his collection. Karen, his wife, who passed away in 2015, found an abandoned building in downtown Los Angeles (the right place for a tattooed car lover with dreadlocks).

They converted the upper part of the warehouse into a sophisticated living space in the Art Nouveau-Gothic style. Downstairs, of course, is the 12,000-square-foot garage and store. Not always the most prized of Porsches, one of the cars in his garage is a 80 924 Carrera GT. This is one of the 406 vehicles produced.

19 1990 964 Carrera GT

Directly outside Magnus Walker's garage lay an endless road of possibilities. Known as a transportation hub, Los Angeles is home to miles and miles of viaducts, coastal highways, and winding canyon roads. Walker explained that he uses the downtown streets as his personal race track, testing the high speeds of his Porsche on the famous 6th Street Bridge.

Unfortunately, the viaduct bridge, made famous in films such as Grease, Gone in 60 Seconds and Fast and Furious 7, was demolished in 2016 due to seismic instability.

But Magnus Walker had the opportunity to drive over it many times in his 1990 Carrera GT 964. The rear-engined 964 hit 100 mph on the bridge, but it's capable of over 160 mph.

18 1971 Porsche 911 racing car

For a time in his life, the City Outlaw was into racing. It all started when he opened the Porsche Owners Club in 2001. The following year, he had his first track day. It wasn't long before Magnus Walker was touring the countryside driving famous highways like Laguna Seca, Auto Club Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

After a while the racing lost its spark. The higher the level of competition, the less fun Walker got. He decided to stop racing and instead invested his money in buying and restoring cars. But it makes sense that his favorite car is a 1971 911 racing car.

17 1965 Brumos Porsche 911

Brumos Racing is a Jacksonville, Florida team known for their four 24 Hours of Daytona race wins. Every time they took Porsche to the competition. Although the team closed in 2013, car enthusiasts (particularly Porsche fans) know the team well, and Magnus Walker was lucky enough to get a piece of their history.

When he bought his 1965 911, he didn't even know it was imported for Brumos. He pursued the car for over 6 months, waiting for the owner to be ready to sell.

When the car was shipped along with the paperwork, Walker found a certificate of authenticity proving the use of the Brumos Racing car.

16 1966 Porsche 911 restoration

Magnus Walker is not just a billionaire with a budget to outsource his restoration work. He loves to get his hands dirty and tune his Porsches himself. His background in fashion has given him the opportunity to learn as he goes, but he doesn't consider himself a mechanic. He likes to say that his builds are inconsistent, but he follows his intuition.

Walker finds the aesthetics and the smallest details of his Porsches the most interesting. He loves attention to detail and chronicles the restoration of his 1966 911 Porsche on his online photoblog. It retained the classic look while updating much of the car's interior and innards.

15 66 911 Porsches

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Magnus Walker dropped out of school and immigrated from Sheffield, England to the US at age 19. The degree did not matter, as time will tell, and Magnus Walker created a life of freedom for himself. He talks about his first taste of freedom when he took a bus from New York to Detroit and finally landed at Union Station in Los Angeles, far from his hometown in England.

Walker says the thrill of driving a classic Porsche is one of total freedom.

He finds adventure on the Californian roads, getting through traffic and forgetting about the stress of life on the road. He often relieves stress in his 1966 Irish green 911 he found on a Craigslist ad in Seattle. The car was almost stock.

14 1968 Porsche 911 R

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If you know even a little about cars, you understand how each vehicle speaks to you. Subtle differences in handling, looks and feel give each car its own personality. Even if you have a full Porsche garage, they still stand out from each other for all the right reasons.

Magnus Walker's 911 68R is one of six nearly identical silver Porsches. But it's this car that sets Walker apart from custom car builders. With an upgraded suspension, a rebuilt engine and all of Magnus Walker's custom aesthetic details, this car is one of his favorite short wheelbase models.

13 1972 Porsche 911 STR1

As we mentioned, the dreadlocked billionaire has owned over 50 Porsches in 20 years. To the average observer, many of these cars look the same. There are small aesthetic details that people don't always notice. But that's what Magnus Walker loves about his cars. It is the nuances of assembly that make each car individual.

All of his cars are unique in their own way, and Walker says sometimes the difference is indescribable. One of his "double" cars is a 1972 Porsche 911 STR. The orange and ivory car was his first 72 STR build and we have to say he did an exceptional job.

12 Porsche 1976 930 euros

In 1977, Magnus Walker came down with what he calls Turbo Fever. Although he bought his first Porsche 20 years ago, he didn't buy his first Porsche Turbo until 2013.

Before purchasing his first Turbo, he claims to have been "a naturally aspirated guy through and through." However, he loves variety in driving style.

His 1976 Euro 930 has an aggressive look that draws attention. It has a Minerva Blue exterior with white leather interior and gold wheels. Walker believes the unique color combination makes it stand out. Euro completes his collection of Turbo models from 75, 76 and 77.

11 1972 914 Carrera GT

Two reasons California has such a car culture is the weather and the roads. California State Route 1 follows the coastline for 655 miles from Dana Point to Mendocino County. The winding Scenic Highway runs its way to major tourist destinations including Big Sur and San Francisco. This is one of Magnus Walker's favorite places to drive, second only to downtown Los Angeles.

You will often see him cruising the steep ocean roads in his Porsche. The nimble handling of his 1972 914 Carrera GT makes it an obvious choice for Highway 1. The air-cooled, mid-engined Porsche is the perfect choice for Magnus and the beach (he's a watermark, after all).

10 Porsche 1967 S 911

Magnus Walker has said that many elements of US pop culture influenced his builds. He grew up watching Evel Knievel and Captain America, and he designed some of his cars to emulate the looks of those idols. His 71 911 race car is one of them, and this is another similar build.

He once had 5 Porsche 1967 S 911s. It was a sporty model and had more horsepower than its predecessor.

The restoration took a lot longer than he planned (as did many), but he doesn't consider himself a purist and loves to modify his cars. Magnus upgraded the Porsche and gave it shorter shifts. And you can see how American racing and pop culture have influenced the look.

9 1964 911 Porsches

One of the biggest challenges Magnus Walker had to complete his collection was to find a first year Porsche. His documentary City Outlaw chronicles his journey through life and his quest to own one car every 911 years, from 1964 to 1977. Of course, the first one was the hardest to get.

Now that he has a 1964 911 Porsche in his hands, he is unlikely to get rid of it anytime soon. In an interview with Autoweek, he said, "...something like the '64 911 is impossible to reproduce, so it's one of those cars that has a lot of sentimental value." He went on to say that he would never sell any of these machines at sentimental value.

8 1977 930 Porsches

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While Magnus Walker loves to modify his cars and give them a personalized "urban outlaw style", sometimes you just can't mess with the classics. Walker owned several 1977 930 Porsches. The one he decided to keep in stock was a black early 3 liter engine that he had the transmission and engine rebuilt but otherwise retained the classic look and performance.

He sold the car a few years ago for over $100,000.

He also had a unique ice green metallic 930. It was the first 77 930 in his collection and when it arrived in his garage it was completely stock. This model was the first year that Porsche offered power brakes.

7 1988 Saab 900 Turbo

When you love something and lose it, it makes sense to hunt for it again. Magnus Walker had a car he loved but lost. It was his second car, a 1988 Saab Turbo 900. He was only a few years old when he bought it in '91 and has been looking for a new one ever since.

The Saab 900 is one of those fun and beautiful cars from the 80s.

Upon its release, it was a great car for those pretentious types who love to drive hard. With its superb handling, it's clear why Walker enjoys cruising his Saab around Mulholland.

6 '65 GT350 Shelby Replica Fastback

Prior to his Porsche obsession, Magnus Walker agreed with everyone else; The 65 Shelby GT350 fastback was a cool car. Every car enthusiast would love one, but since only 521 were made, only a privileged few can own one. While Walker might have the traction and the finances to get it now, he's had to settle for a copy in the past.

Carroll Shelby has already made a name for himself working on the 289 and 427 Cobras. It's time to hit the Mustang. Powered by a powerful 8 hp V271 engine. and signature Shelby paint, every car enthusiast had to wipe drool off his chin.

5 1967 G., Jaguar E-Type 

Even Enzo Ferrari recognized the Jaguar E-Type, with its beautiful body lines and high performance, as "the most beautiful car ever made." Magnus Walker felt the same way for a while. Before owning a million Porsches, he had a '67 Jag E-Type.

A clear fan of European cars from the 60s, Jag is not much different from some of his Porsches.

The British-made car was incredibly rare; if he owned a Series 1, he might have one of the 1,508 cars made that year. The roadster had minor differences from other models, and given Walker's attention to detail, we're sure he loved those subtleties.

4 1969 Dodge Super B

Just because he's from overseas and drives mostly European cars doesn't mean Magnus Walker can't enjoy a little American muscle. An updated Road Runner appeared at the 1968 Detroit Auto Show; Dodge Super B. And Walker just had to get behind the wheel.

Essentially the car had the same appearance as the Road Runner, but had a wider wheelbase, minor cosmetic changes, and signature "Bee" medallions. The car also had a limited Hemi offer, which increased the price by more than 30%. Walker liked the Super Bee so much that he owned two of them since 1969 and even had a tattoo to match.

3 1973 Lotus Europe

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Another notable car with an unconventional engine layout was the Lotus Europa of the 60s and 70s. This trip from good old England was conceived in 1963 by Ron Hickman, who at the time was the director of Lotus Engineering.

The car's aerodynamic design was ideal for Grand Prix cars, although few used this setup.

Magnus Walker saw the performance and handling advantages of the car and owned the Europa from 1973. Europas that entered the states were modified upon import to meet federal standards, especially with some changes to the front. Changes were also made to the chassis, engine and suspension. Minor import changes slowed the car down a bit compared to its European version.

2 1979 308 GTB Ferrari

Magnus Walker was already making progress in his Porsche collection when he added a 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB to his garage. But really, no great car collection would be complete without a supercar. Do you think his friends called him Magnus PI when he was driving?

Walker's '79 Ferrari was one of the best known in the Ferrari lineup and even ranked #5 on Sports Car International's list of the best sports cars of the 1970s. Magnus Walker may not have a custom Hot Wheel like his old Sickness era car (like many of his Porsches) but it still holds a special place in his heart.