Subtlety never lived at Gunther Werks. They build cars for people who think OEM looks boring. The resale market agrees. These builds command seven-figure prices. Numbers that would make Porsche executives uncomfortable.
This specific car heads to Mecum in Monterey next month. They call it Blue Phoenix. Deep blue paint. One of only twenty-five ever made. The donor car was a 993. The last air-cooled 911. From the 1990s. You barely know it.
The odometer reads 108 miles. Barely broken in.
Blue Phoenix sits on massive three-piece wheels. It weighs nothing compared to its look. The engineering is thorough. It merges old-school vibes with modern capability. Not just a cosmetic swap. A full rebuild.
The engine makes 430 hp. It’s a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. Rothsport Racing helped tune it. Individual throttle bodies handle the intake. Torque hits 330 lb-ft. Sent to the ground via a six-speed manual. Limited-slip differential included.
Is it weak?
Compared to the twin-turbo version GW sold later, yes. That one hit 840 hp. This one is milder. But 2,600 pounds is light. 430 horsepower is enough. It’s precise.
Heavy on carbon fiber. Light on everything else.
They stripped the roof. Reinforced the chassis accordingly. Carbon fiber panels cover most of the body. Changes the stance completely. Keeps weight down. JRZ coilovers handle the suspension. Brembo brakes stop the car. There’s even a front axle lift for speed bumps. Practicality wasn’t ignored.
The interior gets the same treatment. Carbon steering wheel. Carbon seats. Aluminum shifter. It’s beautiful. Custom door pulls and cards too. The frunk is carbon fiber lined. Extra storage hidden under the tonneau covers if you need it.
Singer offers a different route for the 993 fan. Their cars lean closer to stock aesthetics. Some prefer that subtlety. Does it matter? Or is raw transformation the only path worth taking?
The listing is live. Bidding will get intense.
