Renowned designer and street style icon Sean Wotherspoon has undertaken a project that has made waves in the automotive world. Collector Philip Sarofim’s iconic 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS has been transformed into a work of art through Wotherspoon’s touch. After eight months of work, the car has taken on a unique identity that reflects both Wotherspoon’s vibrant design style and his respect for automotive history.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS looks completely different

In the project, each panel of the car was painted a different color, inspired by Volkswagen’s legendary “Harlequin” model. This “color blocking” approach gives the car a dynamic and playful appearance. Colors like “Old Red” on the hood, a nod to another of Philip Sarofim’s projects, the Meyers Manx, further enhance the project’s multifaceted story.

The interior, along with the exterior, has undergone a significant transformation. Wotherspoon completely lined the cabin with vintage Levi’s jeans, corduroy, and flannel shirt fabrics from the 1960s. The dashboard, using cork from a previous Porsche Taycan project, blends the spirit of modernity with classic Porsche. Details like fully functional jean pockets in the door panels demonstrate that the design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also creative and practical.

Wotherspoon states that the project’s goal was to incorporate as many colors as possible “in a way that doesn’t strain the eye and sparks curiosity.” The car, which was first showcased on the streets of Los Angeles, has already garnered considerable attention as a vivid example of how classic automotive heritage and street fashion can merge.