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A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has sold at auction for an astonishing sum.
The Sally Special was created by Porsche in collaboration with Pixar in the style of Sally Carrera from the “Cars” film franchise.
It is based on the 2022 911 GTS and features a unique paint color and twisted turbo-style wheels modeled after the animated cars.
The color is also used on the herringbone upholstery, and the car is equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission and a 473-horsepower turbocharged flat 6 engine.
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The Sally Special is modeled after Sally Carrera from the “Cars” franchise.
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A “tattoo” like Sally’s is applied to the spoiler, and the engine compartment has a comic book-style “GTS Powered” logo.
The car features a Kachow Mode button that references Lightning McQueen’s catchphrase.
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The “Cars” valve caps and “Kachow Mode” button on the steering wheel are additional callbacks to the film.
The unique Sally Blue color is also featured on the seats.
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The car was auctioned by RM Sotheby’s during the Monterey Car Week in California for charity with Bonnie Hunt, the actress who voiced Sally.
A reconstruction of Sally Carrera’s “tattoo” has been added to the spoiler.
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It was sold for a final bid of $3.6 million, with all proceeds split between the U.S. for UNHCR’s support for refugees from the war in Ukraine and Girls Inc.
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A standard GTS is currently available with a starting price of $144,050.
This 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider sold for $22,005,000.
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The Sally Special was one of more than two dozen cars sold at the multi-million dollar auction, including a 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider race car that sold for $22,005,000.
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