The American animation studio known for its commercially successful computer-animated feature films, Pixar Animation Studios, has given us some of the most memorable films and characters. She has produced 26 feature films, starting with toy story including others like The Incredibles, Monster Inc., Up, Inside out, Cars etc.
Pixar and Porsche are now working together to create a custom car with proceeds going to charity. It proves that it’s not just the money that Disney is after, but that they really want to show their love while working for a good cause.
The heartwarming adventure of Pixar and Porsche
To mark the 20th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios’ fan-favorite film CarsPixar has teamed up with Porsche to create a real life version of a beloved Cars character. Directed by John Lasseter, Cars was the last film independently produced by Pixar after its purchase by Disney in January 2006.
Inspired by one of everyone’s most beloved 911 models, the Porsche “911 Sally Special” pays homage to the character of Sally Carrera from Cars movie and will be the only one that will ever be made.
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The project started in November 2021 and the car will be auctioned. It’s not just about auctioning off a cool item, it’s also about giving back to good causes.
Porsche AG’s Vice President of Communications, Sustainability and Policy, Dr Sebastian Rudolph, said that in bringing the character of Sally to life, they want to help and support those in need, just like the movie character.
“Vehicles need a face and a story. And Pixar’s movie Cars did just that, bringing them to life on the big screen. The story conveys values such as friendship, love and mutual support – and in the middle of it all is a Porsche: ‘Sally Carrera’. Together with Pixar, we’ve brought Sally’s spirit to life in a new way, not onscreen, but offscreen. With this unique and legal 911, the Sally Special, which we are auctioning for charity, we want to help people who are in urgent need of support, very much in the spirit of the film character.
Say hello to the 911 Sally Special, inspired by Sally Carrera, the beloved 2002 Porsche 911 from @PixarCars movie. Only one has been created. It will be auctioned by @rmsothebys on August 20 in Monterey, CA to support @girls_inc & @UNRefugeeAgency. Visit: https://t.co/WvagnehPR2 pic.twitter.com/IxCoUobXm3
—Porsche (@Porsche) August 12, 2022
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Proceeds from the auction will be donated to charity to Girls Inc. which encourages all girls to be “Strong, smart and daring” through direct services and advocacy and USA for UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, mandated to assist and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless persons.
About the Porsche 911 Sally Special
Produced in Zuffenhausen, the project is as special as it gets, after all there will only be one real unit. Boris Apenbrink, Head of Vehicles at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, explains:
“The 911 Sally Special is based on the fastest and most agile variant in the 911 Carrera model range, the 911 Carrera GTS. The car is fitted with a manual gearbox, tapping into Sally Carrera’s passion for driving. The customization elements are detailed and extensive. 911 Sally Special was one of the most intense, emotional and detailed projects our team has worked on. An example is that the car is painted Sally Blue Metallic, a custom paint that was hand applied specifically for this project. We also thought of Sally’s tattoo, of course. Implementation was a very particular challenge.
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For the first time, Porsche Design introduced a tricolor design for its interiors, and the “Kachow” slogan, made famous by Lightning McQueen, can also be seen on the car.
The winning bidder of ‘911 Sally Special’ will receive other special items created during the construction of the car (which are mostly handmade), including a matching Porsche Design watch, the color molds of used to finalize the paintwork of the car, show plates for the car, a book chronicling the design and development of the car, and other items that are also one of a kind.
The future owner of the Porsche ‘911 Sally Special’ will also be proud to welcome a beautifully designed blue key, made in the shape of the car itself.
The auction will be held on August 20, 2022 by RM Sotheby’s as part of Monterey Car Week in California.
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Source: Screenrant
