Huntington Beach, California. This surf haven, situated south of Los Angeles, promises “sun, sand, and subtle sophistication,” according to the tourism board. I’ve been here five minutes, and already I’m doubting its subtlety.
We reach an intersection on the famous Pacific Coast Highway, coming to a stop at some red lights. To our left, a Ferrari Roma rumbles to a halt. While ogling at its immense size and road presence, a bright-coloured Lamborghini Urus flanks our right side, its lairy exhaust crackling as its revs drop and the lavish wagon comes to a standstill. And yet, the party is very much in the middle lane – right in the spot where we’re sat. That’s because snapper Max and I are in Gunther Werks’ jaw-dropping Speedster remastering of the Porsche 993, and regardless of what’s around us at these lights, prying eyes are arrowed our way, initial curiosity giving way to smiles and a thumbs up. Just then, the light changes to green, and we get on our way. Phew. I’m no good at posing.
There are Porsche aplenty here too, rolling on the same asphalt as automotive exotica from other prestige brands. And
