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In this captivating episode of Road To Success, we dive into the incredible world of word famous Porsche collector and designer Magnus Walker. Hear the amazing story of how he built a large fashion business in LA after moving from Sheffield at age 19. Discover the extreme pressure, dedication, and passion it takes to transform a vision into reality. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Time stamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Magnus’s garage in Downtown LA 00:13 – Falling in love with Porsche at age 10 01:57 – Growing up in Sheffield, England 02:44 – The poster that started it all: 1977 Martini Turbo 03:36 – Motorsports icons of the 70s & car culture roots 04:43 – Moving to LA through Camp America 06:13 – Early influences: Family, music, and mechanics 07:52 – Discovering freedom in LA & entrepreneurial spirit 09:00 – Drawing, creativity, and the value of ideas 10:34 – Fashion beginnings: customizing jeans & vintage gear 12:56 – Couch-surfing, street hustle, and Venice Beach life 14:46 – From flea market to full-blown fashion brand 16:49 – Whimsical hats, rave culture, and success 18:02 – The dream comes true: buying his first Porsche 19:24 – Becoming a legal resident after years undocumented 22:07 – First contact with Porsche HQ after "Urban Outlaw" 24:08 – Owning 16+ Porsches: Why each car is different 27:20 – Why he never chased wealth—only passion 30:09 – Buying his iconic building in Downtown LA 31:38 – Accidental success in film location rentals 33:52 – Losing business as gentrification took over 35:16 – What it’s really like owning and building a car collection 38:12 – The Porsche 911 journey: one of every kind 41:20 – Why vintage Porsches feel so different from each other 43:04 – What Porsche thinks about his builds 44:46 – Ferraris vs Porsches: Real passion vs performance 46:05 – Long-distance drives & why Porsche wins every time 48:00 – Magnus’s take on Singer, Resto-mod culture & pricing 50:13 – Collaborating with TWR and Pininfarina 53:02 – The Supercat story: Jaguar XJS reimagined 56:11 – Thoughts on the Jaguar brand rebirth 57:59 – Modern Porsche critiques: GT3 RS, 992 ST, & more 1:00:32 – The future of car collecting in today’s market 1:02:10 – Electrification, synthetic fuels, and Porsche’s direction 1:03:43 – Would Magnus ever build his own car? 1:04:06 – The one thing he hates about modern car culture Contact: [email protected]