A collaboration between a rebel and Italian elegance? That sounds like a mismatch, until you hear it’s about Magnus Walker and Automobili Pininfarina. In a world where automotive design and personality are increasingly merging, this collaboration is anything but accidental. It is a celebration of style, guts and pure passion for cars.
Who is Magnus Walker?
Magnus Walker is a British self-taught entrepreneur and fashion designer, best known as a Porsche collector and Urban Outlaw. He grew up in Sheffield but found his calling in Los Angeles, where he transforms iconic classic Porsches into unique works of art on wheels. With his unmistakable dreadlocks, leather jacket and raw style, Walker is a figurehead for the rebellious car enthusiast. His life story inspired the short film Urban Outlaw, which definitively confirmed his status as a cult figure.
The design: outspoken, without overdoing it
At first sight, you notice how balanced this car is. The combination of matt and glossy surfaces, interspersed with deep blue, black and silver grey, creates a look that is powerful without being aggressive. It is clear that every detail has been thought about here, without feeling forced.
The striping and bronze rims add character to the design, but remain subtle enough to fit within the overall picture. The body lines are clean, flowing and functional. This is not a car that tries to impress with exaggerated shapes or use of colour. Instead, the design speaks a calm, confident language.
Magnus Walker’s influence is visible, but not dominant. It is a shared vision that translates into a car that not only wants to be fast, but also wants to say something about style, freedom and personality.
See all photos of the one-off Battista below.
