The Porsche 911 Sally Special is a unique, one-of-a-kind car inspired by Sally Carrera, a character from Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Cars”
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. This special edition was created through a collaboration between Porsche and Pixar Animation Studios
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. The car was auctioned off for $3.6 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction in August 2022, making it the most expensive new Porsche ever sold at auction
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The proceeds from the auction were donated to two charities: Girls Inc., which supports young women, and USA for UNHCR, which aids refugees
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. The project began in November 2021 and involved members of the original Cars team, including Jay Ward from Pixar and Bob Pauley, who first sketched Sally Carrera for the film
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The 911 Sally Special is based on the 911 Carrera GTS, equipped with a manual gearbox to reflect Sally’s passion for driving
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. The car features custom design elements and was created to be fully drivable
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It’s a beautiful blend of storytelling and automotive engineering, with the spirit of Sally Carrera brought to life in a tangible, road-legal form
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. What do you think about this unique collaboration?
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