- The 911’s 3.8-liter flat-six has been modified and is paired with a six-speed manual ‘box.
- Strosek initially modified the Porsche before it was later upgraded by Evomax.
- The tuner has fitted two carbon fiber bucket seats from a 918 Spyder.
You’ll either love or hate this 1994 Porsche 911 Speedster, but regardless of how you feel about it, there’s no denying its over-the-top design and ability to steal attention from even the flashiest modern hypercars. It also has an intriguing history and, as at one stage, it was owned by baseball legend Barry Bonds.
This 911 Speedster is one of just 427 units built for the U.S. market and was delivered new to Bonds himself. Not content with its factory form, Bonds commissioned Vittorio Strosek to transform it into what is now known as the “Mega Speedster,” completely overhauling the car’s aesthetics.
More recently, the car underwent another major transformation, this time by German tuning house Evomax. After spending the last three years in Europe under Evomax’s care, it has been exported back to the U.S. and is now up for sale on Bring a Trailer.
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Evomax has replaced the 911’s original bodywork with lightweight carbon-kevlar components, giving the car a more aggressive and muscular appearance. Key changes include flared arches and redesigned front and rear fascias, all finished in a beautiful shade of Meissen Blue. The tuner’s graphics adorn the sides, adding a unique touch to the car’s aesthetic.
While some Porsche purists may balk at the bold changes, I think the updates inject a fresh personality into the Speedster, making it look like a German riff on a classic muscle car—striking, unapologetic, and full of character.
The listing doesn’t mention when Barry Bonds sold the car, but the odometer only reads 500 miles (~804 km), although that’s thought to represent how far the car has driven with its modified engine, not the mileage on the chassis itself. Indeed, a Carfax mileage report states the car had roughly 35,000 miles (~56,300 km) under its belt as of October 2020. As for the 3.8-liter flat-six, it was modified by Andial and is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels.
The interior could very well be the highlight of the car. A pair of carbon fiber bucket seats from the Porsche 918 Spyder have been installed and are trimmed in white leather. The rest of the cabin has a mixture of white and gray leather and looks like the perfect mix between old-school and modern.
If you’re interested in this special 911 Speedster, head on over to Bring a Trailer to place your bid.