Luftgekuhlt is a brand founded by two-time Le Mans class winner Patrick
Long and creative director Howie Idelson to pay tribute to all
air-cooled cars in the Porsche world. The brand recently released a
special car designed for a special purpose (it was auctioned for
$275,000 at the Autumn Leaves Project, a charity dedicated to pancreatic
cancer research). Named LuftAuto,
the rally-style 911 from 1985 was designed in form and function to be
both a daily driver as well as a capable off-roader. Notable features
include a rebuilt 3.2-liter engine, a sports exhaust, lightweight Recaro
bucket seats, a lifted suspension, off-road lighting, a roof rack with
spare tire, new Pirelli P-Zero Rally tires, custom fog lamps with
headlight grills, skid plates, and custom powder coated front and rear
bumpers. The motivation came from the spirit of the Baja-style desert
races that play a significant role in California?s racing history, and
the end result is a perfect blend of history and creativity in a stylish
design.
