Porsche’s Toy Story-inspired 911s raise $3 million for charity
A collection of three Porsche 911s inspired by the main characters of the Toy Story series have led to a sizable charity donation.
Porsche has raised even more money for US charities, after an anonymous buyer donated US$3 million (A$4.35 million) while purchasing three 911 sports cars, each uniquely inspired by Toy Story characters.
The three 911s were revealed earlier this month ahead of the release of Toy Story 5 in cinemas, paying tribute to main characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie.
According to Porsche, the ‘intended buyer’ of the three vehicles has donated US$1 million (A$1.45 million) to each of the three charities supported by the carmaker: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.
“When we first learned about the project – the incredible cars and the work these charities do for children and families – we knew it was a natural fit,” the anonymous buyer said in a press release distributed by Porsche.
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“Our passion for unique Porsches and giving back runs as deep as our love of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the Toy Story 5 characters.”
It’s the second time a Porsche collaboration with Disney-Pixar has resulted in a significant donation to charity, with its one-off ‘Sally Carrera’ (from the film Cars) tribute 911 Carrera 4 GTS selling at auction in 2022 for US$3.6 million (A$5.22 million).
The three Toy Story 911s consisted of a 911 GT3 RS for Buzz Lightyear, a Carrera T for Woody, and a Targa 4 GTS for Jessie.
