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and symmetry across the car. The side and rear light chassis apertures are also modified, utilising modified early 911 metal work. Time is taken to remove any unwanted
fixings and brackets to make the shell as clean as possible; and, after all the panels have been welded or bonded, the car goes to paint. Theon Design offers a wide selection of classic Porsche colours, or customers can choose a completely bespoke colour. “The Porsche ethos flows through everything
we do. For example, the tyre and wheels chosen for our commissions are to the same percentage size increase front to rear as they would be on a classic 911 – so while the arches may be much wider, everything is in proportion,” says Hawley. “We also like to learn from everything Porsche has done over the years, and utilise technology from newer models and the special edition cars. “For example, the door handles in our
commissions are actually new genuine Porsche parts, used on pre-1974 911s, yet the machined billet aluminium mirrors are inspired by the 2018 991 Speedster concept and electrically adjustable. These details perfectly encapsulate Theon’s unique approach of taking inspiration from every Porsche era.”
DYNAMIC DESIGN AT ITS BEST The engine bay, inspired by classic 911s, is decluttered, allowing the flat six-cylinder powerplant to be shown off in the best possible way. Wrapped in a custom one-piece carbon fibre shroud reminiscent of the early 911 race cars’ fibreglass unit, this modern motorsport-derived material gives a clean
and purposeful look, one that is accentuated by individual throttle bodies. Back in the cabin, small touches help
complete the Theon Design approach with restyled clocks and gauges to resemble early 911s. Every detail of the interior is design-led and is a fully collaborative process with the owner. Customers can specify Recaro front seats, finished in semi-aniline leather with bespoke weaves and contrasting stripes, features that can be mixed with carbon fibre details such as the centre console, which is constructed from carbon fibre and then wrapped in leather. “The Nardi steering wheel on our latest
HK002 car was custom-stitched to match the car’s interior by Nardi itself,” explains Hawley. “Going forward, we are delighted to say that all commissions will be offered a Nardi-trimmed wheel. This attention detail applies throughout - even the ‘frunk’ is finished to the same exquisite level as the rest of the car, featuring exposed carbon side ‘pods’ and a leather-wrapped carbon fibre fuel tank cover. “Our philosophy is that every detail matters,”
continues Hawley. “And that goes for beneath the skin too. An owner may not see 90% of the car, but the same level of attention to detail goes right the way through, regardless. We treat every single component as an ‘A-surface’. At Theon, exemplary design leads the entire process. It is what we are built on.” Prices for Theon Design commissions start
at £300,000. Each car is a totally unique collaboration with the customer and takes 18 months to build.
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