Inside the $2M 24k Gold Iron Man Porsche with James Pumphrey
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A one-of-one, $2.1 million gold-plated Porsche 911 Turbo Speedster inspired by Iron Man's suit takes center stage in this episode of Spike's Car Radio, unveiled by Guntherworks founder Peter Naum. The car, named 'End Game' as a nod to both its status as the final Speedster build and the Avengers film, features a 840-horsepower twin-turbo engine, 24-karat gold-plated bodywork, a fully functional arc reactor light between the seats, and gemstone-embedded gear shifter—each element meticulously crafted to match Hot Toys' Iron Man figures. The build, commissioned by a billionaire collector with a history of Disney and Marvel-themed cars, is not just a showpiece but a statement on bespoke automotive artistry. Meanwhile, host James Pumphrey reflects on his Dakar Rally experience, the craft of watchmaking at Tudor, and the cultural shift in car culture—from over-the-top modifications to accessible, joyful project builds like his $3,000 Volkswagen Golf transformation. The episode also critiques Porsche’s new GT3 SC Cabriolet as a confusing but not necessarily a 'cash grab,' and calls out Porsche Santa Clarita’s controversial marketing campaign featuring women in Pilates and dental work, calling it tone-deaf and reductive. The conversation blends automotive passion, craftsmanship, and cultural commentary with a touch of humor and irony. The episode underscores that true car culture isn’t about price tags or performance numbers—it’s about personal connection, creativity, and joy.
The $2.1M Guntherworks 'End Game' Porsche is a one-of-one turbo speedster with 840 horsepower, 24-karat gold plating, and a functional arc reactor inspired by Iron Man's suit.
The car's paint was matched to Hot Toys' Iron Man figures using 12 variations of candy red, requiring a custom paint development process.
All gold elements—including headlights, shifter, and charge coolers—are real 24-karat gold, with the plating designed to be resilient despite heat and exposure.
The car has no roof, making it a permanent open-top speedster, a design choice praised for eliminating the hassle of a retractable top.
The gear shifter features real gemstones—emerald, sapphire, ruby, amethyst, and orange—micro-pavéed by a Los Angeles jeweler.
…and 4 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Last-Minute Iron Man Porsche Debut
“This is essentially a motorcycle with four wheels.”
The Art of Gold: From Toy to Car
The team details how the car’s candy red paint was matched to Hot Toys Iron Man figures using 12 variations of red, and how every gold element—from headlights to the shifter—is real 24-karat gold.
The Client’s Marvel Expansion
The billionaire owner, who commissioned multiple Disney-themed cars, ran out of characters and expanded into Marvel IP after Disney’s acquisition. Guntherworks honors the client’s vision without official Disney approval.
James Pumphrey’s $3K Golf Project
“Make it a place that you want to be so you drive the car and then you're motivated.”
Porsche’s GT3 SC Cabriolet: Cash Grab or Cool?
Spike and James debate the new GT3 SC Cabriolet, questioning its name, lack of a speedster cowl, and whether it’s a cash grab—only to be clarified by Peter Naum as a strategic weight-saving move for homologation.
“This is essentially a motorcycle with four wheels.”
“Make it a place that you want to be so you drive the car and then you're motivated.”
“You can't pick up a guitar and play guitar just because you bought a nice guitar.”
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