Update 10/9/2017: On the most recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage”, West Coast Customs paid a visit and went over this build in even more detail. Turns out it started life as a Cayman…
West Coast Customs (WCC) is one of those shops that creates polarizing designs, people tend to love or hate them. Me, I’m borderline. Other than the RWB and Outlaw movements, I’m not into loud and brash when it comes to Porsche. That doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the quality of work that comes out of the WCC shop. If you’ve seen their TV show, or follow them on social media, you know they’re no strangers to working on Porsches. From celebrities to athletes, West Coast Customs has put their stamp on almost every model in the line-up. Recently, however, we heard about a new build that got our attention.
According to the story we read, Justin Bieber commissioned WCC to re-skin a 987 Boxster with a 356 body. The result, something West Coast Custom’s Head of Design, MUSA, calls a “356 with Driveability of a new car.” That’s it up above.
This Boxster come 356 is said to have started life as a base 2010 Boxster with PDK (we’re kind of surprised it’s not a Boxster S with the bigger 3.4 liter engine).
However, thanks to the work of West Coast Customs, and with body parts supplied by Stoddard, the Boxster was transformed into what appears to be a slightly stretched 356 with a removable hardtop.
It’s hard to tell from the Instagram shots, as there’s nothing for scale, but exterior proportions just seem a bit off (early 356s had a wheelbase just over 82 inches. That’s a foot shorter than a 2010 Boxster). I think it still looks good, just not quite right.
As you would expect, the interior was completely redone in what looks to be a combination of Cashmere colored leather and black Alcantara.
No word yet on performance specs. We’ve reached out twice now to West Coast Customs but have had no reply as of yet. Justin Bieber’s no stranger to WCC (they’ve worked on plenty of his other cars), so assuming this turns out to be as advertised, I would expect we’ll see the reveal on one of their upcoming TV shows. We’ll post up more details as we get them. For now, let us know what you think, love it or hate it?
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Well Justin Beiber is someone we need to deport.
The car does not look right. it just does not make it as a 356, even a resto-mod.
seems like anyone can tear a car apart, and make a convoluted mess of a nice
quality autmobile.
I agree about deporting him but, I'm a Canadian so please deport him to Mexico or somewhere further away. He should never be allowed to own a Porsche or even touch one.
Hey canadian pal!
Dude was born in Canada, hence he must be deported back to Canada.
There are already more than enough canadian morons living in Mexico.
The 356-Cayman is kinda cool, but the automatic trans tells you it was built to be driven by a faggot...
Hell, we don't want him back! Why do you think we sent him your way?? Tag! You're it!!
As far as the car goes, it'd be nicer to see it with some perspective. I'm sure the build quality is top notch but it may be horrific up close. Just the idea kind of creeps me out a bit.
Love the work of Dr. Frankenstein.
It looks good but leaves MEA bit uncomfortable. That's the point of the whole project. Isn't it?
don't know which is worse, this abomination or the fact that Bieber knows what a 356 is.
I'm going to go with the latter.
Excellent question. Proof that money cannot buy good taste.
Jarring to me that the interior looks modern, the exterior looks retro. I would not want this car, although anything that brings positive publicity to Porsche is a good thing.
I like it a lot, the style is close enough to the original to bring that era to mind, but just a bit bigger to be unique! I would love a car like this, looks like a classic but has the drivability of a modern car, safety too I'll bet.
Right on!
The original had 15's fr & rr. The rears on this car are obviously taller, giving it a gorgeous rake to the front. A more aggressive look.
I am very pleased that the 356 is being viewed by someone younger as a cool car! My wife and I are the youngest members of the local 356 Registry, and Justin is a few years younger than us! Like was mentioned above, I see it as a good thing to get some vintage Porsche publicity. I say congrats to Justin for the cool car! -TR
"The result, something West Coast Custom's Head of Design, MUSA, calls a "356 with Driveability of a new car."
This is a 356 tribute car with the driveabilty of a new car, and it is not bloated out of shape:
http://flatsixes.wpengine.com/cars/porsche-replicas/993-powered-intermeccanica-356/
As for deporting Bieber, we got rid of him and he's yours, now. :-)
I prefer a stock 356 just as the factory intended. Not a fan of Bieber, happy to help him pack.
me too I would help to pack to get rid of him
A "356 with Driveability of a new car."
I have a 356--a car with driveability well ahead of its time! It's driveability is still pretty darn good.