[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/4-memorable-special-edition-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/4-memorable-special-edition-cars\/","headline":"4 MEMORABLE SPECIAL EDITION CARS","name":"4 MEMORABLE SPECIAL EDITION CARS","description":"Special edition releases have long provided the most dedicated collectors and brand enthusiasts with the opportunity to showcase their passion. From the wacky to the wonderful, this article will look at 4 special edition car releases that we just had to share. Porsche 911 Sally Special In collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Porsche recently revealed arguably one of their most wholesome creations yet, the 911 Sally Special. Inspired by Sally Carrera, a character from the movie Cars, this 911 was […]","datePublished":"2022-09-30","dateModified":"2022-09-30","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-MEMORABLE-SPECIAL-EDITION-CARS-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-MEMORABLE-SPECIAL-EDITION-CARS-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/4-memorable-special-edition-cars\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":513,"keywords":["Mini","porsche","volkswagen"],"articleBody":"Special edition releases have long provided the most dedicated collectors and brand enthusiasts with the opportunity to showcase their passion. From the wacky to the wonderful, this article will look at 4 special edition car releases that we just had to share.Porsche 911 Sally SpecialIn collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Porsche recently revealed arguably one of their most wholesome creations yet, the 911 Sally Special. Inspired by Sally Carrera, a character from the movie Cars, this 911 was a one-off special whose development journey brought together members of the original Cars production crew including Bob Pauley, the Production Designer who first drew Sally for the film. The vehicle is built upon the 911 Carrera GTS and is painted in a custom paint specifically designed for this project, named \u2018Sallybluemetallic\u2019. Porsche also honoured Sally\u2019s infamous tattoo, subtly printing it on the car\u2019s rear. In keeping with the character\u2019s kind and caring nature, Porsche developed the car with the aim of helping those in need; the Sally Special was auctioned at this year\u2019s Monterey Car Week, with proceeds donated to two noble causes: Girls Inc and USA for UNHCR.David Brown Marshall MiniEarlier this year David Brown Automotive revealed a limited edition remastered Mini, inspired by British audio company Marshall. Celebrating the amplification specialists\u2019 60th anniversary, the release boldly adopts Marshall\u2019s iconic black and gold colour scheme, with no corner left untouched by this glorious palette. The Marshall-inspired Mini comes equipped with an 8-speaker system courtesy of Marshall themselves \u2013 one would expect nothing less \u2013 as well as an infotainment display and electric windows, adding a modern touch to this Mini\u2019s retro aesthetic. The restomod also features a leather-lined boot housing a Marshall DSL1 Combo amp, so rockers are ready to shred wherever they are!Volkswagen Polo HarlequinWas this special edition pieced together from an array of stray VW body panels? Not quite, though we wouldn\u2019t blame you for thinking that it was. The patchwork Polo made its debut in 1994 and was never actually supposed to enter production; Volkswagen originally used the Harlequin to promote a new modular system for the third generation Polo, with this subsequently sparking demand for the unconventional vehicle to be made available for purchase. VW eventually put the car into production, moving 2500 units in the UK. Playfully named after the colourfully dressed performers from the Commedia Dell\u2019arte theatre form, the Harlequin has amassed a cult following of VW enthusiasts with an appreciation for eccentric design. In 2021 the German automaker even created a one-off commemorative sixth-generation Harlequin celebrating the Polo\u2019s history.Nissan Gold LeafDuring the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Nissan offered British athletes an added incentive to strive for gold. Nissan-sponsored athletes who secured first place in their respective sports were awarded special gold editions of the Nissan Leaf upon their return from Rio. The vehicles were wrapped in gold vinyl and had \u2018Rio 2016 Gold Medallist\u2019 printed on the bonnet and the front doors. Gymnast Max Whitlock and rower George Nash were two of the British Olympians presented with the car.  "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"4 MEMORABLE SPECIAL EDITION CARS","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/4-memorable-special-edition-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]