Image Credit: Larry Chen / Hagerty / YouTube.Photographer Larry Chen has driven plenty of serious machinery over the years, but one of his latest outings may be among the most entertaining. During a visit to End Of Stay Automotive Art Studio in Shanghai for Hagerty's Capturing Car Culture series, Chen got behind the wheel of a miniature electric Porsche 964 built for adults rather than children.The half-scale machine may look like an oversized toy, yet its engineering goes far beyond that description. End Of Stay calls the category a "high-performance junior car," combining accurate proportions with proper suspension, hydraulic braking, rear-wheel drive, and enough electric power to make drifting a very real possibility.Chen sampled several versions during the visit, including a higher-performance 964 model producing around 35 horsepower. That may sound modest by regular-car standards, but in a machine weighing just under 200 kilograms, or roughly 440 pounds, the power-to-weight ratio makes things interesting very quickly.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe result was exactly what you would expect from a tiny rear-wheel-drive Porsche-shaped EV with a hydraulic handbrake and no traction control. Chen was soon sliding it around, attempting donuts and joining a miniature-car convoy through the streets with an enthusiasm that made the machines look every bit as fun as their creators intended.These Are Built For Adults, Not KidsImage Credit: Larry Chen / Hagerty / YouTube.End Of Stay co-founder Philip explained that the company wanted to create something different from conventional junior cars. Instead of cartoonish proportions or basic amusement-park hardware, the goal was to reproduce the shape of the real vehicle as faithfully as possible while giving adults something genuinely engaging to drive.The Porsche-inspired model is built to roughly half scale and sits on a dedicated chassis rather than a generic go-kart platform. End Of Stay says each model gets its own underlying structure, with the Porsche, AE86, Miata and Defender all using different chassis designs.That attention to detail extends to working lights, indicators, brake lights, a functional dashboard, and even a key positioned on the left side in classic Porsche fashion. Buyers can also specify custom paint, interiors, and trim to make the miniature car resemble a full-size vehicle they already own.The 35-HP Version Is Surprisingly SeriousImage Credit: Larry Chen / Hagerty / YouTube.The standard models use relatively modest electric powertrains, but the performance versions are much more aggressive. End Of Stay says its high-performance configuration produces about 35 horsepower, while an even more extreme Ultimate version can make around 45 horsepower.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe company claims the fastest specification can reach up to 140 km/h, or roughly 87 mph, which is a startling number for something this small. That helps explain why the chassis includes adjustable suspension, disc brakes, and a separate hydraulic handbrake acting on the rear axle.There is no traction control to rescue an overenthusiastic driver. End Of Stay's philosophy is deliberately old-school, leaving throttle modulation, steering input, and car control almost entirely to the person behind the wheel.Chen Quickly Started Drifting ItImage Credit: Larry Chen / Hagerty / YouTube.After trying a lower-powered version, Chen moved into the 35-hp car and immediately noticed how much more demanding it was. The extra power required finer throttle control, while the upgraded tires and chassis gave him enough confidence to let the steering wheel slide through his hands during drifts like he would in a full-size car.He also praised how intuitive the miniature Porsche felt once underway. According to Chen, many of the instincts and techniques used to control a normal performance car transferred directly to the much smaller machine.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat eventually led to donuts, rolling shots, and a group drive with a fleet of miniature cars At one point, roughly 15 of the tiny machines were out together, turning the outing into what amounted to a scaled-down street takeover.The Price Is Very Real TooThese cars may look playful, but they are priced like serious enthusiast toys. End Of Stay says the standard Porsche version starts around $8,800, with the performance model at approximately $10,800 and the Ultimate version around $13,000.That money buys considerably more than a fiberglass shell and an electric motor. The cars use dedicated chassis engineering, custom battery systems, adjustable suspension, hydraulic brakes, bespoke tires, and extensive hand assembly, with many customer examples built to order.The company says typical lead times are around four to six weeks depending on customization. For collectors who already own the full-size equivalent, one of these could serve as an unusually functional garage companion rather than another static scale model.It May Be The Ultimate Big-Kid ToyEnd Of Stay originally began with full-size replica work before shifting into miniature enthusiast cars, and that background helps explain the level of detail. The company's aim is to make vehicles that feel familiar enough to trigger the same emotional response as the originals, just in a much smaller package.AdvertisementAdvertisementChen's reaction suggests the idea works. Watching an adult drift a tiny Porsche with their head sticking above the roof may look ridiculous from the outside, but from behind the wheel it appears to deliver exactly the kind of uncomplicated fun many modern performance cars struggle to provide.Would you spend around $10,000 on a 35-hp miniature electric Porsche? If you could have a half-scale version of any car, what would you choose?If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.