Sometimes you just have to take things into your own hands.Porsche never saw fit to build a shooting-brake variant of the 944, so Carpoint decided to build one of its own. The gorgeous two-door isn't just a design study, either. The German shop intends to build and sell the vehicle.More from Robb ReportAn Ancient Wall Unearthed in Paris Could Solve the Mystery of the City's OriginsFormer 'Housewife' Diana Jenkins Lists Her Hidden Hills Home for $23 MillionKing George III's Former Royal Observatory Is Now a $24 Million London HomePorsche is best known for its traditional sports cars like the 911, but the automaker has released several longroofs over the years, including, over the last decade, variants of the Panamera and Taycan. Carpoint's car wasn't inspired by an official wagon, though. Instead, it owes its existence to a 924 Turbo S crafted by Hanover-based coachbuilder Günter Artz.Carpoint GT-K44 Shooting BrakeA rare example of Artz's shooting brake won the heart of Carpoint founder Andreas Freund after he got the chance to drive one around Lake Garda in the 1980s, according to HiConsumption. The enthusiast-turned-custom shop spent the next four years trying to track down one of the wagons for himself, but was unable to do so. Then, in 2022, a friend, designer Michael Söhngen, gave Freund a sketch of a 944 shooting brake—the 944 became Porsche's entry-level model after the 924 Turbo S was discontinued in 1988—inspiring him to build the vehicle himself.Carpoint's wagon, which is called the GT-K44, is based on Söhngen's drawing. The Oak Green vehicle looks just like any other 944 until you get to the B-pillar, where the roof now extends all the way to the rear of the vehicle. It may not sound like a huge change, but hundreds of hours went into making sure the modified element was structurally sound and that its newfound tailgate is easy to use.Carpoint will build 10 examples of the GT-K44The modifications made to the vehicle result in an interior that feels significantly roomier and now has actual cargo room, even if its rear row of seats is still cramped. The cabin is covered in black leather and features Pascha-patterned seat inserts, which, along with its black five-spoke wheels, give even more of an '80s feel. Power comes from the 944's original 3.0-liter inline-four, which, in the 1991 example used for the first build, makes 211 hp.In the market for a throwback Porsche shooting brake that never actually existed? Carpoint is taking orders for the GT-K44 now. Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty. The shop plans to build just 10 examples of the shooting brake.Click here to see more photos of the Carpoint GT-K44.Best of Robb ReportThe 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine BeastThe World's Best Superyacht ShipyardsThe ABCs of Chartering a YachtSign up for RobbReports's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Click here to read the full article.
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