At Porsche Centre Victoria, restoration is more than a return to form—it’s a reimagining of legacy through artistry, precision, and bold vision. This one-of-a-kind build pays tribute to the spirit of the West Coast, featuring a custom-painted hood inspired by Indigenous art traditions. The collaboration between Porsche Victoria and Coast Salish design was brought to life by renowned Indigenous artist Mr. Luke Maston. The theme of this build centers on race heritage and the cultural legacy shared by both Porsche and Coast Salish legend. This Cayenne symbolizes Porsche’s race pedigree and the canoe racing traditions of the Coast Salish people. The designs evoke speed, power, protection, nature, history, and—most importantly—family. Traveling and racing bring us together as family.
Hood Design
The hood features a raven with the sun behind it, inspired by a legend from the beginning of time: when the world was dark, the raven stole the sun from the seagull and released it into the sky to give us light. The sun is placed in the center of the hood, hinting at the racing numbers often seen on Porsche cars. Its colors mirror those of the Porsche logo. The raven’s wings suggest racing stripes, while Porsche racing stripes on the front and rear bumpers reinforce the theme of speed and competition.
Driver’s Side
The driver’s side showcases waves representing the ocean of Canada’s West Coast, along with an Orca/Wolf transformation design. In Indigenous culture, the wolf and the orca are considered the same spirit—transforming to hunt on land or in the ocean. Both animals symbolize family and mutual protection. If these animals were your spirit helpers, you would be blessed as a skilled fisherman and hunter.
Passenger Side
The passenger side features a thunderbird. When it flaps its wings, it creates thunder; when it blinks, it creates lightning. This imagery ties into the sound and speed of the Cayenne. The stripes and feathers in the wing design continue the racing theme.
Tailgate
The tailgate design depicts a mother bear protecting her two cubs, represented by her paws. The two faces—one sad, one happy—reflect the duality of human emotion. The bear is placed at the rear to symbolize the loud roar and power of the 500hp, 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
Roof
The roof celebrates the natural beauty of Canada’s West Coast, featuring a tree, waves, wolf, moon, raven, and sun.
Interior
Interior pieces are painted green and adorned with eagles and salmon. The eagle represents our connection to the Creator, carrying prayers to the heavens. The salmon symbolizes resilience and our bond with nature as a source of sustenance.
Wheels and Mirrors
The wheels are painted black with an orange pinstripe, echoed on the mirrors. This subtle detail pays homage to the Transsyberia—a nod Porsche enthusiasts will recognize. The orange also honors the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a meaningful connection for Canadians.
Colours
The color palette draws inspiration from Porsche’s iconic hues. These colors also play a key role in Coast Salish design, representing land, ocean, sky, connection, and relationships.
Dugout Race Canoe
Mounted atop the Cayenne is a custom-made and painted canoe, merging adventure with authenticity. In Indigenous culture, dugout canoes—carved from a single piece of wood—come in many forms. Traditionally, war canoes were built for speed and agility to intercept enemies. Today, they’re used in summer race circuits, bringing families and communities together and keeping culture alive.
Beyond aesthetics, the vehicle is mechanically sound and road-ready. Major maintenance was completed, including new tires and the installation of a Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM+) system for modern connectivity.
This restoration is more than a tribute—it’s a statement. A fusion of heritage, performance, and imagination, crafted to be unlike anything the world has seen before.