Porsche 911s with an edge

Magnus Walker peers into the shell of a Porsche 911 that he plans to restore over the next 12 months inside his warehouse.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker observes the cooling holes he cut in the rear bumper of a 1972 Porsche T 911.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker installed a front brake assembly on a 1972 Porsche 911.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker installed a chrome door handle on a 1972 STR Porsche 911.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker looks at Porsche magazines inside his downtown L.A. arts district loft.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker considers the restoration of a 1965 Porsche 911 in his “chop shop.”   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker exits a 1972 STR Porsche 911.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker shares an embrace with his wife, Karen, inside the downtown L.A. warehouse where he stores his vintage Porsches. At left is a green 1966 Porsche 911 and at right is a 1971 911 T race car, Walker’s personal favorite.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

A 1965 Porsche 911, with Magnus Walker in the background.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker in his “chop shop” in the downtown L.A. arts district, surrounded by parts used for future Porsche restorations.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Magnus Walker with some of his vintage Porches in his warehouse.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)