Porsche’s One-Off Canadian GT3 RS Heads To Charity Auction With Maple Leaf Livery

Sometimes automotive nationalism can feel forced, but Porsche Cars Canada absolutely nailed it with their one-off GT3 RS tribute to the Great White North. This isn’t just some quick vinyl wrap job – it’s a full Sonderwunsch collaboration that transforms Stuttgart’s track weapon into the most Canadian sports car ever created. And before you ask: yes, it’s heading to auction, and yes, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

Eh-pically Canadian Design

The asymmetrical livery on this GT3 RS is genuinely brilliant. Two-thirds red, one-third white, maintaining the same proportions as the Canadian flag while creating something that actually works visually on a sports car. That massive maple leaf sprawling across the roof? It’s not subtle, but that’s the whole point here. It feels like automotive patriotism done right.

Designer Grant Larson clearly understood the assignment here. The red side gets white graphics and wheel accents, while the white section sports red details. Even the center-lock wheels feature two-tone maple leaves, because why stop at understated when you can go full Canuck? The PECTO (Porsche Experience Centre Toronto) badging and puddle lights that project the track outline onto the ground are nice touches that tie everything back to the car’s purpose.

Interior Touches That Actually Matter

Inside, Porsche didn’t just slap some flag stickers on the dashboard and call it a day. The custom pepita fabric created specifically for this build gives the seats a distinctive look that complements rather than competes with the exterior drama. Those red seatbelts might seem like a small detail, but they perfectly tie the cabin to the overall theme without feeling gimmicky.

The Toronto skyline graphic on the door sills is a particularly clever touch. Even the red and white contrast stitching throughout the interior feels purposeful rather than tacky. This is how you do themed special editions without making them feel like carnival prizes.

The Charity Angle Done Right

Here’s what makes this whole thing even better: it’s not just corporate marketing fluff. The auction benefits Campfire Circle, an Ontario-based charity that brings joy to kids fighting serious illnesses through camp programs. When Porsche combines automotive excellence with genuine community impact, it reminds us why some manufacturers still get it right.

The timing is perfect too – auction opens today and closes on Canada Day (July 1st). The symbolism writes itself, and the fact that Americans can bid (with some paperwork to convert to US spec) opens it up to collectors who appreciate the artistry even if they don’t live north of the border.

More Than Marketing Theater

What’s refreshing about this GT3 RS is that underneath all the Canadian flair, it’s still the same 518-horsepower track monster we know and love. The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six hasn’t been touched, the Weissach Package is intact, and those 3.2-second 0-62 mph times remain unchanged.

The signed cowl cover from Grant Larson, GT product line director Andreas Preuninger, and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur boss Boris Apenbrink adds some genuine collectibility to boot.

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Pricing & Availability

RM Sotheby’s is handling the sealed-bid auction, which runs through 3 PM ET on Canada Day, with expectations around $500,000 CAD – though given the charity aspect and unique nature, final numbers could surprise everyone.