DANNY'S GARAGE
A STORY OF PASSION
This is the story of Danny McKenna's automotive collection. All of these vehicles belong to Danny and represent a lifetime of automotive passion.
1989 Porsche 911 930 Turbo
The most iconic G-Body in Danny’s collection. This 930 Turbo is a true classic. It’s completely original with less than 10k original miles. The color is a stunning paint-to-sample pale green that saturates hints of yellow in direct sunlight. Complimenting the exterior paint is a rich brown leather interior. This 930 Turbo is a true collector’s car and a staple of Danny’s collection.
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
The 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 holds the reputation of being the greatest dual-purpose Porsche the marque ever created. It was developed as a homologation special, and all 500 examples of the initial batch were sold within a week of the car’s international debut. The Carrera RS has retained its initial lust and is regarded as one of the rarest 911s of all time.
1964 Shelby Cobra 427
In 1962 Carroll Shelby created the most sought-after muscle car in history, the Shelby Cobra. This specific Anglo-American, no-frills, vintage supercar is the coil-spring 427 model, of which only 343 were ever built.
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL is automotive history. It reassures the idea that text-books aren't written so much about the man, but rather the pageantry. It's a pinnacle of design and style that will be studied and revered for generations to come.
2000 Porsche 996 GT3 RS
If you visit Danny's "McKenna Porsche" dealership in Norwalk, California, do yourself a favor and walk all the way to the back of the store and check out the full-wall trophy case that holds all of this race car's winning hardware. The McKenna brand teamed up with Alex Job Racing and sponsored this car for many years in the early 2000s. It raced and won in many events, such as the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, American Le Mans Series, Gran Turismo 3 Grand Prix, and many more. Now Danny's son, Hutton, is continuing the McKenna racing tradition in a Porsche GT4 and Audi RS3 LMS.
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
The Carrera GT was born a proposal for Porsche’s new Le Mans race car in 1999, with a slight upgrade from the turbo-charged flat-six to a massive 5.7 L V10. It doesn’t seem fair to classify this vehicle as an ordinary car, you know with seat belts, and a radio and power windows… Because it’s so much more than that. The Carrera GT is an emotion in itself. It’s the only thing that can produce a smile in the midst of heart-pounding fear. Combine that emotion with the style and elegance of classic Porsche design and you have one of the most iconic “cars” of all time. This is model 999 / 1,240.
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Due to its subtle elegance, the 280SE has been a timeless classic since its debut. This particular version is the hand built 3.5L cabriolet, which flaunts the German craftsmanship that landed it in the hearts of many renowned collections.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
The 918 Spyder embodies the essence of the Porsche idea: it combines pedigree motor racing technology with excellent everyday utility, and maximum performance with minimum consumption. Only 918 models were ever produced – this particular model was custom ordered by Danny in a coy matte black with electric green accents.
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 "Donut Bus"
Our Volkswagen Type 2 “Donut Bus” was built in 1966 and remains in original condition to this day. This is a fully-functional donut factory on wheels – it actually used to cruise the streets of Southern California selling donuts to whoever had a nickel in their pocket. This particular Type 2, with its iconic “Rolling Donuts” sign on the roof, still has its original sink, stove, service window, and menu!
1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
1988 was the last year of production for the Porsche 959 – only 337 examples of this vehicle were built, and this one in particular remains one of the most pristine. At the time, not only was this ground breaking design for Porsche, but from an engineering standpoint, it proved to be the fastest street-legal car in the world.
1964 Porsche 356C Cabriolet
Porsche's first production automobile – The 356 is the birthplace of iconic Porsche design, taking cues from Volkswagen, but ultimately surpassing them with huge strides forward in performance, elegance, quality and style. This particular model is the 356C, the last revision of this historic vehicle.
1947 Mercury Marmon-Herrington
Marmon-Herrington was incorporated in 1931 in Indianapolis. The company took over the old Duesenberg assembly plant and started making 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles for the army. In 1946, after WWII, the company refocussed on building consumer cars in collaboration with Ford and Mercury. The result of which are these beautiful wood-bodied wagons. The production of these woodies lasted two years with records showing that only 1,889 Mercury Marmon-Herringtons were ever built.
1966 Shelby Cobra 427
The Shelby Cobra 427 was the third generation of this model, officially designated the Mark III. It was built in cooperation with Ford Motors in Detroit from 1965 - 1967 and production was limited to only 348 models. What makes this particular Cobra special is Carroll Shelby’s hand-written signature on the front of the glove box.
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
At the time, the GT2 RS had the second best weight-to-power ratio of any production vehicle, coming in at 4.9 pounds per horsepower. Only 500 of these track-ready animals were made, and number 380 has found a special home in our collection.
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Originally manufactured under the Italian company, Iso SpA, the Isetta became the top-selling single-cylinder car in the world with 161,728 units sold. The allure of this strange, egg-shaped, microcar was its gas-mileage of 78 mpg – which is very impressive, even for today’s standards. Although the efficiency was great, it was the Isetta’s bizarre design that secured it a spot in the automotive history books.
2003 BMW Z8 Alpina V8 Roadster
The BMW Z8 was manufactured from 1999-2003, but its final year was no standard Z8. The 2003 Alpina V8 Roadster was born. Only 550 models were manufactured – the performance was enhanced, the interior leather was upgraded, and the stylish design of Alpina was implemented. Making this car a relic of the BMW world.