The Quail — Gunther Werks
Monterey Car Week

August 15, 2025

  • The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering returned on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, running 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The field was tightly curated—about 200 automobiles—with culinary pavilions and manufacturer displays framing the day. Featured classes honored Liveries of F1, 30 Years of the Ferrari F50, 60 Years of the Shelby GT350, and 60 Years of the Iso Grifo, alongside the usual era and type groupings. With tickets capped and crowds controlled, the lawns kept a garden-party pace even as debuts and press calls punctuated the program. It’s the most condensed cross-section of the week—rare metal, modern launches, and camera-ready staging.

    The day started with the headline: the F26 Turbo debut. I worked a full walk-around—slant-nose profile from every angle—then moved to the rear, where the twin turbos sit in open view, paired with a 935-style exhaust. The spec reads like intent: a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-six co-developed with Rothsport Racing, targeting 1,000 hp. The stand drew a steady crowd; at one point Peter Nam paused with Spike Feresten of Spike’s Car Radio for a quick chat.

    Next up, a GWX in coupe form—a contrast to the speedster seen earlier at Werks. Exposed-carbon stripes, a massive rear spoiler, and the familiar stance make the language clear even without a caption; it reads like a distilled 993, sharpened and modern.

    I closed on the Gunther Werks Turbo: the proportions, the cooling inlets, the way the rear aero frames the car’s width. Three chapters on one stage—heritage referenced, reimagined, and pushed forward in public.

    Founded in 2003 by Peninsula Signature Events (with Gordon McCall), The Quail was conceived as an intimate alternative to white-glove concours—limited entries, high-touch hospitality, and walkable classes on a single lawn. The show’s Best of Show winner becomes eligible for the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best award, underscoring the event’s link to global concours culture. Over time, The Quail evolved into a launchpad where legacy marques and boutiques reveal one-offs and new programs, yet the format remains steady: restricted tickets, curated classes, and food pavilions that make the day feel unhurried, even when headlines drop.

The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A silver Gunther Werks F-26 remastered Porsche 993 coupe is presented in side profile on a white display stand at an outdoor event. The car showcases extensive carbon-fiber bodywork, including wide fende
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — The Gunther Werks team pose for a photo with drinks around a silver Gunther Werks F-26. The custom Porsche, featuring bronze center-lock wheels, red Brembo brake calipers, and a prominent rear spoiler, i
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A silver Gunther Werks F-26, a heavily modified Porsche 993, is showcased on a white display platform at an outdoor event. The car features a widebody design, a unique front fascia with faired-in headligh
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A low-angle, head-on photograph of a silver Gunther Werks F-26 on a reflective white display platform. The car features a custom widebody, aggressive front bumper with exposed carbon-fiber intakes, and u
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A detailed, low-angle shot of the slant nose front quarter of a silver Gunther Werks F-26, a restomod based on a Porsche 993. The car features champagne-colored, multi-spoke, center-lock magnesium wheels
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed rear view of a silver Gunther Werks F-26, a restomod based on the Porsche 993, showcased on a white platform at an outdoor event. The car features a prominent bi-plane rear wing with carbon-fi
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed, high-angle view into the meticulously customized rear engine bay of the Gunther Werks F-26, featuring the 1000hp Werks-Rothsport Racing 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine. The compartment is
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed close-up of the rear of a metallic grey Gunther Werks F-26, showcasing an exposed twin-turbocharger setup below the bumper. The turbos and associated piping are framed by an aggressive carbon-
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed rear three-quarter view of a metallic silver Gunther Werks F-26 Porsche 911 (993) restomod, on a white display platform at an event. The car features a prominent sculpted rear wing, carbon-fib
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A detailed close-up of a high-performance bucket seat in the Gunther Werks F-26, featuring a glossy carbon-fiber frame and vibrant red upholstery. The headrest has a textured fabric insert, while the lowe
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — Spike Feresten (of Spike's Car Radio podcast) and Peter Nam in conversation as they discuses the Gunther Werks F-26. They stand in front of a large, out-of-focus white banner with bold black lettering. —
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A custom-built Gunther Werks GWX remastered Porsche 993, finished in a deep metallic purple, is displayed at an outdoor event. The car features extensive carbon-fiber aerodynamics, including a large rear
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A low-angle, head-on photograph of a Gunther Werks GWX remastered Porsche 993, finished in a deep metallic purple. The car features custom LED headlights with 'GW' logos, a carbon-fiber front splitter, a
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed close-up shot of a purple Gunther Werks GWX rear quarter, highlighting the large swan-neck rear wing. The focus is on the carbon-fiber endplate, which is branded with the 'GWX' logo, with the
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — Detailed interior view of a Gunther Werks GWX remastered Porsche 993, showcasing a driver-focused cockpit. The cabin is extensively appointed with carbon fiber on the dashboard, steering wheel, and center
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A detailed close-up of the rear wheel of a Gunther Werks GWX , finished in a deep metallic purple. The car is fitted with a champagne-colored, multi-spoke E-Motion Engineering center-lock wheel, revealing
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 993 coupe in a vibrant metallic orange paint is displayed at a low front three-quarter angle. The car is parked on a glossy white floor in front of a br
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A low-angle, head-on photograph of a custom Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 911, based on the 993 chassis, finished in a vibrant metallic orange. The car is showcased on a highly reflect
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A detailed, low-angle view of a Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 911 (993) at an outdoor car show. The focus is on the front passenger-side fender, which houses a large, matte blue, five-s
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed, artistic close-up of the rear quarter of a metallic orange Gunther Werks Turbo (993) remastered Porsche 993. The shot highlights the dramatic ducktail spoiler, custom full-width LED taillight
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed close-up of the driver-side 'aero' style mirror on a Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 911, finished in a vibrant metallic orange paint. The high-gloss finish reflects the soft,
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — Detailed interior view of a Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 993, showcasing a driver-focused cockpit. The cabin is extensively appointed with carbon fiber on the dashboard, steering wheel
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F26 & More — A detailed close-up of the rear of Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado), focusing on the distinctive rear wing. The car is finished in a vibrant metallic bronze-orange paint, and the shot highlights the aerodyna
The Quail 2025 — Gunther Werks — F-26 & More — A detailed close-up of a 'REMASTERED BY GUNTHER WERKS' badge affixed to a carbon-fiber panel on the rear decklid of an orange Gunther Werks Turbo (Tornado) remastered Porsche 993 build. The carbon fiber