Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 Returns to California With 800 Vehicles, New Debuts
Now in its fourth year, the Porsche gathering drew 9,500 attendees & 800 vehicles to Costa Mesa while a Broad Arrow auction hit $20 million...
Air|Water Driven by The Mobil 1 Brand returned to Southern California on Saturday, April 25, welcoming 9,500 attendees and presenting more than 800 vehicles at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. In its fourth year, the gathering brought together a wide spectrum of the Porsche community, from longtime collectors to first-time attendees, event officials stated in a press release.
“This year set a new standard for what the Air|Water experience is all about,” commented general manager James Longstaffe. “With the new car unveils, the expanded footprint of our exhibitor hall and the car-centric freestyle BMX show, the atmosphere was electric. Having Jonny Lieberman as our host added a layer of storytelling that truly resonated with our community. It was, without question, our most engaging event to date.”
As the host of Air|Water Driven by The Mobil 1 Brand, automotive journalist Lieberman led attendees through a full schedule of programming across the venue. Guests moved between curated displays, featured exhibits and interactive moments, creating a steady flow of activity throughout the day, noted the release.
52 Exhibitors, BMX Freestyle & New Builds
Over 52 exhibitors created an educational shopping experience, while BMX pioneer Bob Haro debuted a dedicated BMX Freestyle exhibit in conjunction with Robert Castillo’s renowned BMX Freestyle team. The demonstration culminated with several jumps and a backflip over the Luft Auto 003, recreating the Haro-directed Stu Thomsen Porsche jump from 1983. The show field also featured new builds and contributions from respected figures within the Porsche community, including Rod Emory’s latest creation.
Dunlop, the official tire of Air|Water, brought in the famed Dunlop Bridge and educated guests about the latest in tire technology. FCP Euro took over the Action Sports Arena with a rally-themed set and a reveal of their new Drift Macan.
U.S. Premiere of the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Headlines Vehicle Debuts
The event also featured the U.S. premiere of the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, an open-top, manual transmission model positioned as a focused evolution of the GT3 platform. Surrounded by a mix of historic race cars and modern performance, the GT3 S/C reinforced the event’s ability to bring together multiple eras of Porsche design and engineering in one setting, event officials said.
Pixar’s Sally and the modern Sally Special were staged in a Radiator Springs set, the first time the two Sally Porsches were displayed together since the Sally Special debut. In addition, the motorsport favorite AO Racing team unveiled its new Sketchy livery. Gunther Werks also debuted their one-of-one Iron Man-inspired “Project Endgame” Turbo Speedster with 840 horsepower.
Broad Arrow Porsche Auction Realizes $20 Million
The full day of programming at the event featured curated vehicle displays, immersive brand and exhibitor experiences and the Live Broad Arrow Porsche Auction. The auction realized $20 million in total sales with an 84 percent sell-through rate, marking the strongest performance to date at Air|Water. The single-day sale featured 83 lots and drew strong participation from collectors.
Top results included a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach, which reached $4.68 million, as well as a 2025 RUF SCR that sold for $2.095 million. The auction also included multiple Porsche 911 models Reimagined by Singer and a selection of rarely seen, exclusive specced 911s.
Looking ahead, Luft 12 is set to take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Positioned near Porsche Cars North America headquarters and the Porsche Experience Center, the Atlanta setting provides a natural backdrop for the next chapter of the brand, officials said.
