# Banzai Legacy Lab: Culture in Motion

> Thomas Schlereth connects Porsche sports cars with skateboards and art at his Banzai Legacy Lab in Bavaria.
- Title: Banzai Legacy Lab: Culture in Motion · Porsche Newsroom
- Summary: Thomas Schlereth connects Porsche sports cars with skateboards and art at his Banzai Legacy Lab in Bavaria.
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- Source: Porsche Newsroom — https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2026/scene-passion/porsche-banzai-legacy-lab-thomas-schlereth-43717.html
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- Topics: porsche 911 gt2, porsche 962 c, porsche 911 carrera rsr 3.0, banzai legacy lab, thomas schlereth, le mans 1989, paula scher, bavaria, wu wei, cars, motorsport
## Banzai Legacy Lab Concept
Thomas Schlereth designed the Banzai Legacy Lab as a theater-like space with no windows, deliberate lighting, and cars as the stars.

> I didn't just want to build a garage or hall. As an architect, I pictured a theater: no windows, deliberate use of lighting, with the cars as the stars of the show.
## Cars as Cultural Treasures
Schlereth collects vintage Porsche cars, skateboards, art, and people to connect past and present experiences.

> For Thomas Schlereth, his vehicles are living cultural treasures.
## 962 C Racing History
Schlereth's 1989 Le Mans 962 C with chassis number 962-143 was driven by Jean Alesi, Will Hoy, and Dominic Dobson.

> In 1989, it took part in le mans for the customer team schuppan takefuji.
## 911 GT2 (993) Acquisition
Schlereth bought his 1989 racing 911 GT2 (993) from an online auction in Ibiza in 2023 after researching its history.

> Schlereth only saw the car in photos from an online auction before purchasing it in 2023.
## 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
Schlereth spent over 10 years searching for the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0, which he acquired after its owner couldn't pay taxes.

> The car Schlereth spent the longest time looking out for was the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 from 1974.
## 928 Art Car by Paula Scher
Paula Scher transformed a 1974 Porsche 928 into a map of the United States across its body in 18 months.

> The 928 was transformed into a moving map of the USA by paula scher.
## Schlereth's Philosophy
Schlereth values cars with history and stories over completeness, using wu wei principles to design spaces that blend function and meaning.

> Completeness is not something that really interests me. What I am drawn to are cars with a sense of history and signs of use and stories that have not often been told before.
## Racing Legacy
Schlereth reunited with Dominic Dobson at Le Mans 2023 to create a video about the 1989 962 C race.

> I often drive it at track days and hope to meet people who were part of its original story in racing.
## Banzai Collection Lives On
Schlereth's Banzai Collection continues through stories, not static ownership, with vehicles moving between past and present.

> At the end of the day, I want to look back on my life and be able to say that I created something that lasts.
## Wu Wei Principle
Schlereth applies the Taoist principle of wu wei to his lab design, creating spaces that serve as both garage and conversation venue.

> This principle was also an inspiration to me when designing the Legacy Lab.
## Key takeaway

Thomas Schlereth combines vintage Porsche cars, skateboards, and art in his Banzai Legacy Lab to preserve and share stories across time.