New Jersey man buys fire-damaged $2 million Porsche 918 Spyder in Canada and it's worse than imagined
Published on Jul 04, 2025 at 3:14 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 04, 2025 at 5:36 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This YouTuber from New Jersey decided to buy a fire-damaged $2 million Porsche 918 Spyder in Canada and it’s unsurprisingly worse than imagined.
He went into the rebuild project knowing it would be extremely difficult – it’s a hybrid system that had been completely wrecked by fire.
It somehow looked even worse in person, with melted wheels, completely destroyed wiring, and nearly every single component had been melted, weakened, or destroyed.
Even with all of this, the YouTuber decided to import it into the US from Canada as parts, and the true extent of the damage became clearer and clearer.
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The fire-damaged Porsche 918 Spyder is worse than imagined
Sometimes, when you see people make objectively terrible decisions, you know it’s probably not going to end well. But one thing is for sure, it’s usually pretty darn entertaining.
This YouTuber decided to buy a popular supercar, the Porsche 918 Spyder, part of the ‘Hypercar Holy Trinity’ alongside the LaFerrari and the McLaren P1. This particular Porsche, though, came with a giant twist.
The $2 million Porsche was completely fire-damaged. It also lived in Canada, which meant that for American YouTuber Tavarish, this was going to be quite the project.
However, in person, the fire-damaged $2 million Porsche supercar was worse than he could ever have imagined.
Is it salvageable in any way?
Due to high import tariffs from Canada to the US, he decided to import the car as ‘parts,’ which just shows how bad the condition of the supercar was.
The carbon tub and subframe were especially damaged. But the rear subframe alone costs more than $96,000, and the other parts will need to be replaced.
Most of the parts need to be replaced because nearly every component has been melted, completely weakened, or simply destroyed.
This Porsche 918 Spyder project is going to take a lot of time, money, blood, sweat, and tears to fix, and it’s up to Tavarish to decide whether it is worth it.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
