It was one year ago that someone craned their 1957 Porsche 58 storeys to a Vancouver penthouse
- A year ago, a video went viral showing a spectacular display of wealth
- It showed a 1957 Porsche flying through the air
- Sadly, it was attached to a crane, as cars still don’t fly
Published on May 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Let’s all wish a happy one-year anniversary to the video that broke the internet of someone craning their 1957 Porsche 58 storeys into their Vancouver penthouse.
The video shows what’s probably the craziest moving day ever. But when you think about it, how else are you meant to get your supercar up all those floors? Take the stairs? Squeeze it into an elevator?
The video shows a gorgeous classic silver 1957 Porsche being lifted by crane on a metal base with absolutely zero guardrails.
You can’t help but feel grateful for hand brakes when you know that there’s only a few thin straps stopping millions of dollars from crashing to the ground.
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There’s no more obvious a display of wealth than this video of a vintage 1957 Porsche being lifted by crane to a penthouse apartment in Vancouver, Canada.
A year ago, the video, posted on TikTok by billy.I32 showed the vintage supercar enjoying its flight up to the top floor of Vancouver’s Butterfly Tower.
The classic silver Porsche 356 enjoyed the views of the mountains from the rooftop deck, while it waited for its new home, the Penthouse suite, to be finished.
Rarely do rides in a supercar have a z-axis. But this truly took thrill-seeking to new heights as a crane transported it up 58 storeys.
@billy.l32 1957 Porsche speedster being lifted up 58 stories by the tower crane on the Butterfly building in Vancouver#1957porsche356speedster #porsche #foryoupage #speed #foryou #race #crane #construction #hardwork #car ♬ original sound – billy.l32 🇨🇦
It certainly captures the craziest moving day ever. But when you think about it, there really is no other way to get such a rare and lovely supercar up so high.
We don’t know if the supercar has moved into its official home in the Vancouver penthouse yet, but it sure looked good when it was on the viewing platform.
We guess we’re truly in the future now, as we finally have flying cars, just not quite in the way that we expected.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in 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 technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. 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.
