The Building of Becky
Maverick (AKA Becky) is a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. It was built in June of 2017 in North Carolina by Akira Nakai. It was the first RWB built in 2017, the first RWB to come out of the North Carolina workshop, and the 63rd RWB to be built in the United States.
This car was heavily inspired by Stella Artois, Akira Nakai’s personal RWB and the first RWB ever built, back in September of 1998 in Japan. Stella was a 1985 Porsche 930. Maverick takes Stella’s colors and flips them, taking the matte black color of Stella and putting it on the wheels. The bronze wheels were then transformed into a beautiful Sepang Bronze Metallic paint job, making that the color of Maverick’s body.
The Finished Product
Maverick has an RWB 964 Royal Wide Street Version widebody kit, an RWB Champion wing, custom headlights, and an Air Lift Performance kit with 3P management, dual compressors, a self-draining water trap and sits on a set of 19-inch custom-engraved, three-piece Work Meister S1 wheels.
Under The Hood
Becky brings the power from an air-cooled 3.6-liter M64 flat-six, factory-rated at 247 horsepower and paired with a five-speed G50 manual transaxle that sends power to all four wheels. With a refreshed motor that includes new spark plugs, distributor caps and rotors, along with custom ignition wires from Mini Tuck.
The engine has also received several upgrades, including a chipped and reprogrammed ECU, an updated mass airflow sensor, a Clewett Racing throttle position sensor, and Fabspeed RSR headers with mini resonators connected to a custom stainless-steel exhaust. Additional modifications include a Rennline carbon fiber heater bypass, cruise control, and a blower delete.
Spectacular Interior
Becky ditched the clothes and has stripped down black leather interior with a rear seat delete, paint matched roll cage, featuring Recaro bucket seats, and Rennline accessories.
She also features Cargraphic carbon fiber trim, a three spoke Momo Prototipo steering wheel, with a paint matched center, a 1 of 12 short shifter and Rennline aluminum weighted shift knob, a custom painted air suspension tank, and a full custom sound system.
History of RWB
RWB History
RWB, short for RAUH-Welt Begriff, is a Japanese automotive brand that has completely revolutionized the world of Porsche customization. Founded by Akira Nakai in Japan during the late 1990s, RWB became internationally recognized for transforming ordinary Porsche 911s into extraordinary, head-turning machines. The name loosely translates to “Rough World Concept,” perfectly reflecting the brand’s aggressive personality and bold design.
What makes RWB so fascinating is its ability to turn a classic Porsche into something that looks almost unreal. Its signature modifications include dramatically widened fenders, enormous rear wings, deep-dish wheels, lowered suspension, and exposed rivets that give every vehicle an unmistakably raw appearance. However, RWB is about much more than simply making cars look aggressive. Each build is individually customized, giving every Porsche its own identity and personality.
Akira Nakai personally oversees many of these transformations, making his craftsmanship a major part of the brand’s reputation. His distinctive approach combines Japanese tuning culture with European automotive engineering, creating a spectacular fusion of two automotive worlds.
Despite dividing opinions among traditional Porsche enthusiasts, RWB has established an incredibly passionate worldwide following. Its creations represent individuality, creativity, and an absolute refusal to follow conventional automotive design.
Mavericks Owner
Vince Schmidt is the current owner of Maverick. He bought it in 2025 off of Bring a Trailer after seeing it one or two years in advance. When a sale came up, they backed down the price and he couldn’t pass on the opportunity.
“Maverick has a raw and mechanical feel while driving it. You feel apart of the car!”-Vince Schmidt
