The way Ateliers Diva go about doing business is by taking a two or four-wheel drive Porsche 964, and rebuilding it from carbon fiber to keep the weight down, while also adding a brand new engine.

We’re talking about an all-new 4.2-liter race spec unit that produces some 400 HP. Other mods include a custom suspension, exhaust, and of course a bespoke cabin designed entirely to the customer’s tastes and specification.

“The original idea was to build a Porsche that connects those fearsome racers with the regular cars we use in everyday life,” said Ateliers Diva partner, Jeremy Garamond.

In order to ensure that these cars remain ultra-exclusive, the tuner will only build 25 Targas to go with the 25 Coupes and 25 Safaris – it will take 12 months to build each car. Thankfully, Salon Privé visitors don’t have to wait that long in order to admire one of these cars in person, as Ateliers Diva will bring a Targa model to this year’s event in September.

“We are witnessing an extraordinary number of new launches at this year’s event. Some are ultra-modern EVs and others, like the Ateliers Diva Targa pay homage to the past with stunningly hand-crafted, bespoke-built machines utilizing modern technology and racing-derived engines – with these cars, you get the very best of both worlds; a stunning as well as enjoyable daily driver or an out-and-out racer – you choose,” said Salon Privé co-founder, David Bagley.

“The attention to detail is unlike anything else and these cars really are works of art. For a bespoke-built, limited production brand such as Ateliers Diva, there is no better event in my opinion than Salon Privé where the client and guests can meet and spend uninterrupted quality time discussing the ethos and intricacies behind the company and models on display.”