*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 11/2005 ***

Highlights

Just 31,535 miles; primarily used for European road trips
Long-term current ownership: since 2011
Only three registered keepers from new
Honest car with a well-documented history

The Appeal

The 996 GT3 took the world by storm upon launch in 1999. But it was the second generation car launched at the March 2003 Geneva Motor Show that left an indelible impression. The majority of upgrades were subtle, marginal improvements over the original design like enhanced aero, fine-tuned suspension, better brakes and special wheels. But the big change was the engine; the so-called Mezger flat-six, derived from the Le Mans winning 911 GT1. The new powerplant was higher revving, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, making for a seriously impressive "driver's car".

Writing for Evo in September 2024, Jethro Bovingdon muses:

"The GT3 has never just been about outright power and grip. The joy of this stripped-back 911 is that it mixes purity of purpose with subtlety of feel, chases lap times but never at the expense of driver involvement, and that it rewards at walking pace even though it’s developed to be driven flat-out for hours on end without so much as a flicker of its oil temperature gauge."

And that's exactly the point. A 996 GT3 is all about the joy of driving, something Porsche and its competitors should perhaps think about more often. This 2004 example is in fantastic condition for its age, no doubt aided by its mere 31,535 miles!

The vendor tells us:

"I purchased from an acquaintance who owned the car since 2011. The previous owner and myself were both part of a group where we would go on various European road trips."

Original, well-cared-for 996.2 GT3s are getting hard to come by, so don't miss this fabulous example

The History and Paperwork

Purchased from an acquaintance who owned the car since 2011
Current ownership since July 2024
Prior ownership 12 years
The current owner is the third registered keeper
31,535 miles
Advisory-free MOT until 18th July 2025
The car was damaged in 2005 and is recorded as Category D; the insurer decided not to repair
The vendor notes that while there are no images of the past damage, from what they could understand, it was minor front panel damage, no structural damage, hence Cat D
The car has had an easy life in previous ownership, mainly used for road trips, the odd Nürburgring trip, and occasional track day
A rev range report was recently carried out
The service book is a duplicate as the book pack went missing years ago
The service book is stamped from 2005 to 2021 with a mixture of OPC and specialist services
The last service stamp shows a major service at 29,132 miles
There are various bills for servicing and maintenance, along with lots of old MOTs in the folder with the car, and also a spare key

The Condition

Exceedingly original and well-kept
Minimal wear throughout in line with the super-low mileage
Some stone chips on the front of the car, but the paintwork is exceedingly presentable regardless
The car has been repainted during its twenty-year life, but not during recent years
No obvious signs of the 2005 Cat D damage/repair
All four GT3 alloy wheels present superbly following professional refurbishment and are shod with a recent new set of Michelin pilot sport N4 rated tyres
Impeccable original interior with minimal wear to the upholstery and controls
Cabin electrics reported in full working order

The Mechanics

3.6-litre NA flat-six with 375 bhp
Six-speed manual gearbox
Reportedly runs and drives exactly as it should, having been well-maintained and driven with care
Geometry check and rev range report was recently carried out, revealing no issues
No MOT advisories

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