Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2025 - Collectors' Cars on Saturday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. Somewhat confusingly, the seventh generation of Porsche's perennial 911 sports car was designated 'Type 991', succeeding the Type 997. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, the Type 991 is only the third all-new platform for the 911 since the original of 1963, the second being the Type 996 of 1999. Its development overseen by Porsche's Chief Designer, Michael Mauer, the Type 991 represented a logical progression from the Type 997 and was slightly larger than its immediate predecessor whilst retaining the classic 911 look. The most important chassis change was to the wheelbase, which increased in length by 100mm, while a new transaxle enabled the rear wheels to be relocated 76mm rearwards relative to the engine, improving both weight distribution and cornering performance.
When Porsche unveiled the 991 GT3 in 2013, it was a massive shift for the brand’s famed model as they moved away from their tried and true motorsports-based Mezger engine, which had been seen in all the previous GT3s, replacing it with a 3. 8-litre DFI unit featuring direct injection and able to spin to 9, 000rpm. Rear-wheel steering helped the larger car handle even more sharply than the previous 997 generation while helping with high speed stability on both the road and circuit. For the first time in a GT3, a dual-clutch (PDK) gearbox was available for the car and was the only transmission on offer and although this was met with mixed reception from driving enthusiasts, it was undoubtedly quicker and for a car focused on track driving and achieving the best lap times, it was the obvious choice and made the GT3 much more approachable when used in town.
The GT3 on offer here was ordered new in March 2014 at Porsche Centre Tonbridge and was delivered on 19th July 2014 in exchange for £113, 935. To comply with a factory recall, a replacement engine under the Porsche 911 GT3 Quality Initiative was fitted prior to delivery to its first owner with a certificate on file confirming engine number MA175-E11199 is now fitted. It was ordered new finished in white with a black leather interior with Guards Red stitching. There is a copy of the original spec-sheet in the owners file but options included Sports Bucket Seats, front axle lifting system, PCM, Sound package plus, Chrono package plus, Porsche Vehicle Tracking System, and Bi-Xenon headlights.
The car remained with its first owner until December 2014 when it was bought by Dean Gibson who owned it until purchased by our vendor in January 2016. The current indicated mileage is 8, 915 and the service record has three entries by Porsche Centre Solihull in July 2016 at 7, 896 miles, July 2019 at 8, 686 miles and July 2022 at 8, 873 miles. The original delivery stickers are in the leather-bound history file.
The previous MOT expired in July 2023 and since then the car has been kept in dehumidified storage and not used in recent years due to the late owner's failing health. It is running and driving but may need some light recommissioning prior to regular use, however it will have a fresh MOT by the time of the sale.
