Vehicle Details
- Year: 2004
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 GT3
- VIN: WP0AC29954S692470
- Mileage: 9,037
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Carrara White
- Seller: Davidmohlman
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Orange County, CA 92625
- Lot #: V-0010555
We are pleased to present this 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 finished in Carrara White. Named for the FIA racing class for which it was designed as a homologation vehicle, the 996 GT3 is sought after for its race-derived Mezger flat-six engine and visceral driver-oriented characteristics. Representing the second phase of development for Porsche’s original GT3 model, this 2004 example was generously equipped from the factory with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and a premium Grey Natural Leather interior with Custom Tailoring. Prior to the seller’s recent acquisition, this GT3 had spent its entire life under the care of the original owner in Florida, being used almost exclusively as a show car. It is said to have won every Concours d’Elegance event in which it has been entered and was also featured as a display car at both the 50th Porsche Parade in Hershey and Rennsport Reunion III at Daytona Speedway. A truly exceptional example with just over 9k miles showing on the odometer, this 996 GT3 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of California.
This GT3 is finished in the nonmetallic shade of Carrara White and the seller notes the car to have been preserved in outstanding original condition while never being subjected to track use. The car is also reported to have been fitted with a protective front bra whenever driven on the street, detailed images are provided in the photo gallery along with a clean one-owner CARFAX report. The original GT3 is characterized by its distinctive front fascia, fixed rear wing, and flared rocker panels. In 2003, the GT3 received its first update consisting of sharper new headlights, redesigned wheels, and aerodynamic revisions including a new rear wing. This example features yellow-painted PCCB brake calipers which be seen behind the factory 18” GT3 alloy wheels dressed in brand new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Inside, this GT3 has been appointed with a premium Grey Natural Leather interior featuring Exclusive Maritime Blue seatbelts, a thicker Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and blue deviated stitching throughout the cabin. Occupants are also provided with electrically adjustable front seats and optional A/C with full climate control. All gauges and accessories are reported to be fully functional and only a few minor imperfections have been noted as depicted in the photo gallery.
This 996 GT3 carries a naturally aspirated 3.6L flat-six Mezger engine utilizing a race-derived design and dry-sump lubrication system. For the 2003 update, engine output was increased to 380 HP and 284 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven by way of a 6-speed manual gearbox allowing for a 0-60 time of just over 4 seconds and a top speed of 190 MPH. This example was also factory optioned with upgraded Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) that provide excellent stopping power and heat dissipation. All routine service is said to have been addressed by an authorized Porsche dealer throughout the lifetime of the vehicle. A major recent service was also just completed by E-Motion Engineering including the installation of four new tires, the invoice will be made available upon request.
This sale will include a clean title, the original owner's manuals, window sticker, a collection of documentation, a set of two keys, and a genuine Porsche front bra kit. One of Porsche’s earliest and most well-regarded GT cars, this exceptionally well preserved and generously optioned 996 GT3 will make a fine addition to any world-class Porsche collection.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $193,000
- Auction End: May 24, 2021 07:51:36PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 75
Comments (152)
Sold for $193,000
@CarBuyer5000 congrats and well done. Enjoy it and drive it. These cars are soon NLA and will go beautifully with its big brother GT2!!!
Congratulations and glad to hear you're going to drive the hell out of it !!!
@lee88 well $28,000 later it was mine. Super excited for this car! I have a 996 GT2 which only made me want the naturally aspirated GT3 even more. It will get wrapped and get the new Porsche double din radio as soon as it arrives. Before long there will be well over 10,000 miles on the odometer. I will drive all the value off of this car driving it 200 smiles per hours!
Thank you @Davidmohlman for putting up this car.
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@justin ?
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@Davidmohlman In the end, your loss.
@Davidmohlman Good call....
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@justin no need to continue.
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Alright it’s yours :) Congrats Carbuyer5000 and the seller. I’ve missed a couple of these now so back to the hunt
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@Davidmohlman All questions valid, know who you speak to before you assume. You were wrong on here and I was right. End of story.
Bid in the amount of $160,000
this car is worth all the money.........nit pickers get a life......
@justin call me next time “ u are a Buyer”. Happy to answer any and all questions as long as they aren’t stupid questions which so far yours are!
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@Davidmohlman Questions asked, you answer ! ! !
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@justin are u serious!!!
@Davidmohlman good for you! So tired of non registered bidders trying to crash auctions at the 11th hour
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@Sword_of_the_Spirit no need to. A. He’s not a buyer and b. He’s incorrect. If he was a buyer I would have replied to advise.
@Sword_of_the_Spirit A lot of questions went ignored.
@ricvaln I know. But to be dismissive of a question is well…questionable. I he wants to know, tell him. Easy.
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@ricvaln Are you selling?
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@Sword_of_the_Spirit The air box is screwed together on my 4K mile 04, same as pictured
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@momotime Why dismiss Oakman’s comment on the airbox if in fact this truly is a well preserved “timepiece”?
That’s some serious oversight!
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Thanks for the bidding and all the comments. I can assure all the bidders that this is most likely the best 2004 GT3 ever offered on the market. Basically, a one caring and fastidious owner from new who kept this car in outstanding condition. I see these cars all the time with major mods or neglect so this is a car for a true enthusiast, collector or perfectionist who wants only the best of the best. Good luck with the bidding and if you have any further questions please let me know. David
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@zf Unfortunately your reasoning is plain wrong. Coolant line failure is not a function of track use, but rather of time. The adhesive breaks down over time and it is not a matter of if, but when it will fail. Anyone driving these cars on public roads owes it to other motorists to ensure your lines are pinned or welded or risk causing a scene similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JYLUL9MRyQ
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@zf That’s a cream puff super special 996 GT3 !
I thought the same about pinned line. I have a 996 GT3 I don’t track it . Around 50800 miles . Lines were not pinned and I assumed because I don’t track why do it . I Was recently driving on the highway and lost all the coolant in seconds. Had to directly pull over and the car got towed And lineds are being pinned now . Sometimes better be safe then sorry .
@fatcam my reasoning is simple. You do not need pinned lines UNLESS you’re going to use the car hard (tracking). 50k miles on mine and nothing has happened, that being said, I’ve had my mechanic re epoxy the lines for peace of mind.
This car is literally a perfect example of a showroom/collector car. There is nothing to suggest abuse, pinned lines would tell me someone’s been tracking the car (nothing wrong with that, but some Porsche buyers value untracked cars more than tracked cars)
@fatcam head-scratching comments is most definitely a understatement!! Luckily and fortunately the real buyers and enthusiasts don’t fit into this category.
I am surprised for a full concourse vehicle that all the air box clips are broken off. Kinda like the pink elephant staring at you in the engine bay right up front. Might seem like a non issue but not so easy to find.
It's not uncommon to read some head-scratching comments on these auction sites, but to say pinned lines would decrease the value of the car ranks up there as one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read.
Bid in the amount of $120,000
@PCarMartJM John I am at Amelia Island returning home late Sunday night. Monday at 10 I can meet u my facility is by John Wayne Airpoty.
Perfection! The best part is they are relatively inexpensive cars because the Porsche sheep family are told not to like the headlights on the 996.
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@Davidmohlman David - I am local (San Juan Cap) - can I view the car in person today or tomorrow morning? If let me know how to contact you?
Thanks,
John
@lsaxen underbody is as clean and perfect as the top. Please remember this is a multiple full concours PCA car. Brand new OEM tires just installed. No lsd work required. This car has been meticulously and professionally maintained since new.
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This is most definitely the cleanest 996 GT3 on the mkt. a car like this does not need pinned lines, or a new LSD for that matter. Imo those would decrease value. This thing is stupidly clean, congrats to the eventual new owner. Maybe buy some EU buckets or Pole Positions + a spare front splitter.
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An image of the factory engine number and case stamping have been added to the photo gallery confirming this car to be numbers matching.
Sorry meant to say ILL ADVISED!!!
Build sheet and pic of MATCHING NUMBER engine are being posted shortly. So please NOW concentrate on the quality and originality of the car instead of the incorrect comments by a few Totally advised people.
Can you tell me the tire manufacture date?
Have the coolant lines been welded or pined?
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Thank you Seller
Just as a piece of information: These cars indeed had an oil leak issue when they came out. There is a possibility that Porsche itself swap the engines at their Port facility prior to the car getting to the dealer. It should not be a big deal.
@justin What do you mean by this:
“It has been established today that my motor concerns are valid based on past dialogue with the original owner and he has validated here that there was an issue at the dealership.”
Was the engine replaced or was there a paper trail error? I am confused.
I enjoy these auction sites. However, most of you naysayers are morons that will never own a car like this. This auction, in particular, is for an obviously amazing GT3. You keyboard warriors need to back off and let actual Porsche aficionados do business. Fin
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@Davidmohlman No worries, due diligence is all it is. No stranger here to purchasing sight unseen and transporting as long as I know a car is 100%.
You and I actually met at Pebble Beach a while back, you has purchased a 73 RSR from a mutual friend and had it on display at the McCall event. Small world.
Safe travels to you.
@justin ok let’s see your bid!! ?
Re. Right front fender. My apologies I rushed to the car as I was on my way to the airport to provide all images of paint meter readings. In my haste I must have not done this final panel but I CAN ASSURE you it’s also original paint. Again my apologies for the oversight but everyone on this auction site for this car is trying to be as open and honest as we can. If u don’t believe us then best to find another car. Unfortunate because you won’t find a better or more correct one. But thanks for your interest !!
It has been established today that my motor concerns are valid based on past dialogue with the original owner and he has validated here that there was an issue at the dealership.
My comments on the steering wheel, shifter, and brake handle are true as they were changed and confirmed by the original owner.
Too many irrelevant members here chirped nonsense today and were wrong in the end.
Prospective bidders are entitled to due diligence and requests should be granted on supporting documentation.
@GCurts Does the engine # match the build sheet/Porsche CoA? That would settle this. Do you have this information?
@drbruno Actually, NO. Let me explain. Authorized Porsche dealers do not have records of service items that did not happen. I visited Reeves Porsche just before selling this car to DJM Investments in the effort to be 100% sure I had the motor question answered. The General Service Manager who took care of this car for its entire life and who is still there shared the dealers electronic files with me. DJM has a copy of the service records and none of them mention a motor swap. The Service Manager was quite adamant that if there had been a motor swap, the dealer's records (not the records given to the owner) would clearly show the purchase transaction for a new motor and no such thing was in the file. If needed, I am sure I can get a letter to verify this from Reeves for DJM to give to a successful buyer, but not now. DJM and I are both long time Porsche people with excellent reputations; it is time to believe us and place a bid if you are really interested in this wonderful car with a great history.
@GCurts and @seller. Is it possible to get the engine documentation for the Dealership? Perhaps you can post on the auction. They would be important to me as part of the purchase.
@justin I am the original owner and the one who ordered the car from the factory almost 8 months before the car was finally delivered. Two items to address-
Item #1 is the motor. I was told by a factory rep that the motor was swapped during the first service at the request of Porsche AG in the effort to determine the cause of the famous rear main seal oil leak. That is NOT TRUE. I verified with the dealer, Reeves Tampa, that the motor was never swapped and the original motor is still in the car. They have complete and accurate records to prove this.
Item #2 is Alcantara Steering Wheel, Hand Break, and Shift knob. Honestly I had forgotten about this change. The swap was done by the dealer as a personal favor to me immediately after delivery. Therefore it doe not show up on the window sticker. Most GT3 owners who have seen this consider the Alcantara to be a desirable upgrade.
@Davidmohlman What confirmation will be provided to prove the motor is indeed number matching to this car by the end of auction? I have no need to bring this up other than what the original owner disclosed to me when I tried to buy the car in the past. Thanks.
@Davidmohlman Thank you for posting. Pass fender reading is missing.
@agroger Thank you for your knowledgeable and 100% correct comments. All true and I have tried my best to honestly say this is a no excuse all original and stunning correct car.
@cgfen Full disclosure. I do not know this car. However, the seller is one of the most knowledgeable and forthright sellers I know. I have Complete confidence in an honest presentation of anything he sells.
This auction format is fantastic and is doing its job. I’m certain there will be clarity provided to everyone’s satisfaction and the auction will continue on nicely. Cool heads and facts will prevail.
Folks the build sheet states custom tailoring which is safe to assume accounts for the Alcantara steering wheel and shifter.
Furthermore, PCAR should remove any further comments about the motor since it has been addressed by the seller. furthermore, if Porsche replaced the motor, it would 100% be on the CarFax. I have seen this occur.
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If the seller can't even ascertain that the shifter/steering wheel/ebrake have all obviously either been refinished or replaced, how do you expect him to know anything about the engine or transmission?
Great spec, nonetheless. Definitely up there with that Carmon Red one for me in terms of desirability.
@cgfen AMEN and thanks. This car has no issues whatsoever and comes from a long term owner who took care of this car like it was his child.
@justin what are you talking about the original steering wheel shifter etc!! also shortly a confirmation from the original owner re. no such thing as a replacement motor will be posted shortly. Why don't you fly in to inspect the car, and if not as represented, I will pay your round trip air tickets, first class, and also get you a 5 star hotel for the eve!! Make sure to bring your checkbook because the caveat to this offer is when you see the car to be as new you HAVE to buy it!! Make sure to bring a checkbook!! Your comments are totally ridiculous
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Well this got weird quickly! How hard is it to get a CoA from Porsche?
@jbeinhor also. I just spoke to the original and long term caretaker of this car and he states
A. He has no idea about it ever being listed in Hemings.
B. The car transmission and engine are 100 ORIGINAL to the car!!! He will be sending me a email so I can post it clearly stating this fact to be true. He is a kind and honest gentleman who is a Porsche expert and many years in PCA and he knows these cars better than most and would never misrepresent or lie about his cars.
Paint meter readings will be posted today. As stated before all original and perfect paint.
@Davidmohlman Are you going to provide the CofA and photos of motor and trans numbers to confirm matching vs non matching?
Are you able to provide photos of the RMS and confirm no leaks?
Do the original leather steering wheel, shifter, and e-brake come with the sale?
Are you able to provide service records of the mileage year to year over the 17 years to gauge the useage and sitting as the Carfax doe not show any updates from 22 miles?
@Neddy Yes it is the same VIN car. According to the original owner there was an issue with the motor early on and PCNA replaced the motor. This was an early production 2004. The CofA for this car should be provided to confirm the numbers matching or non matching.
@justin Are you sure this is the same car that was for on Hemmings years ago?
Also 100 % original paint.
Of course this is the original motor
If it was not the original motor
A. I would have never purchased the car
B. It would have been disclosed in the listing
@justin Whoa! This isn't the original motor???
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Hi David,
I hope you are well.
This car was for sale years ago on Hemmings and I remember speaking to the owner and he providing me disclosure the motor had been replaced and is not original. Do you have the documentation on this?
Do you know if the transmission is original or replaced?
Will you be providing paint meter readings of each of the body panels to share as well?
Thanks.
Original Motor?
@Davidmohlman Understood thanks. I wouldn't expect substantial over revs if the car was never tracked, but would like to confirm prior to close of auction.
@lee88 sorry my Porsche tech cannot do the over rev report today. As stated earlier I leave town tomorrow so unfortunately won’t be able to offer until Monday when I return. This being the case I will guarantee the sale as having no problematic over revs. This car has never been raced and only subjected to a mature one owner extremely careful, conservative and cautious driving experience since new. The car is as new and has zero issues either cosmetically or mechanically. Thanks.
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I am leaving town tomorrow a.m. but hopefully today will be able to provide the over rev report. Sorry for the delay.
Apology. Will post window sticker for the gt3.
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Is there a recent DME report available? I realize these only indicate two ranges of over revs unlike on the 997+ with 6 ranges. Thx.
Great looking car. One of the most exciting Porsches to drive. It should do well for the Seller.
Hi Seller. Beautiful car. Would you be interested in a trade with a pristine 1988.5 328 GTSi with 12K miles?
Why is there a window sticker posted in the photos for a 1997 993.
What's that have to do with the GT3.