2k-Mile 2005 Porsche Carrera GT w/ Custom Tailoring
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2005
- Make: Porsche
- Model: Carrera GT
- VIN: WP0CA29835L001566
- Mileage Shown: 2,524
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: GT Silver Metallic
- Seller: EUROsellinc
- Seller Type: Private Party (Facilitated by Dealer)
- Location: Oyster Bay, NY 11771
- Lot #: V-0012959
It is our pleasure to offer this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. One of the most revered and celebrated supercars in automotive history, the Carrera GT was first debuted as a concept car at the 2000 Paris Motor Show featuring a V10 engine carried over from a Le Mans prototype race car design. Following an overwhelmingly positive response, Porsche began to produce a limited series of fully developed road-legal versions in 2004 at their new manufacturing facility in Leipzig before production ceased in May of 2006 with approximately 1,270 examples built, of which 644 were sold in the United States.
Originally delivered through Porsche of Bellevue in Washington, this 2005 example (#1076) was ordered in traditional GT Silver Metallic paint over a Custom Tailored interior featuring a special combination of Terracotta and Black leather. The car would remain under the care of its original owner up until 2013 before changing hands once more and eventually being acquired by the current owner in 2016. It has since been part of a private car collection and museum in New York and has received a major engine-out service to ensure proper mechanical order. Easily one of the finest examples available, this collector-grade 2005 Carrera GT is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New York while showing just over 2,500 miles on the odometer.
Centered around an advanced carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the bodywork of this Carrera GT comes finished in the debut color of GT Silver Metallic. The styling of the Carrera GT is characterized by large air intakes, an electronically operated rear spoiler, and a double-humped carbon fiber engine cover with silver mesh grilles. The distinctive design language of the Carrera GT would come to influence the styling of Porsche’s later models such as the 987 and 997.
Under the current ownership, clear paint protection film was applied over the front end up to the front fenders. The finish is described to have been preserved in impeccable original condition, detailed images are provided in the photo gallery along with a clean CARFAX report. The factory forged magnesium wheels are incredibly light and utilize race-derived center-locking hubs. Measuring 19” front and 20” in the rear, these wheels come dressed in a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires which were mounted by Porsche of Huntington in 2017 at 2,184 miles. The tires show date codes from 2015.
The driver is situated within a beautifully appointed Leather to Sample interior trimmed in Terracotta with black leather bucket seats featuring deviated centers. This example received an optional thickened three-spoke leather steering wheel, a thicker armrest with decorative stitching, and a carbon fiber handbrake. Other features include air conditioning, a Porsche Online Pro CD radio, and carpet floor mats. The nostalgic beechwood shift knob pays homage to the wooden knob used in the legendary 917 Le Mans race car. Ahead of the steering wheel sits a traditional Porsche instrument cluster housing a central 10k-RPM tachometer flanked by a 220 MPH speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil temperature, and oil pressure. The impeccable condition of the interior reflects a high level of care and sparing use.
Development of the Carrera GT’s engine began as a secret project commissioned by the Footwork Formula One racing team in 1992. The design was eventually resurrected in anticipation of a new Le Mans prototype to replace the 911 GT1. As Porsche redirected its efforts toward new developing roadgoing models, the Le Mans prototype project was abandoned and its V10 engine was reallocated for the Carrera GT super car.
Mounted low in the middle of the chassis for an optimal center of gravity, the high-revving 5.7L V10 engine generates over 600 HP and features Nikasil coated cylinders, forged titanium connecting rods, forged pistons, dry-sump lubrication, and dual overhead camshafts with variable intake timing. Power is directed to the rear wheels by way of a 6-speed manual transmission with a special twin-plate Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch (PCCC). The suspension consists of unequal-length control arms with horizontally mounted pushrod-actuated shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. Stopping power is provided by Porsche’s Carbon fiber-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite braking system with 15” SGL Carbon discs. Porsche claims an official 0-62 MPH acceleration time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 205 MPH, while independent studies have yielded higher results for both acceleration and top speed.
The initial pre-delivery inspection was conducted at Porsche of Bellevue, as with following routine services under the original ownership. A pre-purchase inspection was completed by Porsche of Naples prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 2016, and the car has been maintained primarily by Porsche of Huntington ever since. A major engine-out service was completed in 2017 at 2,187 miles at a cost of over $44k which included new fluids, filters, drive belts, spark plugs, and a brake master cylinder as well as replacements of the PCCC clutch and flywheel assembly. Replacements of the ABS pump and module were also completed in 2018 at 2,282 miles at a cost of over $10k. Corresponding invoices are provided for reference in the photo gallery.
This sale will include an assortment of records, books and manuals enclosed within their Porsche pouch as well as a spare key. Among the last of the analog super cars, the Carrera GT remains one of the most coveted automobiles ever made. Specially appointed from the factory and preserved in outstanding museum-quality condition, this 2005 example would become a crowning jewel in any world-class car collection.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $1,301,000
- Auction End: Sep 22, 2021 08:15:12PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 22
Comments (57)
Sold for $1,301,000
Did it sell?
Bid in the amount of $1,301,000
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Will the Bat result remain the highest CGT sale at auction or is this going to take the crown?
I am curious as to if the reserve has been met?
@cmtyo mine is number 1112 ??? Cheers
@yfresno9 can’t agree more ??
Greetings. @flmotorcars I’ve heard of that via a froend who was at the auction. @allthingsporsches can’t agree more… as a proud owner one, I’m delighted to know that it’s starting to get recognized and appreciated like the 959 and 918 ?? Cheers
@EUROsellinc Of course. However, that's a second gear road and you were clearly in 3rd!
Spectacular car. Saw one of the first sold at a PCA track event 15 years ago. One of the instructors did a few hot laps and was never the same... GLWA
@KennyT Thanks Kenny however it was a fisheye lens looks way faster than actual speed.
Great driving video- you must know ALL the Oyster Bay cops...
Bid in the amount of $1,270,000
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@allthingsporsche , I own a CGT and follow the market closely. I was correcting your incorrect statements in your attempt to sandbag an auction and win the car to flip.
Seller, GLWS. With recent comps and LTS I’d love to see this car push into the 1.7-1.8M range. Wonderful example.
@cmtyo did anyone ask you for this info ? You people need to find something to with yourself , rather than just comment on pcarmarket lol
@allthingsporsche it didn't go to an end user, the car is inventory at McLaren Chicago. It apparently was wholesale.
@Carrera991.2222 my buddy had to replace the clutch in his CGT at roughly 2,000 miles...certainly could have been driver induced though.
@allthingsporsches I guess it’s all speculation who it went to. But the car probably went to the end user at 1.5 Million and with 3300 hundred miles. With an F40 with similar miles now at 2.5M + these CGT’s could easily creep up to $2M and be a pretty fair deal. These are that special. GL2ALL
@flmotorcars just because it was Manheim DOESNT MEAN. It was a wholesale price , the dealer or broker coudve been bidding for a retail buyer and getting a 2k fee for it ! That Car def went to an end user
So I am a dealer and avid user of this site, was just at a Manheim auction today and watched a CGT with 3k miles sell for $1.4million! Wholesale, what is going on? I am now glued to this auction and excited to see what unfolds.
Bid in the amount of $1,215,000
@EUROsellinc - thank you for the clarifications. Best.
@Carrera991.2222 I chose to do the clutch. It was not necessary and certainly could have left it. I wanted the car completely serviced as the plan was to keep the car for many years.
Why would she need a clutch under 2500 miles?
For those who are considering bidding. Happen to know the car and owner. You will not find a finer example of a CGT.
@Ghost Hello. correct, the previous seller decided to sell the luggage separately and never gave me the opportunity to have it. The interior is in fact Terracotta, the "to sample" is the special factory ordered deviated Terracotta/Black interior. The 2018 servicing brought everything completely up to date including the clutch and being driven only very few miles since and properly stored in a climate controlled building on a battery tender with regular starting and moving. The steering wheel is a tiny imperfection that I can easily have addressed.
Thanks for the interest!
Hi, just a couple of clarifying questions:
1. No accompanying luggage set, correct? It's listed on the equipment sheet but I don't see it in your description.
2. The interior leather is noted as "to sample" but from the pics this looks like a Terracotta interior, which would have been a standard option. Could you clarify.
3. Was the last servicing done in 2018, 3+ years ago, or was there a more recent servicing?
4. On the first video (car is stationary) at 1:35 there seems to be a nick in the leather on the left side of the steering wheel - is this correct?
Overall a nice car and I am interested, just wanted to get some feedback on the above.
Thanks in advance.
Additional images of the interior have been added to the listing gallery.
@Desert911s Hello. The car is part of a collection in which a dealer license is used for all purchases/sales. The title will need to be reassigned from that dealer to the new buyer.
@Desert911s Yes the interior color is true to the video.
Question #2: Will this sale be run through a dealer or by private party? As an Arizona buyer, private party sales are much preferred for tax reasons. Thank you.
I'm curious. Is the color of the Terracotta interior better reflected in the videos (where it looks more subdued and reminds me of pottery) or in the photos (which definitely appear to be a brighter red color than the videos)?
Sorry, can't at this time. What a magnificent machine/art/drive. I can see the privilege passenger stomping on the 'imaginary brake' during the driving video with opposing traffic. I'll buy some lotto tickets, just in case. Thx
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Thank you all for the bids and comments so far. The response has been fantastic. It is an honor to be bringing one of the finest Carrera GT’s available to market here on PCAR. The car is available for inspection prior to bidding, don’t wait for the last minute. No disappointments here.
Bid in the amount of $1,000,000
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What a magnificent car. I'll be right back - going to buy a lottery ticket or two.
Absolutely incredible!