To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' London
event, 24 October 2019.
Estimate:
£50,000 - £60,000
- Proceeds will be donated in support of Trillion Trees
- An early iteration of Porsche's iconic 911 GT3
- Extensive service and maintenance records
Following the release of the 996-generation 911, Porsche's first
996 variant intended either for spirited road use or the racetrack
was the GT3. The Hans Metzger-designed 3.6-litre engine derived
from the Le Mans-winning GT1 was rated at 360 horsepower and 7,200
rpm, providing 60 additional horsepower over the base 3.4-litre
engine. The car was also fitted with adjustable suspension and a
unique body kit, including a dual-plane rear wing. The interior
featured sports seats and the deletion of some trim deemed
nonessential in an attempt to keep weight down. The 996 GT3 is an
incredible drivers' car and won the coveted Evo Car of the Year
award in 1999, beating Ferrari's 360 Modena into second place.
Indeed, years later, Evo magazine would place the 996 GT3 Mk 1
above the Mk 2 for driving pleasure, placing it third in the
all-time drivers' car ranking behind the Pagani Zonda and Lotus
340R.
This 996 GT3 is an early version of the revered model. Sold new in
France via Raulet Automobiles in Le Mans, this GT3 has been well
maintained throughout its life and boasts 15 stamps in its original
service book�all via Porsche main agents or specialists.
Accompanying this GT3 are a range of invoices for service and
maintenance from Porsche main agents or specialists. Indeed, in
just the last few years, invoices total more than €6.000. This car
has been enjoyed as intended and maintained to a standard in which
this enjoyment can continue with the next owner. Such a highly
regarded car warrants a place in any Porsche collection, but would
surely be best placed where the new owner uses this superb car as
intended. To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.
