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2004 Porsche Carrera GT
VIN: WP0CA29804L001183
Porsche's technological tour-de-force of the early 2000s
Recent $115,030.51 in comprehensive mechanical servicing
performed
Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch replaced in October 2023 at 4,056
miles
Only 4,401 original miles since delivery
One of 644 examples delivered to the U.S. market
Complete Porsche voluntary suspension recall performed
5.7L naturally aspirated V10 engine - 605hp, 435 lb-ft of
torque
6-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive
Carbon fiber monocoque, inboard suspension
"Timeless" GT Silver Metallic exterior color
This 2004 Porsche Carrera GT was built on September 23rd, 2004 in
Porsche's Leipzig factory. Painted in the stunning Porsche's iconic
GT Silver Metallic, spec'd with options included air conditioning,
Porsche Online Pro CD Radio, and other items. As a U.S.-spec
Carrera GT, it was originally delivered to the sunny state of
Hawaii.
The Carrera GT saw a low-milage lifestyle during the past two
decades. Acquired by a collector in 2016 as a part of his larger
collection, the car remained in his ownership until being acquired
by the latest owner in 2021. The most recent owner, known in the
automotive circles as being fanatical about maintenance, decided to
bring his Carrera GT in for a major service. What started as a
major service in March of 2023 turned into an exacting and thorough
dive through of the entire vehicle, including the replacement of
the ceramic-composite clutch assembly, rear main seal, camshafts,
and more. Anything and everything that needed attention was
addressed, spanning 7 months in the quest for best for his Carrera
GT.
In addition to the usual major service items, including oil
changes, belts, spark plugs, thermostat, battery replacement, the
deeper dive into the Carrera GT ensured that everything was 100% to
spec. Having such access to replace many of these components only
comes from when the chassis is split in two, and the owner took
advantage to replace all that needed replacing. The ceramic
composite clutch assembly, which requires separating the carbon
fiber chassis in two and is incredibly time and skill intensive,
was replaced. The engine and gearbox were removed for a valve train
adjustment, which at the time upgraded Repasi camshafts were
installed, set to time, and adjusted to specification. Camshaft
controller hardware and upgraded DLC-coated intake camshaft locking
discs were also installed. The crankshaft seal and the rear main
seal were replaced. New ignition coils were installed, the brake
system fluid flushed, and had new Michelin tires installed. Upon
completion of this extremely detailed service In October of 2023,
the Carrera GT now had a mechanical investment made to it to the
tune of $105,001.82.
During his major service visit, Porsche had issued a voluntary
recall in April of 2023 on Carrera GTs to address the possibility
that some of the suspension components could wear prematurely.
During this time parts were unavailable during the major service,
which led to the Carrera GT to return to be serviced in February of
2025. During this time, both front and rear trailing arms were
replaced with new, upgraded factory Porsche components. Not to
waste time while in for service, the owner decided to have a minor
service for the Carrera GT to be performed, which included an oil
and filter change, engine air filters, 4-wheel brake fluid flush,
cabin air filter, and replacement of both drive belts. A complete
inspection was also performed, where additional maintenance on the
starter was performed. This mechanical investment, spanning 3
months and completing in February of 2025, was $10,028.69 with
4,398 miles on the odometer.
Upon arriving at Canepa, it was hard to imagine a better-prepared
Porsche Carrera GT. With such major mechanical items such as the
ceramic composite clutch replacement taken care of and a major and
minor service just recently completed, it gives the future owner a
sense of confidence that they can put miles on without a care in
the world, besides possibly getting a speeding ticket. This 2004
Porsche Carrera GT is exceptionally serviced and in exceptional
condition, ready for its next owner to use all 605hp created from
the 5.7L V10 engine located just inches from the passenger's
ears.
About the Porsche Carrera GT
The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the 911 GT1
and LMP1-98 racing cars. Due in part to the FIA and ACO rule
changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had
planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999, initially intending to
use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new
V10 engine. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the
Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine
was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to
5.7 liters. The project was canceled in mid-1999, mostly due to
Porsche's wish to build the Cayenne SUV with involvement from
Volkswagen and Audi, thus requiring engineering expertise to be
pulled from the motorsports division.
Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10
from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Paris Motor
Show, mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display.
Surprising interest in the vehicle, and an influx of revenue
provided from the Cayenne helped Porsche decide to produce the car,
and development started on a road-legal version that would be
produced in small numbers at Porsche's new manufacturing facility
in Leipzig. Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in
2004, shipping the units with an MSRP of USD $448,000. Featuring a
bespoke carbon fiber chassis, titanium suspension components, and
carbon fiber bodywork, and most importantly a 5.7L naturally
aspirated V10 with a 6-speed manual transmission, the Carrera GT
was an immediate automotive sensation. The first Carrera GT went on
sale in the United States on January 31, 2004.
Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. However,
Porsche announced in August 2005 that it would not continue
production of the Carrera GT through to 2006, citing
discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the
United States. As of May 6, 2006, 1,270 GT's had been manufactured,
with 644 being sold in the United States.
