A unique opportunity to acquire this stunning 997 GT3 tribute car now available for sale

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Being one of my all time favourite 911s I wanted to create what I felt was the perfect 997 by selecting the elements from different variants of this model that I liked the most.

I started looking for a good base car in 2019. My must-have specification was; wide bodied car with the 3.8 engine, no sunroof and a full engine rebuild. It took some time to find this but eventually came across this car for sale at Strasse Porsche in Leeds. Apart from being the correct specification the car had an impeccable service history and had been well looked after by Strasse Porsche for several years.

Initially focusing on the interior, replacing the heavy original seats with ultra-lightweight Cobra buckets which are extremely comfortable. Retrimmed much or the interior with Alcantara type fabric, repainted the centre console in metallic grey, radio surround in satin black and several highlights in guards red, this alone gives the interior up to date look. Replaced the old entertainment system with an up-to-date head unit with Apple CarPlay, DAB and modern navigation.

An OMP Alcantara steering wheel, GT3 short-shifter and aluminium pedals completes what has turned out to be very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing interior.

The exterior has gone through several stages as the project progressed, initially a full body kit from Moshammer was fitted however over time this was changed to resemble the original GT3 styling. This included a genuine GT3 RS front bumper and GT3 rear wing by Jacquemond. GT3RS style side decals in a two tone colour tie in well with the interior details, wingmirrors and callipers.

Mechanically the car has undergone many carefully selected performance upgrades that improve the overall look/stance together with dramatically improving the drive.

General maintenance has been maintained to a high level replacing any components when needed. New disks and red pads recently fitted all round. New rear tyres PS4Ss.

Performance upgrades include; H&R lowering springs and anti-rollbars, High performance engine mounts, cold air intake upgrade, balanced racing SS headers with titanium bolts and 200 cell cats. DesignTek SS mufflers with bespoke bypass valves that can be switched from the cars original dash sports exhaust switch. The exhaust sound is one of the best I have heard from a 997 and is often commented on at local car meets.

This is truly a unique and very well sorted example, it was always a project and is now finished. I am selling the car to focus on finishing my 911SC project.

Earlier in the project the car was reviewed by James of JayEmm on Cars, you can view the review here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTMFiAXXNKs

Since this review the exterior bodykit was changed and the exhaust upgraded.

If you are interested or require further information please contact me at [email protected]

The car is located near Totnes Devon.

Price: £30,000 of may consider swap for 981S Boxster

  • 2005 997.1 C4S Basalt Black
  • Alcantara headlining
  • No sunroof
  • Engine rebuild at 58k by Strasse Porsche
  • Bose, PASM, Sports Exhaust, A/C
  • New clutch at 88k
  • New rear tyres Michelin PS 4S
  • New discs and red pads all round
  • MOT – DEC 24
  • Full service history, main dealer to 48k then Strasse Porsche to 85k. Will be serviced by Williams Crawford prior to sale.
  • Current millage 93k

Interior

  • Cobra lightweight bucket seats
  • OMP Steering wheel
  • GT3 Gear shifter with turned MOMO aluminium gear knob
  • Rear seat delete
  • Red seatbelts
  • Red GT3RS style door pulls
  • New Alcantara lining to lower dash, door card inserts, handbrake, gear shift gator, centre console storage top, A-pillar linings.
  • Aluminium racing pedals with heel & toe extension.
  • Red instrument dials
  • Pioneer DAB Radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connected to Bose system
  • Centre console painted in dark grey metallic
  • Centre console controls painted satin black

Exterior

  • Genuine GT3RS Front bumper, Smile grille
  • Radiator grills
  • Red paint detailing to mirrors (lower)
  • Newly powder coated wheels in gloss black
  • Coloured Porsche crest centre caps
  • Moshammer side skirts
  • GT3 Rear wing
  • Unique decals including two tone side chequered flag Grey/red
  • Twin bonnet to wing stripes in satin black
  • Rear wiper delete

Mechanical

  • H&R Lowering springs
  • H&R Anti-roll bars
  • Upgraded front suspension top mounts
  • Upgraded rear suspension top mounts
  • Performance Engine mounts
  • Cold air induction performance upgrade
  • K&N Air filter
  • GT3 Short-Shift gear shifter
  • 04/09/07 – Porsche Centre Bournemouth – Minor – 16764
  • 21/05/09 – Porsche Centre Bournemouth – Major – 36962
  • 02/11/10 – Porsche Strasse – Minor – 43806
  • 10/01/12 – Porsche Centre Newcastle – Minor – 48290
  • 20/11/13 – Porsche Strasse – Minor + Engine rebuild – 58105
  • 20/11/13 – Porsche Strasse – Major – 62969
  • 02/11/15 – Porsche Strasse – Minor – 68751
  • 22/09/16 – Porsche Strasse – Major – 73010
  • 22/11/17 – Porsche Strasse – Minor – 77903
  • 21/11/18 – Porsche Strasse – Major – 81265
  • 04/12/19 – Porsche Strasse – Minor – 84360
  • 17/12/20 – Porsche Strasse – Minor – 84790
  • 10/12/21 – Porsche Strasse – Major – 84928
  • 1/9/23 – Oil / Fluids Service – 91300