Porsche 996

GT3

Looking back, the classic cars that have risen most significantly in value tend to be defined by a recognisable set of qualities. The Porsche 911 2.7 RS is a perfect example. Just 25 years ago, you could buy one for under €50,000.

The parallel to the 996 GT3 is clear. The 996 GT3 was the first to carry the now-iconic “GT3” badge — just as the RS name debuted with the 2.7 RS. After the 2.7 RS established the RS lineage, the 996.1 GT3 started the GT3 legacy. Notably, the 996.1 GT3 remains the only GT3 model never offered in a more extreme RS version, making it a true one-off in the GT3 lineage.

So what will the next 20 years bring for the 996 GT3? Time will tell, but all the ingredients are surely there.

In a brilliant video with Chris Harris and Andreas Preuninger, covering all GT3 generations up to the 992, Preuninger explains that he drove many kilometres in the 996 GT3 — it was the foundation for all GT3s that followed. Chris Harris praised the car but noted two shortcomings on track: it could use more horsepower and stronger brakes. Manthey Racing made a solution for this, and this car benefits from it.

It has been upgraded with a full Manthey K400 kit, including a freer-breathing exhaust and carbon air intake, boosting power and sharpening throttle response. On the braking side, it features a Manthey big brake kit with 350 mm rotors and six-piston calipers — a substantial improvement over the factory setup. Combined with a bespoke Manthey suspension system, a single-mass flywheel, and precision gearbox upgrades, this car represents the very best of what Manthey Racing had to offer for the 996 GT3.

In 1999, Manthey Racing debuted at Le Mans and won the GT class with their 996 GT3 R. The experience gained from these race cars was transferred to road-going models, and around 2003–2004, Manthey launched their first performance kit for the GT3 road cars — boosting power from 360 to 400 hp.

Today, the Manthey kit is a central part of GT3 history. In fact, Porsche now offers the current 992 GT3 with the Manthey kit installed from the Porsche dealerships.

So a 996 GT3 fitted with a Manthey kit should not be compared to aftermarket tuning parts from other brands. Manthey is part of Porsche’s DNA. Historically, it is one of the few names — like RUF — that actually increases a car’s value.

Enough about future value – now, let’s talk about the car itself.

I’ve owned it for two years. Before that, it lived most of its life around Cologne with a true enthusiast who cherished it for over 20 years. This was his pride and joy – lovingly maintained, never abused.

When buying a car like this, you want the right upgrades – the rare and desirable ones – but not a car that’s spent its life being hammered around racetracks. That’s what makes this example so special: it has all the incredible Manthey Racing upgrades, yet it has seen very few kilometers since they were fitted. As the previous owner put it:
“The car was incredible, but I loved it too much to really push it on track.”
So you get a car with the perfect components – still fresh and tight.

There’s even a Manthey invoice showing that Olaf Manthey himself did the suspension setup.

I’m very skeptical and detail-oriented when buying cars myself, so I was pleased to buy from exactly the right kind of seller. I’ve also done a thorough check of the car’s history, and is a compiled overview of the documents. Can be send.

The Manthey suspension was installed on 13.09.2004 and has been driven less than 10,000 km since.

Mileage and Ownership Analysis


In my assessment, the documentation reflects an ideal ownership and usage history. The first five years the car did 45.000 of the 51.800 km which indicates a lot of normal transport km. After the upgrades it has done relatively few km - but been reguraly used which is good for the car - all this is really well documented.

The previous owner had the car for over 20 years, and the consistency of the records strongly supports the authenticity of the current mileage. Many low-mileage cars have major gaps in documentation, but this example is thoroughly documented.

The car has currently driven 51,814 km. When I took ownership, I fitted new tires. The ones that were on the car dated from 2007, but had tread depth like new – another indication of the car’s minimal use.

Condition and Authenticity

The car has never been in an accident, which is supported by very detailed pictures and measurements. The overall condition is excellent. This is a truly fine example of the legendary 996 GT3, in what I believe is the ideal colour, with the right upgrades.

I work in the banking industry, and I offer full financial security, honesty, and transparency throughout the transaction.
Much pictures and videos can be send. Car is located in Silkeborg Denmark.


The car naturally has matching numbers, confirmed in writing by Porsche Denmark