2010 PORSCHE 911 (997.2) GT3 CLUBSPORT

KEY FACTS

• A wonderfully engaging contemporary 911, offered in excellent condition and with low mileage.
• Under the engine lid sits a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine, delivering 429bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• Alongside its desirable factory Clubsport specification, this well-presented example benefits from a full Porsche main dealer service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It is finished in the classic Porsche shade of Guards Red, coupled with a black interior featuring Nomex and carbon-fibre bucket seats, black Alcantara, and eye-catching Guards Red seat belts.
• The car rides on its original 19-inch centre-lock ‘GT3’ alloy wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres and red callipers.
• Included in the desirable factory specification are the Chrono Package Plus and lightweight bucket seats to deliver a more involving driving experience.
• The car is as per the original factory specification, aside from the addition of a Sharkwerks exhaust. However, if preferred, the original exhaust can also be supplied.
• The car is accompanied by the original owner’s book pack, service book, various invoices and receipts including additional work undertaken by JZM Porsche, and two keys.
• The cherished number plate ‘78 EA’ is not included in the sale and the car will revert to its original registration of ‘FJ59 YAV’.

Factory specification:

• T93: Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
• 567: Windscreen with grey top tint
• G1: Guards Red
• 474: Lifting system front axle
• P02: Lightweight bucket seats
• 490: Sound Package Plus
• 870: Universal audio interface
• 810: Floor mats
• 454: Cruise control
• 608: HomeLink (garage door opener)
• 003: Clubsport Package
• XSX: Guards Red seat belts
• P23: Porsche Communication Management system
• 29: Black leatherette interior
• 640: Chrono Package Plus
• 666: Telephone module

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The Guards Red paintwork presents excellently. There are minor imperfections to the front of the car, including a small stone chips and a scuff to the lower edge of the plastic front splitter.
• Moving inside, the cabin is in great shape, with no significant wear. A small mark is visible on the driver’s seat and others on the driver’s side door card, but overall the interior is in superb order.
• The owner states that the front axle lift system can be temperamental, sometimes not lowering manually, and only lowering automatically once the car reaches the predetermined speed. Otherwise, there are no known mechanical or electrical foibles.
• The most recent MOT test was in April 2021 at 28,033 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This car has full biennial Porsche main dealer service history, supplemented by additional work at specialists.
• The last scheduled maintenance was in May 2020 at 26,456 miles by Porsche Centre Brooklands, who performed a minor service and replaced the brake fluid. 
• Prior to this, the car received an intermediate service and brake fluid change in March 2018 by Porsche Centre Reading at 19,803 miles, and in April 2016 by Porsche Centre Leicester at 17,858 miles.
• Additionally, new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres were fitted within the last 500 miles.

Dates and mileage:

• May 2020 – 26,456 miles – Porsche Centre Brooklands
• Mar 2018 – 19,803 miles – Porsche Centre Reading
• Aug 2017 – 17,958 miles – JZM Porsche
• Apr 2016 – 17,858 miles – Porsche Centre Leicester
• Dec 2014 – 16,260 miles – JZM Porsche
• Feb 2014 – 9,302 miles – Porsche Centre Leicester
• Mar 2012 – 7,857 miles – Porsche Centre Aberdeen

SUMMARY

The Porsche 997.2 GT3 Clubsport is a fantastically engaging road and track car, praised by Evo magazine as “one of the best driver’s 911s ever” upon its launch. This is a well-maintained and tastefully specified example of the model, featuring a classic colour scheme, very low mileage, and thorough maintenance history from main dealers and specialists. A coveted modern 911, this example would make an exciting yet very usable sports car.

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