2004 911 GT3

2004 marked a watershed moment for American enthusiasts—it was the very first time Porsche offered the GT3 to North American buyers. Based on the updated 996.2 generation, this version was more than just a facelift; it was a deeply refined track-bred machine rooted in Porsche’s motorsport DNA. Its 3.6-liter flat-six, derived from the GT1 program, now produced 381 hp thanks to lighter internals and improved VarioCam timing—good for 0–60 in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. Wider but lighter wheels, stiffer suspension, and massive six-piston brakes (with optional ceramics) all underscored its performance credentials. Finally, Americans had access to the raw, unfiltered GT3 experience.

This 2004 911 GT3 came finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over Black leather and showed 34,000 miles on the odometer. From the factory, this example was ordered with plenty of extra leather along with Carbon accents on the shift knob, handbrake lever, and sill plates. Not from the factory, was the addition of an OS Giken limited-slip differential, 996 Cup shifter cables, a Function-First Performance Shift-Rite solution, CSF radiators, Tarett Engineering adjustable rear toe links, Öhlins coilovers, RS-style front bumper vents, a rebuilt six-speed manual transaxle fitted with 997 Cup gearing in addition to a lightweight flywheel, and a GT3 RS 4.0L clutch assembly.

Typically, modified 996.2 GT3s see lower bids than non-modified cars, even those with tens of thousands of dollars dumped into them like today’s Spotlight car. With 34k on the clock, we’ve seen other modified comps with bids in the $87,000 to $100,000 range, but this example beat those, selling at a final bid of $107,000. And while strong, it was still below non-modified comps, which have been in the $110,000 to $134,000 range recently. Well sold, especially considering the previous high bid of $87,000 this car last saw in October of last year.

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