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1 of 600 made and a superbly desirable collectible Porsche!

12,000 Miles
4.0 Ltr
Grandprix white Coachwork
Black with Red Sports Bucket seats
Red Seats Belts
Porsche Stability Management System
Porsche Active Suspension Module
Porsche Communication Module-PCM 3
Touch screen Satellite Navigation
Telephone
Chrono Pack
Sports Exhausts
Climate Control
19″ GEN II 997 GT3 Alloys
Full Porsche Service History

The 997 generation’s biggest updates were the interior and exterior styling, most notably the return to the “bug eye” round highlights of the 911 and 993 generations. The slightly widened body and larger 18” wheels gave the 997s a more aggressive stance, and they all benefited from slightly increased power. Inside, the design was similarly reminiscent of the pre-996 generation design. The return to traditional styling makes the 997 generation feel like an homage to the iconic and prolific original 911s, yet the futuristic and modern technology and engineering make it a car firmly rooted in the present. The 997 is truly the best of both worlds, a modern car in a subtly classic body, an eye on the past but a nod to the future.

After six years of testing both on the road and track, Porsche released the jewel of the 997 generation’s crown. At the time of its build, the GT3 RS 4.0 L featured the most powerful naturally aspirated flat-six Porsche had on offer, and after a strict diet, lost a further 22lbs past the original RS reduction making it the most radical iteration of road going Porsche 911s.

The 997 GT3 variant debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motorshow alongside the Turbo model. The GT3 model line was introduced as a way for Porsche to offer race cars for customer teams and homologate new aero features for racing. The Aerodynamic features on this model include a special front bumper with canards which increase cooling to the front mounted radiators and split spoiler at the rear, as well as a special bumper and centralised tailpipes that help draw heat away from the engine. The engine cover has been enlarged and features an additional air intake underneath the similarly enlarged rear wing.

This generation GT3 RS is regarded as one of the best cars Porsche has ever created and its Mezger engine is one of the reasons why. Mezger engines are the most revered iteration of the flat-six overhead-camshaft engines and whilst all other 911s adopted a new and somewhat problematic design, the GT cars stuck with it. Having proven itself by winning Le Mans in the 911 GT1-98, the engine was proving to be unbreakable, and to top it all off, sounded fantastic. The other reason the 997 generation GT3 is considered one of the best is because it was the last with the six-speed manual gearbox that had been a hallmark of its predecessors. The engine and the gearbox mark the end of an era for Porsche and place the GT3 RS 4.0L firmly in the company’s history books.

This GT3 RS 4.0L is number 211 of 600. 211 was purchased new in Germany by a collector who wished to acquire a very high spec, limited edition, Porsche 911. He was particularly interested in acquiring a 997 GT3 RS because he knew that Porsche were phasing out the 911 six speed manual gearbox and the iconic Mezger engine and this would be the last model with both. The vehicle was first registered in Germany and holds a full Porsche service history. As it stands the vehicle has 11,000 miles on the odometer and was optioned with ceramic brakes, black and red sports bucket seats, red seat belts, Porsche stability management system, Porsche active suspension module, Porsche communication module PCM-3, touch screen satellite navigation, chronopack, sports exhausts, rollbar and the 19” Gen II 997 GT3 alloys. During 211’s four-year stint under our ownership, the vehicle has been serviced and looked after by the top engineer from the Porsche centre at Hatfield who has recently carried out a major service and complete check on the car, certifying it is working perfectly.

211 featured in the Total 911 article ‘Porsche 997 GT3 RS vs RS 4.0: Rennsport Masters. RS, short for Rennsport, evokes certain emotions in all Porsche lovers. It conjures up images of long days of motorsport-derived excitement at the hands of a world-class engine and 211 is happy to oblige. It drives beautifully and will look just as exciting on a show lawn as it does on the road.

In the 1950s the Mercedes design department was made up of a motley Cerberus-esque crew comprised of Fredrich Geiger, a typically german techy test engineer, Karl Wilfert, the Mercedes born and bred head of car body development, and Bela Barenyi, an Austro-Hungarian, aristocratic, safety-obsessed, bohemian. When Paul Braq arrived from Paris having studied under the infamous and somewhat mad Phillipe Chabonneaux, he injected a French sense of elegance and style into the patent-heavy technologically driven department. At the time, Mercedes was focused most on stability, but visibility was becoming a defining feature. The “Pagoda” roof, which took inspiration from the concavity of oriental shrines, was a way of adding rigidity to the boundary-pushing light and airy glasshouse. Early sketches done by Geiger, ever the engineer and stereotypically German, show a general arrangement for a car, liner and symmetrical, with equal proportions and an austere interior. Braq by comparison, like most designers to this day, drew fanciful and exciting designs that were reigned in by the strict discipline of the Mercedes-Benz studio. The W113 (230 SL) was essentially a compromise between the two. Composed, symmetrical, with perfect lines and visual tension, its beauty lies in simplicity and refinement. Its slender, feminine lines somehow manage to belie the strength and sturdiness of the car’s construction without looking heavy, instead seeming sophisticated and agile. The refinement continues on the interior which is neither excessively adorned or bare. They managed to get the perfect level of chrome in an era that was rife with overuse. The diversity of the design team fostered the balance and elegance that the car is so well known for. Nothing needs to be added or taken away; by creating something entirely functional, they managed to also make something perfectly beautiful.

According to a statement from Mercedes Benz at the time of the Pagoda’s launch: “it was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance that despite its sporting characteristics provides a very high degree of travelling comfort.” The result was a perfectly Franco-German, track-bred, tech happy, boulevardier; equally happy driving the back-roads of Switzerland and cruising the beach-front of St. Tropez.

The November 2019 issue of Octane posed the question: “Is the Pagoda the perfect Classic for modern-day use?” The car we have on offer today makes a strong case for the answer being “Yes.” The restoration job by ReinCarNation in Poland is the best our owner Anthony has ever laid eyes on. Everything has been meticulously detailed, it is simply perfect. This car started its life in America but its whereabouts after that are relatively unknown and the mileage has been reset, however, most importantly the numbers do all match. The recent owner undertook an extensive restoration project to get the car to the impeccable state it is presented today. With only 777 miles, this is a Total concoursee renovation in classic Navy exterior and cognac leather interior.

1962 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 3.8 LITRE FIXED HEAD COUPE

RHD

Manual

100 Miles

Grey Exterior

Red Interior

This early April 1962 Jaguar E-Type, flat floor, has just undergone a full restoration to concours standard.

This exemplary example, comes with a complete and documented history file, detailing the car and attention, lavished on this vehicle, throughout the decades, all the way back to the 60s.

1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster RHD

Matching Numbers Example
12,000 miles since major restoration
Five Speed Gertrag Gearbox

Signal Red Coachwork
Black Leather with red piping Interior
15” Chrome wire Wheels
Fully Documented Service History, with new MOT: Restoration work carried out by well-known Jaguar specialist
Heritage Certificate available.
Only 6 Former Keepers
Trim: Black Leather
Complete history, with MOT’s and detailed invoice’s available.

Famously lauded as “the most beautiful car ever made” by Enzo Ferrari, the E-type is possibly the most iconic of the British sports cars. The perfect combination of beauty, high performance and reasonable pricing made it one of the most well-loved cars of all time. Based on the three-consecutive Le Mans winning D-type race cars, the E-type was designed to be light. The front subframe carried the engine and the front suspension and bodywork were bolted directly to the tub making its power to weight ratio the stuff of legend. Updated to include a new 5.3 L V12 engine, new brakes and power steering as standard, the Series 3 retained all the charm of the original E-types but with modernised mechanics. The stunning new V12 was a LeMans proven set up with dual Zenith carburettors and a 0-60 time of less than 7-seconds. The Series 3 had some notable design features including the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, four exhaust tips and a special badge on the rear touting the prowess of the thunderous V12 inside.

Forever an iconic piece of British history, the E-type evokes images of winding country roads and the elegance of a bygone era. This immaculately kept, matching numbers, low mileage example is the perfect weekend partner rain or shine. Expertly specced in Signal Red over black, the red piping on the perforated leather seats creates a holistic experience encouraging you to have the top down year round. With only 12,000 miles on the odometer since a major restoration and only 6 former owners, this car is the perfect example of a Series 3 E-Type Roadster.

2009 Ferrari F430 Spider F1 – High Spec

16000 miles
White Avus exterior
Nero Daytona seats with Nero Black leather
cruise control
front & rear park assist
electric seats
CD changer
Ferrari shields
Rosso callipers
20″ alloy wheels
full main dealer service history
Trim: BLACK LEATHER

Designed in collaboration with the legendary Frank Stephenson, the F430 was designed to improve upon the aerodynamic efficiency of its predecessor, the 360. The result was an unchanged drag coefficient but greatly enhanced downforce allowing the car to perform better when pushed in the corners. The F430 also borrows some design features from other Ferrari legends. The tail lights are distinctly reminiscent of the Enzo, the oval air intakes in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racers from the 60s like the 156 “sharknose” F1 car and the 250 TR61 raced at Le Mans by Phil Hill, and the wing mirrors are evocative of those made famous by the Testarossa. Despite the design borrowing from the greats, the engine was actually the end of a 50-year development cycle of V8s. The completely new 4.3L engine used in the F430 debuted a novel architecture which maximized volumetric efficiency. It allowed the displacement to increase by 20% whilst only increasing the weight by 4kg and actually reducing the overall diameter which made packaging easier in part thanks to borrowed F1 technology. This puts the F430s top speed in excess of 196 mph and acceleration at 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds, 0.6 seconds quicker than the 360. This isn’t the only part of borrowed F1 tech on the car. When designing the Spider, they borrowed F1 aerodynamic simulators to ensure minimal deviation from the aerodynamics of the standard car. Inside the car, Ferrari debuted yet another future stalwart: the Manettino steering wheel which allows drivers to select from five settings in turn modifying the vehicles ESC system.

This low miles, classically specced, generously optioned model is an excellent addition to any collection and will offer any driver a joyous driving experience whether on the road or track. Additionally, this F430 is fitted with a Novitec Rosso front-splitter/rims and Hamann spoiler/rear kit.