One of the latest analogue supersports, the Porsche Carrera GT , saw rolling from the production line only 1270 units between 2003 and 2006.
For this reason, the appearance of one of these “super Porsches” for sale is always in the news, even if the model in question has been involved in an accident and is far from its ideal state.
Announced on the Copart website, this crashed Carrera GT is being auctioned and, at the time of publication of this article, the lowest bid is at US$384,000 (about 340,000 euros), a value well below what is usually asked. by the few existing Carrera GTs — they easily hit the million-euro mark.
Superficial damage or something else?
At first glance, this Porsche Carrera GT's damage seems to be “confined” to the front section: part of the bumper is broken and the front hood seems to have failed to close perfectly.
As for the rest of the car, the bodywork does not appear to have any further damage, the only thing left to know is whether the accident that destroyed the bumper will have affected the monocoque, suspension, steering or any other mechanical component.
Inside, the passenger airbag reveals the violence of the impact, but the fact that the instrument panel works as if it comes to reveal that perhaps the damage was not excessive. As for the general state of the cabin, it looks (almost) as when it left the production line.
The airbag doesn't deceive, this Carrera GT was involved in an accident.
Finally, although there is no video of the engine running, the fact that the engine bay (placed behind the passenger compartment) does not appear to be damaged "raises hope" that the very special naturally aspirated V10 that powers the Carrera GT still be in “good health”.
Who is the right car for?
Given the uncertainty about this example, this Porsche Carrera GT can be the ideal car for two types of buyers: the first is someone who, taking advantage of the «relatively low» value that is being asked for, buys it and retrieves it, returning it to you. all its splendor.
The V10 appears to have survived the accident unscathed.
Another hypothesis is that this Carrera GT will be acquired by someone who already has a copy of the German supercar and who needs it as a "parts donor", however sad that end is. After all, parts for supercars like the Porsche Carrera GT are not easily acquired and this example only has 13 493 km registered on the odometer.