2005 Porsche Carrera GT

We rarely feature the Carrera GT here at GCFSB since generally speaking cars like this exist beyond the purview of our site. Even in the world of high-dollar air-cooled 911s the Carrera GT is somewhat of a different breed. A quick perusal of our archives reveals that we’ve only featured one previous example and that was nearly three years ago. So why not take a look once again? Here we have a GT Silver Metallic 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, located in Missouri, with Dark Grey leather interior and 1,765 miles on it. As an all new model, the Carrera GT clearly stood apart from the rest of the Porsche portfolio, but it drew upon enough cues that any knowledgeable observer immediately would know from which brand it had come. Its 5.7 liter V10 mounted amidship produces the greatest sound of any car I’ve encountered on the road. It doesn’t thunder, it doesn’t roar, rather it shrieks and the speed with which the revs climb adds to the ferocity of that engine note. The design is both elegant and purposeful and to my eye has aged quite well over its first decade of existence. The Carrera GT remains a rarely seen beauty though one whose impact has hardly waned with the passage of time.

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Year: 2005
Model: Carrera GT
Engine: 5.7 liter V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 1,765 mi
Price: Reserve Auction

2005 Porsche Carrera GT in GT Silver over Dark Grey (virtually black) leather with only 1,765 miles from new! Features include GT Silver Metallic Paint, GT Silver Metallic Top, All Leather Seats in Dark Grey, Bucket Seats XT Drivers/Passenger Sides, Car Cover, Luggage Set-Dark Grey and Porsche Online Pro CD Radio. The discriminating collector will not miss this car. This supercar is one of the quickest, most agile street cars money can buy. The V10 engine cranks out 605 hp which is enough to propel this carbon fiber masterpiece to an impressive 3.8 second 0-60 time and a top speed of 205mph. Includes the matching Luggage Set, Books, Keys, Service Records and Original Window Sticker. New tires were also recently installed. Centrally located in Springfield, Missouri since 1979, we have led the industry in selling and transporting exotic cars long distance. Allow us to also help arrange Enclosed Transportation of your new car directly to your home. Financing is also available. To trade your car or to purchase this car for yourself, simply call or email us today.

Part of my interest in this particular Carrera GT, and why I suddenly chose to feature one, is that this one actually is on eBay as an auction rather than a listing with a stratospheric price tag. Since the asking prices of these cars tend to vary wildly I thought it might be interesting to view how an actual auction played out. Of course, the reason we so rarely see a Carrera GT come up for auction on eBay is that it really isn’t the sort of car that you’re likely to buy in that manner. We certainly see such high end cars on eBay quite frequently, but my general sense is that those listings end in a sale in the showroom rather than online. So, this auction sits at only $50,100, a price that obviously will be no where near the reserve. Perhaps I may not get my wish of seeing just where a car like this will be bid to, mais c’est la vie. There is still time though.

-Rob