2005 Porsche Carrera GT

One thing about the Porsche Carrera GT is that it makes no apologies. There is no additional single clutch gearbox for people who want to just scoot around, no soft comfort seats, and certainly, nothing to save you when things get hairy. It is pure take it or leave it and if you are brave enough, you can find out what the limit really is in one of these. I think that is one part of why these have shot up in value like crazy as there certainly will never be another car like the Carrera GT. Today’s car, a Guards Red example up for sale in California, certainly brings one of those crazy price tags but also a fair amount of miles for one of these.

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Year: 2005
Model: Carrera GT
VIN: WP0CA29855L001567
Engine: 5.7 Liter V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 9,610 mi
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Price: $1,650,000

2005 Porsche Carrera GT
Stock #:001567
Exterior Color:Guards Red
Interior Color:Dark Gray
Body Type:Convertible
Transmission:6-Speed Manual
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:5L NA V10 double overhead cam (DOHC) 40V
Mileage:9,610

It certainly seems like the values on these now are entirely based on color and mileage. The silver and black cars of course trade for less, and once you start getting into colors, the price goes up. Of course, if the car just had a massive service, that also helps with resale value.

This Guards Red car is nearing 10,000 miles and based on mileage alone would probably fall around $1,300,000, but the color tacks another $350,000. Too high? I think so honestly. The real value is probably somewhere between those two numbers, but if you want a red one, what are you going to do? Wait for the next one? Just wish this one had a little more information as well.

– Andrew