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The first-gen 911 shipped for a decade, and Porsche made just 111,995 of them - 65,000 fewer cars (disclosure: I'm rounding) than the 996 run produced in 7 years.
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The first-gen 911 shipped for a decade, and Porsche made just 111,995 of them - 65,000 fewer cars (disclosure: I'm rounding) than the 996 run produced in 7 years.
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Is there a market for 996 C2 show cars? If not, then when do you think people will look at a pristine 996 build and start to think if they should get that vs a good OE 997 example. (Yes, I am aware how much better a 997 is, I have had them both.)
The 996 is a very under estimated car, and I would not be surprised if we start seeing more and more of them turn into premium builds simply due to the low initial cost of the car.
It's not a 'show car', but look at what they're doing with the 996 CSR. Pricey, the cost of a true GT3, but it's a pretty badass ****. I think we'll start seeing more stuff like this pop up as the car gets more notoriety.
Limited editions / first-year production models, maybe - there are just too many 996's on the road to expect them to appreciate as a group - at least in the next decade.
The first-gen 911 shipped for a decade, and Porsche made just 111,995 of them - 65,000 fewer cars (disclosure: I'm rounding) than the 996 run produced in 7 years.
5chn3ll's Totally Unsubstantiated Guide to 996 Show Car Collectiblity Guide, First Edition:
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Turbros, NA performance variants, 40AEs, factory rarities (i.e. X51, leather-covered male and female travel urinals, etc.), and 99's with a 98 build date (hard maybe on the last one). I'll get crap for not including C4S's, but it's MY fictional list.
^^ don't forget the GT2 & GT3, unless that is a "NA performance variant"
I'd imagine the very limited 996 GT3 RS will go down in history as one of the most valuable 996's of all time if it's not a GT2.
What do you mean by "show car"?
A show car to me is one that demos products. So, usually wild graphics applied, booming sound systems, etc. Is this what you're referring to, or are you saying a "car show" car? One that has super low miles, and is perfect inside and out?
I'm not the OP but I always interpret this term to mean a car that is judged. I.E. in a concours show compared to say a cars & coffee. So, a car that is to be factory original down to the stcker and obviously well cared for.
Anything hot girls in white knee-socks and plaid skirts instinctively lean up against is a show car. Everything else is just a car.
Exercise caution if the wife happens to be nearby - there's a sixth sense involved here. Danger to man-ifold if you ignore this warning...
I feel like the 996 can be difficult to sell throw in a VERY niche market of "show cars" and I think that makes it even more difficult. There are few people who want to buy other peoples projects.
I love it! One question for you Alex - why Turbo Twists and no Formulas!? I feel like that would complete the TechArt kit. (Yes I'm biased because I have Formulas on my car
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