Another MK1GT3 gone

[Dan7357]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-996-GT3-SALVAGE-...

[laird]

Coming to a Porsche Dealer/Specialist near you...

[Vixpy1]

laird said:

Coming to a Porsche Dealer/Specialist near you...

[Slippydiff]

laird said:

Coming to a Porsche Dealer/Specialist near you...

I somehow doubt it, it's Cat B, and thus the shell (and chassis number/identity) will have to be destroyed.

[fioran0]

Is this the car that the owner was on here after it asking about repair options while he was waiting to hear the official insurance line?

[_gez_]

Sounds very much like it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edit to add: If it is the same car then in the original topic the OP stated there was a hole in the sump. The ebay ad says the engine still fires and 'runs sweet'.

Edited by _gez_ on Monday 7th November 22:15

Edited by _gez_ on Monday 7th November 22:16

[jeremyc]

_gez_ said:

Sounds very much like it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edit to add: If it is the same car then in the original topic the OP stated there was a hole in the sump. The ebay ad says the engine still fires and 'runs sweet'.

The one in that thread is a 2003 Mk2.

This is a 1999 Mk1.

[laird]

Slippydiff said:

I somehow doubt it, it's Cat B, and thus the shell (and chassis number/identity) will have to be destroyed.

There are a few on here who may well disagree with you! That car will come back, one way or another.

[fioran0]

More worrying there's no sump on those engines. Just the crank case.
I wonder what was holed then. Maybe just the tank came loose, maybe it's got a new crank ventilation upgrade

[_gez_]

jeremyc said:

_gez_ said:

Sounds very much like it.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edit to add: If it is the same car then in the original topic the OP stated there was a hole in the sump. The ebay ad says the engine still fires and 'runs sweet'.

The one in that thread is a 2003 Mk2.

This is a 1999 Mk1.

So it is - plain to see in black in white. Can't GT3 drivers drive or something? (like I can't read)

[Slippydiff]

laird said:

There are a few on here who may well disagree with you! That car will come back, one way or another.

Those that want to can disagree until they're blue in the face. As a Cat B car it will NOT find it's way back onto the road, the shell and it's identity HAS to be destroyed. No if's no buts.

[laird]

Slippydiff said:

Those that want to can disagree until they're blue in the face. As a Cat B car it will NOT find it's way back onto the road, the shell and it's identity HAS to be destroyed. No if's no buts.

In theory yes. In practice?

I won't bore you with the details. It's been done to death on here. Suffice to say, I'm far from alone.

[screwloose]

Slippydiff said:

Those that want to can disagree until they're blue in the face. As a Cat B car it will NOT find it's way back onto the road, the shell and it's identity HAS to be destroyed. No if's no buts.

Wake up fella

[Barry Ashcroft]

Where on the ad does it state that the car is CatB........

[Steve Rance]

Classic 911 rear end impact. What a sad end for such a lovely car

[daveyb662]

Out of interest...why is rear end impact classic of the 911?

[ScienceTeacher]

[widow maker]

will be interesting to see how much it goes for as the insurance company sold it for peanuts dont ask me how i know but i do and the impact was a tree after a little spin

[Zp]

Barry Ashcroft said:

Where on the ad does it state that the car is CatB........

I think the fact that the chassis has been compromised says it itself.

When my Exige was hit, before it was even inspected I knew it would be a Cat B as the chassis had a big tear in it.

Anyway, I love this little gem in the 'Description'... Used: An item that has been previously used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, ...

[Zp]

widow maker said:

will be interesting to see how much it goes for as the insurance company sold it for peanuts dont ask me how i know but i do and the impact was a tree after a little spin

To give an idea, my Exige (see above) that cost me £35k just 5 weeks earlier, sold as a Cat B for just under £3k.