- Only 80 of the 1,270 Carrera GTs ever built wore Guards Red paint.
- This 2005 example has covered just 12,680 miles across four owners.
- Inspectors called the condition excellent, noting only minor stone chips
While a handful of niche outfits like GMA and Nilu are chasing the old formula of exotic, naturally aspirated engines bolted to manual gearboxes, the big automakers walked away from that recipe years ago and show no sign of coming back. That retreat is exactly why cars like the Porsche Carrera GT carry the pull they do today, and arguably command more longing now than they did when they were new on the showroom floor.
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Before the arrival of the Porsche 918 Spyder, the Carrera GT was the absolute pinnacle of Porsche performance. Capped at just 1,270 units worldwide, each fitted with a motorsport-derived 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10 and a six-speed manual, Porsche’s answer to the Ferrari Enzo is a true supercar great.
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While the vast majority of Carrera GTs were painted silver, 80 were painted Guards Red, and one of these is up for sale in Europe. This 2005 model has had four owners since new and has been driven just 20,408 km (12,680 miles). While that’s certainly more than some other Carrera GTs, it’s obviously not much in the grand scheme of things.
As laid out by RM Sotheby’s, the classic supercar was inspected just before auction with expert Jochen Bader describing the overall condition as “excellent, with only a few minor stone chips present.” The inspection notes that the car has also received the improved suspension parts Porsche developed as part of a recall campaign in 2024. A bunch of service invoices is also available, showing that it’s been well-maintained over the past two decades.
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While the Guards Red paint makes the car stand out from most other Carrera GTs, the interior is fairly subdued. As such, it’s finished in black leather, adorning the seats, door panels, dashboard, and steering wheel. The supercar’s iconic wooden shift knob has also been retained.
Given the condition the car is in, the expected result comes as little surprise. RM Sotheby’s anticipates it will change hands for somewhere between $2.65 million and $3.25 million. You can check out the listing over here.
