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Old 12-16-2020, 12:31 AM
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Quick post that I will update once I have a chance to really look the car over and get it cleaned up...

This is the 62k mile car that was for sale at Dick Barbour Performance. Arrived in San Diego yesterday and I picked it up from my mechanic today. Was able to have him go through the car for me and it was as expected and even a little better given some nice part upgrades I discovered and comprehensive maintenance records showing some big ticket items taken care of recently. Still no evidence that the car has been tracked, even to the trained mechanic's eyes. This is my 7th GT3 (have owned three 996 GT3s, two 997.1 GT3 RSs, and another 2010 GT3 that was actually a much new and more highly spec'd car than this one) but I have been away from GT3s for about 6 or 7 years.

Only had time for a short drive today but the car absolutely rips. Very clean and tight.

Immediate plans are some new Michelin Cup 2s, some Pagids and brake fluid flush, and aggressive alignment. Unlike the previous owners, I plan to take this car out where it belongs at least a few times/year.
Very happy to be back in a GT3.

Anybody have any ideas who's signature that is under then hood?

Happily put to bed next to my originally-owned '88 Carrera (both filthy right now)....






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Old 12-16-2020, 04:30 AM
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Congrats! I am glad to see another "high" mileage .2 GT3

I'm at 66k miles
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Congrats. Always nice to see cars driven and not hiding away in a garage
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AP ?

like a white 3!
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Congrats!

Great view in your garage and outside of your garage.
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Congratulations!
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Huge congratulations to you and your awesome new 997.2 GT3!

My own 997.2 GT3 RS currently has 68k miles on it and is still delivering huge smiles. These beauties are really built to last!
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Congrats Todd!
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Saw this one on sale, its a good one! They didnt advertise the signature either!
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Congrats and enjoy!
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Thanks to all. I'm pretty fired up. I'll post up some better pics in the near future. Fun to follow the other threads of new-ish owners as well.

Still wondering about the signature???
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Originally Posted by tlarocque
Thanks to all. I'm pretty fired up. I'll post up some better pics in the near future. Fun to follow the other threads of new-ish owners as well.

Still wondering about the signature???

I have AP's signature on my door sill. I'll compare and let you know...
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Congrats!

Wow...that’s one hell of a signature...Derek Bell!
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Awesome! Congrats! Super awesome car. Love the garage too. Makes me want to hit my place in Mission Beach. Couple good swells lately!
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Originally Posted by flsupraguy
Congrats. Always nice to see cars driven and not hiding away in a garage
Absolutely.

Is that Hans Mezger’s signature?


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