Description
Le Paddock is pleased to offer for sale this exceptional Porsche 996 GT3 Phase 1 (Mk1), prepared in the spirit of the famous Manthey Racing 400. This example is in very good overall condition and has had only two passionate owners since it first went on the road.
Introduced in 1999, the 996 GT3 Mk1 is the very first GT3 in the history of the 911, conceived as a true road-going derivative of the competition. Produced outside the standard assembly line, it is part of the Porsche Motorsport programme: developed in Weissach and hand-built in the Motorsport workshops of Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen (Germany).
It is powered by the iconic air‑cooled flat‑six Mezger 3. 6 L engine, originally designed for competition (heritage of the Porsche GT1 and GT programmes), renowned for its robustness, rev‑matching and mechanical authenticity.
Only around 1, 800 examples were produced of this first generation (including nearly 400 right‑hand drive), making it a rare GT3 — all the more so in this configuration, with this mileage and this small number of owners.
Vehicle data:
- Year: 2000 (Phase 1)
- Mileage: 63, 605 km
- Engine: Air‑cooled flat‑six 3. 6 L Mezger
- Gearbox: manual
- Colour: Midnight Blue Metallic (code 009)
History and maintenance:
- 1st owner: Quality Director of a major tyre manufacturing group — new purchase in Germany.
- 2nd owner (current): renowned designer, car enthusiast, meticulous and very attached to his vehicles. He has owned and optimised it for over 18 years.
The car has been serviced by recognised specialists, notably:
- Kronos (Belgium)
- Auto Carrera Paderno (Italy)
Latest works carried out in June 2025:
- Engine oil change
- Replacement of braking fluid (Motul RBF 700)
Preparation and modifications (Manthey 400 spirit).
This example is not a standard GT3: around €15, 000 of optimisations have been carried out in the Manthey Racing 400 spirit of the era, with high‑quality components:
- Spaghetti headers (less than 2, 000 km — fitted in 2018/ 2019)
- Porsche Cup front brakes with floating discs
- 4 Cup‑style adjustable dampers with sport springs
- Improved intake
- Original optional bucket seats available (driver + passenger)
- OMP steering wheel
- Short shifter
All original parts are retained: the preparation is therefore reversible.
Condition:
The paintwork is in good condition for its age and remains original, which the owner wished to preserve for authenticity.
Only the rear bumper has been repainted following a very light bump in a car park.
Why Le Paddock recommends this vehicle:
- A rare 996 GT3 Mk1, enhanced by a coherent and quality preparation, very close to Manthey Racing 400 spirit.
- An excellent balance between driving pleasure, performance and exclusivity.
- Versatile use: cruising, open roads and occasional track sessions.
- Low number of owners and solid history.
- Reversible preparation with original parts retained.
A true collector in the making, whose value continues to rise.
Price: €109, 000
Road registration package: €390 including VAT (excluding the vehicle registration document).
Le Paddock is a concept dedicated to classic and sporting vehicles. Showroom located south of Clermont-Ferrand, 1 minute from the motorway exit. Open Tuesday by appointment and Wednesday to Saturday with open access. Mileage not guaranteed by the seller for this vehicle. We would draw attention to the fact that the buyer is informed in the listings when the vehicle has undergone modifications or preparation and that it is up to the buyer to verify whether these modifications allow the vehicle to be used on public roads. A vehicle with a modified chassis or engine cannot be used on public roads without prior inspection and homologation. Vehicle on consignment, price excluding registration document.
