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SCD member Jack tells us about three flawless years of GT3 ownership, all the way from speccing the car at the dealership through to using it as intended in the Alps. MEMBER’S CAR: PORSCHE 991 GT3
What are your earliest memories with cars?
Cars have always been a passion of mine ever since I can remember. I would say it definitely started with my dad’s love for 911s and experiencing fast cars from a younger age. My dad is a handy driver and never held back when taking me to my Sunday league football matches or driving down the lanes to a friend’s house. The feeling of adrenaline and excitement when he put his foot down in his 997 Turbo will always be a fond memory. As the years went on, we went to many car events, F1 races and would regularly go karting around the country.
Why the GT3?
Prior to the GT3, I owned a 981 GT4 for two years which was a phenomenal car, and to be honest, one I do miss. When I was fortunate enough to secure an allocation for the GT4, I decided to keep the spec quite simple which resulted in me getting out of the car after 12,000 miles for the same price I paid for the car. Three years later, those cars seem to be still trading around list money which says a lot about Porsche GT products.
There is just something about the GT3 which puts the car into its own category. You can take the car to work in the morning and in the afternoon head to the track — the car is relentless and so reliable. I would love an RS at some point but that car is a little wider and stiffer on the roads; for what I need out of a car, the GT3 does it all. I have a very good relationship with Porsche Wilmslow who managed to secure me an allocation for my GT3 back in 2018. I am still working on a 992 GT3 allocation, but then again who isn’t?!
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