hugh Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 (edited) Finally...............after a long wait I have found my MK1 GT3 CS. Better still I'm finally getting around to writing up a post about this illusive car that I've lusted after for so long, and here she is;Not that I've ever really wanted a black car but I did I did want one of these specifically in black just because I think it adds that extra edge to the soft lines of the 996. I've always liked the so-called under-rated models, initially the impact bumper, than the 964 and now I've fallen for the 996 - who knows what will be next? Maybe a Panamera? After a frantic realisation that there was my dream car being listed on carsales I desperately tried to contact the owner who was (typically) being inundated with enquiries. I finally managed to get through and found myself in an offline auction and was holding little hope for being able to make a deal and secure the car. Few more sms's and 12 hours later a deal was done and I couldn't believe it! As it would happen I was taking the family away to Sydney for the weekend and after a quick change to the return fights (destination = Brisbane) myself and Archie headed north for a road trip to get to know the new addition whist bringing it home back to Melbourne. Archie on arrival to the sellers home in Brisbane to pick up the car;We then headed south to Tamworth, my place of birth, Country Music Capital! and where my Dad still resides. It was a short overnight stay but we still managed to do some necessary sight seeing, first stop - the old BMX track (looking very worse for wear )We then headed towards Dubbo where we encountered our fair share of roadworks and narrow bumpy roads...............taking some route pointers from my Brother (who does the odd road trip in his WRX)..........Little dirt don't slow you down. Edited 26April, 2016 by hugh Midnight 911, LeeM, Mike-S and 11 others 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 (edited) After 1700+ kms we arrived back in Melbourne, tied but all smiles thankfully. First stop was Nick at Cascone to give the car a once over and get the roadworthy certificate. Nick made a list of items (thankfully mostly little things) that needed attention, broken clips, plastic's etc. and saw to getting them sorted. Then off to Vic Roads to pay my pound of flesh but not till after these arrived;Next stop, Michael Bailey + Euro Panel to give the exterior some attention & TLC. After the trip home (+ dirt road work sections!) I really wanted to get the car properly detailed, but I did also want to get the front bar sprayed as it also had a few scratches/stone chips as to be expected on a 16yo car. The partnership of Michael and Peter (Euro Panel) was awesome as this meant both items could be attended to in-conjunction with one another. The GT3 got striped and prepared for detailing whilst Peter and his crew (mostly family) attended to any parts needing attention. In the end I ended up redoing the bonnet, lower side sills, leading edge of the rear bumper along with the front bar. Its a slippery slope but while your at it..................Bonnet being stripped and prepared for paint;Front end removed, panels of being painted, Michael about to get to work cleaning;Michael came highly recommended (via several PFA'ers, 2 of whom have very new & shiny BLACK GT Porsches) so I knew I was in safe hands. Peter (whom Michael has known for some 30 years) has had plenty of experience with Porsches and knows right down to the detail of the German paint Porsche use - amazingly professional service and shop, very impressive actually and well worth the trip to Geelong. I've never had a car cleaned to this level but I couldn't even help myself and spent a weekend under it to ensure every last piece of mud had been gone!The finished result;Michael's work is very impressive and to top it off he's a great (and very entertaining!) gentleman. He looked after me and the GT3 very well and I'm very grateful for it . Next stop is off to get some new rear rubber and then it will be getting clear wrapped...................I have a small list of items (mostly cosmetic) that I will attend to in time to keep me occupied but the major extent of getting the car sorted is well and truly under way. Time to now grow some and enjoy it as intended. Thanks for reading, I'll try to keep the thread updated with progress unlike my neglected 964 thread...............Cheers, Hugh. Edited 26April, 2016 by hugh Port 911, Midnight 911, MezgerMan and 22 others 2 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Well done Hugh. Nice write up and what a wonderful looking car. I have known Michael for over 20 years and he takes great pride in his work and as you say a hell of a nice guy.very much looking forward to seeing your car.best wishesc hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Congrats Hugh . Looks fantastic . Love it ! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Wow, congratulations Hugh, what a sensational beast........with a great road trip to boot...!! cheers peter P hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 (edited) Pretty damned awesome looking beasty, and fantastic to do it as a father & son trip, proper fun. I don't envy the cleaning though What is it with architects and black cars!? Edited 26April, 2016 by Mike-S LeeM and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 So what you're really admitting is its non original paint The 996 is deffinately born again. Looks great mate. hugh and MezgerMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTP911 Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 (edited) WOW, Sensational! now we know where 2 of 13 (15.4%) of all Aus delivered black 996.1 GT3's live (@PFA). Edited 26April, 2016 by Windsor289 hugh and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Well done Hugh, looks great. Love the 996.1 GT3! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnage Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Nice adventure, love that GT3. The young fella will remember that trip for long time I bet. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Congrats Hugh. Looks beautiful. And that's where I have a problem. I'd want to drive it no matter what and it would end up filthy. You didn't see it's ratty twin in your searches, did ya? hugh and Scott930 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Well done mate, very nice acquisition. Black is worth the effort once you work out how to keep the swirls out (I'm still learning after 18 months with mine, clear film is the solution :)).Once you go Mezger you never go back! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Love it. Can't wait to see her in the metal and well done. Please take me for a lap around the block, then again, maybe not considering what happened after a ride in a black 964 RS. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 This is so good! Super-stoked for you Hugh. +1 for a passenger ride! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Why on earth did you buy that when you could've had a nice 912? Onya fella, looks great hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Congrats Hugh, what a wonderful acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Congrats again and glad to see you can finally let the cat out of the bag. Bit greedy though owning a C3, 964C2 and now GT3 CS........leave something for fellow PFAers.Admire your attention to detail. I'm collecting my car this weekend from RSR. Alas a sale was not to be given the flood of GT2s on the market. No stress, that simply means it's 996GT drive time! It's been a while between spirited drives. I better start polishing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Great story, stunning car.. Hopefully we'll hear more about the clear wrap process..? Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Awesome..great that you can find such a good looker..enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Beautiful addition to the stable Hugh. Might need an extension on the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5032 Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 I officially hate this bloke now!!!!great stable of pcars...perfect blend of old and new! MezgerMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 Congrats Hugh, what a great car. Love the road trip home with your son and the get it sorted attitude right out of the gate attitude. Your garage set up with lift is a thing of envy. Enjoy mate, I look forward to seeing it in the flesh soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 26April, 2016 Report Share Posted 26April, 2016 I too spoke to the PO of this car, my heart wasn't in it and timing as it went put me with my destiny. I am really glad you got the car Hugh, I know you've wanted one for some time now and this one sounded like a peach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 27April, 2016 Report Share Posted 27April, 2016 Beautiful...plus a road trip!! Great car Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 27April, 2016 Report Share Posted 27April, 2016 Just nothin wrong with this story is there? Chris-p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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