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2001 Porsche 996 GT3RS - Chassis WP0 ZZZ 99Z1S 692073

Fully matching numbers car with comprehensive International Race History in European Le Mans Series and FIA GT between 2001 and 2007

Sold new to Fresinger Motorsport in 2001 the car started its successfull race career by Winning the Estoril 1000KM Race driven by Romain Dumas and Xavier Pompidou, this was the begining of a very successfull period with Fresinger Motorsport, shortly followed by a second place finish in the GT Class at the 2001 Spa 24 Hour driven by works Porsche driver Stephane Ortelli, the car then went on to scored two further podiums that seson with Second place finishes in European Le Mans Series (Vallelunga) and FIA GT (Nurburgring.)

The Success continued into the 2002 season with FIA GT victories at Magny Cours and Brno again driven by Ortelli.

Following on from these events the car was sold to Proton Competiton and campaigned in FIA GT for the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons by team owner Christian Reid, the highlight of these three seasons being another Two Podium finishes at the 2004 and 2005 Spa 24 hour where the team claimed 2nd position in the Pro Am category in 2004 and 3rd postition in 2005, this bringing the cars Spa 24 Hour podium finishes to an impressive total of Three from Four starts in the iconic 24 Hour race.

Further FIA GT races were competed in 2006 and 2007 but this time in the hands of Team Felbermayr where the car carried the teams iconic blue livery. Following a very succesfull European career the car was sold to the USA where it would compete in selected club events.

The car is now undergoing a full restoration by ourselves. During the paint restoration process both the Fresinger Orange and Felbermayr Blue colours were present and have been photographed to show this.

All suspenion and key components have been crack tested and vapour blasted, a new Premier Fuel tank fitted, Gearbox Rebuilt, the engine is curently being fully rebuilt by our long term engine partners Neil Brown Engineering, New seat, Belts and Extinguisher will be fitted.

The car will be sold completely race ready for the 2025 Season.

Eligable for the ever growing Endurance Legends Series by Peter Auto including Classic Le Mans, Masters Historic, HSR including Sebring, Daytona and Petit Le Mans Classic events.

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