Porsche 996 Cup - Porsche factory car
For sale is an exceptionally original and historically significant Porsche 996 GT3 Cup, a genuine race car from the legendary UPS Porsche Junior Team, which competed in the 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Germany. This car was driven throughout the season by Lance David Arnold, who finished the championship in a strong sixth place overall. He achieved his best individual result with a third place in the race in Istanbul, proving that this vehicle has made podium history.
The UPS Porsche Junior Team was founded by Porsche in collaboration with United Parcel Service with the specific aim of developing future factory drivers for international motorsport. This program later produced big names such as Marc Lieb, Mike Rockenfeller, and Dirk Müller, who celebrated worldwide successes at Le Mans, in the DTM, and in endurance racing. This 996 GT3 Cup is an authentic part of this traditional talent factory and thus a genuine piece of Porsche motorsport history.
A particularly outstanding feature of this vehicle is its documented factory affiliation. Porsche AG is listed as the first owner in the original documents, which impressively confirms its official factory use and clearly sets it apart from conventional customer vehicles. After the Carrera Cup switched to the new 997 generation, the car was transferred to private ownership in 2006 and subsequently used in a total of 14 further races in the Porsche Sports Cup from 2006 to 2008, further expanding its documented racing history.
Today, this Porsche factory GT3 Cup is part of the Stuttgart Legends Collection and is presented in its original, painted, and non-wrapped brown and yellow UPS livery from the 2005 season. This authentic look gives the vehicle an extraordinary presence and underlines its historic character. The car comes with its original vehicle registration document and other racing-specific accessories, including an additional set of BBS racing rims and a replacement exhaust system. In addition, there is a current appraisal from renowned Porsche expert Andy Prill from 2024, which confirms the authenticity, history, and collector's value of this extraordinary racing car.
After a prolonged period of static display, a technical inspection is recommended before participating in racing events again, as is checking the validity of safety-related equipment. This Porsche 996 GT3 Cup offers a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine factory race car with a verifiable history, prominent driver association, and authentic appearance, and represents an outstanding addition to any high-quality race car collection or for use in historic motorsport events.
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Date |
Event |
Driver |
Entrant |
Race # |
Result |
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17 April 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Hockenheim |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
8th |
|
1 May 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Lausitzring |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
12th |
|
26 June 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Oschersleben |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
12th |
|
17 July 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Norisring |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
DNF |
|
7 August 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Nürburgring |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
10th |
|
2 October 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Istanbul |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
3rd |
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23 October 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Hockenheim |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
7th |
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17 April 2005 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Hockenheim |
Lance David Arnold |
UPS Porsche Junior Team |
2 |
8th |
Price: 165.000 Euro
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Non-binding inquiry
We are happy to advise you professionally, individually and personally in search of your dream classic. After all, we know: The choice of classic car is as individual as the personality that drives it.