Porsche has demonstrated the full scope of its restoration capabilities by returning a 2005 Carrera GT to a documented zero-kilometer condition, effectively resetting one of its most iconic modern supercars as if it had just left the factory. The project was completed through Porsche’s Factory Re-Commission program, an offering that allows existing vehicles to be completely disassembled, rebuilt, and officially documented as restored to new mechanical condition.
The process is overseen by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch division, which specializes in highly individualized projects for customers willing to undertake extensive factory work. In this case, the Carrera GT underwent a full mechanical overhaul that returned its components to their original 2005 specification. The result is a mid-engined V-10 supercar that is mechanically indistinguishable from a brand-new example, despite being built two decades ago.
While the drivetrain and systems were restored to factory-new condition, the vehicle’s appearance was intentionally altered at the owner’s request. Originally finished in silver, the Carrera GT now wears a racing-inspired livery modeled after the 1970 Le Mans-winning Porsche 917. The red-and-white color scheme references the Salzburg-backed race car driven to victory by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood. The exterior is hand-painted and protected with a foil wrap, reflecting the owner’s intention to drive the car rather than preserve it solely as a static collectible.
Additional exterior changes include matte-black carbon accents, black-finished wheels, a black-anodized engine cover grille, and the number 23 displayed on the body. These elements provide contrast against the historic racing colors and further distinguish the car from its original configuration.
Inside, the transformation continues with extensive use of red Alcantara throughout the cabin. The material covers the dashboard, door panels, steering wheel, center console, and even extends into the front trunk, which includes a matching luggage set. Matte carbon seat shells and trim pieces appear throughout the interior, alongside black textile elements sourced from the later Porsche 918 Spyder.
Only 1,270 Carrera GTs were produced between late 2003 and May 2006. At launch, the model carried a price of €452,690 in Germany and $440,000 in the United States. While Porsche has not disclosed the cost of this re-commissioning project, the scale of work involved places it firmly in rarefied territory.
Rather than locking the car away, the owner plans to drive the restored Carrera GT, underscoring the intent behind the project: creating a one-of-one supercar that blends factory-new condition with deeply personal design choices.
