Porsche Carrera GT breaks auction record: $6.7 million for the ultimate analog supercar
07/03/2026
True analog supercars are becoming some of the most valuable machines in the modern era.
During the prestigious The Amelia Concours d’Elegance auction in Florida, an exceptional Porsche Carrera GT sold for $6,715,000, setting a new auction record for the model. And not just by a small margin. This sale more than doubled the previous public auction record for a Carrera GT.
The car itself was anything but ordinary. It was a rare Paint to Sample example finished in Gulf Blue over Ascot Brown, making it one of the most unique specifications ever delivered in the United States.
One of the rarest Carrera GT specifications ever built
While the Carrera GT is already an exclusive supercar (with just 1,270 units produced worldwide) this particular example is significantly rarer. It is one of only 19 Paint to Sample Carrera GTs delivered through Porsche Cars North America.
The striking Gulf Blue exterior paired with Ascot Brown leather creates a specification rarely seen on the model, giving it an almost one-of-one feel among collectors. The car also showed only 2,807 miles (approximately 4,500 km) at the time of cataloging, making it one of the best-preserved examples to appear on the public market in recent years.
The supercar that defined analog driving
The reason the Carrera GT continues to skyrocket in value goes far beyond rarity. It represents a type of supercar that essentially no longer exists.
At its heart sits a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10, originally developed for a Porsche Le Mans prototype program. The engine is capable of delivering one of the most distinctive sounds ever produced by a road car. Power is sent to the rear wheels through:
a six-speed manual gearbox
a lightweight carbon monocoque chassis
minimal electronic driver assistance systems
In other words: the driver is completely in charge.
A highly desirable configuration
Beyond the rare color combination, this Carrera GT also featured several desirable factory options. These included:
XT Bucket Seats for both driver and passenger
air conditioning
Porsche Online Pro CD radio
The car was also delivered with its original Ascot Brown luggage set, original window sticker, books, fitted car cover, and additional factory accessories. Importantly, the critical APA3 suspension recall campaign was recently completed, accompanied by a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
A night of record-breaking supercars
The Carrera GT was not the only highlight of the evening. Several other record-breaking sales took place during the same auction. Notable results included:
Porsche 959 Sport – $5,505,000
Ferrari Monza SP2 – $4,955,000
Ferrari F12tdf – $4,185,000
Porsche 918 Spyder – $2,975,000
Yet even among these icons, the Carrera GT stood out as the defining moment of the evening.
AutoNext Take: the Carrera GT is becoming the next McLaren F1
The collector market is evolving rapidly, and one trend is becoming increasingly clear. Cars from the early 2000s that still deliver a fully analog driving experience are beginning to occupy the same cultural space that 1990s icons once held. And the Carrera GT sits right at the top of that category.
Why? Because it represents a formula that is almost impossible to recreate today:
a high-revving naturally aspirated engine
a manual transmission
no hybrid assistance
minimal digital intervention
In an era where hypercars are increasingly electrified, the Carrera GT feels like a mechanical time capsule. If the current trajectory continues, it would not be surprising to see the Carrera GT eventually achieve the same legendary status as the McLaren F1. And if that happens, $6.7 million may only be the beginning.
