More than a few Porsche executives watched with bated breath as the 523-horsepower 911 GT2 began its trickle into dealerships during November 2007—one of the worst moments in modern economic history to have released a $200,000 supercar. And yet, well-heeled marque enthusiasts fought each other for the chance to own and drive one of these astounding machines.

In its preceding 43 years of availability, Porsche’s iconic 911 model had never been packed with such outrageous performance potential, and cutting-edge technology, as that which carried the 997.1 GT2 onward to its outrageous top speed of 204 mph. Upon release, it was the most powerful and fastest roadgoing 911 the company had ever dared to sell to the public.

The example on offer is finished in a rare shade of Midnight Blue Metallic over a Dark Grey natural leather interior. As ordered from the factory, the car additional features a Bose surround sound system, Navigation for PCM, and illuminated carbon fiber door sills. The Carfax additionally confirms this Porsche was delivered new to South Carolina, and now shows 19,250 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing. As an additional personal touch, the plastic inserts in the bucket seats have been painted to match the exterior. Lastly, the car will be accompanied by a set of owner’s manuals with a leather storage pouch.

Over a decade after its introduction, the 997-generation 911 GT2 still remains an incredible car to drive and enjoy, providing truly astonishing performance. This well-kept example would surely be a thrill to drive and enjoy for any enthusiast.