You either love or hate the 996-generation Porsche 911 Carrera. Often dubbed the "runny egg" 911 (and not in a good way) because of the odd shape of the headlights, the 996 is seen by many as the one sore spot of arguably the most legendary sports car lineage of all time. While those lights look more like jellybeans to me, you can never go wrong with eggs either. Eggs are tasty, much like this car right here.
It's AUTOart's 996 GT3, and it's yet another gem of a model. Compared to the Turbo and GT2 variants, the GT3 possesses more subdued styling, with a rounder front fascia, fewer air ducts, and more simplistic wheels. In short, take the wing off and you have what looks like an entry-level 911, not a top-of-the-line, supercar-beating machine. I was never a fan of the GT3 until this one won me over, and that's a testament to how great the AUTOart model is despite its age.
While most older AUTOarts have numerous, creaky plastic parts and feel rather light for eighteenth scale cars made primarily of metal, the GT3 stands solid and high-quality. The detail, especially on the wheels on brakes, surpassed all of my expectations. As is the case with 911's, there's virtually nothing to see in the engine hatch, but the interior is well-decorated with carpeting, textured racing buckets, red seat belts, roll cage, and even a fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell. This is amazing stuff for high-end models of today, let alone an early AUTOart product.
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