Isringhausen Porsche, a respected dealership, flew me to their facility to inspect a Carrera GT they were selling. Their Instagram post described me as "THE authority" on the model—a characterization that means a great deal coming from an official Porsche dealership.
When dealerships recognize that independent specialists can add value their own service departments can't provide, that's a powerful endorsement of specialized expertise.
The Isringhausen inspection represents an interesting dynamic in the collector car world. Here was an official Porsche dealership—with their own factory-trained technicians and service facilities—choosing to bring in an outside specialist for a Carrera GT evaluation.
That decision reflects understanding that CGT expertise requires specialization beyond what general Porsche service provides. The CGT's unique systems, limited production, and specific maintenance requirements demand concentrated experience that most dealerships—even excellent ones—simply don't have the volume to develop.
Their Instagram featured a 1,100-mile, one-owner example—exactly the kind of low-mileage, high-provenance CGT that demands expert evaluation. At these values and with these stakes, having "THE authority" inspect the car before sale protects both the dealership's reputation and the buyer's investment.
The public acknowledgment on social media amplified the endorsement. Rather than quietly bringing in a consultant, Isringhausen chose to highlight my involvement, lending their dealership's credibility to my expertise.
Isringhausen Porsche had the pleasure of inviting Jimmy Repasi with @repasimotorwerks to inspect this legendary Carrera GT. Thank you for your expertise. He is THE authority.
— As featured in Isringhausen Porsche (Instagram)
Being described as "THE authority" by a Porsche dealership validates years of specialized focus. Dealerships have access to factory resources, training programs, and technical support that independents don't. When they nevertheless recognize that an independent specialist offers expertise they can't match, that says something important about the value of specialization.
The decision to fly me to their location—rather than shipping the car—demonstrates both urgency and respect for my time. They wanted the inspection done correctly, and they were willing to invest in making that happen efficiently.
For the collector car market, this kind of dealership-specialist collaboration represents best practices. Dealerships bring legitimacy and sales infrastructure; specialists bring deep model-specific expertise. When both work together, buyers receive the most thorough evaluation possible.
For CGT buyers working with dealerships, this endorsement provides reassurance. When a respected dealership calls someone "THE authority" and flies them in for inspections, you can trust their assessments. If you're considering a CGT from any source, requesting a Repasi Motorwerks inspection follows the same standard that Isringhausen applied.
For dealerships handling CGTs, this illustrates how partnering with recognized specialists can strengthen offerings. Rather than viewing outside expertise as competition, forward-thinking dealerships see it as enhancement.
I'm grateful to Isringhausen Porsche for their trust and for publicly acknowledging our collaboration. When official Porsche dealerships validate independent expertise, everyone benefits.
Being flown to a Porsche dealership and called "THE authority" on Carrera GTs represents validation from within the official Porsche network. Isringhausen's decision to highlight our collaboration publicly demonstrates how specialized expertise and dealership resources can work together to serve collectors at the highest level.