This Rennlist thread compiles community recommendations for CGT specialists—the people prospective buyers should consult before purchasing a Carrera GT. Being named in this context represents the highest form of peer endorsement: when the community tells newcomers who to trust with a million-dollar decision.
The endorsement—"solid guy with tremendous experience and knowledge about these cars"—captures exactly what buyers need: proven expertise combined with reliable character.
Threads like this one serve a crucial function in the CGT community. Prospective buyers often enter the market knowing they want a Carrera GT but unsure how to evaluate examples or who to trust for inspections. These community-compiled recommendation threads provide direction from experienced owners.
Being named among the specialists prospective buyers should consult reflects years of accumulated experience and consistent positive outcomes. The community doesn't recommend specialists lightly—they've seen too many owners burned by unqualified shops to endorse anyone who hasn't proven themselves.
The characterization as a "solid guy" with "tremendous experience and knowledge" balances character assessment with technical credentials. Both matter when you're trusting someone to evaluate a potential million-dollar purchase. You need someone who knows these cars intimately and who will give you an honest assessment.
I can second Jimmy Repasi...solid guy with tremendous experience and knowledge about these cars. I've yet to deal with the other two.
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Pre-purchase inspections represent one of the most consequential services we provide. A thorough PPI can save a buyer from acquiring a problematic car, or can confirm that they've found an excellent example worth pursuing. The stakes are enormous: CGTs can require six-figure repairs if serious issues are missed.
When the community recommends specialists for buyer consultation, they're essentially creating a trusted network that protects newcomers. Each recommendation reflects accumulated positive experiences—inspections that identified real issues, honest assessments that saved buyers from bad decisions, or confirmations that gave buyers confidence to proceed.
The phrase "I've yet to deal with the other two" suggests the endorser has direct experience with my work and is vouching specifically for what they've experienced. That kind of firsthand endorsement carries weight.
For prospective CGT buyers, threads like this one provide a starting point for the due diligence process. Before spending a million dollars or more, you need trusted specialists who can evaluate what you're buying. The community's collective recommendations save newcomers from learning expensive lessons.
For current CGT owners considering future sales, understanding how the community recommends inspection specialists informs how to position your car for maximum value. Having your car inspected by a recognized specialist before listing—or encouraging buyers to use trusted inspectors—builds confidence that translates to stronger bidding.
I'm grateful to be included in the community's recommendations for CGT specialists. That trust reflects years of delivering honest assessments and thorough inspections.
Being recommended as someone prospective CGT buyers should consult represents peer validation at its highest level. When the community tells newcomers to talk to me before buying, they're trusting me with decisions that can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars. I take that responsibility seriously with every inspection.