Gemballa GT crashed on circuit in France

Posted Thu Jul 24 2008 11:04 AM by Nelson Ireson

Gemballa is famous for building highly modified Porsches, many of which are based on the discontinued Carrera GT supercar. The tuner company has even introduced a number of variations on the theme, with prices starting at about €225,000 ($348,000) - on top of the price of your own Carrera GT. That's what makes the crash of a bright orange example by Germany's Prince Marcus so remarkable.

The car, valued at roughly €725,000 ($1.1 million), appears to have gone into the armco at moderate speed while driving the uber-Porsche at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, ruining the rear wing, rear fascia and most of the left side of the car including both wheels. At least one airbag was also set off in the collision. The German prince, famous for his extravagant lifestyle and international chain of strip clubs, was unhurt.

Distribution of the damage appears to indicate that the car was spun off the track in a left hand turn, likely as the Prince applied power on exit, sending the car rear-first into the barrier and scraping down its left side.

Via: Autoblog.nl

Gallery: Porsche Gemballa GT Crash

Reader Comments

Thu Jul 24 2008 11:56 AM
bambam says

My kind of man, was it fun to be a crash dummy?
I hope he didn't crash it a lone. there was another car in the race.
Thu Jul 24 2008 1:31 PM
christian says

Its hard to say if there is structural damage, looks to be, but 1.1 million to these princes is pocket change.
Thu Jul 24 2008 3:16 PM
Gus says

Prince? In Germany? There is no royal family in Germany. Or maybe I'm reading it wrong.
Thu Jul 24 2008 3:59 PM
bradd says

This guy isnt a prince, he simply paid to have that title associated with his name.
Thu Jul 24 2008 4:57 PM
Rob says

there are many german royals. no King or Queen, but tons of Royals anyway.
Sun Jul 27 2008 12:33 PM
ver says

he is is the prince of germany. cant beleive he crashed it

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