Porsche’s 1997 911 GT2—initially called the 911 GT and badged as such—is not only the undisputed king of the company’s 993-generation lineup, but is also widely regarded as the last great, air-cooled, turbocharged 911.

Only 194 roadgoing examples are believed to have been built by the factory, of which the White Collection’s specimen offered here (chassis 2077) is a well-documented and tastefully specified example.

Paperwork on file shows that GT2 number 2077 started its life as a Japanese-market car, and was imported to Meguro, Tokyo in November 1996 via Mizwa Motor Sales.

For nearly 50 years, Mizwa was the main importer of Porsches into the country before Porsche themselves gained a Japanese foothold in 1995, finally taking over Mizwa’s business entirely in November 1997.

In fact, this car is certainly among the last of those 17 examples reportedly delivered new to Japanese customers.

All buyers of this ultra-exclusive model could order a wide variety of options to make their or...