Highlights

Versatile Targa with Tiptronic gearbox
Later model with 3.6L 320bhp engine
Well kept car with good history file
Popular silver over grey colour scheme
Regularly serviced to May 2024 by specialists
MOT to December 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

There’s a good argument to say the 996 is all the sports car you’ll ever need. These reliable and durable cars work as daily drivers and weekend treats. And, of course, thanks to a huge array of body and specification combinations, there is a 996 for virtually everyone.

If you’re in the market for a 996 that can be pointable on the twisties and relaxing on motorways, plus comfortable in winter and open top in summer, you’re in the right place. The 996 Targa achieved what previous open-roofed 911s had failed to deliver - sunshine motoring without losing that classic coupe profile.

This Targa ticks the boxes. It is one of the later cars with the more powerful 320bhp 3.6L flat-six, has the versatile Tiptronic 5spd automatic box - with sequential manual mode - and is, of course, a Targa with that big glass roof. That layout also delivers an advantage not often flagged on these cars - a big hatchback rear window that expands storage capacity.

Classically finished in silver metallic with a grey leather cabin, it is a well-looked-after car in good order. The mileage is low for the year at a shade over 80,000 miles.

The service history runs to May 2024 - when it was attended to by specialists Bell Sport & Classic - and the MOT runs to December 2025. The dateless '996' plate is included. There were no advisories on the test. Whether you’re planning a trip to Le Man Classic or just a classic weekend getaway, this 996 looks tempting.

The vendor tells us:

“Lovely to have the large open targa top on spring and summer days. The rear targa hatch makes it a very practical Porsche 911 for everyday use.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st March 2002
12 registered keepers
Current keeper since December 2021
Vendor advises the car comes with lots of history
We are told it has been regularly serviced
Serviced in May 2024 by Bell Sport & Classic
At the same time the a/c was re-gased
Always dry stored in a own garage or professional storage by current keeper
MOT to 19th December 2025 with no advisories
80,162 miles showing on MOT and now showing 80,174 miles in photos
HPI clear
Dateless 996 plate is included as shown in photos

The Condition

Smart silver metallic paintwork in good, original condition with few marks, scuffs or signs of age
The vendor advises that the paint has light age-related marks but these are not immediately visible
The paint colour is even and consistent across the bodywork panels
The front bumper appears to be a slightly different shade but this may be the light
Bodywork presents well with straight panels and no reported accident damage
Underside in good order as shown in photos with no structural advisories on MOT
Sits on correct factory five spoke 18in alloy wheels which are in very good condition
Alloys show good edge finish with no damage that detracts from aesthetics
Shod with Michelin tyres all round showing good sidewall condition and tread
Targa roof model with electric sliding top and opening rear hatch as shown
Exterior lights in good, undamaged condition with clear lenses
Headlights appear to show light discolouration typical of age and model but not significant
Grey leather interior showing light wear typical of age but otherwise very presentable
Original and unmodified interior including factory Porsche-branded stereo unit
Grey leather seats are well kept showing light sheen and wear to driver’s seat typical of mileage
Carpets in good order with some light staining to rear footwell as shown
Leather dash top in good condition with light marks to note to dial shroud
Switchgear and trim in good order with some scuffs and marks as shown
These include area around cigarette lighter and trim between front seats, both typical of model and age
Versatile rear hatchback increases luggage capacity as shown in photos
Tidy front boot with space-saver spare wheel and cover

The Mechanics

M96 3,596cc 320bhp flat six engine
5spd Tiptronic gearbox with full and semi-automatic modes
Clean engine bay as shown
Factory standard car with no modifications notified
Well maintained through its life according to seller
Vendor reports that the car has no faults
Recent service by Bell Sport & Classic in May 2024
No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT

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