Highlights

Comprehensive main dealer and marque specialist history
Desirable S with bigger engine, PASM and more power
Appealing AWD, Targa and Tiptronic specification
Long MOT to July 2025 with no advisories
Well kept car in popular colour combination

The Appeal

The 997 built on the all-conquering appeal of the 996 but brought back some classic 911 design cues, including the headlights and dashboard. A huge array of engine and specification options meant there was a version for virtually anyone.

The first owner of this 997.1 clearly knew their way around the options list. They waited to buy one of the first Targas and equipped it with the versatile Tiptronic box and ‘S’ package, which adds a bigger, more powerful engine, the well regarded PASM suspension system, bigger wheels, better brakes and a sports exhaust. To that he optioned the excellent Sport Chrono package that offers a wider range of driving modes. The whole car was then finished in the popular combination of silver over black leather.

Subsequent keepers have looked after it well, staying well on top of the servicing and maintenance to build up a thick history file. All of the work has been completed by main dealers or well regarded marque specialists. The long MOT to July 2025 - with no advisories - underlines the provenance.

Well specified and versatile, this is a great example of the well regarded early 997.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st March 2007
One of the first Targa 4S cars built
Complete set of factory handbooks in good condition
Thick history file of work by main dealers and marque specialists
Service book stamped to 83,316 miles in October 2021
Brake fluid regularly checked and changed to same mileage and date
Recent invoices include new tyres and timing chain checks in July 2022
Coolant checked in March 2022
New front discs and pads fitted at 82,175 miles in May 2021
Current MOT to 1st July 2025 with 89,066 miles showing on test and no advisories
Few advisories on MOTs through time
Currently showing 89,128 miles
2 key fobs
V5C in vendor’s name

Targa 4 with ‘S’ specification which includes:

Larger 3.8litre engine with extra 29bhp
PASM system with lowered suspension
19in alloy wheels
Uprated brakes
Sports exhaust system
Aluminium cabin trim

The Condition

Popular silver metallic paint finish in very good condition
No obvious stone chips or marks visible in photographs
Due to the age and mileage buyers should expect some age marks
Bodywork well kept with no accidents advised and no obvious damage visible
S specification 19in multispoke alloy wheels in very good condition
Fitted with Pirelli tyres in good condition with plenty of visible tread
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current long MOT
Clever Targa glass roof with electric roof panel and large glass rear panel
Well specified black leather interior with 2+2 layout
Front seats have embossed headrests
Fitted with heated front seats and Porsche infotainment and navigation system
Optional Sport Chrono package fitted
Few signs of age or use across car but light sheen to driver’s seat and wheel visible
There are some light scuffs visible to driver’s side sill and cover trim
Black carpets in good order with Porsche branded fitted mats to front footwells

The Mechanics

Larger and more powerful ‘S’ specification 3,824cc flat six engine
6spd Tiptronic automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
Sport Chrono package gives extra performance and driver modes
S specification sports exhaust with quad exit pipes
Other S trim features as detailed above
No reported running or driving issues
Regularly serviced to 83,316 miles by main dealers and specialists
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT test

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