Launched in 1998 the Porsche 996 was the latest expression of the famous 911 sportscar that had first appeared back in 1963 and, for the first time ever it featured a water-cooled, rather than air-cooled, flat-six 3.6 engine.
20 years on and the 996 has grown in status and reputation even amongst the most die-hard air-cooled fan and is now accepted as a true Porsche worthy of the 911 insignia.
Clearly well maintained throughout its life the car has been used by the current owner regularly but for mostly short drives, clocking up around 10,000 miles in the last five and a half years.
Full black leather seats with contrasting stitching
Porsche embossed headrests
Air conditioning
Digital Bose system with cassette & 6 cd changer
Electric seats
Park sensors
The black leather interior looks pretty good but does show some signs of use commensurate with the car’s age and mileage.
The electric cabriolet hood opens and closes nicely and has just had all new rubber seals fitted, the door-cards and dashboard are all in nice condition, as are the carpets and there’s just some small repair needed to the inner lining of the hood at the rear.
18” Carrera wheels with Porsche crest wheel centres
Windscreen with top-tint
The Seal Grey metallic paint is a good colour for this car, contrasting well with the black interior but the paintwork will certainly need some work in places, in particular the bonnet and the bumpers at both ends. Otherwise it’s not too bad but has suffered at the hands of London with a few scratches and very slight dings to be found as you go round the car.
The 18” alloy wheels are a bit tired with some being quite badly kerbed, but they all wear good tyres and a good refurbishment will soon have them looking great again.
The black hood is in good overall shape, fitting well on its new rubber seals and for the winter months there’s the useful addition of the factory hardtop.
This looks to be a well-maintained example of the legendary Porsche 911, with an excellent service record and no reported faults.
There are many receipts for servicing and various parts replaced during the last five and a half years ownership with items such as a new battery, alternator, brake pads all round and a new exhaust system.UIHtQsbPg4sHN7m9v2g6HkVv1MN83qMEIFjehWPS.jpeg288.65 KB
The Summary
A nice and clean, well maintained and original example of the 911 Carrera that needs some tidying up and some new paint, all of which should add up to a great opportunity for someone looking to grab a remarkably versatile and practical sports car in need of a little TLC.
