1998 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 2

Note: vehicle registration is R450 HMV, photos present J12 WDK. Car has been returned to the original registration. New photos will be added when fine weather permits.

1998 3. 4 Carrera - Arctic Silver with Space Grey Interior

118000 miles

MOT until 10 November 2025 – no advisories

Delivered new 18/ 5/ 1998 from Lancaster Bow Porsche East London

Originally registered as “9LL”

A very early non-sunroof, cable throttle and clutch car, car optioned with the M030 sports kit (lowered suspension, sports seats, LSD and the hollow spoke Turbo Twist wheels).

I am the 10th owner, with the car’s history containing information from all previous owners, plus a documented reference of ownership from Paragon who serviced the vehicle for much of its life.

Notable recent maintenance includes a full engine oil service with oil analysis conducted by Millers (no adverse findings), new windscreen wipers, new rear discs and pads, NSR exhaust clamps, suspension adjustment by Roddisons Motorsport, rear tyres (Continental, matching the fronts), gear linkage refresh, water pump and coolant replacement and brake fluid replacement.
Notable upgrades includes an OE Porsche GT3 centre console delete and Bilstein suspension.

Services
28/ 6/ 99 – 6477 miles - Lancaster Bow
14/ 8/ 00 – 12209 miles – Lancaster Bow
14/ 8/ 02 – 21908 miles – Paragon
16/ 8/ 03 – 28410 miles -Paragon
31/ 8/ 04 – 31139 miles – Paragon
26/ 7/ 05 – 34667 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 06 – 35053 miles – Paragon
23/ 1/ 07 – 46997 miles -Paragon
9/ 1/ 08 – 58687 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 09 – 67784 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 10 – 73819 miles – Paragon
14/ 5/ 10 – 76164 miles – Paragon
15/ 7/ 11 – 84286 miles – Paragon
23/ 4/ 13 – 96997 miles – Porsche Specialist HME, Canterbury
29/ 5/ 14 – 104155 miles – Carrera Sport, West Sussex
30/ 4/ 15 – 107728 miles – Eco Vehicle Tuning
30/ 7/ 16 – 109942 miles – South Croydon Garage Services
23/ 7/ 17 – 110074 miles – South Croydon Garage Services
16/ 6/ 23 – 113116 miles – Crow Valley Porsche
6/ 1/ 24 – 115493 miles – Owner
12/ 4/ 24 – 115871 miles- Owner (gearbox oil)
30/ 12/ 24 – 117631 miles – Owner

The vehicle has the following imperfections: minor crazing to the OSR bumper, evidence of paintwork to the front bumper (no evidence of crash damage through panel gaps), two minor dents on the OS door, a stone chip on the windscreen outside of drivers view.

At the time of sale the vehicle has two keys, one with and one without a transponder. The original "main" key was lost in transit by Royal Mail whilst being returned from a specialist for transponder repair (cracked circuit board, common fault) and is currently subject to an insurance claim on their tracked delivery service. The car is booked in with Porsche Centre Sheffield for a new key and programming. I purchased this 996 after several months of searching for the ultimate incarnation of the design intent of the vehicle. It is a great example of the first water cooled 911 in its purest form. Whilst far from perfect, it presents a usable example with a fine service history. I will be sad to see it go, but I cannot justify the expense of maintaining it as a third car with a growing family.

Part exchange for a "road trip" vehicle considered (TVR Chimaera, Elise S1, VGC 986 Boxster, Honda S2000) for a NC500 trip in May.