1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic (996)
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Family owned from new
- Original condition
- 3.4 litre flat-six
THE APPEAL
The Porsche 911 (996) Carrera is a fantastic car that appeals to a wide range of people. The 3.4 litre flat-six engine delivers 296bhp, which gives excellent performance and is also quite economical. It’s stylish, powerful, and currently outstanding value for money and the cheapest way into 911 ownership.
This 911 has been with the vendor for just a few months. The car came from his uncle's estate, and although he loves driving the 911, it doesn’t fit in with his daily commute and lifestyle.
The car benefits from a recent service, waterpump and some exhaust work. This is the perfect car for anyone wanting to step into classic 911 ownership at an affordable price.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5C is present
- Registered 3rd March 1999
- The vendor's uncle purchased the 911 from new
- Owners manuals present
- Service book is present and shows nine stamps
- The most recent service was carried out on 4th April 2023
- The current MOT is valid until 30th March 2024
THE INTERIOR
- Specced with grey leather
- There is a small amount of colour wear to the driver’s bolster and a small area on the passenger seat, in keeping with the age and mileage of the Porsche
- Electric and heated seats with the driver's seat having the memory controls
- The leather dashboard is in good condition with no scuffs or damage
- The instruments work correctly with healthy oil pressure, and the odometer reads 152,485 miles
- Fitted with the factory head unit and a boot-mounted CD multi changer
- All the switchgear appears in good condition and is reportedly working correctly, apart from the air conditioning, which no longer blows cold. This has not been investigated, and the passenger window doesn't go up or down. The motor can be heard when the switch is pressed
- There is some wear to the leather handbrake cover and also the bonnet catch, which is positioned on the sill
- Headlining is clean and tidy, with no sagging
- The carpets are in good condition and have a set of Porsche mats fitted
- Inside the boot has the space saver spare wheel, the original tool kit, jack and warning triangle
THE EXTERIOR
- Finished in the original colour of Zenith Blue
- The paintwork does have some age-related chips and scratches
- There is some corrosion present on the lower edge of the engine cover
- Shut lines are nice and straight with an equal gap, and no noticeable dings were spotted
- The windows appear to be in good condition, with no noticeable scratches
- Window seals are generally in good order; there is a small amount of shrinkage on the rear window seal
- Headlights are free from any splits or cracks. They have discoloured slightly but could easily be polished using one of the available headlight restoration kits available
- The rear lights are damage free. There was a small amount of condensation in one of the units
- Original wheels have some age-related marks, but it wouldn’t take a great deal to have them refurbished
- The tyres have a good amount of tread remaining
THE MECHANICS
- 3.4 litre flat-six
- Five-speed Tiptronic gearbox
- The engine fires up without hesitation, and no smoke was seen
- The vendor reports that the car runs as it should with no issues
- The Tiptronic gearbox has a smooth change in fully automatic mode or using the steering wheel buttons
- A new water pump has recently been fitted
- Sport exhaust tailpipes
- Front discs and pads have been replaced, and bring the 911 to a stop in a straight line
SUMMARY
This is probably the cheapest way to own one of Stuttgart's most famous model Porsches ever produced… the fantastic 911.
The car runs great, the interior has faired very well, and while the body does have some chips and scratches, a cosmetic refresh would turn this 1999 911 Carrera into an even better modern classic Porsche.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1999
- Make Porsche
- Model 911 Carrera S
- Colour Zenith Blue
- Odometer 152,485 Miles
- Engine size 3400
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Knutsford
- Location Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
6
bids
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bidders
- Rastall £6,600 24/09/23
- Rastall £4,400 24/09/23
- gordon-•••• £4,000 23/09/23
- sy6482q•••• £3,800 23/09/23
- gordon-•••• £3,500 22/09/23
- ian-moo•••• £1,000 22/09/23
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