2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
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The car is now being sold INCLUDING the private plate.
Highlights
- Professional respray in factory Lapis Blue
- MOT'd and serviced this week
- £5,000 engine rebuild
- IMS/RMS upgraded
- 73,000 miles, verified
- Original grey leather upholstery
- Manual transmission
- Private plate included
The Appeal
As the first 911 to run a water-cooled engine, the 996 is an era-defining machine for Porsche. In Carrera 4 guise, it offers true sure-footed performance too. It’s a handsome and desirable sports car, with good examples now highly prized.
This particular Carrera 4 has a fine recent history, with both the current and previous owners having spent many thousands of pounds returning the car to its best. With a full engine rebuild, some fine upgrades and a recent professional respray in the summer of 2021, this 911 is in excellent condition and ready for another owner to enjoy!
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in October 2000
- 11 owners from new
- Current owner since February 2020
- Currently on a private registration which will be included in the sale - Original reg was X263BHR
- Car Vertical report included, confirming no outstanding finance, no accidents, no thefts and accurate mileage
- Full engine rebuild in January 2019 at a cost of almost £5,000
- Professional respray in original factory Lapis Blue in summer 2021 at a cost of over £4,000
- Comprehensive photo and video record of the respray
- More than £10,000 spent by the current owner on servicing, repairs and restoration
- Sadly, the service book was not supplied by the previous owner and is not present
- Major service carried out in 2021, and its annual service has also been completed this week
- Brand New MOT carried out this week
- Extensive file of receipts and invoices from the last 3 years
- Complete with two keys (a spare was recently acquired from Porsche Centre South Lakes)
- This particular Carrera 4 has a fine recent history, with both the current and previous owner having spent many thousands of pounds
The Interior
- Smart grey leather upholstery wears its age well, with some light creasing, but overall presenting very well
- Grey carpets run through the cabin and complement the leather nicely, they are twinned with black floor mats and all appear to be in good order
- In the front luggage compartment, the black carpet is in very nice condition, with no damage we could see
- Electric windows and door mirrors
- The current owner has had new window and door regulators fitted
- Upgraded Kenwood Bluetooth stereo system (the original head unit is also supplied)
- The air conditioning was thoroughly recommissioned in 2022 and now blows ice cold
- Electrically adjustable front seat backs, manual adjustment for seat base
- All the switchgear and instruments present well, with no damage or notable wear
- There are some scuffs and marks to the centre console, commensurate with the vehicle’s age
- The grey Alcantara headlining is in very good condition, with no sign of sagging, staining or tearing
The Exterior
- Factory Lapis Blue paintwork
- Professional respray in original factory Lapis Blue in summer 2021 at a cost of over £4,000 (Comprehensive photo and video record of the respray)
- As would be expected, other than a couple of minor stone chips, the paintwork is in excellent condition, with a lovely, deep shine
- The panels all look straight and even, with no signs of corrosion
- External trim and badging is in fine fettle, with nothing missing or showing notable wear
- The previous owner had the 18-inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels refurbished and they remain in very good order, with no kerb damage or lacquer peel in evidence
- Continental tyres are fitted to the front, while a new pair of Pirelli P-Zero tyres were fitted to the rear in May 2022
The Mechanics
- 3,387cc water-cooled flat-six
- Six-speed manual transmission by Getrag
- Four-wheel drive system
- Full engine rebuild in January 2019 at a cost of almost £5,000
- The IMS and RMS have been upgraded
- New clutch fitted
- Upgraded sports exhaust fitted
- New front radiators fitted just prior to the current owner’s purchase
- New battery
- Major service carried out in 2021
- The car now comes with a fresh minor service and MOT
- Exceptionally clean engine bay, with no sign of leaks or any other issues
- We’re told by the vendor that they have “spared no expense” in maintenance during their ownership
- It’s reported that the car has no mechanical issues, no leaks, smoke or untoward vibrations
- More than £10,000 spent by the current owner on servicing, maintenance and restoration
Summary
With thousands having been spent on maintenance, servicing and generally keeping it in A1 condition, this beautiful Lapis Blue 996 C4 would make a truly brilliant addition to anyone’s garage. Low mileage and a fine specification are the cherries on a very tasty cake…
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2000
- Make Porsche
- Model 911 (996) Carrera 4
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 72,995 Miles
- Engine size 3387
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Carnforth
- Location Lancashire
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 9
bidders
- DO•••• £16,750 29/01/23
- Co•••• £15,750 29/01/23
- Ch•••• £14,000 28/01/23
- ke•••• £13,500 28/01/23
- DA•••• £13,250 26/01/23
- Mu•••• £13,000 26/01/23
- DA•••• £12,250 26/01/23
- Mu•••• £12,000 25/01/23
- DA•••• £10,250 25/01/23
- Mu•••• £10,000 23/01/23
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