Highlights

All-wheel-drive 996-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet specified with the sought-after manual gearbox
Naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat-six with Top Gear stainless-steel sports silencers
Replacement soft top fitted around six years ago
Detachable hard top included
Seller reports that the car will be serviced in preparation for handover
Will come with fresh MOT

The Appeal

Unveiled at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 996-generation Porsche 911 represented one of the most significant turning points in the model’s history. As the first all-new 911 generation and the first to use water-cooled engines across the core Carrera range, it marked a clear break from tradition, but also brought meaningful advances in performance, refinement, usability and everyday practicality.

The Carrera 4 Cabriolet occupies an especially appealing place within the 996 range. Its all-wheel-drive chassis adds reassurance and year-round usability, while the six-speed manual gearbox preserves the driver involvement that remains so central to the 911’s appeal. Combined with the Cabriolet body and sought-after detachable hard top, it offers a particularly versatile specification: open when conditions allow, covered and practical when required.

Offered from 12-year current ownership, this example has clearly been enjoyed and maintained with continued use in mind. The seller has fitted stainless-steel sports silencers and a replacement soft top, while an ECU module has also been replaced at a cost of nearly £1,000. The detachable hard top is also included, as is a fleece-lined car cover.

Praised by the seller for its enjoyable driving experience, responsive steering and soul-stirring soundtrack, this Carrera 4 Cabriolet should appeal to any enthusiast seeking a usable modern classic 911 with a strong specification. Equally suited to weekend drives, longer journeys or even day-to-day use, it offers the breadth of ability that has always made the 911 such an enduring sports car.

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Key Information

Mileage: 75,397 miles (supported by service record)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Will come with fresh MOT
Technical specs: naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat-six, six-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: owner’s book pack, service book, V5C registration document and various invoices
Hard top Included

Service History

09/20 – 74,133 miles – VW Audi Cars Limited
05/15 – 69,576 miles – VW Audi Cars Limited
11/13 – 65,525 miles – JZM Porsche
08/12 – 61,374 miles – JZM Porsche
07/11 – 57,258 miles – JZ Machtech
07/10 – 55,532 miles – Carrera Performance
01/09 – 50,477 miles – Wrightune
01/08 – 46,709 miles – Wrightune
01/07 – 43,537 miles – Wrightune
12/05 – 36,760 miles – Wrightune
01/05 – 25,853 miles – Porsche Centre West London
01/04 – 13,292 miles – Porsche Centre West London
01/03 – 10,014 miles – AFN Porsche
02/02 – 6,173 miles – AFN Porsche

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The Detail

Metallic grey paintwork with black soft top
Black leather-trimmed cabin
Black 18-inch split-rim alloy wheels with silver brake callipers
Specification includes electrically adjustable front seats, a trip computer, climate control, and Porsche CDR-22 stereo with CDC-3 autochanger and DSP system
Private registration ‘E3 BDM’ not included in the sale
Small compression dent noted to the top of the driver’s-side front wing
Some interior wear visible
Creasing and indentations present on the driver’s seat
Wheels reportedly refurbished
New brake lines and braided hoses to each brake calliper reportedly fitted
New fuel flap actuator fitted
Top Gear stainless-steel sports silencers installed
Replacement soft top reportedly fitted around six years ago
Nearside front CV boot renewed in August 2025
ECU module renewed in May 2025 at a cost of nearly £1,000
New ignition switch fitted in April 2024
Last recorded service carried out in September 2020 at 74,133 miles, including brake fluid and spark plug replacement
Nearside rear shock absorber replaced in March 2019
Offside front CV boot and brake pipe replaced in February 2019
Seller reports that the car will be serviced in preparation for handover
Detachable hard top included, with a small area of rust reportedly present on one front corner
Spare wheel, tyre inflator, toolkit, jack and fleece-lined car cover also included

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