Highlights

Approximately £11,000 of factory options when new, including the Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE), Sports Seats Plus, BOSE surround sound, electric sunroof, and 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Satin Platinum
Porsche Approved warranty in place until December 2026; transferable to the new owner, we are told
Serviced by Porsche Centres and a single renowned Porsche specialist
Several common 991 items, including the high-pressure fuel pump, thermostat, and exhaust mounting bracket, already addressed under warranty with genuine Porsche parts, we are told
Advisory-free MOT valid until September 2026

The Appeal

The 991-generation Carrera was the last base 911 to be powered by a naturally aspirated flat-six before Porsche moved the entire range to turbocharged engines with the 991.2. For many enthusiasts, the 3.4-litre engine's willingness to rev and its linear power delivery represent what makes the modern 911's character so appealing, and it is a distinction that becomes immediately apparent from behind the wheel.

This 2014 example in Sapphire Blue Metallic was generously specified from the factory with approximately £11,000 of options. The 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Satin Platinum sharpen the stance, the Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE) lends real aural presence, and the sports seats hold the driver properly on a cross-country run. Bi-xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (PDLS), a SportDesign steering wheel, Bose surround sound, an electric sunroof, and heated front seats round out a specification that balances sporting intent with genuine touring comfort. The current owner has further enhanced the car with a Porsche Communication Management (PCM) upgrade featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside Power Steering Plus activation, a Thatcham S5 tracker, and a hard-wired front and rear dashcam.

Serviced throughout its life by Porsche Centres and a single renowned Porsche specialist, the car has been actively used by its current keeper for touring across the UK and continental Europe, covering some 10,000 miles in the process. Notably, several items commonly flagged on 991 cars, such as the high-pressure fuel pump, thermostat, and exhaust mounting brackets, have already been replaced under the Porsche Approved warranty with genuine parts, we are told.

The vendor reports the interior presents with little to no signs of wear, and the exterior shows honest, age-appropriate marks from regular use. A carVertical report indicates the rear driver-side quarter panel was professionally resprayed prior to the current ownership; the vendor's own paint-depth readings reportedly show figures consistent with a quality repair and no evidence of filler. With the Porsche Approved warranty running until December 2026 and a documented service record, this 991 Carrera appears ready to be driven and enjoyed.

Key Information

Mileage: 55,242 miles, supported by MOT and service history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: advisory-free MOT valid until September 2026
Technical specs: 3.4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six (345bhp), seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission
Paperwork: service book with Porsche Centre and specialist stamps, handbooks, V5C, and two body-coloured keys

Service history:

09/25 - 45,310 miles - Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists
09/24 - 42,280 miles - Porsche Centre East London (minor service) (no service book entry, but reportedly confirmed by Porsche)

08/22 - 35,294 miles - Porsche Centre Teesside (major service)

10/20 - 29,729 miles - Porsche Centre Bristol (minor service)

10/18 - 20,517 miles - Porsche Centre Bristol (major service)

09/16 - 8,853 miles - Porsche Centre Bristol (minor service)

12/14 - Delivery - Porsche Centre Bristol

The Detail

Sapphire Blue Metallic paint
Black leather interior with aluminium-look trim elements
Electric sunroof
Bose audio system
Switchable ‘sport’ mode and traction control
Deployable rear spoiler
Switchable Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE)
Electrically adjustable and heated front seats
Dual-zone climate control
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation; upgraded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
20-inch Carrera S alloy wheels in Satin Platinum with coloured Porsche crest centre caps
Power Steering Plus activation
Thatcham S5 tracker
FitcamX front and rear dashcam hard-wired to the fuse box
Last serviced in September 2025 at 45,310 miles (oil service by Cavendish Porsche Specialist)
Next service due October 2026 or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first; this should be a major service with PDK fluid change
High-pressure fuel pump replaced under Porsche Approved warranty at a Porsche Centre, we are told
Thermostat said to have been replaced under Porsche Approved warranty at a Porsche Centre
Exhaust mounting brackets reportedly replaced under warranty; a known issue on 991 cars fitted with the sports exhaust
Porsche Approved warranty in place until 22 December 2026, transferable to the new owner subject to standard warranty terms, we are told
Small dent to the fuel filler cap
Stone chips to the front end, consistent with regular motorway use
Light scratches along the sides
Minor chipping to the rear bumper and lower section near the exhaust
Rear driver-side quarter panel professionally resprayed prior to current ownership; vendor's paint-depth readings indicate figures within the respray range (225–276μm) with no filler detected, we are told
HPI clear; three former registered keepers, current keeper since July 2025

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