Description
The 996 is now a cult classic and perhaps the best value sports car you can buy. But you need to get one that’s fully sorted and has been lovingly cared for, which GB02 BYE certainly is. 320 bhp with heaps of torque, 4-wheel drive giving 60:40 rear/ front power delivery and Porsche Stability Management for safe handling, makes it indecently fast yet virtually unstick able.
The owner has driven it 100, 000 miles and had the engine rebuilt with new crankcase, forged pistons, the 997 IMS bearing and a third radiator for improved cooling. Updates include new clutch, steering rack, shock absorbers, AC condensers and starter motor.
Following a recent incident with a deer, the body has been totally refurbished with new front wings, bonnet and bumper, rustproofed and repainted end to end. The interior is virtually unmarked with sports seats, electric seat backs, sunroof and rear spoiler, and Nokia hands-free phone system.
High mileage, yes, but no expense has been spared to keep the car pristine mechanically and in all other details inside and out. There’s an MOT from 2/ 2/ 26, and the oil was changed on 26/ 2/ 26. It comes with a comprehensive 70-page service history in a ring-bound manual, prefaced by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
