Highlights

Refurbished engine fitted in 2015 with only 20,000 miles since
Great colour scheme with distinctive GT3 fixed wing
Huge history file of fastidious maintenance by specialists
Recent £2,500 detail including Crystal Serum Light Exo paint protection
Full service history available with next service due May 2025
MOT valid until June 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Porsche’s products are so good that they engender deep enthusiasm amongst buyers. And occasionally a car comes along that demonstrates that.

This is such a car. While its specification is compelling - including that stand-out GT3 rear wing - it is the history file that really elevates it. The seller’s enthusiasm is obvious from the raft of receipts documenting meticulous attention to detail. All of the work has been undertaken by specialists like Autofarm and it is obvious that any issue has been addressed, however minor. A professional detail in 2022 costing £2,500 is perhaps all the proof you need that this car has been lavished with attention.

Once you’ve digested that, what we have here is a 997 Carrera 2S convertible finished in understated Atlas Grey. The specification is appealing because it includes the versatile Tiptronic gearbox and desirable Sport Chrono package.

It is a low mileage car that has been regularly maintained irrespective of mileage. The next service is not due until May 2025. The work has included scheduled maintenance and improvements, such as suspension fettling that the vendor reports has significant improved the drivability.

The MOT history shows few advisories over time and the current test runs to June 2025 with no advisories.

There can be few 997s with the specification and provenance of this one. Certainly a car not to miss.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st September 2005
Four registered keepers from new
Current keeper since May 2021
Full service history with 10 service stamps in book
Last serviced at 78,749 miles by Autofarm in May 2023
Now showing 80,799 miles
Brake fluid changed and airbag checked at the same time as last service
Fadtory handbooks and service book
Vendor is only selling due to lack of driveway storage space
Bought by seller from Bedford Car Sales in May 2021
Regular servicing and maintenance with recent highlights detailed below
Thick history file of maintenance as shown in photographs
Refurbished engine fitted in 2015 at around 60,000 miles
Ccurrent engine has only done 20,000 miles since fitting
Buyers should not that the DVLA records this car as a manual but it is a Tiptronic
History file includes old MOTs
Few advisories on MOT history
Buyer advises that the car’s next service is due on 31st May 2025
2 keys

Notable recent maintenance:

31/05/24: roof repairs, brake fluid replaced and brake lines checked by Autofarm
30/05/23: serviced by Autofarm at 78,749 miles plus suspension work - £6,697
23/05/23: health check by Autofarm as shown in photographs
17/02/23: roof repairs
16/12/22: repairs to water leaks by Autofarm: £2,281
16/09/22: Electrical work and detailing: £2,426
21/01/22: servicing and other work: £2,967
03/06/21: track rod ends and front arms replaced

The Condition

Finished in understated Atlas Grey paintwork with recent high end professional detail
Protective Crystal Serum Light Exo paint finish
Very good external condition due to detailing and careful use
Vendor reports some minor marks to exterior typical of age
Roof in good condition with only very minor creases
Recent maintenance to roof mechanism and works correctly and without issue
Bodywork is straight and well kept in factory standard condition
Fitted with optional GT3 fixed rear wing
Factory multi spoke 19in alloy wheels in very good order with quality Continental tyres
Grey leather seats and dashboard in good order
Some wear to the air conditioning buttons but switchgear otherwise very well kept
Detailed twice during current ownership resulting in little to no imperfections in the paintwork
Grey carpets with protective Porsche branded overmats in good barely worn condition
High specification including electric front seats with memory function to driver’s side
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

3,824 cc flat six engine delivering over 300bhp
Semi-automatic Tiptronic transmission with 5 gears
Sport Chrono model with performance enhancements and additional drive modes
Substantial history file showing fastidious maintenance by seller in recent years
Reconditioned engine fitted at 60,000 miles in 2015 with 20,000 miles since
Vendor advises that there are few but minor mechanical imperfections
We are told there is no outstanding work is needed
Vendor has replaced shocks absorbers, CPU box, and roof drive unit
He reports that the replacement front shocks make it feel like a new car
We are told the handling is perfectly on point and it holds the road with confidence and poise
Engine revs freely with what the vendor describes as a beautiful sound—throaty at low revs and soaring at high
Full service history with only 2,000 miles since last attention by Autofarm
Next service not due until May 2025
Extensive recent maintenance as documented above and in photographs
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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