HIGHLIGHTS

• 3.8 litre Carrera 4S 997 Gen 2 with 385BHP
• 997 Series with the sought after 6 Speed Manual gearbox
• All Wheel Drive Cabriolet
• Rare Triple Black specification
• 69,237 miles from new
• Two owners from new

THE APPEAL

The Porsche 911 has long been considered the ultimate rear engine sports car. In 2004 the Stuttgart based manufacturer unveiled the 997 series, which continued the evolution of the ever popular 911. The new model debuted in both cabriolet and coupe form and was powered by the naturally aspirated 3.6 litre flat six engine. The all wheel drive Carrera 4S arrived in 2005, with the engine size growing to 3.8 litre.

A sports exhaust, adjustable suspension and 19” wheels set it apart from the base Carrera, with the 4x4 system being the cherry on the cake. And it is this very model, a Carrera 4S Cabriolet with the desirable 6 speed manual gearbox, that is being offered for sale here on Car and Classic.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

• V5C in owners name
• Porsche Owners Handbook pack
• Two Keys
• Valid MOT Certificate until 7th March 2024 with no advisories
• First registered on the 31st December 2009
• Acquired by the current owner in 2018 at 35,772 miles
• Service history records from 2013 until this year which detail on going maintenance

THE INTERIOR

• Black heated leather seats which present in good condition with some wear and scuffing on the drivers base and bolster. There are some small nicks on the passenger seat which are shown in the photos.
• Porsche embossed headrests
• There are some scratches present on the grey finish of the seat backs
• Original Porsche ICE system with Navigation
• There is some light wear to the leather finish on the gear knob
• The drivers side window switches have been recently replaced. The black finish on the switch cover has started to lift.
• The convertible roof headliner is in nice shape with no rips or tears evident
• The front boot release button has broken but the mechanism still works and just requires a new button

THE EXTERIOR

• Finished in Black metallic, this Porsche 911 997 still looks fresh and up to date
• The paint work is in overall good condition with some marks from use
• There is a scratch on the the left rear wing with a small nick in the paint slight further up 
• A small area of paint has worn slight on the edge of the drivers door
• The paint does present well overall and should respond well to some detailing
• The 19” alloys are in clean condition and would benefit from refurbishment
• The owner states that both rear tail lights have been replaced with new genuine Porsche items

THE MECHANICS

• 3.8 litre flat six engine
• 6 Speed Manual Gearbox
• Cruise Control
• Electric Rear Spoiler which raises and lowers as it should
• The electric convertible top also raises and lowers as it should 
• New rear tyres were fitted by the owner in December last year which is shown in the history file
• Full service and new clutch kit fitted which is shown in invoice dated 28th February 2023
• The owner confirms the 911 Carrera 4S starts on the button and tells us it is phenomenal to drive with excellent levels of grip

SUMMARY