** Please note the auction does NOT include the number plates which are available by separate negotiation **
Highlights
- Impeccably maintained by specialists Hartech
- High specification car with desirable Targa top
- Recent major service and pre-sale fettling work
- Long MOT to September 2024 with no advisories
- Just two owners from new
The Appeal
The 996 achieved something that Porsche enthusiasts thought impossible: it successfully replaced the original with a car that set new standards for drivability and performance in its sector.
The first major improvement to the 996 came in 2002 with the enlarged 3.6litre engine and return of the classic ‘Targa’ top. Unlike the previous version, this Targa cleverly retained the coupe aesthetics with a full length glasshouse and opening sunroof.
This early Targa is fitted with the Tiptronic box and has been impeccably maintained. Its long term London owner goes to the trouble of arranging for the car to be transported by flatbed truck to specialist Hartech in Bolton because he considers this outfit the best Porsche specialist in the country.
Recent work includes a major service plus other pre-sale fettling work, all by Hartech. There is also a long, advisory-free MOT to September 2024. The seller is only selling this much-loved car because he is emigrating – making this a fantastic opportunity for the buyer.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered on 10th December 2008 when the seller acquired the car
- Previously registered overseas with DVLA recording 31st December 2002 as first registration
- Full service history with vendor telling us it has been maintained regardless of cost
- Maintained throughout his tenure by Hartech of Bolton
- Porsche classic PCM fitted in 2022
- Fitted with latest edition bumper grilles to protect air conditioning radiators
- Supplied with Hartech lifetime scheme
- Fitted with latest Tracker
- The vendor is only selling because he is emigrating
- This is an early ‘Gen 2’ model with facelifted aesthetics and 3.6litre engine
- The Targa was introduced in 2002 with the facelift to provide a ‘greenhouse roof system’
- MOT to 17th September 2024 with no advisories and less than 300 miles covered since
- Excellent MOT history with few and only minor advisories back to 2009
Notable recent work:
- Hartech engine rebuild at 110,271 miles on 9th September 2016 costing £9,842.27
- Roof replaced by Precision, a Porsche specialist, in October 2019 at cost of £5,937.04
- Hartech invoice dated 29th September 2023 covering major service
- Power steering pipes, brake pipe, steering rack, brake calipers, coolant tank, exhaust manifolds, wiper motor and battery replaced at this time
The Condition
- Smart dark blue paintwork with factory 5 spoke alloys and grey leather interior
- Desirable Targa model with sunroof and full length glass fastback
- Targa roof refurbished in 2019 at cost of nearly £6,000
- Paintwork described as ‘excellent’ by vendor
- There is an area of parking damage on the nearside to note
- 18in factory alloy wheels present well and show only light kerbing to some rims
- Alloys fitted with quality Michelin Pilot tyres showing good tread
- Well kept interior showing only light wear typical of age and mileage
- Grey leather seats with white stitching with minimal wear to bases and bolsters
- Folding rear seats appear virtually unused
- Good carpets including newly fitted Porsche fitted front mats
- Electric front seats with memory
- Light wear to steering wheel
- Trim fittings present well with good door cards and only light wear to centre console
- Leather-trimmed instrument shroud well kept with same across dashboard
- Good switchgear with clear decals and no visible nail scuffs
- High specification model with climate control and sat nav
- CD multichanger with factory fitted CD storage unit in centre console
The Mechanics
- 3,596cc flat six Porsche engine developing 310bhp
- Revised 3.6litre engine fitted from 2002 with extra 15bhp
- 5-spd Tiptronic gearbox with full automatic and sequential manual modes
- Engine rebuilt by specialists Hartech a little over 30,000 miles ago
- Major service in September 2023 by Hartech
- Additional work to brakes, steering, exhaust system and wiper motor at same time
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