Highlights

Desirable 4S with 320bhp 3.8L flat six and manual gearbox
Factory fitted with £7,000 of factory options
Well-maintained car with low mileage for the year
Brake pipes, rear main seal and clutch all renewed upon purchase in 2023
Serviced every 5,000 miles by a Porsche specialist Autowerke to February 2026
Recent major service carried out, including coils and plugs
Garage stored by the current keeper
MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

Key to any classic Porsche purchase are the decisions and, quite frankly, the taste of the original buyer. Colour and spec are critical to making a 911 stand out. All of which is a long-winded way of saying that this car is something special.

The first keeper of this early 997.1 clearly went to town. They ticked the ‘4S’ box, adding the larger 320bhp 3.8L flat six, plus the 6spd manual box. Further along, they added the ‘Turbo’ five spoke, triple split alloys, classic ‘triple black’ colour scheme and then they feasted on nearly £7,000 of options, including Porsche PCM, upgraded seats and a set of iconic red seatbelts.

In the intervening 21 years the car has only covered 78,000 miles and remains in great order. We’re told that it has been well maintained and in recent years serviced every 5,000 miles by a marque specialist. A major service, including coils and plugs, was recently completed in February 2026. The vendor bought the car in 2023 from a Porsche specialist and tells us that it was prepared before sale with a new clutch, brake work and the main rear seal replaced. The current MOT runs to August 2026 with no advisories.

The 997 returned the classic looks and added a better quality interior and improved reliability compared to the 996. This early car has the spec, condition and maintenance to make it stand out.

The vendor says:

“Great car, quick acceleration, great handling, drives like a dream, good looks. A perfect summer convertible”

History and Paperwork

First registered 25th October 2005 in the United Kingdom
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since January 2024
Vendor states the car was purchased in 2023 from a Porsche specialist
Brake pipes, rear main seal and clutch renewed by a specialist upon purchase
Serviced every 5,000 miles with oil changes by a Porsche specialist in recent years
Recent major service carried out, including coils and plugs
Garage stored by the current keeper
77,839 miles showing (Unwarranted)
MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories
Regular brake fluid changes to August 20225 as shown in photos
1 key
Factory handbooks
V5C

Optional Equipment:

Adaptive sports seats - £1,680
PCM navigation module - £1,260
Bose sound system - coupe - £768
Metallic paint - £543
Telephone module for PCM - £523
Sport Chrono Package Plus - £507
Sport Shifter - £380
Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel - £329
ParkAssist - £325
Seat belts in guards red - £269
Seat heating - £269
Porsche crest embossed on headrest - £126
Basalt Black Metallic - £0
Total Price of Optional Equipment - £6,979

Service history (further details in photos):

02/26 - 76,850 miles - Autowerke
08/25 - 72,258 miles - Autowerke
07/24 - 66,779 miles - Autowerke
04/23 - 62,112 miles - Autowerke
06/21 - 61,696 miles - Autowerke
10/18 - 60,872 miles - Autowerke
07/16 - 59,268 miles - Autowerke
07/14 - 55,369 miles - Autowerke
07/12 - 48,310 miles - Porsche London
06/10 - 40,586 miles - Porsche London
05/08 - 23,488 miles - Porsche Reading

Notable recent maintenance:

01/25 - DNB Mechanical Services - gearbox service
01/24 - Autowerke - clutch replacement
05/23 - four new Pirelli PZero tyres
04/23 - Autowerke - bore inspection
10/21 - Autowerke - engine work at 61,885 miles

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The Condition

‘Triple black’ colour scheme in good overall condition
Some age-related marks on the bonnet and side of the car as shown
Minor marks to the front bumper as shown
‘Turbo’ five-spoke, triple-split alloys in good overall condition
Underside is reported as clean with no MOT structural advisories
Black folding electric roof in good working order
Black leather interior with upgraded seats featuring created headrests
Long list of extras, including red seat belts and turbo wheels

The Mechanics

3,824cc 320bhp ‘S’ specification flat six engine
6spd manual gearbox
Well-maintained, we are told, including servicing every 5,000 miles
Long list of work completed in 2023, including rear main bearing and clutch
Vendor states everything works as it should, and the car is in good mechanical order
No advisories on the current MOT

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