Description
1998 3. 4 Carrera - Arctic Silver with Space Grey Interior
119000 miles
MOT until 10 November 2025 – no advisories
Delivered new 18/ 5/ 1998 from Lancaster Bow Porsche East London, originally registered as “9LL”.
A very early non-sunroof, cable throttle and clutch car, car optioned with the M030 sports kit (lowered suspension, sports seats, LSD and the hollow spoke Turbo Twist wheels).
I am the 10th owner, with the car’s history containing information from all previous owners, plus a documented reference of ownership from Paragon who serviced the vehicle for much of its life.
Notable recent maintenance includes a full engine oil service with oil analysis conducted by Millers (no adverse findings), new windscreen wipers, new rear discs and pads, NSR exhaust clamps, suspension adjustment by Roddisons Motorsport, rear tyres (Continental, matching the fronts), gear linkage refresh, water pump and coolant replacement and brake fluid replacement.
A brand new key and programming was supplied by Porsche Centre Sheffield on 15th March 2025, a VGC original set of exhaust silencers were also fitted in earlier March.
Notable upgrades includes an OE Porsche GT3 centre console delete and Bilstein suspension.
Services
28/ 6/ 99 – 6477 miles - Lancaster Bow
14/ 8/ 00 – 12209 miles – Lancaster Bow
14/ 8/ 02 – 21908 miles – Paragon
16/ 8/ 03 – 28410 miles -Paragon
31/ 8/ 04 – 31139 miles – Paragon
26/ 7/ 05 – 34667 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 06 – 35053 miles – Paragon
23/ 1/ 07 – 46997 miles -Paragon
9/ 1/ 08 – 58687 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 09 – 67784 miles – Paragon
19/ 1/ 10 – 73819 miles – Paragon
14/ 5/ 10 – 76164 miles – Paragon
15/ 7/ 11 – 84286 miles – Paragon
23/ 4/ 13 – 96997 miles – Porsche Specialist HME, Canterbury
29/ 5/ 14 – 104155 miles – Carrera Sport, West Sussex
30/ 4/ 15 – 107728 miles – Eco Vehicle Tuning
30/ 7/ 16 – 109942 miles – South Croydon Garage Services
23/ 7/ 17 – 110074 miles – South Croydon Garage Services
16/ 6/ 23 – 113116 miles – Crow Valley Porsche
6/ 1/ 24 – 115493 miles – Owner
12/ 4/ 24 – 115871 miles- Owner (gearbox oil)
30/ 12/ 24 – 117631 miles – Owner
The vehicle has the following imperfections: minor crazing to the OSR bumper, evidence of paintwork to the front bumper (no evidence of crash damage through panel gaps), two minor dents on the OS door, a stone chip on the windscreen outside of drivers view. I purchased this 996 after several months of searching for an early, driver focussed model. It is a great example of the first water cooled 911 in its purest form. Whilst far from perfect, it presents a usable example with a fine service history. I will be sad to see it go, but I cannot justify the expense of maintaining it as a third car with a growing family.
Part exchange considered (TVR Chimaera, Elise S1, VGC 986 Boxster, 987 Boxster, Honda S2000, E36 M3 or 328i cab), for a NC500 trip in May.
