Description
Mechanics and a design built around the feel of the drive, with no superfluous electronics. A car that does exactly what you expect of it, and it’s no doubt why it’s becoming increasingly sought after today.
Within this generation, the Targa 4S remains one of the most underrated versions. With its all‑wheel drive, its 3. 8‑litre normally aspirated flat‑six, and its distinctive glass roof, it occupies a place all of its own in the range. It’s a car perfectly usable day to day, while making every journey feel special.
This example was first registered new on 31 March 2008 in France and has had only three owners since. Its history is complete, clear and perfectly documented, with maintenance always carried out at an official Porsche network.
The service booklet is present and properly stamped, accompanied by all the original documents. Everything is in order.
What immediately sets this car apart is its Paint to Sample Nordic Gold Metallic (LM2Z) specification. A colour ordered from outside the standard catalogue at the time and also listed in the official Targa 4S brochures. In reality, this colour reveals its elegance even more: warm, refined and perfectly suited to the 997’s lines.
The car retains around 95% of its original paint, which is a real asset today. Only the front bonnet was repainted following stone chips. Other than that, it is a very sound and authentic example.
In terms of equipment, this Targa 4S is sensibly specified, without excess, but with the options that truly matter for driving pleasure:
Sport exhaust (XLF), short-shift gear lever (XCZ), 19‑inch Sport Design wheels (407), Park Assist (635), cruise control (454), heated left and right seats (342), PCM with navigation and telephone module (666 / 672), electrochromic mirrors with rain sensor (P12) and rear wiper (425).
On the road, the car behaves exactly as a 997 should. Direct, stable and reliable, with that typical driving feel that has become rarer today. The combination of all‑wheel drive and the atmospheric engine offers confidence and versatility in all situations, never losing its character.
This is a very handsome Porsche 997 Targa 4S, clean and coherent, with a complete history, solid specification and a unique look thanks to its Paint to Sample colour. A modern classic, right in every respect, ready to be used and enjoyed without compromise.
