*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 04/2001. Subsequently inspected and passed in 05/2001 ***
Highlights
- Smart Ocean Blue metallic with grey leather
- Well specified with convertible roof and versatile Tiptronic box
- Very low mileage of under 42,000 miles
- Current keeper for 15 years
- Speedometer and odometer serviced in October 2023
- Only used in dry weather
- MOT to October 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Trust Porsche to create the 993. With funds tight, its engineers found ways to extend the life of the original air cooled 911. Typically, they reputedly changed 80% of the car in the process. This final version of the 911 is one of the best - revised engines and improved rear suspension mean they go and handle extremely well.
This convertible is one of the last of those final air cooled cars. It was first registered in June 1998 - three months after production ended - and has been exceptionally sparingly used in the intervening 27 years. It has covered less than 42,000 miles with five keepers, latterly spending 15 years with the vendor.
Finished in the fetching combination of Ocean Blue metallic with grey leather, it is in very good preserved condition. The high traffic areas in the cabin show slight age and there is a light scratch on the roof cover, but otherwise it wears its age lightly.
The history file shows regular servicing, but with little use in recent years it may benefit from a check over and service if you plan to put some serious miles on it. And that would be easy to do, because with its convertible top and versatile Tiptronic box, it is perfect for long distance continental touring.
The car comes to market with the reassurance of an advisory-free MOT to October 2025. The distinctive 911 plate is included.
The vendor says:
“The car is a dream to drive, I just love the everything about it, I'm now 75 and my confidence isn't as good as it was, I drive the car once a week.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th June 1998
- Registration number P911 VTC is included
- Four previous keepers
- Current keeper since 26th July 2010
- Cat D status, subsequently repaired and inspected with confirmation of inspection pass dated May 2001 (see gallery below)
- Smart rack Protector Pro Tracker fitted 31/7/2012
- Older invoices including full service on 16/02/2007
- Further service with new front discs and pads on 24/06/2014 at 36,410 miles
- Speedometer/odometer serviced by Reap Automotive Design in October 2023
- Service bills from previous owner included
- Factory handbook
- Only used in the dry
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT to 14th October 2025 with no advisories
- 41,470 miles on tst and 41,595 miles in photos
The Condition
- Smart Ocean Blue metallic paintwork presents well in photos
- There are a few light indications of use such as minor stone chips to front
- Bodywork presents well in photos including arches and sills
- The vendor states the vehicle is in very good condition
- Slight scratch approximately 6" long on the rear panel by the hood
- Underside reported to be sound with no structural advisories on MOT
- Five spoke factory alloys in very good order with slight kerbing to some rims
- Matching quality Uniroyal tyres fitted
- Grey leather interior with sports seats in very good order
- Slight wear to usual high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster and seat base
- Switchgear presents well with slight sheen to wheel and wear to gear knob
- Door cards, carpets, rear seats and dashboard in good order
- Speedometer and odometer recently overhauled as above
- All instruments reported to be in working order
- Fitted with a Pioneer Bluetooth stereo as shown
- Black folding roof in good general condition
- Electric hood has been disconnected from the motor and is lowered manually
- Hood secures electronically via the switch onto the windscreen
- Space saver spare wheel included
The Mechanics
- 3,596cc flat six air cooled engine
- 4spd automatic ‘Tiptronic’ gearbox with wheel controls
- DME relay and fuel pump relay replaced 24/02/2014
- Service work detailed above
- The vendor informs us that it is "a dream to drive"
- Currently driven once weekly by the vendor
- No advisories on current MOT
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