Highlights
- Exceptionally rare RHD Millennium Limited Edition
- Full service history to 91,966 miles
- £8,000 engine rebuilt less than 1,000 miles ago
- IMS bearing and timing chains replaced
- Only two registered keepers
- Thick history file of Porsche and specialist maintenance
The Appeal
The popular and planted Carrera 4 specification will be familiar. But a Carrera 4 Millennium? This factory limited edition, produced, somewhat inevitably, in late 1999 is so rare that even aficionados don’t realise it exists.
These cars were produced by Porsche to mark the end of the 20th century and all were based on the highly rated Carrera 4. Each one got special Violet Chromaflair paintwork, which is officially a mauve/purple colour but changes between this and black and green depending on the light. Check the photos to see what we mean. Alongside the colour these cars got a higher specification, including chromed Turbo Twist alloys and a cabin plaque.
Just five are believed to have been built in RHD for the UK. The exact number of worldwide Millenniums is unknown but this is car number 318.
Beyond the special status, it is appealing for many reasons. A very well-kept car with regular servicing to 91,966 miles, it benefits from a vast history file of maintenance by main dealers and specialists. Highlights include IMS bearing replacement and an £8,000 engine rebuild in late 2022. It has covered less than 1,000 miles since. The current MOT runs to October with no advisories.
The Millennium 996 draws attention for that paintwork and its rarity. This one adds great condition and maintenance to that considerable appeal.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 27th November 1999
- Only two registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2004
- Thick history file of maintenance by main dealers and marque specialists
- Invoice for wheel refurbishment totalling nearly £400
- Service book with 10 stamps by main dealers and specialists to 91,966 miles in October 2022
- £8,090 invoice dated October 2022 for engine strip down and rebuild including timing chains
- This work was done at 91,966 miles and car is now on 92,816 miles
- MOT to 13th October 2024 with no advisories and 92,406 miles showing on test
- Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition
- Millennium cars were based on the Carrera 4 and were available from late 1999
- These cars carried a £5,000 premium over the standard Carrera 4
- Independent records suggest between 3 and 5 were sold in the UK
The Condition
- Special Millennium Voilet Chromaflair paintwork in very good condition
- Retains its Millennium special features including chromed 18in Turbo Twist alloys
- Very well-kept car across paintwork and bodywork
- Due to the age and originality buyers should anticipate some exterior signs of use
- Exterior fittings in good order including headlights which have clear, unmisted lenses
- Alloy wheels recently refurbished at cost of £400
- Underside presents well with no issues to report and no MOT structural advisories
- Barely worn tan leather high-specification cabin in very good condition
- Few signs of use inside including oft-used areas such as the driver’s seat and footwell
- High specification includes car phone in matching tan, Porsche infotainment system with navigation, Alcantara headlining and sunroof
- There is a small area of damage to the holding plinth for the phone
- Otherwise the interior appears largely free from signs of age and wear
- Electric front seats with heated function to both sides
- Supplied with space saver factory spare wheel and tool kit with jack
The Mechanics
- 3,387cc flat six 300bhp engine
- 5spd Tiptronic automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
- Lots of history by main dealers and specialists
- Raft of high value invoices in photographs which are worth investigating
- IMS bearing has been replaced
- Engine rebuild in late 202 less than 1,000 miles ago
- Regularly serviced to October 2022 by main dealers and specialist
- No reported running or driving issues
- No MOT advisories
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