Highlights

Well presented 911
An extensive amount of history
Significant expenditure by careful enthusiast owner
Full engine rebuild
Private plate included

The Appeal

There will be quite a few of you who will have always wanted to own one of the most iconic models of Porsche ever made… the 911. The 996 version is one of the best value ways to become a Porsche 911 owner.

A good history is vital when looking to buy a 911. This attractive, well maintained car certainly ticks that box. Three years ago, it had over £21,000 spent on a Hartech engine rebuild, gearbox rebuild, suspension and brake work also carried out.

This is a fantastic car with superb history. It will enable you to enter 911 territory with the reassurance that this car has been enjoyed but also clearly cared for.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Registered in the UK on 10th January 2001
MOT is valid until May 2025
Recent MOT passed
Original owner’s handbooks
Original service book
Previous MOT certificates
Less than 4,000 miles have been covered in the past three years since the engine rebuild
The last service was in May 2023 at David Philips, Edinburgh
Extensive invoice collection, including the major one for £21,212.92
Over £30,000 spent on the car since 2015

THE INTERIOR

Tobacco leather interior
The seats are in excellent condition for the mileage covered. There are some signs of age, but nothing excessive
The door cards are also in good order with no damage
Rear seats don’t appear to have been used a great deal
The dashboard is in matching Tobacco leather and is in excellent condition
All of the instruments are working correctly, and no warning lights are displayed
The odometer shows a reading of 137,500 miles
The switchgear is in nice condition and working as it should
Air conditioning works and is cold
The Porsche CR-22 head unit is coupled to the boot-mounted CD multi-changer
Fitted with the factory steering wheel; this has a small amount of shining to the leather rim, and the Tiptronic buttons are in good condition
The gearstick is in good condition with minimal wear
There is some light wear to the handbrake cover, in keeping with the age
The carpets are in good order, and there is a new set of black fitted floor mats
Original unmarked Porsche mats included in sale
Inside the boot is clean and tidy
The space-saver spare wheel is present

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic
The paintwork is in very good condition. There are a few light swirl marks noticeable in the bright sunlight, and a couple of tiny parking marks
Small blisters on both rear arches
The front bumper has been repainted because of stone chips
The panel gaps are all matching
Windows look to be in good condition with no noticeable scratches
The window seals are nice and straight with no signs of shrinkage
Headlights are free from any chips, but they would benefit from a headlight restoration kit to remove some of the yellowing
Rear lights have some light scratches to them, but again, the headlight restoration kit could be used to reduce the swirls
The Porsche Sport split-rim wheels have been refurbished and are in excellent condition
Michelin tyres are fitted all round

THE MECHANICS

3.4 litre flat-six rebuilt by Hartech Line
Huge history file showing over £30,000 spent since 2015
The reliable Porsche engine is capable of very high mileages and this car has been carefully maintained with little regard for the cost
Rebuilt five-speed Tiptronic gearbox
New battery
The car fires up without hesitation and sounds fantastic
The Tiptronic gearchange is smooth when in automatic mode or operated via the steering wheel buttons
Many of the suspension components were replaced in 2021, which means the 911 is free from any knocks or bangs
The brakes were also given the once over, and anything that needed to be replaced was. This ensured everything is in good order, and the 911 comes to a halt as it should

SUMMARY

An iconic car with a meticulous approach to maintenance as you can see from the paperwork. The colour and trim combination work very well, and it has the Porsche Sport split rim wheels to finish it off.

What more could you ask for when looking for a 911 to buy?... Answer - not a lot! With over £34,000 spent on the car in the past seven years, this is a very well sorted Porsche 911 Carrera.

BEFORE YOU BUY

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