Highlights

Desirable 360bhp Carrera S in metallic silver
Low mileage for year with under 77,000 miles
Well maintained car with few miles since last service
£1,200 of new parts from Design 911 since 2023
Recent wheel refurbishment and front diffuser
Will be sold with a full MOT until May 2026
£1000 has been recently spent on new Porsche front Coil springs

The Appeal

The 997 returned some familiar 911 tropes - particularly the round headlights and classic dashboard - and introduced something new. That something was this model, the simply named Carrera S.

Power jumped 29bhp to 360bhp thanks to larger 3.8L version of the sonorous flat six. Each Carrera S got the firm’s clever PASM suspension system plus choice enhancements like a sports exhaust and 19in alloys.

This car, classically finished in silver metallic with a black leather cabin, is an excellent example of these elevated models. It has covered less than 77,000 miles in its 20 years, yet has been carefully maintained by each of its keepers who have kept on top of the servicing and maintenance. There is a raft of invoices from well regarded specialists and service stamps up to 76,514 miles. Recent work includes refurbishing those stylish alloys, enhancing the stance with a front diffuser and acquiring £1,200 of parts from specialist Design 911.

The car is in good working order with a valid MOT until May 2026.

History and Paperwork

First registered 26th May 2005
10 registered keepers
Current keeper since December 2022
Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
2 keys
V5C in current keeper’s name
HPI clear
Always garaged and covered by current owner
Good range of invoices form marque specialists
Book contains 11 maintenance stamps and has a full service history with no expense spared
£1,200 of parts purchased from Design 911 in mid 2023 as shown
Replaced front coil springs with new Porsche springs at a cost of £1000 to maintain its great handling
Alloy wheels refurbished in July 2023 and are unblemished
Stamped service book to 76,514 miles in August 2023
DVLA records show valid MOT until May 2026

The Condition

Classic silver metallic over black leather popular colour scheme
Well kept paintwork with only minor points to note in photos
These include a small chip below the front screen on bonnet as shown
Factory standard car with additional rear ‘black scratch guards’ to arches and a Porsche Motorsport front diffuser
Bodywork presents well with no reported corrosion to panels
New front grills fitted to protect radiators
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Refurbished black five spoke alloys with polished rims in very good condition
Matching Kumho tyres all round showing good sidewall condition and plenty of remaining tread
Bi-Xenon headlights with clear, undamaged lenses
Rear lights shown similar condition
Blacl leather interior showing only very light wear to usual high traffic areas
These include driver’s bolster and front seat backs, both minor
Slight wear to handbrake leather handle as shown
Switchgear, dashboard, door cards and headlining all in good order for age
Black carpets with matching protective branded over mats as shown
Specification includes factory infotainment with navigation and sunroof
No reported faults with electric, lighting, switchgear or dials
No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or advised

The Mechanics

3,824cc flat six 360bhp engine
6spd manual gearbox
Well-maintained car with few miles since last service
Good history file of work by well-regarded specialists
No reported running or driving issues
New discs and pads and sensors and cams have been fitted all round
Seller informs us the IcarPro computer shows no over revs, no error codes and all cylinder pressures are normal

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