Highlights
- Sought-after 350bhp 3.8S with 6spd manual box
- Classic "Triple Black" specification
- Long list of desirable factory options including PCM and Bose sound
- Only five keepers with current one for 10 years
- Major engine-out overhaul by Fearnsport in 2020 costing in excess of £8,000
- Regularly serviced up to 2025 by main dealers and specialists
- Long MOT to July 2026
The Appeal
The 997 returned the classic 911 cues that traditionalists love, like the oval headlamps and classic dash, whilst retaining the all-round supercar usability that made the 996 such a gamechanger.
The key to any modern 911 purchase is specification, an area that this car has properly covered. It is the upgraded ‘S’ with the larger 350bhp 3.8L flat six, which is mated to that favourite of purists, an ‘old school’ 6spd manual box. Then there’s the colour scheme - classic ‘Triple Black’ as favoured by buyers of the original drop top air cooled 911. The first buyer of this car also optioned it up, including heated seats, PCM and Bose sounds.
The car has been with the current keeper since 2016 and is in good order. There are a couple of cosmetic points to note and the vendor comments about the engine below. The service history is impressive with a run of regular main dealer and specialist stamps to 2025. In 2020 the car went to Fearnsport for an £8,000 overhaul that included a Sachs clutch kit. The current MOT runs to July 2026 with no mechanical or structural advisories.
With Spring threatening to spring, for the right buyer this well-specified and maintained 997 offers a chance to make sunny days feel even brighter.
The vendor says:
“There has been a recent inspection to confirm minor borescoring, a common item to rectify on the 997. There are two videos showing the slight noise under revs and whilst at idle. This was not noticed by the current owner, and the car drives very well, fast, tight and fabulous
“A much loved sportscar from long-term ownership that is only being sold as the current lady in her advancing years is looking for an automatic. Ideal project, perhaps worthy of a 4 litre conversion, an opportunity to bespoke build your own manual 997.”
History and Paperwork
- UK-market right-hand-drive car
- First registered 15th February 2006
- Five registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since September 2016
- Original invoices and original service book present we are told
- Vendor tells us car was serviced in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025
- MOT history available, verifying the recorded mileage we are told
- Two videos available showing minor bore scoring noise
- Current MOT valid to 29th July 2026 with advisory for tyre
- Original list price was approaching £80,000 we are told
Factory options advised by seller:
- Adaptive wing back sports seats with solid back finished in silver
- PCM Navigation
- Additional electric seat adjustment
- BOSE sound system
- Telephone module for PCM
- Three spoke multi function steering wheel
- Seat heating
- Wheel centres with Porsche Crest
Summary of maintenance provided by seller (service information above):
- Cabriolet sideline replacement 2022,
- Front discs 2022 at 78,456 miles by JAZ Porsche
- Air conditioning service 2024,
- Drive belt replacement August 2025
Overhaul by Fearnsport in 2020 at 66427 miles:
- Main seals
- Wax protection lines
- Engine and gearbox out inspection
- Sachs clutch kit
- Invoice total in excess of £8000
The Condition
- Basalt Black paintwork in good general condition
- Marks to bumpers and bodywork due to London use, as shown in the photographs
- Ding to note on the bonnet
- 19in five spoke alloy wheels have scuffs to the edges
- Advisory for tyre on current MOT
- Black soft top in good order with cabriolet sideline replaced in 2022
- Black leather interior with silver stitching shows light wear to usual high traffic areas
- High specification car with list of factory options provided above
The Mechanics
- ‘S’ specification car with 3,824cc 350bhp flat-six engine
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Major engine-out overhaul by Fearnsport in 2020 at 66,427 miles detailed above
- Front discs replaced in 2022 at 78,456 miles by JAZ Porsche
- Air conditioning serviced in 2024
- Drive belt replaced in August 2025
- Well maintained with servicing details provided above
- Recent inspection shows minor bore scoring, common to 997 engine
- Videos available showing slight noise under revs and at idle
- The vendor reports that the car drives very well and that the noise was not previously noticed during daily use
- No mechanical advisories on MOT
- Major engine-out overhaul by Fearsport in 2020 costing in excess of £8,000
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or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
