Highlights
- Showing only 36,500 km from new
- Described as standard car with full service history
- 415bhp 3.8L flat six and desirable 6spd manual gearbox
- Classic ‘black on black’ colour scheme in very good condition
- Imported from California in 2016 and with current keeper ever since
- Lithuanian technical inspection valid to April 2027
The Appeal
You have to admire this car’s keepers because somehow they’ve resisted its considerable charms and kept the mileage below 36,500km. The result is a car in quite remarkable condition - the paintwork betrays few signs of its 23 years and the interior looks barely used.
As a ‘black on black’ Turbo with manual gearbox it is the sort of spec that appeals to enthusiasts. The vendor tells us that it originated in California before arriving with the current Lithuanian keeper in 2016. He also tells us that the car has full service history, although we have not verified this. The current technical inspection runs to April 2027.
With interest in the 996 growing, this viscerally quick yet well-kept example deserves serious consideration.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2003
- Imported from California, USA in 2016
- Current keeper since 2016
- US ownership and maintenance history documented via Carfax, available to prospective buyers
- Current Lithuanian technical inspection valid to April 2027
The Condition
- The vendor describes the car as being in collector-grade condition
- Painted in factory Deep Black which vendor says is original throughout
- Paintwork shows few signs of age and exhibits an even polished finish
- Bodywork reported to be accident free and also completely rust-free
- Small nick to note to front diffuser as shown in photos
- 19in black multispoke alloys in very good condition
- Fitted with quality Hankook tyres showing decent tread and sidewall condition
- Full Black leather interior looks barely used including high traffic areas
- Highly original car that even retains its factory sound system with 6CD multichanger
- Alcantara headlining in grey
- Switchgear presents well with none of the usual 996 trim scuffs
- Specification includes sunroof and electric front seats with memory to driver’s side
- New genuine Porsche floor mats fitted
- Described as an unmodified, highly original example throughout by seller
Look closely at the high traffic and vulnerable areas on this car, such as the wheel rims and driver’s seat bolster, and you’ll be hard pressed to describe it as a 23 year old car. We’re told the condition is not the result of restoration - the Deep Black paintwork and Full Black leather are said to be original.
The cabin is fitted with a steel sliding sunroof and retains its original Porsche stereo with 6CD changer.
The Mechanics
- 415bhp 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine
- 6spd manual gearbox
- All-wheel drive
- Vendor describes the car as showing 36,500 km from new (not verified)
- Full original service kit present
- US service and maintenance history documented via Carfax
- Vendor states car has full service history (not verified)
- Current technical inspection shown in photos valid to April 2027
Any 911 badged ‘Turbo’ has to excite, and the 996 does. But not, thankfully, in the way some of the early ‘widow maker’ cars did. Clever multilink rear suspension and surefooted AWD enable this car to place its 415bhp safely and predictably.
The vendor confirms that the 36,500 km from new is correct and tells us that the car comes with full service history. The vendor has owned the car since 2016 after importing it from the USA. There is also a useful Carfax report from its time in America. The current technical inspection runs to April 2027.
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