Highlights

3.6-litre engine fitted with the larger IMS bearing, reducing the risk of bore score issues associated with 3.8 Gen 1 cars
Recent service and maintenance work totalling over £3,000, including genuine Porsche parts
Good service history supported by a healthy number of invoices and receipts
MOT valid to September 2026
Full set of new wheels, costing £1,200

The Appeal

Widely regarded by 911 enthusiasts as the last of the 'proper 911s,' the 997 remains one of the most favoured of Stuttgart's legendary rear-engined sports cars, and by 2007 it benefited from a larger IMS bearing, which reduced the risk of the bore score issues that can affect the 3.8-litre cars. For many enthusiasts, it's the sweet spot of the 997 range.

This black-on-black example showing 58,800 miles appears to have been well cared for throughout its life. The vendor, who has owned several 911s, reports that the car appears to have been garage-kept, with no signs of prolonged weather exposure and no obvious corrosion. The interior shows very little wear, and we're told everything works as it should. The vendor informs us that this car drives as well as his previous Gen 2 C4S, and rates it among the best 911s he has owned — high praise from an experienced hand.

Having seen plenty of recent investment and accompanied by a strong service history, this is a fabulous prospect, and a great entryway into Porsche ownership - or a fine addition to your existing Porsche-centric fleet.

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History and Paperwork

Registered in 2007
Respectably low 58,800 miles on the clock
Good service history with a healthy number of invoices
Gap in servicing from May 2021 to January 2026, during which approximately 7,000 miles were covered
- The vendor believes the car may have been passed between family members during this period
Receipts available for all recent work carried out
MOT valid to September 2026
Will revert to original plate - LD07 FXG - upon sale

Service History:

58,471 miles - 30/01/2026 - Leka Fastfit
51,815 miles - 18/05/2021 - Williams Crawford
49,369 miles - 14/07/2019 - Williams Crawford
47,507 miles - 23/02/2018 - Williams Crawford
42,084 miles - 31/01/2017 - Williams Crawford
33,381 miles - 26/02/2015 - Autowerks
22,225 miles - 12/03/2013 - Porsche Centre Colchester
16,637 miles - 16/05/2011 - Porsche Centre Reading
5,556 miles - 27/03/2009 - Porsche Centre Mayfair

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The Condition

Benefits from being garage-kept, resulting in a very clean car
Bodywork described as nice and straight
No significant dents or dings we can discern
Some minor imperfections and a few stone chips, but strictly age-commensurate
Original Porsche badges and branding
New set of alloy wheels, costing £1,200
Originals can be included in the sale if requested
Interior described as generally in very good order with only minor wear
Seats are in handsome order
Instruments clean and legible
Plastics are well-presented

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The Mechanics

3.6-litre flat-six engine
5-speed automatic transmission
Mechanically standard
Engine bay in good order
Fitted with the larger IMS bearing, reducing the risk of bore score issues that affect the 3.8 Gen 1 cars
Full service recently completed including genuine Porsche side lights and two new rear tyres, at a cost of £2,320
Gearbox service carried out at a cost of £869

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