Highlights
- Full service history with documented dates and mileage
- Received a comprehensive £11,000 overhaul just 6,000 miles ago
- Fitted with a new Porsche engine in 2010 with only 50,000 miles accumulated and upgraded larger M97 IMS bearing
- Height and damping adjustable coilover suspension
- Recently ceramic-coated paintwork with RH 19" 3-piece split rim alloys
The Appeal
The 996 was the Porsche that everybody was talking about. This was a significant step-change in Stuttgart's formula - the sudden arrival of a water-cooled engine (to meet tightening emissions standards) and an altogether more modern styling package.
Many Porsche purists decried these changes, but the car still retained that incredible charisma one would expect from a 911, and in abundance. Lightweight, agile, strong and stiff - with a great turn of speed. It's no wonder that even the die-hards have re-evaluated them as one of the best of the marque's 21st-century output.
This particular 2001 convertible is quite the package, boasting a Metropole Blue leather interior and having enjoyed significant investment, including a comprehensive £11,000 overhaul and a replacement Porsche engine.
Many Porsche purists decried these changes, but the car still retained that incredible charisma one would expect from a 911, and in abundance. Lightweight, agile, strong and stiff - with a great turn of speed. It's no wonder that even the die-hards have re-evaluated them as one of the best of the marque's 21st-century output.
This particular 2001 convertible is quite the package, boasting a Metropole Blue leather interior and having enjoyed significant investment, including a comprehensive £11,000 overhaul and a replacement Porsche engine.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2001
- In current ownership since 2021
- Full service history with documented dates and mileage
- Received a new engine in 2010 at a cost of approximately £10,000
- Comprehensive £11,000 overhaul completed approximately 6,000 miles ago
- Major service carried out in May 2025, including fitment of 6 new larger ignition coil packs
- Advisory-free MOT until May 2026
- Private registration
The Condition
- Exterior paintwork has been fully detailed and ceramic-coated
- Bodywork in excellent order with no dents or dings
- Fitted with RH 19" 3-piece split rim alloy wheels
- Very desirable Xenon Litronic front head lights, which have have also had PPF protection
- Full set of Toyo tyres with approximately 6,000 miles of use
- Height and damping adjustable coilover suspension fitted
- Hard top included, reportedly in good order
- Metropole blue leather interior appears in smart condition
- Sports wing seat hard backs have been recently stripped and painted
- Brand new genuine Porsche floor mats fitted
- PCM and satellite navigation systems reported to be in working order
- Upgraded speakers installed
The Mechanics
- 3.4 litre M96 flat-six engine
- 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
- The engine bay is in excellent order
- Received a new engine in 2010 at a cost of approximately £10,000
- The new engine has only covered around 50,000 miles
- Comprehensive £11,000 overhaul completed approximately 6,000 miles ago
- Major service carried out in May 2025 including fitment of 6 new larger ignition coil packs
- Height and damping adjustable coilover suspension fitted
- Fitted with cold air induction pipe and free-flowing panel air filter
- Sports stainless steel exhaust silencers
- Regular oil changes performed every 6 months when used as a daily driver
- Major service completed in May 2025, including 6 new larger ignition coil packs
- The vendor states that engine and gearbox are in good working order
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
Some other work completed includes:
- X51 Motorsport baffled sump
- Upgraded larger IMS Bearing from a Porsche 997
- A/C condensers replaced
- Semi Solid engine and gearbox mounts
- Air Oil Seperator
- Brake lines
- Tiptronic cooler
- Tiptronic gearbox service including filter
- Low temp thermostat
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