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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