*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 03/2007 ***
Highlights
- Only 42,500 miles from new
- Full professional, glass-out respray
- Clever Targa model in smart blue on pretty Fuchs
- Vast history file of regular and significant work
- Long MOT to July 2025 with no advisories
- Very tidy car with great specification
The Appeal
It’s the last of the classic air-cooled 911s and for that reason alone, enthusiasts love it. But there are many other reasons to revere the 993, not least because it is the culmination of everything that makes those early cars such rewarding drivers’ cars.
This Targa shows why they’re so popular. Professionally resprayed in factory-correct dark blue metallic and sitting on pretty Fuchs, this is a very attractive car in great condition. The specification is equally appealing, including a manual box and that clever sliding Targa top that retains the coupe aesthetics but provides open top motoring.
Despite the exceptionally low mileage of under 43,000 miles from new, the history file is extensive and impressive. Alongside that respray there is a long list of work to improve the suspension, brakes and replace the clutch. The servicing has also been kept up to date.
The result of all that is a long, advisory-free MOT to July 2025. This is a very good example of a truly great 911.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th March 1996
- Only seven registerd keepers in 28 years
- Current enthusiast keeper since August 2021
- Mileage is believed to be correct and supported by history file and MOTs
- MOT to 19th July 2025 with no advisories and 42,593 miles showing on test
- Now showing 42,682 miles
- Extensive history file of invoices and receipts
- Detailed notes from around 2021 recording recent work to car shown in photos
- Photographic record of glass-out respray in 2017
The Condition
- Attractive dark blue metallic paintwork professionally resprayed in 2017
- Sparing use since this work means only light signs of use to check in photographs
- Versatile Targa model with sliding glass roof which works correctly
- Bodywork in very good order with no obvious damage or deterioration
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Sits on smart Fuchs alloy wheels with black and polished aluminium trim
- Quality Pirelli tyres showing good condition and remaining tread
- Well kept dark blue leather interior in very good order with few signs of age or wear
- Very original interior with some localised improvements including door cards
- Some light marks to be expected inside due to originality
- Retains its Becker Porsche factory CD/radio with JBL speakers
- Rear speakers need replacing
- Attractive three spoke Momo leather-rimmed steering wheel in good order
- Spacesaver spare wheel in good order with tool kit
The Mechanics
- 3,596cc air cooled engine
- Desirable 6spd manual gearbox
- Rebult brakes and calipers
- Susppension bushes replaced
- New shock absorbers and springs
- Clutch replaced in 2021
- Thick history file of ongoing maintenance
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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