Highlights
- Versatile Targa with Tiptronic gearbox
- Later model with 3.6L 320bhp engine
- Well kept car with good history file
- Popular silver over grey colour scheme
- Regularly serviced to May 2024 by specialists
- MOT to December 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
There’s a good argument to say the 996 is all the sports car you’ll ever need. These reliable and durable cars work as daily drivers and weekend treats. And, of course, thanks to a huge array of body and specification combinations, there is a 996 for virtually everyone.
If you’re in the market for a 996 that can be pointable on the twisties and relaxing on motorways, plus comfortable in winter and open top in summer, you’re in the right place. The 996 Targa achieved what previous open-roofed 911s had failed to deliver - sunshine motoring without losing that classic coupe profile.
This Targa ticks the boxes. It is one of the later cars with the more powerful 320bhp 3.6L flat-six, has the versatile Tiptronic 5spd automatic box - with sequential manual mode - and is, of course, a Targa with that big glass roof. That layout also delivers an advantage not often flagged on these cars - a big hatchback rear window that expands storage capacity.
Classically finished in silver metallic with a grey leather cabin, it is a well-looked-after car in good order. The mileage is low for the year at a shade over 80,000 miles.
The service history runs to May 2024 - when it was attended to by specialists Bell Sport & Classic - and the MOT runs to December 2025. The dateless '996' plate is included. There were no advisories on the test. Whether you’re planning a trip to Le Man Classic or just a classic weekend getaway, this 996 looks tempting.
The vendor tells us:
“Lovely to have the large open targa top on spring and summer days. The rear targa hatch makes it a very practical Porsche 911 for everyday use.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st March 2002
- 12 registered keepers
- Current keeper since December 2021
- Vendor advises the car comes with lots of history
- We are told it has been regularly serviced
- Serviced in May 2024 by Bell Sport & Classic
- At the same time the a/c was re-gased
- Always dry stored in a own garage or professional storage by current keeper
- MOT to 19th December 2025 with no advisories
- 80,162 miles showing on MOT and now showing 80,174 miles in photos
- HPI clear
- Dateless 996 plate is included as shown in photos
The Condition
- Smart silver metallic paintwork in good, original condition with few marks, scuffs or signs of age
- The vendor advises that the paint has light age-related marks but these are not immediately visible
- The paint colour is even and consistent across the bodywork panels
- The front bumper appears to be a slightly different shade but this may be the light
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels and no reported accident damage
- Underside in good order as shown in photos with no structural advisories on MOT
- Sits on correct factory five spoke 18in alloy wheels which are in very good condition
- Alloys show good edge finish with no damage that detracts from aesthetics
- Shod with Michelin tyres all round showing good sidewall condition and tread
- Targa roof model with electric sliding top and opening rear hatch as shown
- Exterior lights in good, undamaged condition with clear lenses
- Headlights appear to show light discolouration typical of age and model but not significant
- Grey leather interior showing light wear typical of age but otherwise very presentable
- Original and unmodified interior including factory Porsche-branded stereo unit
- Grey leather seats are well kept showing light sheen and wear to driver’s seat typical of mileage
- Carpets in good order with some light staining to rear footwell as shown
- Leather dash top in good condition with light marks to note to dial shroud
- Switchgear and trim in good order with some scuffs and marks as shown
- These include area around cigarette lighter and trim between front seats, both typical of model and age
- Versatile rear hatchback increases luggage capacity as shown in photos
- Tidy front boot with space-saver spare wheel and cover
The Mechanics
- M96 3,596cc 320bhp flat six engine
- 5spd Tiptronic gearbox with full and semi-automatic modes
- Clean engine bay as shown
- Factory standard car with no modifications notified
- Well maintained through its life according to seller
- Vendor reports that the car has no faults
- Recent service by Bell Sport & Classic in May 2024
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT
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