Highlights
- Desirable ‘black on black’ spec with non sunroof ‘slick top’
- Very well maintained with regular servicing to 2025
- Maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Very well kept car with high spec including PCM system
- Current MOT to November 2026 with no advisories
- Current keeper since 2012
- Mileage supported by MOT and servicing records
The Appeal
The 996 is having a bit of a moment as enthusiasts revisit a model that, in many respects, is close to the perfect sports car. It ushered in a far more usable, driveable 911 and has set the template for everything that has followed.
The appeal of these cars means that aficionados tend to deep dive into the specifications. We suspect that this 2005 4S will appeal, not least for its classic ‘black on black’ colour scheme. It is a ‘slick top’ non-sunroof model with the S pack, which brings the Turbo wide body, Turbo Twist alloys and upgraded interior, brakes and suspension. Surefooted AWD and the versatile 5spd Tiptronic box complete the spec headlines.
The vendor acquired the car in 2012 and has clearly looked after it, judging by the photos. The maintenance records support this view, showing a run of regular servicing by main dealers and specialists up to 2025, since when it has covered less than 2,000 miles. Those attractive alloys where refurbished in 2023 and remain in good order. The history file shows invoices from blue chip specialists like RPM and Autofarm and includes a factory Certificate of Authenticity.
With a lengthy, advisory-free MOT, this very smart and nicely specified 4S is ready to enjoy.
Key Information
- Mileage: 101,210 miles indicated (supported by MOTs and servicing)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: 25th November 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 3,586cc flat six, 5spd Tiptronic gearbox, AWD
- Paperwork: handbooks, large number of invoices, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, service book
Service history (further details in photos):
- 01/25 - 99,722 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 11/21 - 95,033 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 12/19 - 90,908 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 06/18 - 85,882 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 03/17 - 81,464 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 10/15 - 76,440 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 09/14 - 70,507 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 08/13 - 60,799 miles - Porsche Leeds
- 09/?? - 46,439 miles - Prestige Cars (Porsche specialist)
- ??/?? - 34,325 miles - Prestige Cars
- 01/07 - 24,823 miles - Porsche Bristol
- 10/05 - 12,124 miles - Porsche Hatfield
The Detail
- Wide body S model in classic Basalt Black with black leather interior
- Desirable ‘slick top’ non-sunroof model
- Paintwork in good order with some stone chips to note in photos
- ‘Turbo Twist’ five-spoke alloys in good order following 2023 refurbishment
- Well-kept black leather interior with sports front seats and perforated finish
- Some light signs of use to trim, driver’s seat and other common areas
- Retains its high-end PCM touch screen system with Bose speakers
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Well-maintained car with no MOT advisories
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