1998 PORSCHE 911 (993) TURBO

KEY FACTS

• A highly original low-mileage example of the sought-after modern classic sports car, manufactured in the 993’s final year of production and presented in superb condition.
• At the rear is the 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six, which produces 402bhp and drives all four wheels via an engaging six-speed manual transmission.
• Maintained exclusively by main dealers and marque specialists from new.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Specified in the ever-popular colour combination of Arctic Silver over a black leather interior.
• It rides on the original set of 18-inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels with no kerb scrapes or material damage.
• The car features air-conditioning among its standard specification, which also includes the period-correct Becker Grand Prix radio/CD player
• Accompanying this 993 Turbo are two stamped service books, various receipts for its past maintenance, its original tool set and a fitted car cover.

Optional equipment:

• X70 - Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo
• 373 - Sports seat, left, height electrically adjustable
• 374 - Sports seat, right, height electrically adjustable
• 567 - Top-tinted windscreen
• 602 - High-level third brake light
• 650 - Sunroof

CONDITION

• No bodywork damage, supported by a 111-point inspection report dating to 2018 when the current owner purchased the car.
• Excellent original paintwork, with only a few minimal stone chips on the lower nose, driver’s-side wing mirror cover and the rear wheel arches.
• Trimmed in black leather, the interior is in very good order, with only one small blemish on the passenger seat and minor creasing on the upholstery, which is in line with the car’s age.
• While the seller notes that the alarm system can be temperamental when set using the fob, there are no other electrical issues, nor are there any known mechanical faults.
• The last MOT test was conducted on 30 January 2021 at 40,747 miles, and resulted in a clean pass with no advisories after the original steering wheel/airbag was refitted.

SERVICE HISTORY

• 23 service stamps on record: 15 OPC, including the last 3 with current owner, and 8 from Porsche specialists.
• The car’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in January 2021 at 40,743 miles by main dealer Porsche Centre Cambridge. In addition to a minor service, the brake fluid was also changed, the drive belt was checked, and the original steering wheel was also put back in place, having previously been swapped for a Momo item.
• Prior to this, Porsche Centre Cambridge performed a major service in January 2020 at 40,381 miles, which included replacement of the spark plugs and ignition leads, and a minor service was carried out in May 2018 at 40,143 miles.
• It is also noted that the turbochargers were replaced in 2015 at 38,940 miles, and the clutch was replaced in 2012 at 34,995 miles.

Summary of service history:

• 11/12/1998 - 3,565 miles - Lindbrook Porsche, Kent - OPC
• 17/04/2000 - 5,785 miles - AFN Reading - OPC
• 23/05/2001 - 8,961 miles - AFN Reading - OPC
• 20/05/2002 - 12,930 miles - Isaac Agnew Porsche Belfast - OPC
• 21/05/2003 - 14,300 miles - Isaac Agnew Porsche Belfast - OPC
• 17/05/2004 - 15,137 miles - Isaac Agnew Porsche Belfast - OPC
• 13/05/2005 - 16,033 miles - Isaac Agnew Porsche Belfast - OPC
• 03/01/2006 - 16,816 miles - Paragon Porsche - Porsche Specialist
• 19/05/2006 - 19,185 miles - Paragon Porsche - Porsche Specialist
• 30/07/2007 - 27,221 miles - Paragon Porsche - Porsche Specialist
• 12/03/2008 - 27,613 miles - Paragon Porsche - Porsche Specialist
• 26/02/2009 - 29,942 miles - Tonbridge Porsche - OPC
• 04/03/2010 - 31,120 miles - Tonbridge Porsche - OPC
• 17/02/2011 - 33,795 miles - Tonbridge Porsche - OPC
• 17/02/2012 - 34,657 miles - Tonbridge Porsche - OPC
• 08/03/2013 - 35,777 miles - Tonbridge Porsche - OPC
• 10/01/2014 - 37,394 miles - No.5 Garage (for Hexagon) - Porsche Specialist
• 06/01/2015 - 38,485 miles - SVP Motorsport - Porsche Specialist
• 25/01/2016 - 39,052 miles - SVP Motorsport - Porsche Specialist
• 14/02/2017 - 38,485 miles - SVP Motorsport - Porsche Specialist
• 14/05/2018 - 40,143 miles - Cambridge Porsche - OPC
• 27/01/2020 - 40,381 miles - Cambridge Porsche - OPC
• 30/01/2021 - 40,743 miles - Cambridge Porsche – OPC

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Turbo is a fantastic example of the potent and highly desirable modern classic, offered for sale in excellent condition and backed by a comprehensive main dealer and specialist service history. First registered in 1998, this Turbo represents the end of the venerable air-cooled 993 production, and is ready to thrill its next owner with its addictive analogue performance.

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