1999 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA

KEY FACTS

• A very smart example of the 996-generation sports car, which has been routinely maintained by Porsche main dealers and specialists, and has had only one owner from new.
• Under the engine cover is the 296bhp naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat-six, which drives the rear wheels via a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with shift buttons on the steering wheel.
• The odometer displays just 53,112 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• A UK-market ‘C16’-code car, 996-generation 911 Carrera is finished in the elegant hue of Zenith Blue over a black leather interior.
• Equipment includes cruise control, xenon headlights, headlamp washers, a rear wiper and air conditioning.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch Turbo-look alloy wheels.
• The car will be accompanied by its full original book pack and partially stamped service book, as well as its full original toolkit, spare wheel and documentation of its service history from new.

Specification:

• C16: UK market car
• 236: Internal production code
• 249: Tiptronic transmission
• 288: Headlamp washer
• 413: 18" Turbo-look wheels
• 424: CD compartment
• 432: Tiptronic buttons for steering wheel
• 454: Cruise control
• 601: Litronic (xenon) headlamps
• 659: On-board computer
• 695: CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-22

CONDITION

• Fully original, the Zenith Blue paintwork is in good condition, featuring only small imperfections in the factory paint after 22 years. There are some minor stone chips, and some light scratches and surface cracks in the offside rear bumper in particular.
• The exterior trim and glass presents well; however there is a chip on the right-hand side of the windscreen.
• There is no accident damage; there are a few almost imperceptible dents on both doors and the passenger-side rear wing.
• Inside, the black leather upholstery is in excellent order, with only minor creasing on the front seats and no noteworthy wear or discolouration.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults with the vehicle.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 17 June 2021 at 52,809 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 911’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in June 2021 at 52,906 miles by marque specialist Tuthill Porsche. A general service, this included an engine oil, oil filter and brake fluid change, as well as replacement of the air conditioning radiators, both headlight washer and pump assemblies, and new engine lid gas struts.
• Prior to this, Tuthill Porsche replaced all of the car’s spark plugs and coil packs in June 2018 at 49,677 miles, and performed an engine oil and filter service in April 2018 at 49,045 miles.
• Furthermore, the timing chain, tensioner and o-ring were replaced by Tuthill Porsche in December 2013 at 39,789 miles.

Dates and mileage:

• 23/06/21 @ 52906mi - Tuthill Porsche
• 06/04/18 @ 49045mi - Tuthill Porsche
• 03/06/16 @ 44276mi - Tuthill Porsche
• 09/12/13 @ 39789mi - Tuthill Porsche
• 03/04/12 @ 36670mi - Tuthill Porsche
• 13/04/10 @ 34012mi - Porsche Guildford
• 09/04/09 @ 32003mi - Porsche Guildford
• 17/04/08 @ 30121mi - Porsche Guildford
• 19/04/07 @ 28098mi - Porsche Guildford
• 06/04/06 @ 26666mi - Porsche Guildford
• 19/08/04 @ 21975mi - Porsche Guildford
• 18/04/02 @ 14035mi - Porsche Guildford
• 05/06/00 @ 5719mi - AFN OPC Chiswick

SUMMARY

This one-owner Porsche 911 Carrera is a smart and well-cared-for example of the 996-generation sports car. Finished in its factory Zenith Blue paintwork and with superbly presented black leather interior trim, this highly original 911 is offered for sale in strong mechanical condition, and is ready to drive and enjoy immediately.

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