1999 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET

KEY FACTS

• An exciting and very usable convertible sports car, with low mileage and a stylish colour scheme.
• It is equipped with the 300bhp 3.4-litre flat-six engine, with four-wheel drive via an involving six-speed manual transmission.
• The car has just three owners from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Carrera 4 Cabriolet left the factory with blue paintwork and light grey leather upholstery.
• It rides on 18-inch ‘Turbo’ style alloys, and the cabin is equipped with air conditioning, and electrically adjustable comfort seats.
• A Dansk sports exhaust and an aftermarket Pioneer stereo have been installed.
• Its original service book will be included, along with a collection of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• The soft-top roof is slightly discoloured, and the rear window looks is now somewhat cloudy, but the mechanism works perfectly and there does not appear to be any damage to the material.
• Its blue paintwork is in good shape, with some small blemishes around the bonnet, engine lid, bumpers and door handles, but no significant surface damage.
• Inside, its grey leather upholstery is original, and has some creasing to the front seats, scuff marks on the driver’s outer bolsters, and minor marks elsewhere commensurate with the age.
• The gear knob, handbrake lever, and steering wheel all show some surface wear.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 26 October 2020 at 54,468 miles, which was a pass with two advisories to monitor a worn nearside rear tyre and a minor offside rear exhaust leak.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was performed within the last few years at around 52,000 miles, where the brake and steering pipes were also replaced.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 Cabriolet is a good example of the open-top sports car, with an uprated Dansk exhaust. Offered in sound mechanical condition, it would be a straightforward improvement project to enhance the appearance of the paintwork and leather; but is ready to drive and enjoy immediately as a stylish and engaging weekend toy.

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