2005 PORSCHE 911 (997) CARRERA S

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of the sought-after 997 Carrera S, equipped with an involving manual transmission and finished in a timeless colour scheme.
• Powered by a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine, sending 350bhp to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
• The engine was fully rebuilt by Hartech Automotive in April 2016.
• This 997 has been with its current owner for 11 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Seal Grey metallic over a black leather cabin, this car rides on its original 19-inch Carrera S ‘lobster claw’ alloys with red brake callipers and coloured Porsche crest centre caps.
• The factory specification includes heated front sport seats, cruise control, the Sport Chrono package, Porsche Active Suspension Management, and the PCM media system.
• Save for an aftermarket retrofitted iPod adapter, this is a highly original 997 without any modifications.
• Included in the sale is the original book pack, service history, warning triangle and two keys. 

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The attractive Seal Grey metallic paintwork is in excellent condition, as shown in the gallery below.
• Inside, the cabin presents well overall, showing modest signs of wear on the handbrake handle, steering wheel and gear knob, as well as some of the switchgear and transmission tunnel. The leather seats and dashboard are in good order, though there are some scuffs and nicks on the backs of the hard-shell sport seats.
• The most recent MOT test was in October 2020 at 109,123 miles, when the car passed first time with three advisories relating to a slightly defective offside headlamp, corrosion on the brake discs, and a strong smell of petrol. The owner states that all issues have since been rectified. 

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car is offered fresh from an engine oil and filter service, performed in August 2021 at 109,545 miles by OLC Autos.
• New brake discs and pads were also fitted in August 2021, and a full Hartech engine rebuild was performed in April 2016.

SUMMARY

• This Porsche 997 Carrera S is a sound example of an impressive everyday sports car, finished in a handsome colour scheme and benefiting from a relatively recent engine rebuild at Hartech. Having been with its current keeper for 11 years and thoroughly enjoyed; this sporting coupe would make for a refined daily driver, or a fun weekend toy.

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