2007 PORSCHE 911 (997) TARGA 4

KEY FACTS

• A well-equipped rare example of the Targa version of the 911 presented in a demure colour scheme.
• Residing at the rear is a 325bhp 3.6-litre flat-six engine that drives all-four wheels via a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with steering wheel shift buttons.
• In current ownership for 10 years and is supplied freshly serviced and with a 12-month MOT. 

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This particular Targa benefits from a number of desirable factory options, including PCM with navigation, cruise control, heated memory seats, and the switchable sports exhaust system.
• The stance of this 911 has been subtly enhanced by OEM 5mm wheel spacers, and it has also been fitted with aluminium-style lower casings for the wing mirrors.
• This 997 has two keys and comes with a complete book pack.

Specification:

• Red painted brake callipers
• 19-inch Sports Design alloy wheels with coloured centres
• Switchable Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE)
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• Bi-Xenon headlamps with wash system
• Rear wiper
• Rear park assist
• Three-spoke multi-function steering wheel
• Electric, heated, memory seats
• Sat-nav with phone module
• Bose surround sound system with 6-disc CD changer
• Cruise control

CONDITION

• This Targa presents very well throughout. Its Atlas Grey metallic paintwork is in great shape with just a few very minor stone chips.
• The multi-spoke silver alloy wheels are all in excellent condition and are shod with Continental tyres.
• The glass Targa roof operates correctly with only a minor chip to the bottom of a lower trim piece which can be seen in the photographs.
• The black leather interior is described by the vendor as excellent with no notable wear to either seat bolsters or cushions. The carpets, door cards and leather-stitched dashboard are all damage-free.
• There are no known faults and no warning lights illuminated in the instrument cluster.
• The vehicle’s previous MOT test was on 10 April 2019 and resulted in a first-time pass without advisories. The car has since been dry stored and declared under a valid SORN. The vendor states that it has just been supplied with a fresh MOT certificate with no advisories (11/6/21).

SERVICE HISTORY

• A new full service has been carried out prior to handover to the next owner; the next (Minor) service due in two years or 20k miles. The Major service included a change of brake fluid and plugs/coils and was carried out in June 2021 by Nine Excellence Porsche Specialist.

Dates and mileage:

• 14/11/2007 – 21,203 – Porsche Centre West London
• 27/10/2011 – 43,681 – Porsche Colchester
• 10/01/2014 – 48,634 – Porsche Mid-Sussex
• 08/04/2015 – 52,807 – Nine Excellence Porsche Specialist
• 05/04/2018 – 55,169 – Nine Excellence Porsche Specialist
• 11/06/2021 – 55,759 – Nine Excellence Porsche Specialist

SUMMARY

Offering an alluring blend of classic cues and modern features, the 997 era of the Porsche 911 is hugely appealing, and this particular car is in excellent condition. In Targa 4 form, it makes for a sophisticated all-season cruiser, and also boasts a high specification with numerous desirable options.

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