2004 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)

Highlights

• Extremely clean example of a 996 Turbo
• 3.6-litre flat-six
• Manual transmission
• Polar Silver paintwork
• Long MOT

Overview

Unless you were willing to forego a whole host of creature comforts and buy yourself a GT2 or GT3, the Turbo was the fastest 996 you were able to get your hands on when this car was built. The 3.6-litre flat-six engine produces 408 bhp and 415 lb ft, so it’s certainly no slouch, especially with a 0-62 mph time of just 4.2 seconds.

The example offered for sale here was purchased in 2004 and specially ordered in Polar Silver paint. It features a not-very-discreet rear spoiler, as well as a front splitter, just to remind you what it is capable of.

It has clearly been well looked after, with the paint remaining in excellent condition, and the interior showing only light signs of use. The car spent a period of about five years off the road, and still hasn’t passed the 40,000 miles mark since it was first registered in 2004. The service history is very reassuring, with plenty of stamps from Porsche service centres. The vendor tells us that it was a Porsche GB showcar for a time.

So if you’re looking for a well-preserved example of a fast 911 which you could happily drive every day, then this 996 Turbo has a lot to offer.

History and documentation

• Registered 17 Sep 2004
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Aug 2006 @ 17,576 miles, Jul 2013 @ 24,868 miles, Aug 2014 @ 27,759 miles, Jul 2015 @ 34,077 miles, Nov 2017 @ 36,552 miles, Mar 2020 @ 32,443 miles, Sep 2023 @ 38,032 miles
• The most recent service was carried out by Porsche Centre Swindon
• The car was previously SORN from 2006 to 2012
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 20 Jun 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• Current owner since Nov 2015
• London ULEZ compliant
• The vendor believes it to be a Porsche GB showcar

Interior

• The interior of this 911 is smartly presented with grey leather and carpets throughout
• The leather upholstery is in very good condition throughout
• A few light creases from use, but no damage that we could see
• Electronically adjustable seats
• The door cards are very well presented, and feature Bose speakers
• There are some light scuffs around the driver’s door handle
• The leather-trimmed steering wheel matches the rest of the interior
• ‘Turbo’ branded step plates
• There is a little wear around the key barrel
• The instrument cluster features bold analogue gauges
• Porsche coat of arms embossed on the headrests
• The onboard computer features phone connectivity, satellite navigation, and even an SOS button
• Four-CD changer
• Cruise control
• Automatic climate control
• Rear seating for two, with almost no sign of use
• Headlining clean and tidy
• Sunroof
• Under the bonnet is a spacious, fully carpeted boot

Exterior

• This 996 is finished in Polar Silver, a special order colour
• Overall, the silver paintwork is in very good condition for its age, with hardly any blemishes we could find
• The bodywork is similarly excellent, with good panel gaps and shut lines
• Factory fitted aero kit, including a front splitter and sizeable rear wing
• Heated rear windscreen
• The headlight lenses look clear and bright
• Understated badges front and rear
• Five-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels
• Marching set of Continental tyres, which are said to retain good tread but are around ten years old, so ought to be replaced
• The seller tells us that the car has been treated with WaxOyl at a Porsche service centre

Mechanical

• 3,596 cc flat-six petrol engine
• Twin turbochargers
• Produces 408 bhp
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Tubi stainless steel exhaust system fitted
• The vendor has high performance Girodisc brakes
• Previously fitted PCCB brake discs remain with the car
• The 24,000-mile service carried out in Sep 2023 included an oil change, and some new filters and seals
• The seller reports no mechanical issues
• Said to start, drive, and stop very well
• The engine bay looks very clean and tidy

Summary

Low mileage, excellent Polar Silver paintwork, and work carried out by Porsche service centres. All this makes the 996 for sale here a very tempting car. And that’s before you’ve even got behind the wheel and experienced its performance first-hand.

Note: The cherished plate is not included in the sale as will be retained by the seller. On successful auction completion, the car will revert back to its original plate: NK54 AVY.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.