2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Cab

Highlights

• Gorgeous and rare Dark Olive Green Metallic
• Six-speed manual
• Low mileage
• Full service history
• Freshly recommissioned after a three-year lay-up

Overview

By the time the 997 was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2004, Porsche purists had started to mellow to the idea of a water-cooled 911. After all, the mechanically similar 996 had been around for seven years, the engine was still in the back, and as long as the tail wagged the dog, the most important strand of 911 DNA was still alive and well.

The company also went back to basics with the styling – gone were the controversial “fried egg” headlights from the 996, replaced with smart oval lamps that harked right back to 911s of yore. It was a look much more in keeping with the classic 911 profile, even if things under the skin weren't all that different.

The 997 used much of the rolling chassis of the outgoing 996. This included an uprated version of the water-cooled Carrera engine - now offered as a 3.6-litre for the Carrera and a 3.8-litre for the Carrera S - and the same front and rear sub frame arrangements.

Performance was broadly similar but with more torque for both engine options, giving greater flexibility especially where in-gear acceleration was concerned. There was a choice of Tiptronic or manual gearboxes, too, and cabriolet, targa or convertible body styles.

Whoever specced this example new had amazing taste and, moreover, knew what made a 911 special. As such, it has the six-speed manual transmission, gorgeous 10-spoke 19-inch alloys and it’s one of the best-ever 997 colours – Dark Olive Metallic, which is so dark it almost looks black, but which has a beautiful green metal-flake finish. Oh, and it’s a 3.8-litre Carrera 4S, which means grip from all four wheels and 350bhp. It’s enough to make us want to buy it ourselves.

Alas, we can’t, so the opportunity is yours – and it’s one you can’t really pass over as examples this good – and moreover, this pretty – are few and far between. The car has just been returned to the road having been in storage for three years and has a comprehensive service history up to 2021, plus a genuine 72,000 miles from new. The vendor has recommissioned and serviced the car and will be offering it for sale freshly serviced and with a brand new MOT.

History and documentation

• Supplied new by Porsche Centre Solihull in January 2006
• Full spec breakdown on inside cover of service book
• UK registration document
• Will be supplied freshly serviced and with a new MOT prior to purchase
• Original handbook, DCIM guide, dealer directory, quick start guide and service book
• Some invoices from prior ownership including one for a new steering rack
• Service history is stamped as follows: PDI (2006, Porsche Centre, Solihull), 12,280 miles (2008, Porsche Centre, Glasgow), 40,460 miles (2010, Porsche Centre, Glasgow), 53,126 miles (2012, Porsche Centre, Enfield), 61,511 miles (2012, 911 SBD Ltd, London), 65,108 miles (2017, 911 SBD Ltd, London), 69,829 miles (2018, SBD 911 LTD Ltd, London), 70,264 miles (2019, 911 SBD Ltd, London), 70,789 miles (2019, Zuffenhausen Porsche Specialists, Wythall), 71,823 miles (2021, Zuffenhausen Porsche Specialists, Wythall)
• Will receive one more comprehensive service from vendor before sale concludes

Interior

• Black leather electrically adjustable high-back sports seats in very smart order
• Tiny amount of wear to driver’s seat bolster
• Heated electric mirrors and four electric windows
• Climate control
• BOSE surround sound stereo
• PCIM infotainment system, working order
• All dials, switches and controls work as intended
• Electrically retractable roof
• Original tools and tyre repair kit
• Factory folding windbreak
• Some wear to centre console and some typical 911 ‘stickiness’ on buttons and knobs

Exterior

• Absolutely stunning Dark Olive metallic
• Paint finish is, in general, excellent
• One small dent on rear roof cover, plus a scratch on the bonnet
• The buyer should expect minor marks and defects commensurate with age and mileage, but there is nothing otherwise notable
• 19-inch Carrera Sport alloys in fabulous condition with no evident kerb marks
• Excellent factory-spec Pirelli P-Zero tyres all-round
• Appears to be in excellent order underneath with no evidence of structural corrosion, no past MOT advisories
• Superb mohair hood
• LED front daytime running lights and rear lamp LED conversion. Original lights also available 

Mechanical

• 3.8-litre flat six water-cooled engine
• 350bhp
• Six-speed manual transmission
• 0-60mph in 4.7 secs, 179mph top speed
• No excessive smoke or coolant use
• New battery
• Described by the vendor as being great to drive with no apparent faults or issues
• Will be freshly serviced before sale with new fluids

Summary

997s won’t be bargains forever – you only have to look at the prices of 993 models to see how 911 prices start to soar once collectors catch on. This one is certainly fit for a collector – a genuine low-mileage example in a fabulous colour, in lovely condition throughout and beautifully presented, it has everything going for it.

It’s a real stunner – if you want a nice 997, you’ll struggle to find one more appealing.

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 car is located in Bricket Wood, Herts.