2010 Porsche 997.2 C4S Cabriolet

Highlights

• Carrera 4S Cabriolet 
• Full service history
• Fresh MOT
• Excellent condition throughout
• Rare colour scheme

Overview

When the ‘997’ generation of Porsche 911 made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2004, Porsche enthusiasts had grown accustomed to the concept of a water-cooled 911. The 996, which shared similar engineering, had been on the scene for seven years; the engine remained at the rear, and as long as the tail still wagged the dog, the purest character of the 911 was still firmly intact.

But what the 997 did do was return to classic design principles – the Boxster-inspired “fried egg” headlights of the 996 were swapped out for more traditional, oval units reminiscent of traditional 911s. The appearance was much more of a nod to the iconic 911 appearance, even though the mechanicals beneath remained largely unchanged.

Underneath, the 997 carried over much of the running gear from the previous 996, featuring an upgraded water-cooled Carrera engine – available as a 3.6-litre for the Carrera and a 3.8-litre for the Carrera S – and identical front and rear subframe setups. This was no bad thing, because the 996 always was, and still is, a corking car to drive.

Performance figures were much the same, but both engine variants generated extra torque in the 997. There were options for sequential PDK or manual transmissions, and buyers could choose between cabriolet, targa, or convertible layouts, the latter of which is what we have here.

The original owner of this car clearly had good taste. They opted for the PDK gearbox, stunning 19-inch 10-spoke alloys, and one of the most striking colours for the 997 – Meteor Grey. With its 3.8-litre Carrera 4S specification, you get all-wheel drive and 385bhp. Frankly, it’s tempting enough to want to keep it for ourselves, but we can’t, so here’s your opportunity…

It’s one you shouldn’t let slip by, as examples of this quality, smartness and with such high specification are genuinely rare. 

It’s sold with a full service history and a recently passed MOT, for added peace of mind.

History and documentation

• First registered on 20 November 2010
• UK registration document in the name of the vendor
• Comprehensive service history: Dec 2012 @ 9,811 miles (Porsche Centre Wilmslow), Apr 2015 @ ~19,800 miles (Autotechnics Chichester Ltd), Jun 2018 @ ~27,000 miles (Porsche Centre Wilmslow), Nov 2020 @ 59,587 miles (Autotechnics Chichester Ltd), circa 2022 @ 25,220 miles (Porsche Portsmouth), Jun 2023 @ ~67,000 miles (Porsche Centre Swindon), May 2025 @ 73,637 miles (Porsche Centre Newport condition report and PDK service at Williams Porsche Specialists, Cardiff), Sep 2025 (genuine high-pressure fuel pump, driver's side window regulator, and convertible roof service at Williams Porsche Specialists, Cardiff)
•  MOT valid until 4 June 2027
• Two keys
• Original handbook and service book
• Collection of invoices from Williams Porsche Specialists, Cardiff for work including PDK service, MOT rectification (brake pipes, front suspension arms, bonnet latch, door switch, new tyre, tracking), genuine high-pressure fuel pump, driver's side window regulator, and convertible roof service

Interior

• Grey leather electrically adjustable high-back sports seats in very smart order

• No significant wear to upholstery, even driver’s side seat bolster is good

• One small handle needs to be reattached to driver’s side air vent

• Some gentle wear to steering wheel rim

• Porsche DCIM infotainment centre in good working order

• Grey carpets

• Genuine Porsche floor mats

• Half-carpeted door cards in good order

Exterior

• Gorgeous Meteor Grey metallic
• Paint finish is good all over
•  Some small paint chips to the bonnet
• 19-inch 10-spoke alloys in fabulous condition with no evident kerb marks
• Michelin Pilot Sport tyres all-round, all with reasonable tread
• The buyer should expect minor marks and defects commensurate with age and mileage, but there is nothing otherwise notable
• Appears to be in sound order underneath with no evidence of structural corrosion and no past MOT advisories for corrosion

• Some light surface corrosion to suspension components

• Superb black hood with glass screen and no obvious damage or wear to the  fabric

• Some very minor chips to driver’s side door edge, which have been touched-in

Mechanical

• 3.8-litre flat six water-cooled engine
• 385bhp
• Seven-speed PDK sequential transmission
• 0-60mph in 4.7 secs, 179mph top speed
• No excessive smoke or coolant use
• Described by the vendor as being great to drive with no apparent faults or issues
• Summary
• 997s won't stay affordable for long, as 911 prices always tend to rise when collectors take notice. It’s one of those that’s waiting in the wings alongside the 996, and now is very much the time to buy one before they really start to take off. 
• This one is low-mileage, well-maintained, and comes with a very high specification, which gives it a huge amount of appeal.
• 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 Whitland, Camarthenshire.