PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA 2 with Aero Kit - **Truly 'sorted' example**

The time has come time for me to part with my lovely 996.1 C2 Aero-kit car. I am selling due to other personal financial commitments (house works) but feel the time is right for me to sell. This is my 4th 911 and 5th Porsche over 17 years so hopefully that’ll show I’m a complete enthusiast.

I got in to this car after owning a 996 Turbo which although I did enjoy felt I never really gelled with the Turbo power delivery and realised I preferred the noise and feel of an NA 911. That’s when I realised I wanted to try and obtain the best early 996 C2 aero I could find.

The car I ended up buying was a very well known 911uk forum car that’d had an absolute fortune spent on it (both in money and time) to get it to standard it’s at today in terms of condition, the way it looks and the way it drives.

For anyone familiar with the 911uk forum, will recognise this car as Marky911’s C2 aero that he worked on and improved over 2-3 years and a very comprehensive build thread. If you search on the forum (Search : “Marky's 996 ownership thread”), you’ll find the build thread which details everything that was done on the car in his ownership.

You’ll also find a few pages on the car since I purchased if you search for my thread (Search : “Adamw’s 996 C2 aero ownership thread”). I have lovingly cherished the car for the last 3 years and there has been absolutely no expense spared in maintaining the cars truly mint condition.

I’ve tried to cover as much relevant detail as I can recall in the add below, however there is so much to list with this car so will probably miss something.

Car info, Spec:

• 1998 Porsche 996.1 Carrera 2 Coupe (Aero-kit) - early “purist” spec 1998

• 83,500miles (engine on 70k – see below maintenance section)

• FSH (OPC & specialist)

• 6 speed Manual gearbox (Rebuilt 2018 circa 5k miles ago)

• Beautiful Schwartz Black paintwork (full professional respray 2018 circa 5k miles ago so immaculate)

• Graphite Grey Int (extended leather, dash etc.)

• Air-conditioning (Icy cold)

• Standard Porsche (Becker) CDR22 CD unit

Factory options (including but not limited to):

• M030 - Factory sports suspension (now changed)

• 220 - Limited slip diff

• 413 - 18’ Turbo look wheels (now changed)

• 436 - 3 spoke steering wheel (now changed)

• 454 - Cruise control

• 650 - Sunroof

• 659 - Onboard computer

• P72 - Traction control

Modifications (over standard C2):

• Short Shift kit fitted (extremely mechanical and precise action – spot on).

• Design911 GT3 carbon fibre replica bucket seats covered grey to match int.

• Alcantara refurbished gear shift gator and handbrake.

• Momo 07 “Cup” steering wheel fitted (and yes the horn works :).

• GT3 centre console delete.

• Rear seats delete.

• Uprated/renewed Kenwood 3-way door speakers fitted (replacing tinny original 25-year-old original Nokia Speakers).

• Genuine Porsche 18” Mk1 GT3 wheels with nearly new Michelin Pilot Sports (PS2’s).

• Refurbed & rebuilt callipers (2018 – 5k miles ago), painted Red (like mk1 gt3)

• K&N cone filter fitter for greater induction noise.

• Powerflow stainless steel exhaust system (best 996.1 C2 noise I’ve heard) - including stainless steel manifolds and bolts.

• KWV3 adjustable coil-over suspension kit (Absolutely sublime handling – Best 911 I’ve owned and certainly best 996 ride I’ve ever experienced).

• Rear windscreen wiper delete.

• IMS bearing upgrade to stronger EPS cylindrical roller bearing.

• New “911” badge fitted.

• New black and silver Porsche crest fitted to bonnet (replacing original gold).

High-level summary of maintenance history & restoration / refurbishment since 2017 (through Mark’s & my ownership)

The car has an extensive service history, and far too much to try and itemise all here, however wanted to mention this and the fact that the car is on its 2nd Service history book with an accompanying x2 full ring binders of invoices, receipts and service bills dating back to when the car was new.

I have however tried to itemise the more recent things the cars had since it’s big ‘over-haul’ started back in 2017 (Mark’s ownership) through to 2019 (my ownership) & then to present day, to give a flavour for the cars condition today.

One this just to call out is that the car had a replacement engine fitted in 2009 after an IMS failure. At the time the car had 55k miles on the clock and the replacement engine had covered 42k miles, so today the engine has only covered circa 70k miles. The engine was out of a car known well to the repairing Porsche specialist (Geo. Morrison of Glasgow) and is an identical early spec engine with “X” model year denoting 1999, the same as the cars original. This is all documented in the history file.

High-level summary of restoration / refurbishment since 2017 (Mark’s ownership):

2017

• New auxiliary belt, Idler pulleys powder coated with new bearings fitted.

• Rear bumper strip powder coated.

• Rear anti-roll bar removed, P/coated, and refitted with new Powerflex bushes.

• Extensive cooling system overhaul inc. rads, air-con condensers, low temp thermostat, water pump, latest revision cap for header tank, new fan resistors.

• Front wheel arch wells stripped, prepped, and repainted.

• Sun visor mirror replaced due to the usual “flappy covers”.

• Sachs clutch kit. (New flywheel fitted at engine swap so 20k miles old)

• New Air oil separator

• New under car air-con pipes

• Gearbox removed and shipped to specialist for full rebuild inc. - ALL seals and bearings and also diff pinion bearings

• Over-gearbox brake lines replaced.

• Gearbox refitted with p/coated brackets and new OE front bush.

2018

• Rear wheel arch wells striped, prepped, and repainted

Full brake system overhaul:

• Brake system & calliper refurb / rebuild - removed, stripped, and p/coated bright red (like mk1 GT3).

• rebuilt with new piston seals + dust seals.

• New pistons, pins, clips, inspected cleaned and reused.

• Painted where appropriate.

• New factory correct “Porsche” decals applied.

• Brembo bleed nipples fitted.

• Brembo discs and pagid pads fitted all round.

• HEL braided lines fitted with brackets p/coated.

• Any rigid brake lines showing ageing were also renewed.

• Hubs stripped, inspected, cleaned and painted

Full suspension overhaul:

• Rebuilt “as new” KW Variant 3 coil-overs installed.

• Sachs front top mounts, rears cleaned, painted, and reused.

• New rear coffin arms and toe-links

• New drop-links all round

• Elephant racing adj. camber front coffin arms (Not cheap)

• Rear support beams p/coated. Refitted with new rubbers.

• All new Porsche fixings and eccentric bolts used, as always.

• Sills and jacking points stripped, painted and undersealed

• 4 wheel alignment once completed

Body work overhaul:

• Strip car and send off to bodyshop for full respray in original Schwartz metallic (code L744)

• Genuine factory aerokit sourced and painted

• On return rebuild car with all new seals, fittings etc.

• Genuine bonnet badge and Carrera badge for rear (now 911 badged – see further below)

• New genuine sill kick plates fitted (£200 alone)

Wheels overhaul:

• Genuine Mk1 GT3 wheels sourced in correct 8/10 inch widths

• Refurbished to factory finish with correct diamond cut lips

• New centre caps and valve caps

• Full professional detail on completion

Interior overhaul:

• All carpets deep cleaned and wet vac’d

• All leather deep cleaned and treated with Gliptone products.

• Carbon Fibre GT3 replica seats sourced (Design 911 ones)

• Fully re-trimmed in grey leather by Simon at Hide N seat.

• Fitted to car using the factory sliders/rails for fore and aft movement

• Momo 07 “Cup” steering wheel fitted (and yes the horn works :).

• Tequipment handbrake lever sourced, re-trimmed in Alcantara with grey stitching.

• Gear lever re-trimmed in Alcantara with grey stitching.

• GT3 centre console delete with correct light grey carpet section.

• Genuine Porsche mats in Black

• Rear seats and belts removed.

Engine maintenance during overhaul (on top of routine servicing):

• Chain guides replaced - Strip top end, both banks & rebuild using new cam chain guides, spark plug tubes, camshaft drive chains (Mechanic reported engine condition is superb)

High-level summary of restoration / refurbishment since 2019-2023 (My ownership):

2020

• IMS bearing – Replaced original dual row IMS bearing with EPS cylindrical roller bearing. There were no signs this was needed and I know the original dual row IMS bearing is meant to be a strong unit, however I felt for peace of mind I wanted to replace with new and the EPS cylindrical roller bearing came recommended by my local independent (but also know other independents use) I went for this a preventative maintenance and peace of mind (£1500)

• More corrosion treatment and preventative in gearbox tunnel whilst GB out for IMS bearing replacement.

• Annual servicing as required (minor / major) using “Millers 10/50 Nanotech CFS oil”

2021

• Annual servicing as required (minor / major) using “Millers 10/50 Nanotech CFS oil”

• Professional re-paint boot-lid to remove paint defect.

• New “911” boot lid badge fitted.

• New Kenwood 3-way door speakers fitted (replacing tinny original 25-year-old original Nokia Speakers).

• X4 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres fitted.

• Full geo as cambers/toes out.

2022

• Full major service at 9e (plugs, drive belt, brake fluid etc) using millers oil + MOT (zero advisories)

• Short shift kit fitted (Alex SSK – look this up on 911uk – Fantastic short shifter)

• New black and silver Porsche crest fitted to bonnet (replacing original gold badge)

Owners and Ownership history:

• Originally supplied by Porsche Colchester

• The car has had 10 owners (inc. me) in total in 25 years

• As mentioned, I’ve owned for the last 3+ (purchased Oct 2019) where I had an Independent specialist Pre Purchase Inspection on the vehicle (including borecope - included in history file).

Service History :

• The car has full Main dealer and specialist service history.

• I’ve had the car serviced by various local independent specialists, all highly regarded: Octane Garage (Crowborough), Nine Excellence (9e) (Horley) & Precision Porsche (Uckfield). Please feel free to any of them regarding the cars condition.

1. OPC Porsche : Stratstone of Wilmslow, Cheshire 7613 06/10/00

2. OPC Porsche : Stratstone of Wilmslow, Cheshire 10705 30/10/00

3. OPC Porsche : Glenvarigill 16039 22/10/01

4. OPC Porsche : Glenvarigill 17000 17/01/02

5. OPC Porsche : Glenvarigill 25086 11/07/03

6. OPC Porsche : Glasgow 32444 22/07/04

7. Indi : Geo Morrison Porsche Specialist 48667 15/09/05

8. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 51402 17/10/06

9. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 54097 17/12/07

10. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 55559 03/10/08

11. Indi : Geo Morrison Porsche Specialist 55729 06/02/09 (Replacement engine fitted {IMS failure}with 41500 miles)

12. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 57548 01/02/10

13. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 59775 12/02/11

14. Indi : Piershill Garage Porsche Specialist 62501 06/01/12

15. Indi : SP Autobahn Porsche Specialist 66481 17/04/13

16. Indi : Autotune Porsche Specialist 68835 09/03/15

17. Indi : Nelson Porsche Specialist 75230 05/11/16

18. Indi : Nelson Porsche Specialist 75653 24/11/17

19. Indi : Nelson Porsche Specialist 77137 27/10/18

20. Indi : Nelson Porsche Specialist 778763 15/08/19

21. Indi : Octane Porsche Specialist 79429 20/04/20

22. Indi : Nine Excellence (9e) Porsche Specialist 81498 22/03/22

Included in Sale:

• All paperwork and original document wallets etc

• Two original sets of keys (Keys new at circa £400 from OPC back in 2018)

• Original tool kit and compressor etc.

Summary:

Ok then so what does all that equate to…. I’d wager it’s one of the best 996s in the country.

The car drives stupendously well. The damping from the KWs is brilliant. Super tight but not crashy at all. It handles like it’s on rails but doesn’t fidget and tramline.

The engine pulls like a train. These m96 motors punch way above their weight when you glance over the 300bhp power figure when you consider the 996.1 C2 is still one of the lightest water-cooled 911’s manufactured (to-date).

It starts on the button, idles smoothly and is as happy pootling through town as it is being hustled down your favourite b-road.

The brakes are superb as is everything else on the car. The bucket seats grip you and key you into the road, and coupled with the Cup wheel, the feedback you get from this car is unreal.

Lastly the general condition of the car is outstanding. The full cosmetic overhaul it’s had (respray, wheels & interior refresh) leaves it verging on what I’d describe as ‘mint’.

Nothing in this price bracket offers what a sorted 996 C2 does and there aren’t many as sorted as this one!

I think that is all the info I have.

If you do have any further questions then please free to call or email me & I'll be happy to answer any questions.

I live in West Sussex.

PLEASE....No Tyre-kickers, canvassers, or agents/dealers please.