1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 996

Highlights

• Replacement engine fitted by JZM at 74,057 miles in 2008 at a cost of £11,084.34
• Believed to have been garaged for almost 20 years by the previous owner
• Accompanied by a folder full of paperwork
• MOT valid until April 2027

The Appeal

This is the Porsche that changed everything. Introduced with a new water-cooled engine and a brand new platform, it was a brand new iteration of the 911 for the rapidly approaching millennium. Many purists raised their eyebrows, but it's rapidly settled into a hallowed hall; enthusiasts have rapidly recognised these accessible, appealing cars for fine performance and charismatic character.

This 1998 example is presented in original specification and is described by the vendor as very clean and tidy for its age. It is believed to have been garaged for almost 20 years by the previous owner, which may well account for its reported condition. The car has benefited from significant investment over the years, most notably a replacement engine fitted by respected Porsche specialist JZM in 2008.
More recently, a new windscreen has been fitted to address delamination. A folder full of paperwork accompanies the car, documenting the investment made over the years, and we understand that it's ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 143,087 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 26 April 2027
• Technical specs: 3,400cc flat-six boxer petrol, five-speed automatic (Tiptronic)
• Paperwork: Accompanied by a folder full of paperwork

The Detail

• Replacement engine fitted by JZM at 74,057 miles in 2008 at a cost of £11,084.34
• New windscreen fitted at a cost of £1,243.45 due to delamination in the corners
• The vendor states the car is mechanically sound with a smooth engine and gearbox
• Bodywork is straight and well-presented
• Some chips to the bumper
• Driver's seat carries gentle patina
• Seams have split on the driver's seat right-hand side, with foam visible if not adjusted back into place
• Instruments all appear clean and legible
• The vendor states everything works as it should

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