2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) Cabriolet Manual

Highlights

• Wide-body Carrera 4S Cabriolet in Arctic silver over black leather

• Six-speed manual with all-wheel drive

• Upgraded IMS bearing and new clutch at 72,257 miles

• Extensively fettled by Porsche specialists

• Refurbished diamond-cut 18-inch wheels with refreshed red calipers

• Heated leather sports seats with Bose audio

• Available to view at the PistonHeads Annual Service on 8 Aug

Overview

The 996 Carrera 4S arrived wearing the wide Turbo body, complete with those muscular rear haunches, Turbo brakes and the beefier suspension setup. With the option of a six-speed manual and permanent all-wheel drive, it remains one of the most visually striking of the standard 996 variants and a compelling proposition for those who actually want to use their 911 all year round.

This 2003 example presents in Arctic silver metallic over black leather, a classic colour pairing that suits the wide hips beautifully. It offers genuine dual-roof versatility: a black soft-top for fair-weather cruising, plus a colour-matched silver hardtop with storage rack for the colder months. That's a combination you don't often see, and it transforms a summer toy into something genuinely usable across the seasons.

This one has clearly been cherished by people who understand these cars. The extensive documented maintenance speaks to an owner who addressed the big-ticket items proactively and kept on top of the details. It presents as a sorted, honest example with the heavy lifting already done.

At 85,988 miles with a documented service history and a folder of invoices, this C4S appears to be in that sweet spot: properly looked after, honestly presented and ready to enjoy without a lengthy recommissioning list.

History And Documentation

• Stamped service book and invoices with services at Oct 2004 @ 7,115 miles, Aug 2005 @ 8,121 miles, Aug 2007 @ 18,411 miles, Aug 2008 @ 23,665 miles, Dec 2009 @ 30,486 miles, Dec 2011 @ 41,303 miles, Dec 2013 @ 50,193 miles, Nov 2015 @ 59,042 miles, Feb 2018 @ 71,003 miles, Nov 2020 @ 77,181 miles, Feb 2022 @ 79,405 miles, Aug 2022 @ 80,754 miles, Mar 2023 @ 81,111 miles, Jun 2024 @ 83,701 miles, Mar 2025 @ 84,361 miles, Jan 2026 @ 85,364 miles and Jun 2026

• IMS bearing upgrade, clutch, rear main seal and air-oil separator carried out October 2019 at 72,257 miles

• Four brake calipers refurbished and a genuine Porsche wheel bolt set with locking wheel nut fitted March 2023

• Power-steering pipes replaced with genuine Porsche parts (2024 and 2026); offside front driveshaft replaced March 2026; front brake pads June 2026

• Front bumper respray, remedial wheel-arch work and headlight restoration March 2025; 18-inch wheels refurbished and diamond-cut; Michelin tyres and four-wheel alignment 2024

• First registered 7 October 2003

• Owner's book pack, large invoice folder and Porsche document wallet

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 26 March 2027

• HPI clear

Interior

• Heated black leather sports seats with honest patina and light creasing and no tears

• Silver-finish centre console

• Bose sound system with Porsche CDC-4 six-disc CD autochanger in the front compartment

• Stainless Carrera tread plates

• Black soft-top in place

• Colour-matched silver removable hardtop with storage rack is included

Exterior

• Arctic silver metallic bodywork

• Wide Turbo body with full-width rear reflector

• 18-inch Turbo-look five-spoke alloys, refurbished and diamond-cut, with 4S centre caps

• Red-painted brake calipers, refurbished 2023; genuine Porsche wheel bolt set with locking wheel nut

• A full set of Michelins fitted circa 84,000 miles at wheel refurbishment

• Front bumper resprayed and remedial wheel-arch work completed March 2025; headlights restored

• The vendor tells us the car is fitted with Retrofitlab upgraded lights

Mechanical

• 3.6-litre M96 flat-six producing 316 bhp; six-speed manual gearbox; permanent all-wheel drive

• Sports exhaust as advised by the seller

• IMS bearing upgraded, clutch replaced, rear main seal and air-oil separator renewed October 2019 at 72,257 miles

• Power-steering pipes replaced with genuine Porsche parts in 2024 and 2026; Pentosin power-steering system

• Offside front driveshaft replaced March 2026; front brake pads renewed June 2026

• New Bosch heavy-duty battery fitted

• Engine bay tidy; space-saver spare wheel, tools and compressor in the front compartment

Summary

This Arctic silver Carrera 4S Cabriolet offers the wide Turbo body, six-speed manual and all-wheel drive in a package that's genuinely usable across seasons, thanks to the dual-roof arrangement. The preventative work has been thorough, from the IMS bearing upgrade through to recent driveshaft and power-steering attention, and the documented service history provides reassurance. It's a sorted, honest example that appears ready to drive and enjoy.

To arrange a viewing, click the Book Viewing button located under the Place Bid button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to Contact Seller for further enquiries. This seller is located in Solihull in the West Midlands.