1997 Porsche 911

Porsche’s 996 generation 911 Carrera is an engaging, capable and exciting sportscar, combining fantastic usability with elegant looks and fantastic performance. Lauded as Evo magazine’s Car of the Year in 1999, the 996 fended off competition from Ferrari’s 355. Lighter, faster and sharper than its air-cooled predecessors, the 996’s talkative steering, composed chassis and unimpeachable brakes made for a beautifully calibrated road car. SB is thrilled to offer this example in solid Black over Space Grey that boasts an extremely early build date of October 1997, making it one of the first 996s to come off the line. Early examples such as this were reportedly hand-built on the 993 production line, and are thought to have thicker paint, more robust cylinder lining and a better design of IMS bearing. Early cars also have a cable throttle, enhancing the 996’s analogue nature, and were available with a limited slip differential and 993 hollow-spoke Turbo Twist wheels - the lightest 18” wheels available. This example was optioned with both and is thought to have been specified by Porsche as a product launch demo vehicle. This 996 has a comprehensive recent history of mechanical overhauls and upgrades. The full list can be found below, but highlights include 964RS rubber engine mounts and 997 seats which provide additional bolstering and adjustment over the similar looking originals. The seller - well known to us here at SB - would like to highlight that the personalised Reg is for sale with the car and is also available to answer all questions via the Comments section below. Buyers should bid with complete confidence.

This well-maintained Porsche 911 Carrera offers driving enthusiasts and collectors a rare and accessible opportunity into a usable, fantastically prepared and beautifully specified sportscar. The 996 delivers lusty performance in a lightweight, slim-hipped package, bolstered with beautifully talkative steering and delicately balanced chassis dynamics; qualities accentuated by this example’s ‘early car’ features such as the cable throttle and optional limited-slip differential. Buyers should bid with complete confidence.



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