Highlights

Rare Dark Olive Green Metallic
Low mileage
Full service history
Freshly recommissioned after a three-year lay-up
Engine number indicates this car is fitted with the uprated IMS
£4,000 just spent on service

By the time the 997 was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2004, Porsche purists had started to mellow to the idea of a water-cooled 911. After all, the mechanically similar 996 had been around for seven years, the engine was still in the back, and as long as the tail wagged the dog, the most important strand of 911 DNA was still alive and well.

The company also went back to basics with the styling – gone were the controversial “fried egg” headlights from the 996, replaced with smart oval lamps that harked right back to 911s of yore. It was a look much more in keeping with the classic 911 profile, even if things under the skin weren't all that different.

The 997 used much of the rolling chassis of the outgoing 996. This included an uprated version of the water-cooled Carrera engine - now offered as a 3.6-litre for the Carrera and a 3.8-litre for the Carrera S - and the same front and rear sub frame arrangements.

Performance was broadly similar but with more torque for both engine options, giving greater flexibility especially where in-gear acceleration was concerned. There was a choice of Tiptronic or manual gearboxes, too, and cabriolet, targa or convertible body styles.

Whoever specced this example new had amazing taste and, moreover, knew what made a 911 special. As such, it has the six-speed manual transmission, gorgeous 10-spoke 19-inch alloys and it’s one of the best-ever 997 colours – Dark Olive Metallic, which is so dark it almost looks black, but which has a beautiful green metal-flake finish. Oh, and it’s a 3.8-litre Carrera 4S, which means grip from all four wheels and 350bhp.

The car has just been returned to the road having been in storage for three years and has a comprehensive service history up to 2024, plus a genuine 72,000 miles from new. The vendor has thoroughly recommissioned and serviced the car and it has a brand new MOT with zero advisories.

997s like this won’t be bargains forever – you only have to look at the prices of 993 models to see how 911 prices start to soar once collectors catch on. This one is certainly fit for a collector – a genuine low-mileage example in a stunning colour, in lovely condition throughout and beautifully presented, it has everything going for it.

The History and Paperwork

The car has just been returned to the road having been in storage for three years and has a comprehensive service history up to 2024, plus a genuine 72,000 miles from new
UK registration document
Will be supplied freshly serviced and with a new MOT on purchase
Original handbook, DCIM guide, dealer directory, quick start guide and service book
Some invoices from prior ownership including one for a new steering rack
Supplied new by Porsche Centre Solihull in January 2006
Full spec breakdown on inside cover of service book
Service history is stamped as follows:
- PDI (2006, Porsche Centre, Solihull)
- 12,280 miles (2008, Porsche Centre, Glasgow)
- 40,460 miles (2010, Porsche Centre, Glasgow)
- 53,126 miles (2012, Porsche Centre, Enfield)
- 61,511 miles (2012, 911 SBD Ltd, London)
- 65,108 miles (2017, 911 SBD Ltd, London)
- 69,829 miles (2018, SBD 911 LTD Ltd, London)
- 70,264 miles (2019, 911 SBD Ltd, London)
- 70,789 miles (2019, Zuffenhausen Porsche Specialists, Wythall)
- 71,823 miles (2021, Zuffenhausen Porsche Specialists, Wythall)
- 72,111 miles (2024, Falcon Autotech)
£4,000 recently spent
The vendor has thoroughly recommissioned and serviced the car and it has a brand new MOT with zero advisories

The Condition

Absolutely stunning Dark Olive metallic, a special-option paint
Paint finish is excellent with no evidence of dents or previous accident damage
One small dent on rear roof cover, plus a scratch on the bonnet
The buyer should expect minor marks and defects commensurate with age and mileage, but there is nothing otherwise notable
19-inch Carrera Sport alloys in fabulous condition with no evident kerb marks
Excellent factory-spec Pirelli P-Zero tyres all-round
Appears to be in excellent order underneath with no evidence of structural corrosion, no past MOT advisories
Superb mohair hood
LED front and rear lamp conversion
Lack leather electrically adjustable high-back sports seats in very smart order
Tiny amount of wear to driver’s seat bolster
Heated electric mirrors and four electric windows
Cruise control
Climate control
BOSE surround sound stereo
PCIM infotainment system, working order
All dials, switches and controls work as intended
Electrically retractable roof
Original tools and tyre repair kit
Factory folding windbreak
Some wear to centre console and some typical 911 ‘stickiness’ on buttons and knobs

Full options list:

Special paint (£1,522)
PCM Navigation Module (£1,260)
Sport exhaust system (£1,160)
Bose sound system (£768)
Telephone module for PCM (£523)
Sport Chrono Package Plus (£507)
19-inch Carrera Sport Wheel (£397)
Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel (£329)
ParkAssist (£325)
Seat heating (£269)
Aluminium-look instrument surround (£175)
Porsche-crested headrests (£126)
Porsche-crested wheel centres (£107)
Total options list: £7,468

The Mechanics

3.8-litre flat six water-cooled engine
350bhp
Six-speed manual transmission
0-60mph in 4.3 secs, 155mph top speed
No excessive smoke or coolant use
New battery
New brake discs and pads
Wheel tracking completed
Described by the vendor as being great to drive with no apparent faults or issues
Will be freshly serviced before sale with new fluids

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