A beautiful example of the “driver’s” spec 996, which we have just refreshed with £9,000-worth of work, including a full suspension and exhaust overhaul (detailed below). This is a very early 1998 car, with the cable throttle and in basic guise, to the extent that it is even without traction control. All important 6-speed manual gearbox, coupe with sun-roof delete. Finished in Arctic Silver (colour code L92U), with wonderfully kept bodywork. Unmarked, timeless “Turbo Twist” 18″ alloy wheels, clear headlights and clean tail pipes. Stunning contrasting terracotta interior, which sits alongside the silver exterior beautifully and makes for a really special 911. The 996 is basic in terms of specification, with the only factory optional equipment being the three-prong steering wheel, on-board trip computer and the 18″ Turbo Twist alloy wheels. Comprehensive service history, including a folder filled with invoices for works completed, historic MOT certificates, previous sales invoices and other miscellaneous documentation, as well as the full original Porsche owners book pack and the maintenance booklet evidencing the following intervals completed: 18/06/1999 – 6,642 miles, 11/01/2000 – 16,125 miles, 31/05/2000 – 21,165 miles, 04/06/2001 – 31,523 miles, 28/01/2003 – 41,775 miles, 04/03/2005 – 51,071 miles, 26/07/2006 – 64,932 miles, 27/07/2007 – 71,327 miles, 05/01/2009 – 72,036 miles, 23/04/2010 – 74,053 miles, 25/08/2011 – 74,659 miles, 13/12/2012 – 75,258 miles, 11/12/2013 – 76,110 miles, 05/12/2014 – 76,375 miles, 18/04/2017 – 76,799 miles, 18/04/2018 – 76,930 miles, 24/03/2021 – 76,940 miles, 08/06/2023 – 78,323 miles, 26/03/2025 – 79,833 miles. A “major” service interval, including spark plugs and a brake fluid change has been completed in preparation for sale, as well as renewal of 6x coil packs, various miscellaneous jobs, a full/comprehensive “M030” sport suspension overhaul (2x inner track arms, 2x track rod ends, 4x M030 shock absorbers, 4x M030 coil springs, 4x top mounts, 4x bump stops, 4x dust bellows, 4x drop links, 4x lower control arms, 4x trailing arms, 4x rear upper control arms, 2x toe arms), four-wheel alignment, renewal of 2x exhaust manifolds for Top Gear stainless steel sports units with titanium stud and nut mounting kit, renewal of 2x exhaust silencers for Top Gear stainless steel “mild sport” units and all associated hardware and clamps, renewal of 2x engine mounts.