This fabulous 996 Turbo is in exceptional condition, has had maintenance expenditure afforded in all the right areas, and is of the desirable manual gearbox, coupe configuration. The body is in beautiful order, with its panels free of any car park dings or marks that would compromise the gorgeous curved shape of the 911. The wide-body looks excellent in Midnight Blue (colour code L39C), and the condition of the paint is superb, with a deep, glossy metallic shine, emphasised and protect by the full day’s worth of FGP detailing that we have just carried out. Being critical, there are some stone chips to the nose, but this is all in the way of imperfections. The original Porsche Turbo hollow spoked alloy wheels are immaculate, without any curb grazes. A Graphite Grey interior contrasts with, and is complimented by the dark blue exterior. All areas of the cockpit demonstrate how the 911 has been cared for attentively, with its leather undamaged throughout, its steering wheel, hand brake and gear barely worn, and other areas such as carpets, door cards and dashboard unmarked. All electrical items operate as Porsche intended, including the retractable sun-roof and the ice-cool air conditioning system. Porsche’s PCCM+ unit has been fitted at considerable expense, offering all modern in car entertainment features, such as Apple Car Play and DAB radio. In terms of optional equipment, the 996 comes with; front seat heating, 8-way electrical front seat adjustment, xenon Litronic headlights, park distance control, anti-dazzle rear view mirror, anti-dazzle wing mirror, rain sensor, headlight washer system, Bose sound system with built in subwoofer, alcantara suede headlining, and stainless steel “Turbo” door entry guards. There are two remote key fobs with the car. The optional extra codes read as follows: C16, X70, 342, 567, 635, 650, 666, 09991. The 996 has lived a lavish life, with meticulous maintenance, carried out by Porsche main dealer or independent specialists (detailed in the below Service History section). The race-derived, twin turbo charged, Metzger engine performs faultlessly, and is completely standard and unmodified. Married to a six speed manual transmission, which benefitted from a rebuild within the last 20,000 miles, the Porsche has a slick gear change, assisted by a positive clutch engagement, which was also renewed, along with the flywheel, 20,000 miles ago. The larger brakes that come equipped on the Turbo variant, are in fine order, with lots of life, and stop the Porsche sharply. Numerous suspension components have been renewed (detailed below), offering sharp and tight handling. Michelin Pilot Sport tyres are fitted to all four corners, which are new to the rear, and have 6mm to the front. The servicing provenance with the 911 Turbo is as complete as could be. The original Porsche leather wallet contains all of the owners manuals, and the maintenance booklet, evidencing 15 intervals as completed, all by Porsche main dealer or independent specialist. A considerable folder amasses all of the maintenance invoices, historic MOT certificates, previous sales invoices, and other miscellaneous documentation. The service intervals completed are as follows: 28/03/2006 – 10,266 miles, 22/11/2007 – 23,574 miles, 21/06/2008 – 24,959 miles, 08/06/2009 – 31,705 miles, 09/06/2010 – 39,210 miles, 30/07/2012 – 54,575 miles, 29/07/2013 – 56,07/2013 – 29/07/2015 – 58,764 miles, 30/09/2016 – 62,428 miles, 12/07/2017 – 63,709 miles, 07/08/2018 – 64,866 miles, 16/06/2020 – 68,192 miles, 13/03/2022 – 75,195 miles. As is noted above, we have just carried out a service on the car, as well as a brake fluid change, MOT, and our customary FGP Comprehensive Inspection & Report, along with any subsequent work highlighted. In recent times, the following is some of the work evidenced in the history folder as completed: Renew alternator, renew bonnet latch actuator, renew bonnet latch lock, renew driver’s set belt unit, renew passenger wing mirror glass, renew key fob, renew battery, renew PCM for PCCM+ unit, renew O/S/F outer C.V boot, renew O/S track rod end, renew 2x front suspension top mounts, top bearings and bump stops, renew 2x rear differential seals, renew gearbox oil, renew N/S/R coolant hose, four-wheel alignment, renew O/S air conditioning condenser, renew air conditioning pipe, re-gas air conditioning system, renew oil pressure sender, renew engine core plug set, renew driver’s window regulator, renew electric seat motor, rebuild gearbox, refurbish starter motor, renew various coolant pipes, renew various oil hoses, strip down and clean turbos and replace studs, renew clutch, renew flywheel.