In Brief:

• A great example of a manual variation of the 996 generation Carrera 4 Cabriolet
• Finished in Black over a Black leather interior with a matching Black soft top
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 4 years
• Accompanied by leatherbound Porsche bookpack and Driver's Handbook

Auctioneer's Notes:

A great example of a 996-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, finished in Black over a Black leather interior with a matching Black soft top. This smart and usable open-top 911 has been in The Vendor’s ownership for the last four years, having recently been transferred into their partner’s name. Showing a genuine 90,540 miles from new and offered with an MOT until April 2027, it presents as an appealing modern-classic Porsche with the added reassurance of all-wheel drive and manual transmission.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car is presented as a well-kept example of Porsche’s four-wheel-drive 996 Cabriolet. Its Black paintwork, Black leather cabin and Black hood give it a suitably understated appearance, while the electrically operated Cabriolet roof adds genuine usability for open-air motoring. The Vendor tells us that the all important IMS bearing has been changed, however, there is no paperwork for this on file. The MOT runs until April 2027, further supporting its ready-to-enjoy appeal.

History:

This Carrera 4 Cabriolet is accompanied by its leather-bound Porsche bookpack, including the Driver’s Handbook. The odometer records a genuine 90,540 miles from new, and the car has been with The Vendor for the past four years, with the recent keeper change understood to be a transfer into their partner’s name.

The Model:

The 996-generation 911 marked a major turning point in Porsche history, being the first 911 to use water-cooled flat-six power. This Carrera 4 Cabriolet is powered by the 3.4-litre flat-six engine, producing 296 bhp and 258 lb-ft of torque, delivering 0–60 mph in around 5.2 seconds and a top speed of approximately 174 mph. The Carrera 4’s all-wheel-drive system provides added traction and stability, making it a particularly confidence-inspiring 911 for year-round use. The power-operated soft top can be raised or lowered quickly and adds a highly desirable open-air dimension to the classic 911 driving experience. This example is further enhanced by the presence of the 6-speed manual gearbox, regarded by many enthusiasts as the more engaging transmission option.

Sale Insight:

With its manual gearbox, all-wheel-drive layout, Cabriolet body style and timeless Black-over-Black colour scheme, this 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet represents a very appealing route into modern-classic 911 ownership.

Estimate:
£8,000 - £10,000