1997 Porsche 911 Carrera
A very early 996 example

Registration No: R105 ABA
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99ZWS602111
MOT: May 2026

• Highly desirable UK-supplied ‘C16’ example
• Just 75,600 miles from new with a long term previous keeper
• Tiptronic S 5-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode
• Offered with history file and current V5c document
• Finished in Paladio Metallic with full Savanna leather interior

Asked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system.

We are delighted to offer this highly desirable UK-supplied ‘C16’ 996 Carrera. Fitted with a Tiptronic S 5-speed gearbox with manual mode, the car is finished in the rarely seen shade of Paladio Metallic with Savanna full leather interior. Highly specified when new, including such optional extras such as heated leather sports seats, extended leather package and Tiptronic S gearbox, the car was originally supplied via Stratstone Porsche and first registered on 12 December 1997. It would appear to have been well cared for over the years with a substantial history file documenting service work and maintenance from early in its life to the present day. Performance has been enhanced with an engine upgrade from the standard 3.4 to a 3.6-litre unit as per later 996 Carreras which was carried out at a cost of some £12,500. Thus this early 996 is now in line with the more powerful face lifted models. Displaying just c.75,600 miles from new, having been in long term previous ownership, R105 ABA is offered with aforementioned history file and a current Swansea V5 document.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760