1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

Registration No: FCZ 6856
Chassis No: WPOZZZ99ZXS641112
MOT: July 2023

• Presented in the rare combination of Arctic Silver Metallic with contrasting Nephrite Green leather interior
• Offered with desirable manual gearbox and cost £71,450 when new
• Accompanied with comprehensive history file

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 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. Early 3.4-litre 996 cars are increasingly sought after because of their stronger dual row IMS bearings and mechanical throttles.

Supplied new by Official Porsche dealer Glenvarigill of Glasgow and first registered in Glasgow, Scotland on 19th July 1999, this 996 Carrera Cabriolet cost £71,450 when new and is finished in Artic Silver Metallic with a lovely and rare Nephrite Green leather interior. Featuring a desirable 6-speed manual gearbox, the car also benefits from a matching hard-top. In October 2009, ‘FCZ 6856’ benefited from a full gearbox rebuild by Porsche specialist Autostrasse in Coggeshall, Essex @ 85, 907 miles and this also included replacement bearings, new rear main oil seal, new intermediate shaft bearing/ IMS & housing and a new clutch. More recently, the car has been subject to works including four-wheel refurbishment in June 2021, along with regular maintenance when required. ‘

‘FCZ 6856’ comes accompanied with its original leather bookpack containing a Porsche Centre brochure, guarantee and maintenance booklet, Porsche Assistance booklet, 911 drivers’ manual and bodyshop leaflet. In addition, a large collection of previous MOT certificates and invoices for servicing and work completed. The current V5C document is also included and displays 7 former keepers and the car has an MOT valid until 23 July 2023.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762