2007 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 4S

Purchased by our current owner in September 2009 as only the second registered keeper of the vehicle, this black-over-black Carrera 4S Cabriolet benefits from a strong factory specification (including PCM, sports seats, Guards Red seatbelts, BOSE stereo and cruise control) and the larger displacement, more powerful 3.8-litre flat-six engine that was bequeathed upon the Carrera S and 4S models of the period.

Serviced from new by Porsche Centre Reading, this is a fabulous example of the age-defying 997 C4S, which - alongside being an excellent GT or B-Road car - makes a strong case for being used in urban environments or on a daily basis also, thanks to the fitment of the Tiptronic automatic transmission.

Backed by a 10-year LongLife guarantee from new, the bodywork of this particular 997 C4S Cabriolet is in excellent condition throughout, having evidently been cherished by the two registered keepers it has enjoyed throughout its lifetime.

From what we can see, there are no signs of any notable dents, dings, scuffs or signs of mistreatment. The paintwork is also in fantastic condition and have clearly been well-kept, with the only particularly visible sign of the car’s age being the usual light smattering of stone chips to the front end and exposed edges, which is to be expected of a high-performance vehicle such as this.

The folding soft-top looks to be in very good shape, with no sign of any damage to the rear window, nor any wear to the material barring a few creases, likely from the hood being stowed away for an extended period of time.

All four of the wheels are free from kerb rash and damage, and are wrapped in matching Bridgestone Potenza rubber.

Black-over-black is a classic specification choice, one which not only suits this 911 fantastically, but has also been ‘lifted’ by the seatbelt webbing being finished in contrasting Guards Red, and the rear of the hard-backed sports seats being finished in silver. Subtle details, yes, but details that transform an otherwise dark interior.

Despite being nigh-on 14 years old, the cabin of this 997 has stood the test of time well, and presents in far better condition than you’d expect from a car of this age.

There is, typically, some wear to the outer bolsters of the front seats and some creases in the bases, but this is commensurate, especially in 911s. The rear seats look to have been barely used, though there is some staining noted to the front edge of the nearside rear seat base.

The carpets all look to be in good shape, as do the inner edges of the doors, door cards and other high-traffic areas, and the PCM system is in full working order.

There are no reported faults from any of the electrical systems or switchgear within the car, and no waterproofing issues with the folding roof.

As with all 911s, there is much to see in the engine bay, but there are no signs of any obvious leaks that we can see, nor any outwardly visible issues.

Underneath, the story is the same - no sign of any oil or fluid leaks, and the silencers look to be in good condition with no sign of any splitting along the seams that we can see - a common issue on 911s of this era.

The chassis itself looks to be in good shape, though the current MOT - dated 10 November 2021 - shows the following advisory items:

- Front coolant pipes leaking (not excessive)

- Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

- Under bonnet / body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Serviced from new by OPC Reading, this 997 has been regularly serviced throughout its life irrespective of mileage, with the most recent stamp showing a major service in December 2020 at 34,653 miles.

Alongside the stamped service record, there are also several invoices from Porsche Centre Reading, for various works carried out to the vehicle in recent years including the fitment of a new thermostat, miscellaneous maintenance, attention to the cooling system and other works, all of which have been carried out irrespective of costs.

There are also two keys, the operating manual and a Porsche health check sheet.

Evidently maintained irrespective of cost and known to Porsche Reading from new, this is a fantastic, low-ownership and low-mileage example of the desirable and engaging 997-generation Carrera 4S Cabriolet, benefitting from a strong factory specification and cherished ownership. 

Given the condition of the vehicle, and its exclusively OPC Porsche history, we estimate a value of £28,000 to £34,000 with the hammer falls.

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