2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) Manual

Highlights

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• All-wheel drive 

• 3.6-litre flat-six engine

• Extensive service history

• Excellent original interior 

Overview

If you’re going to buy a modern classic then there’s no point trying to pass under the radar. You might as well go or one which shouts from the rooftops with a fantastically yellow colour scheme. After all, a car like this is meant to put a smile on your face isn’t it? So we defy anyone to be grumpy while behind the wheel of a bright yellow 911. 

With the choice of open-top motoring, a soft-top, and a hard top, it’s perfect for summer drives in the countryside, without compromising comfort when it’s damp and cold outside. So this really is an all-season classic which is here to be driven and enjoyed.

This particular car benefits from extensive service history and, with plenty of stamps and invoices, it has clearly been carefully maintained by the current and previous owners. Yes, there are a few blemishes, but nothing you wouldn’t expect to see on a car of this age. And this just means you won’t be worried about where you park it or whether you even take it out for a drive in the first place. 

And when you do get behind the wheel, you’re treated to the joys of a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. This allows you to make the most of the 3.6-litre flat-six engine and all of its 315 bhp. 

This yellow-and-black Porsche is perfect for bumbling about town, as well as for buzzing along a country lane with the wind in your hair. 

History and documentation

• Registered 15 Nov 2001

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Feb 2003 @ 1,750 miles, May 2004 @ 10,003 miles, Jun 2005 @ 17,237 miles, Jun 2006 @ 22,308 miles, Dec 2007 @ 32,431 miles, Sep 2008 @ 37,771 miles, May 2010 @ 44,602 miles, Aug 2011 @ 49,192 miles, Oct 2012 @ 51,410 miles, Nov 2013 @ 54,817 miles, Oct 2014 @ 57,233 miles, Sep 2015 @ 58,308 miles, Sep 2017 @ 60,053 miles, Sep 2018 @ 61,147 miles, Oct 2018 @ 67,199 miles, Sep 2020 @ 72,478 miles, Sep 2021 @ 79,159 miles, Sep 2022 @ 81,784 miles, Sep 2023 @ 84,101 miles

• Original document pack in leather wallet 

• Collection of invoices for parts and servicing

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 17 Sep 2025

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Non-transferrable registration mark

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The yellow exterior paint continues into the interior, with a flash of bright colour on show

• Black leather upholstery complements this very well

• The upholstery remains in very good condition for its age 

• Some light creasing to the driver’s seat bolsters

• No rips or scuffs that we could see 

• Electric seat adjusters and heating

• Embossed Porsche emblems on the headrests 

• Matching black carpets

• The leather trim continues onto the door cards 

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel

• Cruise control

• Air conditioning

• Leather-trimmed dashboard

• Analogue instruments

• Stereo head unit with USB, AUX, and Bluetooth connections

• Rear seats for occasional use 

• Slight wear to the gearstick 

• Luggage storage front and rear 

• Space-saver spare wheel stored under boot floor 

Exterior

• Finished in a flamboyant shade of yellow

• Cabriolet body, with folding soft top and removable hard top 

• The paint generally presents well, with a few small chips and scratches 

• Some very small areas of bubbling near the wheel arches 

• The rear bumper has received a minor repair 

• Good panel gaps 

• No other obvious dents or damage that we could see

• 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels

• Pirelli P Zero tyres

• The seller tells us that the tyres were fitted within the past 3,000 miles

• The nearside rear tyre has been repaired since the last MOT

• Some scuffs to the wheel rims

• Red brake callipers

• Rear parking sensors 

• Headlights clear and bright 

• The most recent MOT noted defective headlamp lenses, which have since been polished 

• Soft top roof is clean, and lightly creased from storage 

• The underside of the car looks tidy, with some surface corrosion

• Polished exhaust tips 

Mechanical

• 3,596 cc flat-six engine 

• Produces 315 bhp 

• Top speed 175 mph, 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds

• Six-speed manual transmission

• All-wheel drive 

• Engine bay clean and tidy 

• Underneath, there is some surface corrosion to the suspension and exhaust components 

• The most recent MOT notes that the track rod ends had some play, and these have since been replaced 

• The coolant pump was replaced in Jul 2020

• New alternator fitted in Oct 2019

• Front anti-roll bar drop links replaced in Sep 2021

• The exhaust brackets are corroded, and the seller notes that they will need to be replaced soon 

• The vendor tells us that the car drives well, sounds good, and the brakes are all in order

• No warning lights or mechanical issues reported 

Summary

In all, this is a very well presented 996, with desirable all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. And its yellow paintwork is perfect for when you want to add a little light-hearted fun into the mix.  

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Plymouth, Devon.