This 2001 Porsche 996 Carrera 3.6 (996.2) is a true driver-focused example – a rear-wheel-drive manual coupe with Sports seats and the benefit of a rebuilt engine.

The car is finished in Lapis Blue Metallic with two-piece Sport Design alloy wheels, while factory-fit Aerokit side skirts add to the sporty appearance. Litronic headlamps and a rear wiper are useful options. With its Lapis Blue paintwork and sporting details, this is an appealing specification that suits the character of the 996 Carrera particularly well.

The interior is trimmed in Graphite Grey leather with hard-backed Sports seats, stainless steel door entry guards and an Alcantara headlining. A neat upgrade is the Becker Grand Prix head unit, which offers Bluetooth phone connectivity while maintaining a period-correct appearance.

This 996 is accompanied by a well-documented service history, including a fully stamped service book and a folder of invoices showing that it has been carefully maintained throughout its life. In 2024 the engine was professionally rebuilt with steel cylinder liners by the well-known specialist Tower Bridge Porsche, at a cost of over £15,000, providing welcome reassurance.

Although the car was already in good order when it came to us, we have taken it to the next level by fitting new DesignTek exhaust silencers (which sound wonderful without being intrusive), new brake discs and pads all round, and carrying out a major service including spark plugs and brake fluid. It has also received a new battery and wiper blades.

Altogether, this is a particularly well-sorted 996 Carrera, with an appealing, sporty specification and the reassurance of a professionally rebuilt engine – ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.

Philip Raby Specialist Cars is refreshingly different. We like to build a friendly relationship with customers; before, during, and after you buy from us. You won’t get a hard sell but you will get friendly and professional advice to ensure that we find exactly the right car for you. We have sold hundreds of Porsches and other specialist cars and have a vast experience to share with you. We don’t just sell Porsches, we service them as well. We are based in the historic village of Bosham, on the south coast of England, nestled between the South Downs and Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a lovely area to visit and you are very welcome to come and view our stock or just have a chat about cars!

Each car we sell goes through a thorough mechanical inspection and any faults found put right before sale. This ensures that your new car is ready for you to enjoy from day one, without you having to worry about a thing. In the unlikely event you have a problem, we include a six-month warranty underwritten by us. We stand by this warranty so, if you have any issue with your Porsche, wherever you are in the UK, we will work with you to put things right, without any quibble or fuss. So do please get in touch for a chat and to arrange a visit or a live video – please click here for finance details.

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Philip Raby says: “Well-sorted Porsche 996s are becoming hard to find. This driver-focussed example is a joy to drive.”