Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabriolet (2005)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabrio from 2005 in the color silver with a dark brown leather interior.

Highlights:

• Japan import, with TÜV and immediately ready to drive
• Checkbook maintained and all stickers of the service intervals in the engine cover present, as well as maintenance sheets in Japanese are available
• At 99,500 km, the Porsche has undergone an extensive overhaul at the renowned address Axel von Blittersdorff in Hamburg, which specializes in Porsche sports cars - the following work was carried out, among others:
• Engine completely overhauled including steel liners, thus solving the well-known problem of major engine damage
• Brake disks and pads replaced
• Convertible top replaced
• Air conditioning service
• Set of Pirelli P Zero tires (19 inch) fitted, current profile approx. 6 mm front/rear
• During a further extensive overhaul, carried out by the sports car specialist Cuntz Autotechnik in Nuremberg, the following things were done:
• Original Porsche PCCM+ installed - this enables Apple/Android CarPlay and an up-to-date Bluetooth hands-free system
• Oil change after engine overhaul
• Transmission oil change incl. flushing
• Minor service at 108,500 km
• Replacement of the starter battery
• Convertible top mechanism revised
• The service intervals were meticulously adhered to and are traceable
• Comprehensive documentation is available, including all invoices for the revisions
• The following equipment is available: Power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, radio, tarpaulin

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 2005
• First registration: Japan, 2005
• Location: 90571 Schwaig, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown, but the seller assumes 3 owners (2 owners in Germany and 1 owner in Japan)
• Registered
• Partially restored
• TÜV until 05/26
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Porsche 997, launched in 2004, marked the fifth generation of the Porsche 911 and followed on from the 996. With a revised design and improved driving characteristics, it built on the success of its predecessor. The model range included various six-cylinder boxer engines with displacements from 3.6 to 3.8 liters. Power output ranged from 325 to 415 hp, with the top model, the 997 GT2, even reaching up to 530 hp.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver
• Interior with dark brown ("Cocoa") leather upholstery
• Dark brown soft top
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 325 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in July 2023

Mileage:

• 114,500 km (read off)
• Mileage can be tracked
• Well-maintained checkbook available. However, this is not the original checkbook at the time of first delivery, but a newly created checkbook since import from Japan. However, all service interval stickers in the engine cover are present, as well as maintenance sheets in Japanese.

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, invoices

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: used, good condition - unwelded
• Underbody: used, good condition - rust-free, unwelded and preserved
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Minimal stone chips on the front
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

The Porsche 911 997 Carrera is the last model of the series with the legendary six-cylinder boxer engine without direct injection. One such model is offered in this auction. The silver sports car is in very good condition, both visually and technically. In the current ownership, extensive investments have been made for revisions, including a revision of the engine. Furthermore, the Porsche impresses with its equipment, with retrofitted Porsche PCCM+. The service intervals have been strictly adhered to, which can be traced through the complete checkbook. In short, a beautiful Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabrio is up for auction here for further adventures.