Lot details

Year: 1999
Make: Porsche
Model: 911/996 Carrera 4
Registration: T186 SLS
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ9ZXS607248
Engine No: 0466Y11072
Mileage: 48,850
•: Unique paintwork
•: No IMS baring issues
•: Four new tyres and refurbished wheels

The 996 is the internal designation for the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between 1998 and 2005. On its debut, the 996 featured the most significant changes to the Carrera model since its 1963 introduction, namely the water-cooled engine replacing the previously air-cooled unit. Progressively stringent noise regulations, environmental concerns, a higher expectation for refinement and a high-performance, four-valve per cylinder engine made the switch necessary. Other changes included a sleeker body with a more steeply raked windshield and a redesigned interior. The performance characteristics remained superb with reliability at its core. The 996 was another step forward for Porsche, making cars that not only excited their fan base but appealed to those who wanted a comfortable and practical everyday sports car that could sprint to 60mph in a shade over five seconds.

Originally presented in Ocean Blue over the Natural Dark Grey interior, however, this car was an exhibit at the recent 2024 Art Trail Event and was painted by a well-known Artist, printmaker and sculptor, named Penfold (aka Tim Gresham) who has collaborated with brands including Disney, Nike and other famous brands (this can be seen featured on Instagram Type-7). The car was painted following the blue Porsche being taken back to prima leaving a blank canvass for the artist. It was sprayed with cans externally over 3 days and was finished with a full lacquer paint back in the paintshop oven. Penfolds work is based on the fashionable Miami Wynwood District use of 1970's colours which make this Porsche 996 manual gearbox, a one-off car. It is perfect for those who have an interest in art, use of pastel colours and uniqueness. Featuring the six-cylinder 3.4L engine which produces 296bhp and can achieve a 4.8 second 0-60 time, which are still impressive numbers to this day. It has the sought-after six-speed manual gearbox and has the benefit of permanent four-wheel drive. This example is a very good handling car and has plenty of traction thanks to its four-wheel drive system. It sits on its gloss black 17'' Carrera 4 wheels which have recently been refurbished and all four tyres are new. Other fitted extras include air-conditioning, sunroof and factory fitted rear parking sensor.
This 911 has been treated to a Dansk exhaust system which sounds lovely and there's a switch on the centre dash which can be used to switch between normal and the loud setting. Included is a large folder of invoices for servicing and many replacement parts, MoTs, original bill of sale and a spare key. The bulk of servicing was carried out by the suppling dealer Porsche, Glenvarigill Company Ltd from 1999 to 2009. Since 2009, the car has recorded just 8,000 miles and was last serviced by CRM Motors in Lanark in 2019 at 48,290 miles and we are also informed that there are no known IMS bearing issues. A striking example which will certainly turn heads and great to have something so unique and with no reserve which makes it all the more desirable. Consigned by James Good