However popular, the model will never become a grey mouse. Not even when the bodywork is coloured Arktissilber metallic. The signature comes into its own extremely powerfully and thanks to a recent detailing the exterior is almost indistinguishable from new. Unlike other 996s from the 1990s, the turn signals are white all around and the wide-set 18″ Turbo-look rims fill the wheel arches perfectly, thanks to new shock absorbers and lowered suspension from AST Suspension. In the interior, we find only high-quality materials, including the popular 3-spoke steering wheel, a Premium Sound system from Harmann and extensive PCM infotainment. Contrast can be found in the Arktissilber center console, aluminum finish and white clocks. Where it is customary today to personalize certain elements when ordering a new Porsche, in this case the buyer has gone very far to put together his/her ideal 911 down to the smallest detail.
The optional sports or shell seats sit like a glove, are manually adjustable and heated. Comfort is also provided by Climate Control with air conditioning, Cruise Control, on-board computer, electric convertible top and windows, heated and adjustable mirrors, shifting option on the steering wheel, power steering and a wind deflector. In terms of infotainment, the original Porsche Communication System has been installed, including CD changer and telephone.
There are two full-fledged seats in the back with three-point seat belts. In 2020, the exhaust system was modified with new stainless steel silencers from Dansk, which makes the 911 sound louder, especially at higher revs. Track spacers and longer GT3 bolts have been installed to improve road holding.
This Porsche has a new price of € 126,033 and was initially produced for the German market, but was ultimately delivered new in the Netherlands. A total of nine private owners passed by, with the caveat that it has only driven 13,000 km in the past 7 years, the car was suspended in winter and always stored indoors. Maintenance was carried out by dealers until 2009, then by specialists. The last owner since April 2023 recently traded it in for a BMW i8, which allowed us to add this unique 911 Cabrio to the collection. There is a small crack in the plastic rear window, but it is waterproof. Under the heading ‘documents’ on our website you will find detailed photos of the documentation. All electronics work properly. The engine sounds silky smooth [without smoke development] even when starting cold and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The air conditioning cools down quickly. The history is accident-free. The MOT will be renewed before delivery.
Maintenance was recorded at 20,235km [1-11-1999], 43,205km [20-7-2001], 54,931km [5-3-2002], 62,360km [30-8-2002], 81,702km [21-8-2003], 91,483km [5-10-2005], 99,528km [5-3-2007], 106,343km [13-2-2008], 120,691km [16-4-2009], 174,715km [28-2-2018], 177,618km [4-2-2020], 181,675km [12-5-2022] and 187,088km [29-3-2024]. The latter concerned a minor service, including a new multi-belt. Other relevant work carried out are the condensers, the 3rd brake light, coolant expansion tank and battery [2022], fresh gearbox oil, filters, brake lines, spark plugs, oil pan, wishbones, wheel and strut bearings [2020]. The aforementioned modifications were carried out in 2018 by Service 911 in Goirle. The mounted Vredestein summer tires at the front are as good as new, at the rear they have approximately 40% profile. The brake discs and pads have at least 60% profile all around, based on the replacement interval set by Porsche. Feel free to come and have a look!
Option list
029 Standard chassis
071 European type approval
139 Driver’s seat heating
197 More powerful battery
211 European number plate holders
219 Differential
222 Anti-Slip Regulation [ASR]
249 Automatic 5-speed Tiptronic transmission
271 Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
273 Heated exterior mirrors
274 Illuminated make-up mirrors
288 Headlamp washers
335 3-point seat belts in the rear
338 Rear-wheel drive
340 Passenger seat heating
375 Sports seat with shell, left
376 Sports seat with shell, right
413 Wide set of 18″ Turbo-look rims
432 Steering wheel shift option
436 3-spoke sports steering wheel
439 Electric convertible top operation
441 Radio
454 Cruise Control
488 Rear fog light, left
490 Premium Sound package Harmann
534 Anti-theft alarm
539 Mechanical seat height adjustment, left
540 Mechanical seat height adjustment, right
550 Hardtop
551 Wind deflector
562 Airbags, driver and passenger
563 Side airbags
566 Fog lamps
567 Sunshade, windscreen
573 Air conditioning
581 Centre console, front
602 3rd brake light
605 Headlight beam adjustment
651 Electric windows
657 Power steering
659 Trip computer
662 Porsche Communication Management [PCM] with navigation
663 Passive telephone receiver
685 Split rear seat
692 CD changer [6]
936 Leather seats, rear
981 Extended leather interior
E70 Arctic Silver Interior package
Personalised options
X46 Tiptronic selector lever in aluminium/leather
X54 Stainless steel exhaust tailpipes
X70 Stainless steel door sills with Carrera lettering
X71 Aluminium instrument panels
X98 Handbrake grip in aluminium/leather
XJB Centre console rear silver
XKL Speaker covers in leather
XN3 Side air vent dashboard leather
XNG Instrument cover lower part leather
XNN Support centre opening in leather
XNS Steering column cover 4-piece leather
XNU Trim strip groove in leather
XSB Sports seat backrest in leather
XSD Seat controls in leather
XTG Door sill cover inside leather
XV1 Defroster panel covered in leather
XX1 Floor mats, lettering, placed in leather
XX2 Footwell lighting
XY5 Coulisse tiptronic selector lever in leather
Y23 Aluminium package
Y29 Option bundle incl. X50, X70 and X71
XJ4 Keys with coloured Porsche Crests
