Registration No: Y989 MGR
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99Z1S604104
MOT: None

PLEASE NOTE: This lots MOT expired on the 22^nd of November 2023 and the vendor did not have time to arrange a fresh MOT certificate for the car.

• Features Nephrite Green extended leather interior, the rarest interior trim on the 996
• Desirable manual transmission and non-sunroof example
• Current ownership since 2005 and very well maintained while in said ownership
• IMS bearing upgraded in 2022 by D&G Porsche Specialists
• Offered with an impressive history file and boasts very strong service history

Asked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Early 3.4-litre 996 cars are increasingly sought after because of their stronger dual-row IMS bearings and mechanical throttles.

Supplied new via JCT600 (Rawdon) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ‘Y989 MGR’ was delivered to the first owner on the 9^th of March 2001. Finished from the factory in Seal Grey metallic paintwork, the 911 was provided with complementary Nephrite extended leather interior upholstery, the rarest of the available interior trims on the 996. An early example of the 996, it features the 3.4-litre engine which is allied to the desirable six-speed manual transmission and it is a non-sunroof example. Optioned with Sports exhaust system, leather interior upholstery throughout including the three-spoke leather steering wheel, Blaupunkt radio, Porsche CDR-22 with added CD compartment, rear windscreen wiper, and green tinted windscreen top. Entering into current registered ownership in 2005, the 911 has three former keepers and has now covered 129,000 miles from new.

Boasting an excellent service history, the Carrera is accompanied by the original stamped service book and further service invoices that demonstrate twenty services, with them all having been completed by Official Porsche Centres or Porsche specialists. The most recent service was completed less than 5,000 miles ago at 125,986 miles by D & G Porsche Specialists, with the 996 receiving the all-important renewed RMS and upgraded IMS bearing at this time too. Very well maintained while in the current ownership, over £14,500 has been spent maintaining ‘Y989 MGR’ in the last ten years alone, with some of the work provided including air-conditioning attention, power steering pipes renewed, new alternator belt, rear support braces and upper suspension arms, rear brake renewal and much more.

Accompanied by an impressive history file that contains the original book pack in the Porsche wallet (with the aforementioned service book and the owner’s handbook), a large collection of previous invoices, numerous previous MOT certificates, and current V5C document. This example is a very well-maintained example with the scarce Nephrite interior and low ownership!

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale. The correct registration number for this lot is ‘Y989 MGR’.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452