About this Collectable
For a long time, the 996 was somewhat the neglected child of the 911 family. The air-cooled boxer engines were practically considered sacred, but now the 996 is increasingly appreciated for its pure character and everyday usability. With its wide turbo body, chassis and, of course, facelifted front, the 4S was the most powerful (normal) version with a naturally aspirated engine, featuring continuous rear lights and red brake calipers. You can really push this relatively modern 911 thanks to its ample horsepower, still normal dimensions and the necessary safety systems. Try finding that in a 964 or 993 that costs twice as much. It's actually unbelievable that a 23-year-old car drives and handles so well. Even after many kilometres, they still feel solid, provided they have been driven carefully and well maintained.
This 996 Carrera 4S Coupé looks tough with its black accents, has low mileage and is equipped with all Japanese maintenance stickers. The 996 was originally delivered and maintained in Japan in 2002. Left-hand drive cars are a status symbol in Japan and are generally driven very little. Inspection requirements in Japan are extremely strict, which means that no corners are cut when it comes to maintenance and safety. In the Netherlands, the Porsche has been maintained by specialists Bossen en de Bakker and A9 Automotive in Heemskerk. Due to personal circumstances of the current owner, the car has hardly been driven in recent years. At the end of 2024, the 996 was put back into service and brought back to life by Heijnen Cars en Classics.
Our opinion
A neat 996, invoices included, as far as we know in its original paintwork and with a very attractive mileage. Drive it gently to warm it up, service it annually and enjoy the miles. A 996 is a fully-fledged 911, especially in the ‘4S’ version. With little or no depreciation and everyday usability, it is an ideal youngtimer. This one also has four-wheel drive, so you can just keep driving in winter and take a few carriers on the roof to go skiing.
About the seller
The current owner has been a Porsche enthusiast since childhood. After a 911 3.0 and a 964 WTL convertible (also sold on The Collectables), he bought this 996 Carrera4S in mint condition. A beautiful wide model, turbo body with chassis. He saw it and fell in love. As his family has grown (he has become a grandfather), the 996 4S is now available for sale to a new owner.
Equipment
This Porsche is factory-equipped with:
Tiptronic automatic transmission
Steering wheel gearshift
Sunroof
Rear windscreen wiper
Litronic Xenon lighting
Headlight washers
Electrically adjustable seats with heating
On-board computer
Windscreen with green strip
Modifications
Black powder-coated rims
Modern RetroLook multimedia system
Striping
Comments
As far as is known, the car is in its original paintwork and is damage-free except for a few signs of wear, see the photos.
Recent maintenance history
The maintenance history is as follows:
Unfortunately, the dates from Japan are illegible. For details, please refer to the attached invoices in the photo report.
Date – 20,382 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 23,950 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 26,950 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 29,177 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 32,847 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 34,941 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 36,613 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 41,821 km – Porsche Japan
Date – 47,531 km – Porsche Japan
29-01-2019 – 52,938 km – Major service Bossen en de Bakker Porsche specialist
05-08-2021 – 63,596 km – MOT + service Carteam A9 Heemskerk
25-04-2022 – 65,340 km – Water pump replaced BCS Motorsport
26-08-2024 – 66,000 km – Service, battery, alternator and MOT Heijnen Cars & Classics
Included in the sale
Two keys
Invoices
Instruction booklet
Summary
Seller - Richard
Seller type - Private individual
Location – Amsterdam
Chassis number - WP0ZZZ99Z3S600969
Registration number – ZT-814-L
First registration – 14-12-2002
Mileage – 67,387 KM
Verifiable – based on invoices, documentation
Warranty - No
VAT/Margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Coupé
Engine - 3.6L naturally aspirated boxer engine
Drive - Front + rear
Gearbox - Tiptronic S automatic
Exterior - CarreraWeiss
Interior - Black leather
Upholstery - Leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 1 in the Netherlands
Owned since - 31-07-2019
Registration - 08-08-2019
Tyres – Front: Michelin Pilot Sport 225/40ZR18 N3. Rear: 295/30 ZR18 98Y XL N3 DOT 2019 > 6mm
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