PORSCHE 911 (996) TARGA 2002

Now we're talking. Guards Red 911s go together with hazy summer days like lemonade and lager.

BRAND NEW MOT

Highlights

Smart example from long-term ownership

Substantial history file

Rare targa body style

Genuine low mileage example

Targa roof

Overview

For some years, the water-cooled 996 was very much the underappreciated 911.

The first water-cooled version of the iconic Porsche sports car shared a lot in common with the Boxster, including its distinctive ‘fried egg’ headlamps with integrated indicators and much of its front suspension.

And while some 911 purists sniff at that, other fans of the marque recognise it for what it was – Porsche finally bringing the 911 up-to-date, while maintaining a number of key elements of its essential DNA, namely the iconic coupe-body profile, the horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine in its rump, and the upmarket but accessible supercar image that the 911 had portrayed so well since its inception.

It was also a fabulous car to drive, arguably the finest handling car of the 1990s providing you didn’t over-provoke it and make it do another classically 911 thing and fly backwards into the weeds (although, in a 996, that’s far harder than in any of its air-cooled predecessors).

If anything, though, the 996 was the perfect compromise. It was rapid and entertaining like a 911 should be, but it was also docile and easy to drive around town.

This is a narrow-bodied 911– essentially the entry-level 911 of its era, with two-wheel-drive, but also the most pure and true to the original 911 style and favoured by many enthusiasts as a result. It’s also a Targa, which would is partially retractable roof.

Experience pure driving pleasure with this stunning Guards Red Porsche 911 Targa. Equipped with new Brakes for exceptional stopping power, this car is engineered for those who crave performance. Slip inside and enjoy the luxurious leather seats. The immersive BOSE sound system enhance every journey, while the CarPlay keeps you seamlessly connected. Manoeuvres, this Targa roof Porschde is perfect for both the thrill-seekers and the style-conscious. Sold with new MOT