2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 40th Anniversary

Equipment

GT Silver metallic paintwork, Dark grey natural leather upholstery, 18-inch Carrera alloy wheels, X51 Power Kit (345hp), 6-speed manual transmission, Sports suspension (10mm lower), Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Limited-slip differential, Turbo front bumper, Aero kit side skirts, Heated and electric sports seats, Front seat backs in GT Silver, Centre console in GT Silver, GT2 gear lever, Electric sunroof, Aluminium instrument rings, 40 Jahre Limited Edition plaque (No. 1130), ‘911’ logo door entry guards, Bose sound system, Porsche Classic PCCM Plus with USB and Bluetooth, Original order form and bill of sale, Spare remote key.

Exterior

This special 996 is finished in GT Silver metallic, a colour exclusive to the 911 ‘40 Jahre’ and the Carrera GT. Other distinguishing exterior features of the model include the Turbo front bumper, Aero Kit side skirts, lower sports suspension, and unique rear badging. Of the 1,963 Anniversary editions produced only 200 found their way to the UK, and this is one such example. All sat on 18-inch Carrera alloy wheels, and bi-Xenon headlights were also standard fitment.

The car is very well presented but in line with the mileage of 69k there are a handful of small chips and discreet marks evidencing its honesty. The paintwork has just been treated to a machine polish by our in-house detailer and so every panel retains a lovely deep shine with no off-colour areas to report. The headlights are also nice and clear, and looking along both sides the body is free from any car park dings. Having seen just two owners from new this rare special edition will no doubt be an attractive prospect for any 911 enthusiast or collector.

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Interior

Inside, the 40th Anniversary 911 was equipped with full natural leather upholstery in contrasting dark grey, with dark grey carpets and a number of silver elements including aluminum instrument rings and a GT Silver centre console. The interior of this particular example remains in fine order. The heated front seats present in fantastic condition with no major wear to the bolsters or perforated sections, and all the electric adjustments work as they should. The dashboard and centre console are excellent, and the steering wheel still has a great texture to the leather. In the footwells are original Porsche overmats and the individually numbered plaque also remains in place. For modern convenience the cabin is lifted further with the recent addition of a genuine Porsche PCCM Plus multimedia head unit with Bluetooth and USB, etc.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

One of the most important features of the of 996 ‘40 Jahre’ was the X51 performance kit which increased power from 320hp to 345hp thanks to a number of factory engine upgrades including modified cylinder heads, camshafts, exhaust manifolds, etc. This more potent 3.6-litre engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission that still feels tight and precise to operate.

Reading through the paperwork it’s clear the car has always been maintained to a high standard by only Porsche or Porsche specialists. There are 12 stamps in the original book and the last service was only recently carried out in October 2024. The IMS bearing was upgraded at Porsche fairly early in the car’s life, and in 2016 the clutch and rear main seal were also replaced.

History File

This lovely 996 Anniversary is one of just 200 UK right-hand drive (C16) examples produced. It was supplied to its first owner, Ms Johannson, by Porsche Centre Reading in March 2004 and it has changed hands only once since then (in 2015). The car has recently returned from a major service and check over at Cridfords, the invoice for this work totalling more than £4,500 in October 2024.

The accompanying History File comprises a thick raft of Porsche and marque specialist invoices, MOT certificates, tracker documentation, period sales literature, and even the original order form, bill of sale, and first V5 from late 2003/early 2004. The original Porsche document wallet and handbooks are also on file along with the current V5 showing only 1 former keeper. The service history is as follows:

31/01/2006 at 8,444 miles – Porsche Centre Reading

10/01/2008 at 17,713 miles – Porsche Centre Reading

10/03/2010 at 26,809 miles – Porsche Centre Reading

22/05/2012 at 34,195 miles – Porsche Centre Reading

24/01/2014 at 40,210 miles – Porsche Centre Reading

08/06/2015 at 48,156 miles – Porsche Centre Guildford

11/05/2016 at 51,230 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists (new clutch)

03/04/2017 at 54,710 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists

03/04/2018 at 56,497 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists

11/04/2019 at 59,029 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists

19/03/2021 at 64,345 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists

21/04/2023 at 66,506 miles – Precision Porsche Specialists

17/10/2024 at 69,449 miles – Cridfords Porsche Specialists