When it comes to water-cooled Porsches, the 997-generation 911 is arguably the most popular. They had done away with the somewhat divisive looks of the 996, added more power, better quality interiors and resolved some of the reliability woes that plagued the earlier generations.

It should be no surprise that their popularity continues to grow as these cars develop into modern classics. Across the full range of models, from Carrera to GT3, every rung of the 997 ladder is lined with automotive gold.

This example is quite special, as a 2009 model year, 997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet. For the facelifted 997.2, Porsche added more power, tweaked the handling, updated the interiors and lifted the exterior with new lights, bumpers and trims.

This car is also pretty special as it is a factory Manual car, finished in Basalt Black over a black interior, it wears a set of 19” multi-spoke alloys, finished in a bright silver and subtle Carrera S badging.

The interior is everything you’d expect of a Porsche. The highest quality materials, with an excellent standard of finish and German precision throughout. Leather adorns nearly every tangible surface, a smooth finish everywhere except the seats, which feature perforations throughout the centres. Optioned from new with Porsche’s PCM infotainment system, it has just enough tech to enjoy without getting distracted from the real reason you buy a Porsche. To drive it!

And, drive it you will. As this is a Carrera S, you’re treated to a 3.8-litre flat-six that, in this 997.2 guise, produces 380bhp. In today’s world, we’re blinded by enormous power figures, but that is not to be sniffed at. A similar amount of power to that of a Ferrari Testarossa. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The 911 has built a reputation for being an everyday sports car or supercar, and whilst these cars are remarkably reliable and dependable, they do require regular maintenance. This car has been cared for both via the main dealer network and via Porsche specialists. The full records show:

11/2024 – Service & Drive Belt at 64,028 miles – Portiacraft
12/2023 – Serviced at 59,416 miles – Deutsch Tech
11/2022 – Serviced at 56,416 miles – Deutsch Tech
12/2021 – Serviced at 52,713 miles – Deutsch Tech
01/2021 – Clutch Kit at 49,017 miles – Portiacraft
12/2020 – Serviced at 48,483 miles – Portiacraft
09/2019 – Serviced at 46,150 miles – Portiacraft
09/2017 – Serviced at 43,409 miles – Porsche Centre West London
03/2015 – Serviced at 36,731 miles – Porsche Centre West London
04/2013 – Serviced at 27,741 miles – Porsche Centre Solihull
05/2011 – Serviced at 14,810 miles – Porsche Centre Nottingham

997 will continue to gain notoriety and popularity, and soon, great examples will become increasingly difficult to find. This is one of those great examples, finished in a strong colour combination, as a highly desirable Manual-equipped Carrera S. It has covered just 65,000 miles from new and has had 6 owners.

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