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£50,652

1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4 - Manual

Collecting Cars • UK • 25 Aug 2025

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Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£50,652

1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4 - Manual

UK • 25 Aug 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a well-maintained classic, boasting a strong service history and several enhancements. While it presents some cosmetic wear consistent with its age, recent maintenance and desirable features like the sports exhaust and upgraded audio system make it an appealing choice for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

6

The car has had corrosion repairs to multiple body panels, stone chips, and corrected dings. There is also wear on the driver's seat bolster. The advisories on the MOT test also suggest wear and tear.

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142,458 miles

R996 AEW

1997

Auction

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£50,652

1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4 - Manual

Collecting Cars • UK • 25 Aug 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

KEY FACTS This 993-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a stylish and sure-footed modern classic sports car, offered from long-term ownership and with a strong maintenance history.

Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre ‘Varioram’ air-cooled flat-six, delivering around 268bhp to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

This original UK-market example was first registered in August 1997, and has been with the seller for nearly ten years.

The odometer shows 142,458 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 911 Carrera 4 is finished in the attractive hue of Ocean Blue metallic, over a Marble Grey leather and black leatherette-trimmed interior.

It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup II’ alloy wheels, framing red Porsche-branded brake callipers, and shod in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

Equipment includes projector headlights, a top-tinted windscreen, a rear screen wiper, an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable ‘hard-back’ front seats, an electricall...

Price Analysis vs Other 911 (993) Carrera 4 Coupes

£32,278

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£65,499

Median Price (Since 2020)

£175,865

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 29th Sept 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

142,795 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 30th Sept 2025, 142,795 miles


Passed

On 17th Sept 2024, 139,229 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed

On 13th Sept 2024, 139,228 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed

On 6th Sept 2023, 139,198 miles


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