• Desirable UK-supplied ‘C16′ example and 75,200 miles from new • Just 3 former keepers and current ownership since 2016 • Subject this year to c.£4,000 of expenses with Porsche specialist Collection of invoices, old MOT certificates and current V5c document Introduced in 1999, the 996-generation of Porsche’s evergreen 911 was styled by Pinky Lai.

Boasting a monocoque bodyshell that was some forty-five percent stiffer yet lighter than that of its predecessor, the newcomer also boasted improved aerodynamics and a more ergonomic interior.

Perhaps best known for its switch from air- to water-cooling, the standard 996 had some well publicised engine woes.

The exception to the rule was the Turbo variant which used an evolution of the Le Mans-winning (and nigh-on bombproof) Mezger flat-six.

Displacing some 3.6 litres when fitted to the 996 Turbo, this fearsome powerplant developed a quoted 414bhp and 413lbft of torque.

Allied to either six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmissi...