Highlights Manual Carrera 4 model Lesser-seen Meridian Metallic Silver Dansk supersports exhaust system Advisory-free MoT to Feb 2027 Presents very well overall Overview Fried eggs, turbo twists and tombstones - three things that you may not traditionally associate with cars, but three things that are key to the 996 recipe; so-called Fried Egg headlights seen on the 996.1, the iconic ‘turbo twist’ wheels, and the classic Porsche Tombstone seats.

Representing Porsche’s first foray into water-cooling for their 911 model, the 996 came under intense scrutiny from the word go, and it’s hardly surprising given that it spelled the end of the iconic air-cooled flat-six engine, along with completely redesigning the 911’s front end and aesthetic.

Once the initial shock and awe died off, however, it was clear the 996 was leaps-and-bounds ahead of its predecessor as far as everyday driving was concerned, and the halo Turbo and GT models were more than enough to placate the enthusiasts and collec...