Porsche 911 Carrera 2 GTS

The 997.2 GTS sits at an interesting junction in 911 history: the last naturally aspirated high-performance variant before turbocharged engines became standard across the range, extracting 408bhp from the 3.8-litre direct-injection flat-six with wider Carrera 4S-derived rear bodywork and centre-lock 19-inch wheels as part of the package. This example is a Cabriolet with the seven-speed PDK and rear-wheel drive — a pairing that prioritises driver engagement alongside open-air accessibility.

Finished in Basalt Black with a matching black power hood and black half-leather sports seats, the visual theme is coherent and purposeful. Beyond the GTS-standard kit — Sport Chrono with Sport Plus, switchable sports exhaust, PASM, PSM, Bi-Xenon headlights, and stainless steel door entry guards — the factory options list adds the Extended Leather Pack, BOSE audio, heated seats, rear parking sensors, and leather-trimmed PDK surround. It is a well-specified car without veering into excess.

At 52,447 miles from its 2011 registration, this has covered a reasonable amount for its age and is clearly not a garage ornament. The naturally aspirated 997.2 GTS Cabriolet is a specific and increasingly appreciated configuration: the GTS spec brings genuine performance differentiation, while the Cabriolet body and PDK make it broadly usable rather than track-focused.