2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

The 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS occupies an interesting position in the 911 hierarchy — it uses the Turbo's wider bodyshell and revised suspension geometry, while the naturally aspirated 3.8-litre flat-six reaches its highest non-GT state of tune at 408bhp. As one of the final expressions of the 997 generation before Porsche moved to the 991, the GTS badge represents the point at which the analogue character of the air-cooled era's successors was most concentrated, before later engineering philosophy began to optimise it away.

This example is the all-wheel-drive Cabriolet — a combination that orients the GTS toward long-distance touring rather than track use, with the AWD system adding composure in variable conditions and the PDK gearbox handling stop-start efficiently without sacrificing pace. The specification is coherent throughout: Basalt Black bodywork, black leather sports seats with embossed Porsche crests, and a black power hood make for a deliberately monochrome presentation that suits the car's character.

Registered in 2012, it has covered 25,816 miles — genuinely low for its age. The factory options list is thorough: Sport Chrono with Sport Plus, Extended Leather Pack, 19-inch GTS centre-lock wheels, switchable sports exhaust, BOSE audio, heated seats, and Bluetooth. PASM and PSM are fitted as standard, and the car is presented with a full service, fresh MOT, and 12-month warranty as part of the supplying dealer's preparation process.