2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The 997.2 generation Carrera 4S Cabriolet, introduced in 2009, brought direct fuel injection to the 3.8-litre flat-six, lifting output to 385 bhp while the wider Turbo-derived bodywork and all-wheel drive distinguish it visually and dynamically from the narrower Carrera S. The Cabriolet adds an electrically operated hood without meaningfully compromising the driving experience — a rare combination of open-air usability and serious all-weather capability.

This car was ordered with a strong factory specification: the PDK dual-clutch gearbox (arguably better suited to open-top motoring than the manual), Sport Chrono Package Plus, Porsche Sports Exhaust, 19-inch Carrera Sport Wheels, and a BOSE surround system — £5,132 in options at the time. The presentation is Basalt Black Metallic over black leather, a combination that ages particularly well on the 997 body. Sport seats and heated front chairs complete the interior.

At 45,056 miles, the service history is thorough and well-documented: four visits to Porsche Centres (Leeds, Wilmslow, West London, Chester) from new to 2017, followed by four further services at Porsche specialists through to April 2026 — the car has clearly been cared for consistently. All books and manuals are present.