2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S

The 997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet occupies a specific sweet spot in the 911 lineage — the post-facelift direct-injection 3.8-litre flat-six addressed the IMS bearing concerns of earlier 997s, while the naturally aspirated character and tactile six-speed manual remain fully intact. Open-top, manual, sub-32k miles: this configuration is increasingly uncommon on the market, and this example has covered just 31,126 miles since its 2009 registration.

Specification goes well beyond base Carrera S: the original owner specified factory Sport Seats, 19-inch Carrera Sport wheels, heated seats, cruise control, rear Park Assist, and an extended navigation module with Bluetooth telephone integration — £3,486 in period options. Carrara White over black leather is a clean, period-correct combination that suits the 997's sharper post-facelift nose and tail.

The service history is thorough and traceable: eight stamps from new, seven of which are at Porsche Centres (Leeds, Exeter, Guildford) or Porsche specialists, with the most recent visit to Porsche Centre Guildford in October 2025 at 31,113 miles. Books and manuals are present. A genuinely well-looked-after, low-use example of a model that continues to appreciate.