2008 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 997.2 Carrera is the sweet spot of the last naturally aspirated, hydraulic-steering 911 generation: the revised 3.6-litre flat-six gained direct injection for 2009 and dropped the 997.1's IMS bearing worry, and this one is paired with the six-speed manual rather than the PDK. It makes 345 bhp and 390 Nm, and was ordered by its first owner in Basalt Black Metallic over Stone Grey leather, a restrained combination that suits the car's understated character.

Mileage is 38,016, which is modest for a car of this age, and the service record is unusually complete. Eight entries run from 3,501 miles in 2010 through Porsche Centre Bournemouth and Chester, then to a Porsche specialist for the three most recent services, the latest at 36,630 miles. All books and manuals are present. The Autotrader data flags it as low on owners, though the page gives no exact count.

Options are few but sensible. The original owner added an extended navigation module for PCM 3.0 (£1,284), a Bluetooth telephone preparation module (£523), a grey top-tint windscreen and floor mats, bringing the extras to £1,807. The car sits in insurance group 49E and is ULEZ compliant.