1999 Porsche 996 911 (Non-Turbo/GT2/GT3)

This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet is powered by a 3.4-liter M96 flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and finished in Guards Red over black leather. Features include a limited-slip differential, a black convertible top, xenon headlights, a deployable rear spoiler, 18″ Turbo-look wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and an aftermarket Alpine head unit. The car has remained registered in Illinois from new and was acquired by the current owner in 2013. This 996 cabriolet has 51k miles and is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title. The car is finished in Guards Red and features xenon headlights, integrated fog lamps, a deployable rear spoiler, and a power-retractable soft top that can be seen raised and lowered. The convertible top mechanism was repaired and microswitches were replaced in 2017, while replacement bellows for the rear spoiler are said to have been fitted in 2023. The 18″ Turbo-look wheels wear 225/40 and 265/35 Pirelli tires. Braking is handled by four-piston Porsche-branded calipers fitted over cross-drilled rotors at all four corners. The front sway bar links were replaced in 2019. The cabin features seating upholstered in black leather, and the color-coordinated carpets are protected by Porsche-branded floor mats. Amenities include power-adjustable and heated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and an aftermarket Alpine head unit. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 180-mph speedometer and a central tachometer along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level. The odometer indicates 51k miles, approximately 11k of which were added during current ownership. The 3.4-liter M96 flat-six was rated at 296 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque when new. The IMS bearing and rear main seal were replaced in 2015. Work performed in 2019 included replacement of the spark plugs and spark plug tubes, a coil pack, and the right camshaft position sensor. The battery is said to have been replaced along with completion of an oil change in July 2023. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The clutch and rear main seal were replaced in 2015. A Billy Boat exhaust system was fitted in place of the factory component. The doorjamb label indicates manufacture in July 1998, and decoding the option sticker reveals the following information: L84A – Guards Red paint AS – Black partial leather upholstery C02 – Version for USA 139 – Seat heating, left 220 – Limited-Slip Differential 222 – Traction control (ASR) 340 – Seat heating, right 424 – CD storage compartment 437 – Eight-way power-adjustable seat, left 438 – Eight-way power-adjustable seat, right 446 – Wheel caps with full-color Porsche crests 490 – Hi-Fi sound system 537 – Seat position memory, left 659 – Onboard computer 688 – Becker-Porsche CDR-210 stereo The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Illinois.