2002 Porsche 911 996 Targa - Lapis Blue Metallic - 172,356km - Rebuilt Engine, IMS Solution Fitted
A rare-body 996 Targa with the most reassuring paperwork trail a 911 buyer can ask for.
Overview
Vendor advises the IMS bearing has been replaced with the IMS Solution and the 3.6-litre flat-six has been fully rebuilt with new pistons and sleeves approximately 12 months ago. That is the headline here. The 996 generation's IMS bearing is the most-discussed mechanical topic among potential buyers, and this car has it sorted properly, with the correct fix, not a compromise. Walk away from that and everything else on this Targa is a bonus.
The 996 Targa sits in a unique position in the 911 lineup. It offers a genuinely open-air experience through the electric sliding glass roof panel, yet retains the full structural rigidity of the coupe. No Cabriolet soft-top to age, no compromised body stiffness. The Targa roof glass tilts and retracts at the touch of a button, transforming the cabin without drama, and the rear fixed glass hatch gives you the classic 911 rear-three-quarter silhouette that a Cabriolet cannot match. This is the 911 body variant that ages best.
Finished in Lapis Blue Metallic (factory paint code L3A8), this car presents superbly in person and in photos. The deep blue metallic finish carries a lustre across all panels that belies the 172,356km on the clock, and the Tiptronic Porsche crest on the gear lever pairs cleanly with the graphite leather interior (factory code ET). Inside, the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus unit has been fitted, replacing the original PCM with a modern touchscreen that brings Bluetooth, navigation, and media connectivity without altering the dash architecture. The front seats show honest patina from genuine use, the rear quarters are clean, and the instrument cluster confirms the genuine 172,356km reading.
Documentation includes multiple Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus manuals and navigation software, plus the original Porsche key. The build plate behind the front frunk lid confirms paint code L3A8 and interior ET, consistent with the presented specification. The VIN is etched on the windscreen and matches the build plate: WP0ZZZ99Z2S630559.
Features
* 3.6-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine, rebuilt with new pistons and sleeves (vendor advises approx 12 months ago)
* IMS bearing replaced with IMS Solution (vendor advises)
* Tiptronic automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Power-operated sliding glass Targa roof panel
* Factory code L3A8 Lapis Blue Metallic paint
* Factory code ET Graphite leather interior
* Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus touchscreen unit with navigation
* Four-seat configuration with rear occasional seats
* Original Porsche key
* Porsche Classic manuals and navigation software included
* Factory build plate confirming paint and interior codes
* VIN etched on windscreen
* 5-spoke Porsche alloy wheels
Condition Notes
* Front seat leather shows honest creasing consistent with genuine use at this mileage
* Steering wheel exhibits normal patina from regular use
* Exterior paint presents with strong depth and gloss across all panels
* Glass Targa roof mechanism operates correctly
Specifications
Year: 2002
Make/Model: Porsche 911 (996) Targa
Body: Coupe (Targa)
Engine: 3.6-litre naturally aspirated flat-six
Transmission: Tiptronic Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 172,356km
Colour: Lapis Blue Metallic (L3A8)
Interior: Graphite leather (ET)
Seats: 4
Steering: Right Hand Drive
Price Guide: $35,000 - $55,000
VIN: WP0ZZZ99Z2S630559
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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