Stock #1562 VIN: WP0AD29977S786xxx** 38,400 Miles from New Slate Grey Metallic (L23F) on Black Full Supple Leather (AT) 5-Speed Tiptronic S Transmission Clean and Clear California Title Original Paint Clean Carfax® / No Accidents 1-Orange County Owner from New Zero Modifications Original Window Sticker
With the 996 Turbo, Porsche created one of their best-built variations of the 911 Turbo model. However, the 997 gave these cars the classic look they deserved. Besides a great looking exterior, the interior finishes were greatly improved. It is simple, clean, and classic 911. Finally, power was increased by nearly 40 horsepower over the prior Turbo S (X50 package) cars. These were the last generation of 911 Turbo cars with the coveted Mezger designed flat 6 engine.
This Porsche was special ordered on February 27th, 2007, and built on May 4th, 2007. It was sold on June 25th, 2007 by McKenna Porsche of Norwalk, California. Although these Turbo models came very well equipped with many standard items that are usually options, this example was further special ordered with the following:
- Slate Grey Metallic
- Leather Package Switch Panel
- Black Full Leather
- Supple Leather Front & Rear
- Tiptronic S
- Heated Front Seats
- 3-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel
- Parking Assist System
- Sport Chrono Package – Turbo
- Remote CD Changer (6 Discs)
- Floor Mats Interior Color
- Metal Door Sill Model Insignia
The MSRP was $136,310, equivalent to around $207,525 in today’s money.
The current owner was a university professor. Shortly after he retired in 2006, he special ordered this Turbo new. He had owned a new 356 back in the 50s and wanted another new Porsche. Even though he retired from education, he was still consulting and traveling so he never put many miles on his Turbo. It was always garaged and regularly serviced at the Porsche dealer. In 2010, he shipped the Turbo back East to Fort Meyers, Florida, where he had a home. The Turbo was only there for less than a year and he shipped it back to Southern California in December of 2010.
During his care, all the maintenance was done at McKenna Porsche and included the following:
- Oil cooler seals and intake manifold gaskets (9/07 @ 1,594 miles)
- Oil service, inspection, new key (5/08 @ 6,106 miles)
- 20k mile service, brake flush, air filter, oil service, inspection (7/09 @ 10,916 miles)
- 40k mile/major service (5/12 @ 20,715 miles)
- Oil service
- Cabin filter
- Air filter
- Spark plugs
- A/C service/cleaning
- Rear brake pads due to rubbing on sensor
- Throttle body decarbonization cleaning service
- Air bag service
- Interstate battery
- Vehicle inspection
- Replaced front tires and 4 wheel alignment (3/13 @ 22,322 miles)
- Oil service and inspection (6/13 @ 23,245 miles)
- Oil service, rear tires, new TMPS (4), alignment, inspection (7/14 @ 27,668 miles)
- Oil service, air-mass sensor bank 2, full brake job, remap DME (8/16 @ 31,240 miles)
- Air-mass sensor bank, inspection (6/17 @ 31,672 miles)
- Oil service and inspection (7/17)
- Major service and inspection (4/19 @ 33,797 miles)
- Oil service
- Spark plugs
- Ignition coil packs
- Fuel filter
- Fuel filler cap
- Wiper blades
- 4 new tires
- 4 wheel alignment
- Brake fluid flush
- Serpentine and drive belts
- Air and cabin filters
- Battery
- Door handle replaced
- Oil service and inspection (2/20 @ 34,687 miles)
- Oil service, brake fluid flush, inspection (6/21 @ 36,690 miles)
- Oil service and inspection at Rallysport Engineering (8/22)
- Sale preparation services at Cape Auto (11/24 @ 38,048 miles)
- Interstate battery
- Oil service
- Inspection
- Road test
- Smog test/certification
- Preparation for sale services at AutoKennel
- Order/install new factory front spoiler lip
- Replace coil pack #2 and spark plug
- Full body paint correction
- Touch up paint on minor chips/door edges
- Paintless dent removal
- Refinish wheel bolts & metal suspension components
- Recondition exterior rubber and plastic trim
- Deep cleaning of front trunk and battery area
- Clean, condition, feed leather treatment
- Deep cleaning of wheels removed from the car
- Steam clean interior, engine bay, and underside
- Polish and coat headlights
- Ceramic coat exterior
The exterior of this Turbo is all original and in excellent condition. The paint on all the metal surfaces appears to be original and verified with a paint meter. There are minimal flaws with just the minor nicks here and there from the last 18 years of use. There are some scuffs on the front bumper and door edges, which were professionally touched up. The front spoiler lip is new from Porsche. The glass is all original, including the windshield, and wears the proper factory stampings. The windshield has a crack on the upper passenger corner that isn’t visible from inside the car. All the trim and rubber seals are in good shape. All the exterior lights work as does the power rear spoiler/wing. The original wheels have a few minor scuffs and are wearing Michelin Pilot Sport tires that were installed at the dealer in 2019. They have a half-life remaining. The front brakes have over 75% life and the rear brakes have 50% life.
The interior is also in good condition with no excessive signs of wear. The front seats have no tears or rips and just some light typical wear on the driver exit bolsters. The rear seats look unused. The Alcantara headliner has no tears, stains, or sagging issues. The carpet has no significant stains or heavy wear marks. The floor mats are original and the driver’s side has some signs of wear. The door panels are in great shape with no warping or major issues. The dash is perfect with no cracks. All the gauges work properly. All the power buttons, switches, and knobs all perform properly. The low tone horn doesn’t work. The A/C blows cold. The stereo system works properly as do the interior lights, mirrors, windows, and sunroof.
This Turbo drives very tight and still feels fresh. It has tremendous power throughout the rev range and is still relevant and fast. The brakes are superb with impressive stopping power as well as no fading or pulling. Handling is responsive with incredible grip. The car tracks straight. The suspension is original and rarely if ever worked out beyond normal commuting. When we checked the car’s computer, this Turbo has averaged 23.9mph over its entire life.
This Turbo is California registered and it just passed our strict smog/emissions testing.
This Porsche comes with 2 main keys, all owner’s manuals with vinyl cover, maintenance booklet with option sticker, original window sticker, order documentation, most service receipts from new, original selling dealer frame/insert, tool kit, wheel locks with key socket, and air compressor.
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.
This Porsche owner went cold turkey for 5 decades.
The owner of this Turbo was a West Point graduate, Rhodes Scholar, Army captain, Commendation Medal recipient, Doctor of Economics from Harvard, University Department Chief/Professor of Economics, federal government economics advisor, and bookends Porsche owner.
After graduating with distinction from West Point, he won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University, England. While there, he purchased a Porsche 356.
He enjoyed the freedom of driving his 356 with his French girlfriend throughout Europe.
He told his family that those years were the happiest years of his life.
He then went Porsche-less for the next 49 years.
In 2006, he retired, and custom ordered this 997 Turbo.
I can’t imagine going without a Porsche for a week let alone half of a lifetime.
Then again, this owner accomplished more than most people do in a dozen lifetimes.
Was he happy not driving a Porsche throughout his life versus just at the beginning and the end?!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or [email protected]
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administration fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
Note: For out-of-state buyers, California does not offer temporary tags/registration. Each State typically has a grace period to allow buyers to drive their new out-of-state acquisition to their local DMV for registration. Please check your State’s DMV website for more details. Also, California requires us to surrender standard plates less than 30 years old back to the state and will not be delivered with the vehicle. Personalized plates stay with the seller.