2009 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera Convertible 4S PDK

The Porsche 911(997) Carrera 4S just oozes capability. It's not a car that needs to shout about its abilities, instead providing the well-informed driver with a purposeful, no-nonsense and pragmatic approach to tackling wet roads. When the heavens open, you have a dark and unfamiliar journey ahead of you, and you need all the help you can get, there aren't many sports cars that can get anywhere near a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S with its 385bhp on tap, a top speed of just under 180 mph and Porsches Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) a.k.a dual clutch transmission. The double clutch transmission combined the best features of a manual gearbox with those of an automatic, honed on the race track it shifted through seven speeds electro-hydraulically in a seamless fashion and became a massive hit globally.

We are informed by the vendor that SG59 XFT, when supplied new, cost a substantial £89,700 including £7,900 for a significant proportion of the Options List. We understand that the car fires at the first turn of the key and settles to a smooth idle, with all gauges showing nominal readings, the brakes are effective and bite when prompted, and all suspension bushes and springs are squeak and rattle free. This lovely Porsche has undoubtedly lived a cosseted existence. Mechanically this car appears equally healthy and there is no other mechanical device that can quite match the distinctive howl of one of these engines on full song.

Externally the Basalt Black bodywork is beautifully straight, the gloss of its paintwork is deep, and the shut lines and gaps are reassuringly symmetrical and narrow. Likewise, the black interior is a superb place to be and is complimented by a superb black power hood mechanism that is reported to work perfectly.

We are informed by the vendor that the car is freshly MOT'd, has an excellent service history and is accompanied by the supplying dealer's hand pack complete with all original paperwork and booklets. The odometer shows just 28,856 miles. These modern 911s are so much more than a means of transport, each drive is an event in itself.