1997 Porsche 911 3.6 993 Targa 6 Speed Manual. Artic Silver with optional Marble grey hardback leather sports seats and a glass Targa roof. Supplied new on 18th February 1999 by Lancaster Porsche of Colchester with their original sticker still displayed in the rear window. The Targa version of the 993 was introduced in the 1996 model year and was the debut of the so-called "greenhouse" system - a retractable glass roof, a design continued on the 996 and 997 Targa. The glass roof retracts underneath the rear window, revealing a large opening. This system was a complete redesign, as previous Targa models had a removable roof section and a wide B-pillar functioning as a roll bar. The new glass-roof design allowed the 993 Targa to retain the same side-on profile as the other 911 Carrera variants and finish without the inconvenience of storing the removed top of the old system. The 993 was the last 911 with an air-cooled engine – Porsche switched to water-cooling for the 996 of 1999 – and sleek styling, compact dimensions and superb handling, combined with relative rarity, make it highly sought-after today. This particular 993 is a Carrera 2 Targa, meaning it has rear-wheel drive and a retractable glass roof. Other factory fitted options included electric sports seats, rear wiper and top tint windscreen. The 993 comes from the era that spawned the ‘Germanic build quality’ cliche, and if correctly maintained it will prove a paragon of reliability. Having had just 3 previous keepers from new and the most recent owning the car since 2015, some 7 years and has covered a total of 144,000 miles. It comes with a large history folder containing bills, invoices and old mot certificates dating back to 1998 as well as the original dealer wallet, all handbooks, service book, two sets of keys and remote locking fob. The last owner having the car looked after by Clark & Carter Porsche Specialists with invoices on file for many thousands spent. Considered by many Porsche enthusiasts as the “ultimate 911”, the type 993 represented a unique blend of power and simple elegance. The car had a more streamlined look and was “lower slung” than earlier versions of the 911. This Porsche is no exception, the 3.6 Varioram engine note combined with the open Targa roof and the crisp handling make this a car you just want to enjoy and is just as happy on country lanes as it is on the Autobahn. In lovely condition throughout and with an MOT until March 2023 the car is just waiting to be enjoyed in new hands. Fitted with factory air conditioning and shod with matching Michelin tyres this 993 ticks all the right boxes. Having most recently been in long term storage and now available to its next custodian. Upon sale the car will receive a 60 point health check as well as a full service to ensure your own peace of mind. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged. Free U.K mainland delivery. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook page.