2002 Porsche carrera 4S Coupe

Private Owner/Seller - Paul  K.

91k KM (56,500  miles)

3.6L - Varioram -  320 HP 

Phoenix Yellow Metallic  on  Black Full Leather

Seller's Ask: $60,000 CAD - Current Equivalent $44K  USD

You have never seen one like it before, and you’ll in all likelyhood never see another one like  it pass you anytime  in  the  future  either.  No not Porsche’s Speed  Yellow,  as this rare PTS (Paint To Sample) Porsche C4S is believed to be a ‘One  Of  One’.  Created  at  the  whim  of  it’s  original  buyer  who  clearly  wanted  Porsche  to  build  him something that no one else,  at that time,  had ever seen before.  

Factory painted  in  Phoenix Yellow  Metallic  a  shade  that  had  found  favor with  BMW  buyers  when  it  was  first introduced on the  E46/M3  cars at  the Geneva Auto  Show In  the  late  90’s.  I  think that  you  will agree  that  the  gentleman  that  order  this  PTS  car simply  got  it  so  right,  as  the  voluptuous  lines  of  the  widebody  Porsche  996  C4S  make  a  perfect  canvas  for  such  a  eye catching shade.  This  delicious  PTS  car  is  truly  vibrant  and  depending  on  the  light  switches  from  greenish  yellow  to  gold  to  flame  yellow  while  glistens  like  few  other  911s  did,  from  what  was a predominantly grey  era. Nearly 50% of the 996 era cars left the factory in Grey tones with another 30% of 996 production being Black... so overall there are simply not a lot of diverse colours to choose from in the 996 market today.

This Unicorn is undeniably  just  as  special  today  as  it  was  when  it  was  originally ordered near 25 years ago!

This  is  a  car  that  continues to stand  out in any crowd,  and  demands  the  attention of   onlooker be they enthusiasts or not.  'Loving  What  You  Drive'  is  all  the  more  pleasurable when those  around  you  inadvertently  drop  their  jaws and  start  to  drool  as  you  drive  by!

Just how special is  a  Paint  to Sample 911…  For  2025  onward all of  the regular 911 models, regardless of body style, the standard Paint to Sample option costs $14,190, USD to  $31,070. USD.  A  good chuck  of  pocket  change!

Given  that  the  Porsche  ‘996’  Carrera  4S  was  birthed  directly out  of  the  Porsche  996 Turbo  mold  it  shares many  of  the  Turbo’s alluring  attributes  including  the  voluptuous  wide  body, along  with  the  Turbo’s suspension, brakes, powertrain  and  AWD  platform…  minus,  of course, the  Turbo’s unique  Twin  Turbo Mezger  3.6L  Engine.  Instead, although  sharing  the  still  potent, beautifully sonorous,  Naturally  Aspirated  320hp/3.6L  996 Carrera  Engine  with  the  rest  of  the  996  lineup,  the  C4S remains significantly  different  and  far  more  special  than any base 996/911 will ever be.   

It  must  be  noted  that  the  Carrera  4S  Coupe made  up  only  10%  of the  175,000  996  era production, being  manufactured for  just  a  short  four  year  period… 2002-2005.  In  fact  C4S  Coupe  production  numbers virtually  matched  those  of  the  996 Turbo  Coupes,  so  certainly this was never a  high  volume car.

All and  all  a  significant  step  up  from  the  base  996/911s  both visually  and  dynamically, and as such these  cars, not  unlike  their stablemates the  996  Turbos,  have  pulled away  from  the  pack with values demonstrating  the  continued  interest  that these unique cars garner  from  enthusiasts  internationally.

Global demand for this unique Porsche model  continues  to  grow, and we see no reason for that to change in the years to come as market interest in the thrill inducing,  driving experience that these cars provide would appear to be creating an unquenchable thirst  for  ownership  amongst knowing enthusiasts.  Each  and every  996  4S  is  special, but  this  extremely  rare  PTS  4S  Coupe  in  Phoenix Yellow  Metallic  is  with  little  doubt  a  touch  more  special  than  the  rest.

As you may or may not be aware, we at SportsCarLocate have been chasing Porsche cars on behalf of our clients for the past 18 years now, and through those years we have successfully located 911s from every era, including many from the 996 years. 

Throughout those many years we have seen the market for Porsche’s cars ebb and flow especially when talking the 996 Era 911s. For far too long the 996/911s carried the weight of discrimination from within the Porsche community, as although the 996 cars were one of Porsche's greatest sales successes with 175,000 996/911 cars built and sold, right from the start these were chastised time and again. 

Of course Porsche enthusiasts have a long tradition of hating what's new, and instead loving those bygone era cars.  This occurred when Porsche dropped the 356 for the new 911, and with virtually each iteration of the Air Cooled 911s including the now highly coveted 964 and 993 cars. Hence when Porsche introduced the first water cooled 911, the 996 the model started off on a very shaky footing. 

It has taken quite some time for enthusiasts worldwide to come to the realization that the 911 from the 996 era (warts and all) were and are great and highly competent Porsche 911s. Yes, different than the Porsches that came before it, and not all that the later era 911s have come to be, but still cars that remain very worthy of the 911 moniker!

Look deeper and you’ll learn that virtually every Porsche Era and Model has Warts!

When taking 996 road cars two models quickly come to the top of the heap... the 996 Turbo and it's naturally aspirated look alike cousin the Carrera 4S. Each quite different and yet so much the same with both being dramatically sensual, uniquely magical, and melodious motorcars. These are sports cars that do just about everything well... yes, a touch of a understatement here, as these cars were, in their day, 'World-Class' and with the right driver at the wheel, they were capable of embarrassing near anything on the road. 

This unique breed of Carrera, for most knowing Porsche focused enthusiasts, sits at the high water mark of driver engagement, and they are treasured for their unique combination of a mystical analogue feel combined with modern era technology  that evoke a visceral response unlike much else on the road from their era!

Yes, clearly you will find many cars in the modern era that are significantly faster than these near 20+ year old Porsche 996s, but as modern era performance numbers head into the stratosphere, for many enthusiasts the numbers and those extreme performance cars have become less and less relevant in today's world.

The 996 4S Coupe is undeniably a feast for the eyes and with it's naturally aspirated engine a sonorous blessing for the ears. 

If you have been on the hunt, you'll know that there is a serious supply shortage of these now very desirable 996 4S Coupes in the current market. That is especially true of Carrera 4S cars of this caliber.  Interest remains extremely strong and we see significant potential for not just continued interest, but increasing market demand in the years to come. 

When you do look around the market you soon realize that very few of these cars have made it this far, 20+ years in, in the overall impressive, well sorted, condition that you will find this one to be. This car's current cosmetic condition, factory originality and its significant mechanical refreshments help it to near totally belie its age and it's quite low well documented mileage is a massive value add - both as it regards future maintenance costs and market value in the years to come.

A very tough car to match in Canada the U.S. or even further abroad, as this unique piece stands out from any crowd swathed in it stunning Phoenix Yellow Metallic factory paintwork. Further unlike oh so many 996s, this car has greatly benefited from the respect and care it has been shown by each of its owners. Never abused, never ignored, never left wanting for love, and unlike so may cars from this era there is a compelling story with significant evidence of a life well lived. 

Since Paul’s purchase in 2014 @ 36,900 miles (59k km) he has invested heavily and consistently in the care of the car. 

We of course will also be happy to share additional high-resolution Images, CarFax Report, Maintenance history etc. or other details that will provide a prospective buyer further insight into the car's current condition... just ask!