Japanese-Market 1999 Porsche 996 Carrera Coupe Sakura Widebody

This 1999 Porsche 996 Carrera Coupe is a Japanese-market example that has been modified with a widebody kit by Sakura Products of Japan. Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over a Seal Grey leather interior, the car features widened fender flares with exposed hardware, a custom front lip, a ducktail-style rear decklid, custom coilover suspension, and rare 18” Panasport G7 three-piece wheels. Factory equipment includes a 5-speed Tiptronic transmission, heated power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support and driver memory, an onboard computer, Hi-Fi sound system, electric sunroof, and headlamp washers. Recently imported to the United States by the selling dealer, this distinctive Japanese-built 996 is now being offered for auction in Florida with approximately 81k miles showing on the odometer. The Arctic Silver Metallic bodywork has been modified with Sakura Products wide fender flares secured by exposed hardware, giving the Carrera a substantially wider and more aggressive stance. Additional modifications include a custom front lip, a painted ducktail-style rear decklid, and rare 18” Panasport G7 three-piece wheels with custom color-matched faces. According to the seller, the fender flares and rear decklid have been refinished to match the body, while the remainder of the car retains its original paint and presents well overall with minor age- and mileage-related imperfections. The Seal Grey cabin remains largely original and is appointed with optional leather upholstery extending to the front and rear seats. Factory equipment includes a four-spoke leather steering wheel with Tiptronic shift buttons, heated eight-way power-adjustable front seats with power lumbar adjustment, driver-seat position memory, automatic climate control, an onboard computer, and a factory Hi-Fi audio system. A Pioneer head unit and upgraded speakers have been installed, while the original Japanese ETC electronic toll-card reader remains in place as a reminder of the car’s previous life in Japan. The seller describes the interior as exceptionally well preserved, noting minimal wear to the steering wheel and leather upholstery with no significant cracks, tears, or scratches. A naturally aspirated 3.4-liter M96 flat-six sends up to 296 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Factory equipment also includes Automatic Slip Regulation (ASR) and Automatic Brake Differential (ABD), while the aftermarket coilover suspension is said to retain compliant street manners despite the car’s lowered stance and widened footprint. Recent maintenance performed in preparation for sale includes replacement brake rotors and pads, a new alternator, and a fresh engine oil service. This sale will include import documentation, Japanese service records, owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, and a clean title. The seller would like you to know: “Hello everyone, this is our Japan market Porsche that was custom-built in Japan by Sakura Products and subsequently imported into the USA by us. It features wider custom fender flares and a front lip and rear ducktail trunk lid. RoW 996, so it features the nicer rear bumper without bumperettes and clear light indicators. The exterior is extremely nice given the mileage, with very minor cosmetic imperfections. The interior is near immaculate with very little wear. Optional power adjustable leather seats are nice and plush with no tears/ scratches or rips. Has a Pioneer head unit and upgraded speakers. Overall, it’s a really nice and custom Porsche with daily driver manners. Shifts through the gears effortlessly. The custom coilovers have nice street manners, so not too firm. This is a 1999, so it has the much better dual-row IMS. Clean and clear Florida title under our name, and all the import docs included with the sale.”

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