2002 911 Turbo
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe
21,091 Miles | 6-Speed Manual | Mezger Engine | Fully Documented from New | Collector Grade
SPECIFICATIONS
VIN: WP0AB29912S685242
Mileage: 21,091 Original Miles
Engine: 3.6L Twin-Turbocharged Mezger Flat-Six
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Exterior: Arctic Silver Metallic
Interior: Black Full Leather
Original MSRP: $124,870
Factory Options
Arctic Silver Metallic
Black Full Leather Interior
Heated Front Seats
Driver Lumbar Support
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
Remote 6-Disc CD Changer
Parking Assist
Small Leather Package
Leather Rear Center Console
Leather Sun Visors with Illuminated Mirrors
Stainless Door Sill Model Insignia
Black Porsche Floor Mats
WHY WE LOVE IT
Some collector cars tell their story through mileage. Others tell it through documentation. This 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo offers both.
Powered by Porsche's legendary GT1-derived Mezger engine and paired with the desirable six-speed manual transmission, the 996 Turbo has become one of the most respected modern analog Porsches ever produced. Free from the IMS bearing concerns associated with naturally aspirated 996 Carreras, the Mezger-powered Turbo has earned a reputation for exceptional durability while delivering performance that remains impressive more than two decades later.
As collectors increasingly recognize the significance of the Mezger-powered era, factory-original, low-mileage examples have become increasingly difficult to source. What truly separates this Turbo, however, is not simply its mileage—it's the continuity of care documented over nearly twenty-five years.
Rather than spending long periods parked away, this Porsche returned to authorized Porsche dealerships for routine annual maintenance regardless of mileage. It remained in the hands of meticulous enthusiast owners who prioritized preservation over modification, resulting in one of the most comprehensively documented 996 Turbos we have encountered.
Adding to its appeal, the car remains completely factory stock and is accompanied by its original order documentation, factory production records, original window sticker, decades of Porsche dealer service history, Porsche Club of America publications, concours recognition, recent independent mechanical testing, and extensive cosmetic preservation records.
This is precisely the type of Mezger-powered Turbo serious collectors actively seek—highly original, exceptionally documented, and independently verified.
PROVENANCE
Delivered new through Blue Grass Motorsports in Louisville, Kentucky, this Arctic Silver Metallic 911 Turbo was custom ordered by its original owner in July 2001. Included with the sale are the original buyer's order, Porsche production documentation, internal Porsche Cars North America order worksheets, original Monroney Window Sticker, temporary registration, and dealer correspondence documenting the vehicle from the day it was ordered.
The original owner, an active member of the Porsche Club of America Hill Country Region, maintained the vehicle almost exclusively through Roger Beasley Porsche, later Porsche Central Austin, for more than sixteen years. Rather than servicing the vehicle only when required, the extensive history file documents consistent annual maintenance despite extremely low annual mileage, illustrating an ownership philosophy centered on long-term preservation.
Adding to its documented history are original Porsche Club of America publications featuring both the owner and the vehicle, including recognition as Best in Show and Class 5 Winner at a Hill Country Region Porsche Club Concours event. These period publications further reinforce the exceptional condition and enthusiast ownership this Turbo has enjoyed throughout its life.
Ownership later transferred to Pennsylvania, where the vehicle continued to receive routine servicing through Porsche Main Line in Newtown Square. Maintenance remained preventative in nature, including ignition components, fluid services, alignments, Michelin tire replacement, scheduled inspections, and routine annual servicing.
In early 2026, the vehicle was acquired through respected Porsche specialist PA Euros in Exton, Pennsylvania following a comprehensive inspection and service.
Since entering the current owner's collection, preservation has remained the priority. The original paint required no paint correction prior to receiving professionally installed full-body Paint Protection Film, ceramic coating, professionally refinished wheels, and ceramic wheel protection totaling more than $6,600 in documented cosmetic preservation. The interior was professionally ozone treated and carefully detailed.
Most importantly, the Porsche remains completely stock, retaining its factory engine, six-speed manual transmission, suspension, exhaust system, and appearance without aftermarket modifications.
Today, with just 21,091 original miles, documented ownership spanning nearly twenty-five years, uninterrupted Porsche dealer service history, concours recognition, and extensive recent mechanical verification, this Turbo represents one of the finest collector-grade standard 996 Turbo examples currently available.
detailed sERVICE HISTORY
Unlike many collector vehicles that have long gaps in their maintenance records, this 911 Turbo is accompanied by an extraordinary collection of invoices documenting continuous care from new. The vehicle remained under the stewardship of enthusiast owners who consistently entrusted maintenance to authorized Porsche dealerships and respected marque specialists regardless of annual mileage. This preventative approach to ownership is evident throughout the history file and has undoubtedly contributed to the exceptional originality and condition the car presents today.
July 10, 2001
Blue Grass Motorsports | Louisville, Kentucky
Original Customer Order
This Turbo was custom ordered through Blue Grass Motorsports with extensive factory documentation retained, including:
Original Buyer Order
Porsche Factory Production Documents
Internal Porsche Cars North America Order Worksheets
Original Monroney Window Sticker
Original Dealer Correspondence
Few modern Porsches retain this level of factory documentation from the ordering process.
October 2001
Delivered New
Original delivery paperwork, temporary registration, and ownership documentation accompany the vehicle.
2002–2017
Roger Beasley Porsche / Porsche Central Austin
Austin, Texas
Mileage: Delivery – 19,636 Miles
For more than sixteen years, the original owner maintained the vehicle almost exclusively through Roger Beasley Porsche, later Porsche Central Austin. Despite averaging just over 1,200 miles annually, the vehicle returned regularly for preventative maintenance, inspections, and factory-recommended service.
Documented dealer services throughout original ownership include:
Annual maintenance inspections
Synthetic engine oil and filter services
Brake fluid flushes
Spark plug replacement
Ignition coil replacement
Fuel filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Cabin air filter replacement
Serpentine belt replacement
Manual transmission fluid service
Front differential fluid service
Clutch hydraulic accumulator replacement
Coolant reservoir replacement
Battery replacement
Rearview mirror replacement
Ignition switch replacement
Interior trim repairs
Warranty repairs
Michelin Pilot Sport tire replacement
Four-wheel alignments
Texas State Inspections
Multi-point mechanical inspections
The service history reflects an owner committed to preserving the vehicle rather than simply maintaining it.
March 7, 2013
Roger Beasley Porsche
Austin, Texas
Mileage: 16,858 Miles
Performed:
Annual Maintenance Service
Engine Oil & Filter
Cabin Air Filter
Windshield Wiper Replacement
Cup Holder Replacement
Battery Inspection
October 30, 2015
Batteries Plus
Mileage: Approximately 18,000 Miles
Invoice Total: $234.63
Performed:
New AGM Battery
Battery Installation
September 20, 2018
Porsche Main Line
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Mileage: 19,961 Miles
Performed:
Comprehensive Maintenance Inspection
Spark Plug Replacement
Ignition Coil Replacement
Drivability Inspection
Brake Inspection
Pennsylvania State Inspection
Ownership may have changed, but the maintenance philosophy remained exactly the same.
April 17, 2020
Porsche Main Line
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Mileage: 20,131 Miles
Performed:
Engine Oil Service
Brake Fluid Flush
Fuel Filter Replacement
Four Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
Four Tire Mount & Balance
Four-Wheel Alignment
Comprehensive Multi-Point Inspection
Wiper Replacement
Despite adding only approximately 170 miles since the previous service, preventative maintenance continued without compromise.
April 11, 2022
Porsche Main Line
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Mileage: 20,440 Miles
Performed:
Annual Maintenance
Engine Oil & Filter
Brake Fluid Flush
Manual Transmission Fluid Service
Front Differential Fluid Service
Serpentine Belt Replacement
Multi-Point Inspection
Dealer recommendations addressed routine age-related maintenance items, reflecting continued preventative ownership.
March 27, 2026
PA Euros
Exton, Pennsylvania
Mileage: 20,947 Miles
Prior to acquisition by the current owner, PA Euros completed:
Comprehensive Mechanical Inspection
Vehicle Evaluation
Sale Preparation
As one of the country's most respected independent Porsche specialists, PA Euros' involvement further reinforces the quality of the vehicle.
June 5, 2026
PA Euros
Exton, Pennsylvania
Mileage: 20,975 Miles
Performed:
Battery Replacement
Interior Rearview Mirror Replacement
May 2026
Restowe Auto Detailing
Mileage: Approximately 21,000 Miles
Invoice Total: $6,672.00
Performed:
Full-Body Paint Protection Film — $5,700
Professional Wheel Refinishing
Ceramic Coating
Ceramic Wheel Protection
One of the most impressive aspects of this preservation work is that the original paint required no paint correction prior to installation of the paint protection film, illustrating just how carefully the finish had been preserved over the previous twenty-five years.
July 9, 2026
Jon Fricker Automotive
Carmel, Indiana
Mileage: 21,091 Miles
Invoice Total: $1,998.02
Performed:
Comprehensive Pre-Purchase Inspection
Bosch DME Analysis
Compression Test
Cylinder Leak-Down Test
Mechanical Evaluation
Road Test
Inspection confirmed the vehicle presents exceptionally well both cosmetically and mechanically, with outstanding engine health and one of the cleanest DME reports expected for a collector-grade six-speed Turbo.
SUMMARY
Nearly twenty-five years of continuous documentation, routine Porsche dealer maintenance, preventative servicing, independent inspections, and recent preservation investments tell a compelling story of enthusiast ownership. This is not simply a low-mileage 996 Turbo, it is a meticulously preserved, thoroughly documented collector example that has benefited from consistent, knowledgeable stewardship since new.
RECENT MECHANICAL VERIFICATION
Prior to marketing the vehicle, the current owner commissioned one of the most comprehensive independent mechanical evaluations possible through Jon Fricker Automotive in Carmel, Indiana. Rather than relying solely on service history, the objective was to independently verify the condition of the Mezger engine and overall drivetrain for the next owner.
Completed at 21,091 original miles, the inspection included a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection, Bosch DME analysis, compression testing, cylinder leak-down testing, road test, and complete mechanical evaluation.
This independent inspection further supports what the extensive service history already suggests—this is an exceptionally well-preserved and mechanically healthy 996 Turbo.
BOSCH DME ANALYSIS
One of the most important pieces of documentation for any collector-grade manual Porsche is the Bosch DME over-rev report.
Unlike cosmetic condition, the DME cannot be altered. It permanently records engine operating history and over-rev events throughout the vehicle's life.
This Turbo produced an outstanding report.
DME Results
Only two minor Range 2 ignition events
Both occurred more than 100 engine operating hours prior to inspection
Zero Range 3 events
Zero Range 4 events
Zero Range 5 events
Zero Range 6 events
For knowledgeable Porsche buyers, the absence of higher-range over-revs is exactly what they hope to see and is consistent with careful ownership throughout the vehicle's life.
The DME also recorded approximately 700 engine operating hours, producing a realistic lifetime average speed that aligns perfectly with the documented mileage and ownership history.
Simply put, the DME supports exactly what the documentation tells us—this Turbo has been responsibly driven and exceptionally well cared for.
COMPRESSION TEST
To further document engine health, Jon Fricker Automotive completed a full compression test on all six cylinders.
Results
Cylinder Compression
#1 @ 200 psi
#2 @ 200 psi
#3 @ 200 psi
#4 @ 200 psi
#5 @ 185 psi
#6 @ 200 psi
These results demonstrate excellent cylinder sealing and remarkably balanced compression across the Mezger engine. While cylinder five measured slightly lower than the remaining cylinders, it remained well within acceptable operating parameters and was supported by excellent leak-down numbers.
CYLINDER LEAK-DOWN TEST
Leak-down testing is considered one of the most important indicators of engine condition because it measures each cylinder's ability to seal under pressure.
Results
Cylinder Leak Down
#14%
#21%
#32%
#41.5%
#57%
#63%
These figures are excellent for a twenty-four-year-old Mezger engine and further validate the outstanding mechanical condition of this Turbo. Combined with the compression results and clean DME report, they provide meaningful reassurance that the engine has been properly maintained throughout its life.
INDEPENDENT INSPECTION FINDINGS
Beyond the engine evaluation, Jon Fricker Automotive completed a thorough inspection of the vehicle's major systems.
Inspection confirmed:
Engine & Drivetrain
Excellent engine operation
Healthy compression and leak-down
Outstanding DME report
Smooth clutch engagement
Transmission operates properly
Differential operating normally
Turbochargers functioning properly
Suspension & Steering
Suspension components inspected
Steering components inspected
CV boots in good condition
Engine and transmission mounts inspected
No abnormal wear observed
Braking System
Front brake pads approximately 90% remaining
Rear brake pads approximately 90% remaining
Brake lines inspected
Brake calipers inspected
Cooling System
Cooling system inspected
Radiator hoses inspected
No significant cooling concerns identified
Overall Condition
The inspection noted only minor age-related observations:
Small windshield chip
Minor lifting in isolated areas of the paint protection film
Slight seepage from a rear engine oil fitting
2019-dated Michelin tires recommended for replacement due to age rather than tread wear
Importantly, none of these observations detract from the overall collector quality of the vehicle.
PRESERVATION HIGHLIGHTS
Since entering its current collection, this Porsche has continued to benefit from a preservation-first philosophy rather than cosmetic restoration.
Recent documented preservation includes:
Over $6,600 invested in cosmetic preservation
Full-body premium Paint Protection Film
Professional ceramic coating
Ceramic-coated wheels
Professionally refinished factory wheels
Interior professionally ozone treated
Original paint requiring no correction before protection
Factory-original drivetrain
Factory-original suspension
Factory-original exhaust system
Factory-original appearance
No aftermarket modifications
This investment was made not to restore the vehicle, but to preserve an already exceptional example for future ownership.
CONDITION
This 911 Turbo presents exactly as one would expect from a carefully preserved collector automobile.
The original Arctic Silver Metallic finish remains exceptionally glossy with outstanding panel fit, excellent trim, and beautiful overall presentation. The Black Full Leather interior exhibits minimal wear consistent with the remarkably low mileage and has been carefully maintained throughout its life.
The engine compartment, luggage compartment, underbody, suspension, and drivetrain all reflect conscientious ownership and regular professional servicing.
Between the comprehensive documentation, recent mechanical evaluation, exceptional cosmetic preservation, and complete originality, this Porsche stands among the finest standard-production 996 Turbo examples currently available.
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED
One of the defining characteristics of this 911 Turbo is its extraordinary documentation file. Few modern Porsches retain such a complete and uninterrupted history from the day they were ordered through their current ownership. The accompanying records not only verify mileage and ownership but also illustrate nearly twenty-five years of careful stewardship, preventative maintenance, and enthusiast ownership.
Original Factory Documentation
Original Blue Grass Motorsports Buyer Order
Original Blue Grass Motorsports Order Confirmation Letter
Porsche Cars North America Factory Order Worksheet
Porsche Production Allocation Documentation
Original Monroney Window Sticker
Original Temporary Registration
Factory Maintenance Booklets
Original Owner's Manuals
Factory Books
Original Factory Option Documentation
Ownership Documentation
Original Texas Registration History
State Inspection Records
Insurance Documentation
Dealer Correspondence
Porsche Club of America Membership Publications
Hill Country Region PCA Magazine featuring the original owner
Hill Country Region PCA Concours publication documenting:
Best in Show
Class 5 Winner
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo
Service Documentation
Roger Beasley Porsche Service Records
Porsche Central Austin Service Records
Porsche Main Line Service Records
PA Euros Inspection & Service Documentation
Jon Fricker Automotive Inspection Report
Bosch DME Report
Compression Test Results
Cylinder Leak-Down Results
Multi-Point Inspection Reports
Preservation Documentation
Original ClearShield Paint Protection Invoice
Colors On Parade PPF Removal Documentation
Restowe Auto Detailing Invoice
Full Body Paint Protection Film Documentation
Ceramic Coating Documentation
Ceramic Wheel Coating Documentation
Wheel Refinishing Documentation
Ceramic Pro Warranty Information
Included Accessories
Two Master Keys
Factory Floor Mats
Original Manuals
Original Books
Original Documentation Binder
Clean CARFAX
MARKET PERSPECTIVE
The market for Mezger-powered Porsche models has evolved considerably over the last several years. While all 996 Turbos benefit from one of Porsche's most celebrated engines, today's collectors have become increasingly selective, placing significant emphasis on originality, documentation, ownership history, and verified mechanical condition.
This example distinguishes itself in every one of those categories.
Factory-original examples showing just over 20,000 miles have become increasingly scarce, but few combine such exceptionally low mileage with an uninterrupted paper trail dating back to the original order. The nearly twenty-five-year history file documents continuous Porsche dealer servicing, concours participation, PCA involvement, and preservation-minded ownership that simply cannot be recreated.
The recent independent inspection further elevates this Porsche. A clean Bosch DME report, outstanding compression and leak-down results, and comprehensive mechanical evaluation provide meaningful reassurance that the vehicle's exceptional cosmetic presentation is matched by equally impressive mechanical health.
Perhaps most impressive is the philosophy of ownership demonstrated throughout its history. Rather than modifying or restoring the car, each owner focused on preservation focused on maintaining originality while investing in preventative maintenance and cosmetic protection. The original paint, requiring no correction prior to receiving full-body paint protection film and ceramic coating, is a testament to that stewardship.
As collector interest continues shifting toward analog, Mezger-powered Porsches, opportunities to acquire examples with this level of originality, documentation, and independent verification are becoming increasingly uncommon. Whether added to an established Porsche collection or enjoyed as one of Stuttgart's most rewarding modern performance cars, this Turbo represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the finest documented standard-production 996 Turbos available today.
MOTORVAULT SUMMARY
Finding a low-mileage 996 Turbo is becoming increasingly difficult.
Finding one that remains completely stock, has only 21,091 original miles, retains its original paint, required no paint correction before full-body PPF, carries nearly twenty-five years of uninterrupted documentation, received continuous Porsche dealer maintenance, earned Porsche Club concours recognition, and has been independently verified through Bosch DME analysis, compression testing, and leak-down testing is exceptionally rare.
This is more than simply a beautiful Porsche, it's an extensively documented, thoughtfully preserved, collector-grade Mezger Turbo that has been cared for with remarkable consistency since the day it was ordered in 2001.
For the discerning Porsche enthusiast or collector, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly few and far between.
CONTACT
Brian Henry
MOTORVAULT
(317) 522-8260
brian@motorvault.com
Ralph Haga
MOTORVAULT
(309) 721-9725
ralph@motorvault.com
Additional photographs, videos, inspection reports, DME data, compression and leak-down results, service documentation, and preservation records are available upon request. Nationwide enclosed transportation and financing assistance are available.
TERMS & DISCLOSURE
This vehicle is offered on consignment by MOTORVAULT in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Independent pre-purchase inspections are welcomed and encouraged. We are happy to coordinate with your preferred Porsche specialist. Financing assistance and nationwide enclosed transportation are available.
Every effort has been made to accurately describe this vehicle using owner-provided documentation, dealer service records, independent inspections, and our own evaluation. Prospective buyers are encouraged to independently verify all information prior to purchase.
MOTORVAULT is a vetted Bring a Trailer Local Area Partner and one of only two approved Local Area Partners in Indiana. We specialize in presenting exceptional collector automobiles with complete transparency, extensive documentation, professional photography, and concierge-level service throughout the buying experience.