Jennifer Saunders’ 153,000-mile Porsche 911 is up for auction

The Absolutely Fabulous star has owned the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S almost from new – and used it as her daily-driver.

Jennifer Saunders Porsche 911 Carrera S

This month’s H and H Classics auction includes a celebrity 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S. 

Owned by the actress, comedian, and screenwriter Jennifer Saunders since it was less than a year old, the Porsche has racked up an impressive mileage. 

Used as a daily driver, the 911’s odometer has ticked over 153,000 miles during Saunders’ ownership.

The enthusiast’s choice

Jennifer Saunders Porsche 911 Carrera S

Launched in 2004, the 997-generation Porsche 911 returned to the more traditional styling of its predecessors. The controversial ‘fried egg’ headlights of the 996 were ditched, with wider rear bodywork added.

Regular Carrera models used a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six, while the Carrera S had a larger 3.8-litre engine. It produces 355hp and 295lb ft of torque. 

The 997 model was the first 911 to be offered with Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch automatic gearbox. However, Saunders opted for the purist six-speed manual.

Star in a high-mileage sports car

Jennifer Saunders Porsche 911 Carrera S

That Saunders opted for the more powerful Carrera S version, with a manual ‘box, should perhaps be no surprise. The Absolutely Fabulous star has owned an extensive collection of cars, including several Alfa Romeos. 

Saunders also set the fifth-fastest lap time around the Top Gear test track, driving the Chevrolet Lacetti as the ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car’.

Despite its big mileage, and a few marks apparent on the front bumper, the 911 has been well maintained. A new battery and alternator were fitted in August 2020, with the work undertaken by Porsche Centre Exeter.

‘Rolling down the road

Jennifer Saunders Porsche 911 Carrera S

A major service, at a cost of £2,719, was undertaken in July 2021. This included a new gearbox undertray, outside temperature gauge, top mounts and suspension bushes. 

Being sold without a reserve means that Saunders’ 911 Carrera S will go to a new owner.

The H and H Classics sale takes place on 17 November. It will be held at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. 

Other intriguing lots for sale include a 1962 Aston Martin DB4, 1971 Ferrari 246 GT and a rare 1982 Frazer-Tickford Metro.

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John Redfern
John Redfern
U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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