MANUAL V8 CAYENNE S: THE ULTIMATE ANALOG SUV Presenting a rare opportunity for the driving purist: a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S (955) with the highly coveted factory 6-speed manual transmission. Paired with a 4.5L V8, this configuration offers a visceral connection to the road almost extinct in modern SUVs. There is no other First-gen Cayenne on the road today that shares this exact combination of mechanical purity and luxury factory options. A "ONE-OF-ONE" BUILD This configuration is a "one-of-one" build combining three layers of specification: * Powertrain Anomaly: An estimated 95-98% of buyers opted for the automatic, making a factory manual V8 extremely scarce (under 5% of production). * High-Option Anomaly: Unlike typical budget manual builds, the original buyer chose top-tier luxury options: Smooth-Finish Full Leather, Sport Seats, Bi-Xenons, and BOSE Sound. * Bespoke Restomod Additions: Features custom Merdad Collection modifications, including a red suede/carbon fiber interior, custom bolted-on wide wheel arches, and 18-inch 2023 Cayenne S alloys. PROVENANCE The first owner retained the car for eight years, supported by a Porsche Extended Warranty until 2014. Serviced by Porsche-certified technicians during its critical formative decade, ensuring all official updates were applied. MECHANICAL BULLETPROOFING With 184,000 miles, this fully sorted survivor has conquered the typical 955 failure windows. * Cooling: Factory plastic coolant pipes proactively replaced with permanent aluminum versions, plus a new coolant expansion tank. * Engine & Brakes: Proactive engine seal refreshment prevents leaks. Features four new brake rotors, upgraded stainless steel braided hoses, and Guards Red calipers. * Suspension: New sports springs reduce the wheel-arch gap for sharper handling. FACTORY SPEC & UPGRADES * Exterior: Basalt Black Metallic (LC9Z) with a Black Monochrome package, original Turbo-style bonnet, wide arches, and quad sports exhaust tips. * Interior: Full Leather, Sport Seats, front/rear seat heating, bespoke Red Suede/Carbon trim, custom carpets, and Alcantara/Carbon steering wheel. * Tech: Kenwood Touchscreen, BOSE sound, 1000W Subwoofer, and a dashboard solar panel. LOGISTICS & STATUS * VIN: WP1ZZZ9PZ6LA51011 * Condition: Dry stored, protected from UK road salt, meticulously refreshed. * Location: Located in the UK, currently ready for export. I will re-import and register it for UK roads at the buyer's request prior to sale.