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1996 Porsche 993 Coupe
Private Owner/Seller - Dan L.
119k Miles (191k Kilometres)
3.6L - Varioram - 282 HP - H6
Midnight Blue Metallic on Classic Grey Leather
Seller's Ask: $68,900 USD - Current Equivalent $98,500 CAD
The end of a glorious era, the last and best of the Air Cooled Porsche 911s, the now illustrious 993 was and is all that and more!
A major step up from the 911s that came before it, this was Porsche’s final chance to take all that they had learned, from their inauspicious beginnings to their remarkable climb to the top of the peak, in both motorsport and road cars, to create one final Air Cooled powered 911. Yes, the 993 has proven itself through the test of time to be a triumph in automotive design, and as such the 993 remains at the pinnacle of Porsche enthusiasts’ Air Cooled desire.
Global demand for this unique Porsche model remains very strong, 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. Every 993 C2 Coupe is special and Porsche enthusiasts across the world know it!
Now if you have never taken a sip of the Porsche's 'Kool-Aid' we understand that you may still simply not get the sense of lust and desire that these now Classic 911s generate in the marketplace. All said folks I am not going to attempt to convert you to the Porsche Faith, but if you are one of the true believers, this is one of those rare moments in time that you'll want to look up, listen intently, and read on... before following your hearts desire!
Dan’s Stunning 1996 Porsche Carrera 993 Coupe
Making Sense of A 993 Buy in 2025!
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 those from the pinnacle 993 years.
Throughout those many years we have seen the market for Porsche’s Air Cooled cars change dramatically, with enthusiasts worldwide coming to the realization that the 911 from these early eras were uniquely magical, melodious motorcars, the likes of which, would never be produced ever again. Air Cooled demand and values peaked and then peaked again and again, as the marketplace could never be fully sated, given the limited availability of quality examples. This was and remains particularly the case, for the 993 era cars, especially the highly desired C2 RWD Coupes, as original production numbers were somewhat small and many owners have virtually refused to let their treasured 993 Coupes go, no matter the dollars on offer.
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, capable of embarrassing near anything on the road. These 993 cars offer their owners so much more, than what a bunch of simplistic performance numbers can describe!
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 modern era technology and analogue nature, characteristics capable of evoking a visceral response unlike near anything else on the road today!
Clearly you will find many cars in the modern era that are significantly faster than these near 30+ year old Porsche 993s, 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 993 Coupe is undeniably a feast for the eyes and a sonorous blessing for the ears, but far more than that, it is to my mind a true Sanctuary For The Enthusiast's Soul.
Yes, the 993, over the years has proven itself to be somewhat of a reliable Automotive Investment Vehicle, but for me, and for many of my clients, automotive ownership is far more about making an investment in personal joy, than it is about making a few bucks. Money comes and money goes, but the untold rewards found at the wheel of a 993 in full song, on that next piece of winding road, in the end, speaks far louder to our shared enthusiast's spirit than a plus or minus on the balance sheet ever could.
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1996 Porsche Carrera '993’ Coupe - Irresistible in Midnight Blue Metallic
Value Stability… is the name of this game!
Full Disclosure - The Chart Above Depicts Values For The 993 ‘Manual’ Coupe
2024-2025
Hagerty suggests that Tiptronic' equipped 993s carry a value 15% less than an otherwise comparable Manual car. Having said that, our current market analysis would indicate that as priced at $68,900. USD - to our minds, Dan L. has priced his car, which is far above any ‘Average Condition’ 993, closer to 25% less than any truly comparable Manual Car. Pure value for the knowing enthusiast!
this porsche Carrera 993 Coupe
SportsCarSellers - Private Party Sale
This car is on offer from it's private owner Dan L., a longtime Porsche enthusiast, who over the years has owned a number of desirable 911s from various eras… but all of them Air Cooled.
The fact is that we have known Dan for over 10 years now, and in the past we have assisted him on two occasions, to release two of his past Porsche Treasures in to the marketplace… an Early 911 SC Coupe and a rare Factory M491 ‘Turbo Look’ Carrera Coupe from the 80’s. On both occasions the cars were as this 993 is today, in immaculate condition, beautifully kept, and very well maintained. With our assistance each of these cars found new owners in Europe, with each being shipped directly to their lucky new owners from Dan’s California home.
It wasn’t long after the release of his Turbo Look 911 that Dan tracked down and purchased this ‘Dry Climate’ 993 Coupe. And, as is the norm for Dan it wasn’t too long before he got to work to improve and enhance his recent conquest. Dan knows cars and that is especially so when you are talking Air Cooled 911s, he buys carefully, enhances respectfully and spends openly to bring his purchase up to his very high standards.
This piece, Porsche’s best from the Air Cooled era was purchased as Dan’s final 911 and it is only being offered today as Dan’s health is not what it was when he purchased the car. At 76 years of age Dan has made the decision to close out the last chapter on his long loved 911 story.
This is one of the few, now all too rarely available, 993 C2 Coupes that were Originally Delivered into North America by Porsche! Wonderfully to my mind, the car is a virtual factory virgin with near all its original factory equipment in place - with a few very tasteful (to my eye) modifications , that together enhance the already sensual lines of the 993 Coupe.
Purchased locally by Dan L. from a fellow enthusiast back in 2015 @ 113k miles, the car has been under Dan’s respectful care for the past 10 years, having accumulated an additional 6k miles since his purchase. The car had clearly received lots of love and attention by all it's former owners as it is still wearing what is believed to be most, if not all, of it's Original Factory Paint, along with its still immaculate Factory Interior. My good Lord she still looks great from every angle.
Yes, of course, at 119k miles, on very close examination, some minor flaws in the original paintwork can be found, as Dan reports that there are three faint cracks in the rear plastic bumper paintwork that originated prior to his purchase and neither Dan nor the past owner felt this minor damage worthy of correction.
That said it is undeniably a very well-preserved example, with reportedly zero corrosion/rust past or present to be found (you got to love a dry climate car).This in itself is a bit of a triumph as although these 993s were well protected from the factory they are still known to develop areas of corrosion. With little doubt, all this is further evidence that the car was Dry Climate owned (Texas, Arizona, California), likely always garaged, and kept away from the heat and damaging sun of the south.
The car has a Pristine History from new, with no known past damage or accidents and an unblemished CarFax Report to back these statements up!
Since Dan’s acquisition in 2015 he has shown the car some serious love, continuing to service the car regularly both in his own garage and at a few different local Air Cooled Specialist, and it is clear that Dan has never ignored the car's needs, having investing heartily in it's continued care. This my friends is not always the reality, and not often the norm with many owners and their aging 911s!
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A rare Opportunity
If you have been on the hunt, you'll know that there is a serious supply shortage of these uniquely desirable 993 Coupes in the current market. That is especially true of 993s of this caliber. Interest remains extremely strong and we see significant potential for not just continued interest, but increased 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 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 accumulated mileage.
A very tough car to match in Canada the U.S. or abroad, as unlike oh so many 993s, 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.
Yes, not unlike many cars of this age, the paper trail is a bit incomplete, but when you combine the car’s pristine Carfax History Data, along with the apparent ‘virtually original’ current cosmetic condition, and the well documented last 10 years of Dan’s ownership period, the evidence of the car’s good life is very clear!
Since Dan’s purchase in 2015 @ 113,000 miles he has invested heavily and consistently in the care and enhancements to the car. The work completed in part, includes:
Full Top End Engine Rebuild, which included… Removal and disassembly of the engine, Rebuild of the Cylinder Heads, Replaced Worn Lifters, Honed Cylinders, New Piston Rings, New Secondary Air Valves, Full Engine Reseal. Rebuilt Distributor, New Distributor Caps, Spark Plug Wires and Spark Plugs, New Oxygen Sensors, New Fan Belt, Hoses, Boots, Filters & Fluids, New Motor Mounts.
Tiptronic Transmission Fluid Flush and Replacement Filter & Fluid
New Battery
Rebuilt the Steering Rack
Full Brake System Refresh - New Pads Front & Rear, New Front Rotors, Brake Fluid Flush & Replacement.
Brake Calipers Painted & Detailed
Installation of New Bilstein PSS-10 Coil-Overs - Springs & Shock Struts, plus
New Rear Control Arms & Bushings
Installation of New BBS LM Rims - 8.5x18 Front - 10x18 Rear
New Set of 4 Tires - Continental Extreme Contact Sport XL,
225/40ZR/18 Front, 265/35ZR/18 Rear
Alignment & Suspension Systems Set by Vision Motorsports
Cabin Filters, Fuel Filter, Air Filter etc.
New Windshield
Install of a Shaw GT2 Style Front Spoiler/Air Dam
Interior Cell Phone Mount Added
Installed New Porsche Classic Radio PCCM/PCCM Plus
AM/FM/Sirius XM/Navigation & Map- Hands Free/Phone/Microphone
USB/Bluetooth/Audio Aux - Apple Car Play / Google Android
Aluminum Instrument Bezels Installed
LED Lights - Replace existing bulbs inside and out with New LED Units
Replaced Headlight & Fog Light Lenses
Front Bumper Seal Replaced
We highly recommend that you take the time to look at the various imaging provided by the seller on this very impressive 993 Coupe, both inside and out, as this is not the norm that you are likely to find when looking at others from this era… at anything approaching this mileage, or price point for that matter!
We of course will also be happy to share additional high-resolution Images, CarFax Report, Maintenance Logs etc. or other details that will provide a prospective buyer further insight into the car's current condition... just ask!
To say that this Classic 911 is the 'Complete Package' is a bit of an understatement.
Yes, as all Porsche 911s should be, this car has been regularly exercised with love and respect (not tracked), but it has, we suspect, also clearly been coddled since birth by each and every owner, serviced religiously, refreshed mechanically (no matter the expense) and driven with restraint as the mileage accumulated represents just 4,100 dry climate miles (6,600 km) for each year that it has been on the road.
Dan’s 993 Coupe Out For A Run
Our Thoughts
An Investment Worthy Keeper!
Invest in yourself… Love What You Drive!
Is it perfect... well as they say "perfection is in the eye of the beholder", but at 29 years of age and with 119k miles on the odometer, if you were expecting pure perfection I can say that you may be disappointed. That said this is a truly special example, an exceedingly well preserved 'original' that we believe will not just thrill and impress it's next owner, but excite all those that it passes by.
We have been professionally chasing down all manner of 911s, on behalf of our rightfully picky clients, for going on 18 years now, and we feel very comfortable here in reporting that this is an extremely fine 'High Quality Driver' example that we are sure will prove itself to be a real find for any knowledgeable Air Cooled Porsche Enthusiast.
As perfectly imperfect as it may be, the Car is Undeniably Perfect for what Porsche designed the 993/911 to be... 'The Ultimate Driver'
As currently priced by the seller, this very tough to find 993 Coupe, certainly represents what we see as substantially more than simply fair value in today's market. We welcome your comparisons, in fact we want you to review and compare this against any and all of the other Carrera 993 Coupes that you can find out in the marketplace. We are confident that when you look at all of the key factors of Classic 911 Values - originality, past history, accumulated mileage, current actual condition and recent investments in rebuilds, along with this car's lifetime of careful ownership... we believe that you will then better understand our view on the car's true market value.
Buyer's Opportunity... you bet it is! This 993 is only available as its caring owner at 76 has grudgingly decided to hang up his 911 keys. Just try and find another with all of these attributes at this price point! So, no matter what side of the border you happen to reside, or in fact wherever in the world you may be based, you need to sit up, take notice and respond fast!
Trust me when I say that taking many of those other 993s up to the standard set by this one, will prove to be a surprisingly costly experience. This is not one of the often found Porsche 993s that suffers from extended neglect and deferred maintenance issues!
One of Porsche's best efforts, with its uniquely modern, yet traditional, now classic 911 lines, in combination with mechanical modernity that can not be found in the earlier 911 models. Porsche’s last and best from the era takes the long treasure Air Cooled 911 to a whole other level.
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