A true Buyer's opportunity
1997 Porsche 993 - 6 Speed Manual
California Car From New
94k Miles (153k Kilometres)
3.6L - Varioram - 282 HP - H6
Six Speed Manual
Ocean Metallic on Bicolor Cashmere Beige/Black supple leather
Seller's Ask: $89,993 USD - Current Equivalent $125,500 CAD
A major step up from the 911s that came before it, the 993 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.
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SportsCarLocate - Fresh Find
This fabulous find is a recent trade in to a vehicle dealer. Serviced by this dealer's Tech Team since 2016 after the private owner of the last 21 years moved nearby. Prior to 2016 the car had been serviced by a variety of Porsche Specialist garages.
The car has a Pristine History with a unblemished Carfax from new, a documented 3 Owner 993 with a documented 94,000 miles on the odometer. This lovely 993 has remained in California throughout it's long life and it continues to wear it's Original Factory Paint. Of course coming out of the Dry, Clean California climate there is no evidence of corrosion on the car.
After his purchase of this 993 back in 2004 the last owner invested in a Top End Engine Rebuild which was completed by one the the best of the time... Aurel and Don's in Burbank. Further at that time a set of PSS10 Bilstein's Shocks and Coilovers were installed to refresh the suspension.
The car was driven sparingly throughout the prior owner's 21 year love affair, maintained regularly and treated respectfully with approximately 45000 miles having been added during it's past 21 years. Never ignored, never abused!
The car although still stunning, original and solid has some outstanding needs, after travelling 95,000 miles and having 28 years under it's belt. Undoubtably this would be the case with any Porsche from this era at this mileage.
That said, Importantly the seller is commissioning Porsche Classic to undertake a major refresh of this 993 with near every aspect of the car being attended too, both Cosmetically and Mechanically, to essentially return the car to it's past glory.
Porsche had for decades virtually ignored their earlier produced models, that was until trends in the marketplace demonstrated that interest in their past cars provided new potential for profit. Hence in 2004 Porsche developed 'Porsche Classic' and their Dedicated Centers have slowly rolled out across the world. Porsche now provide parts and training and professional expertise through a limited number of dealers in their network to assist then in the rebuild, refresh and restoration of the cars from Porsche's past.
On this already impressive 993, Porsche Classic has undertaken to complete:
Cosmetic:
Replacement of the Interior Carpets
Repository of the Two Front Seats
Refresh of the Leather Trimmed Shift Knob
Full Targa Top Service & Repair
Factory Cup Rims Refreshed to correct road rash
Replacement of the Rear Fender Stone Guards
Complete a Deep/Comprehensive Polish & Detail
Mechanical:
Complete a Major Mechanical Service
Recommission the A/C System
Fan Shroud Refresh
This is one of the few, now all too rarely available, 993 C2 Targa/Coupes that were Originally Delivered into North America by Porsche! Just over 1100 of these very special and unique cars were manufactured by Porsche during the 993 Era.
Wonderfully to my mind, the car is a virtual factory virgin with near all its original factory equipment in place - modifications have been kept to a minimum and those traditional sensual lines of the 993 continue to stand out from the crowd.
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!
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Your Chance To Buy A Great One
When you do look around the market you soon realize that very few of these cars have made it this far in the well sorted condition that you will find this one to be. This car's general cosmetic condition, factory originality and its significant mechanical refreshments through the years, in combination with the Significant Refreshments planned by Porsche Classic help this 993 to near totally belie its age and accumulated mileage.
Since the prior owner's purchase in 2004 @ 50,000 miles he has invested heavily and consistently in the care of to the car. We of course will also be happy to share additional CarFax Report, or other details that will provide a prospective buyer further insight into the car's current condition... just ask! This is must consider 993!
This Classic 911, a Six Speed/RWD C2 993, is the 'Complete Package' .
It is said that value is in the eyes of the beholder, and after 18 years of chasing down Air Cooled Porsche cars for our clients internationally, I can confidently suggest that this particular 993 Targa offers a True Buyer's Opportunity. These cars are quite rare with very small production numbers, and they come from an era when Porsche was on their game, the last and the best of the now illustrious Air Cooled Era.
These 993 Targa cars have continued to hold strong values, and surprisingly to some, the market value of a 993 Targa, by a small margin, actually exceeds that of the 993 Coupe in the marketplace. Yes different, with it's massive slid-away glass roof, but a true 993 through and through with chassis rigidity not far off the 993 Coupe.
As offered, with the Included: professional 'Porsche Classic' - Cosmetic & Mechanical Refreshments @ $89,993. USD - this 993, we believe, is Pure Value!
Automotive Treasure - The Porsche 993