Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet (1997)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 158 photos
• Video
• 2016 appraisal report with a condition rating of 2+ and a replacement value of €95,000 at that time
• Last major service: 2020; oil and brake fluid service last performed in 2024
• Odometer reading: approx. 95,077 km, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with 286 PS (210 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Arena Red
• Interior: Kashmir Beige leather upholstery
• New TÜV inspection upon sale
• Features:
• Morimoto headlights and LED parking lights
• Morimoto taillights with continuous light strip
• BBS RS rims with imitation center lock, original designation 606/607
• Spare wheels included, narrow in front and wide in back
• Convertible top, including motors and struts, has been replaced
• Modifications can be reversed within approximately two hours

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Arena Red.
• According to the owner, the vehicle retains its original paint except for the front and rear bumpers. The front and rear bumpers have been repainted.
• The body is in good condition all around.
• Minor stone chips on the hood (Photo 40)
• Paint chips on the edge of the door near the door handle. (Photo 58)
• The black folding roof is in impeccable condition.
• The original windshield has a slight stone chip.
• The vehicle is listed as accident-free. There is no known rust.
• It is equipped with BBS RS rims featuring imitation center locks and a slight widening. Spare rims are included. The soft top, including the motors and struts, has been replaced.

Interior

• The car has a leather interior in Kashmir Beige.
• According to the description, the interior is in good, used, and neat condition.
• There is slight scuffing on the leather on the front left side of the seat. (Image 119)
• There are slight signs of wear, minimal soiling, or age-related wear. No major damage to the interior is known.

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately.
• There are no known technical defects.
• According to the owner, the original engine is installed and has not yet been overhauled.
• Last major service was performed in 2020. The oil and brake fluid were changed in 2020 and 2024. The odometer was replaced and inspected in 2023; an invoice is available. A new TAPOL shock absorber was installed in 2023.

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: for approximately 10 years
• Originally delivered to the U.S., then imported via the Netherlands and taken delivery at the Porsche Center Maastricht. The mileage is partially traceable; approximately 10,000 km have been driven over the past 10 years or so.

Service History

• 2024: Oil and brake fluid service
• 2023: Trip odometer replaced and inspected; invoice available
• 2023: New TAPOL brake pads
• 2020: Major service, plus oil and brake fluid service

Documents

• Service Log (Images 10, 154)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 155) and vehicle title (Image 156)

Summary

For sale is a 1997 Porsche 911 993 Carrera Convertible in Arena Red with a Kashmir Beige leather interior and manual transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered to the U.S., later imported via the Netherlands, and picked up at the Porsche Center in Maastricht. The odometer reading is 95,077 kilometers, and the mileage is partially verifiable; over the past ten years or so, approximately 10,000 kilometers have been driven. An appraisal from 2016 indicates a grade of 2+ and a replacement value at that time of €95,000. The last major service was performed in 2020, and the oil and brake fluid were also replaced in 2024. The car is described as accident-free and, according to the description, retains its original paint except for the repainted front and rear bumpers. Both the body and interior are rated as good with slight signs of wear. The soft top, including the motors and struts, has been replaced. Morimoto lights and BBS RS wheels give the vehicle a customized look; according to the listing, the modifications can be reversed in about two hours. The TÜV inspection will be renewed upon sale. With its classic color combination, verifiable long-term ownership history, and available documentation, this Porsche 911 993 Carrera offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of an air-cooled 911 with custom features.