Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet (1997)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 158 photos
• Video
• Sought-after manual transmission in a rare color combination
• Has been in the current owner’s possession for about 10 years and has been extremely well maintained
• The mileage of 95,077 km is original and traceable via Carfax (USA) through 2016; since then, it has been largely traceable through German service records and TÜV reports
• Except for the front and rear bumpers, the original paint is intact; the original windshield is also still installed
• A 2016 appraisal with a condition rating of 2+ and a replacement value of €95,000 at that time is available
• TÜV inspection will be renewed upon sale

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 available, narrow in front and wide in back
• Turbo air intakes in the front bumper, eliminating the need for parking lights (not yet approved by the TÜV)
• Modifications can be reversed within approximately two hours; all original parts are available
• Rear parking assist retrofitted, currently non-functional

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Arena Red
• According to the seller, the vehicle retains its original paint except for the front and rear bumpers. The front and rear bumpers have been repainted (the rear bumper due to the installation of parking sensors). The windshield is still original
• The body is in good overall condition with only slight signs of wear due to age
• Minor stone chips on the hood (Photo 41)
• The black soft top, including the motors and springs, has been replaced and is in impeccable condition.
• The vehicle is listed as accident-free. There is no known rust
• Morimoto LED daytime running lights and taillights with a continuous light strip
• The vehicle is equipped with BBS RS wheels featuring a simulated center lock and a slight widening. Spare wheels are included

Interior

• The car has a leather interior in Kashmir Beige.
• The interior is in well-maintained condition with a slight patina
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

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

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 genuine and almost entirely traceable; approximately 22,000 km have been driven over the past 10 years.

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 Record Book
• Vehicle registration certificate and title
• 2016 appraisal with a grade of 2+
• Carfax

Summary

For sale is a 1997 Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet in Arena Red with a cashmere 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 Maastricht. The odometer reading is 95,077 kilometers; the mileage is original and almost entirely verifiable; approximately 22,000 kilometers have been driven over the past ten years or so. A 2016 appraisal shows a grade of 2+ and a replacement value at that time of €95,000. The last major service was performed in 2020; the oil and brake fluid were also changed in 2024. The car is described as accident-free and, according to the listing, retains its original paint except for the repainted front and rear bumpers. Both the body and interior are in good condition with minor 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; the modifications can be reversed in about two hours. The TÜV inspection will be renewed upon sale. With its rare color combination, manual transmission, and well-maintained condition, this Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of the last air-cooled 911.