Porsche 993 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 179 images
  • Video including engine running
• Mileage of 118,500 kilometers, verifiable via Carfax and invoices
• Classic Data brief evaluation from 2016 available, grade 2

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1996
• First registration: July 1, 1996
• Engine: 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 285 PS / 210 kW
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Exterior color: Midnight Blue Metallic
• Interior: Gray leather
• TÜV valid through April 2028
• Features:
  • All-wheel drive
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power convertible top
  • Automatic wind deflector
  • Power windows
  • Power-adjustable seats on the left and right
  • Heated seats on the left and right
  • Gray leather or suede seats
  • Cruise control
  • Audio package
  • Windshield with antenna and anti-glare strip
  • Headlight washer system
  • Headlight range adjustment
  • Tinted windows
  • Left and right airbags
  • Immobilizer and 433 MHz anti-theft alarm system
  • Wheel locks
  • Silver wheel covers with colored Porsche crest
  • Wheels: 7J x 17 front and 9J x 17 rear
  • Tire sizes according to documentation: front 205/50 ZR17, rear 255/40 ZR17
  • 75-liter fuel tank
  • More powerful battery
  • Additional brake light
  • Power steering
  • OBD II
  • Stainless steel tailpipes
  • Metal door sill plates
  • U.S./Canada model

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Midnight Blue Metallic
• The body is in very good condition with only minor signs of wear due to age
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• There are no known defects in the paint or bodywork
• There is no known rust
• The convertible top is in good condition and fully functional

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in gray leather
• The interior is in very good condition with only slight signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the interior
• The interior appears clean, well-maintained, and high-quality

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive
• There are no known technical defects
• The 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine runs flawlessly
• The 6-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly
• All-wheel drive and a limited-slip differential are present
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system
• All equipment is fully functional
• The last inspection was performed in December 2024

History

Ownership History

• 2025 to present: 5th owner (Germany)
• 2009 to 2025: 4th owner (in Switzerland until 2013, then in Germany)
• 2007 to 2009: 3rd owner (U.S.)
• 2003 to 2007: 2nd owner (U.S.)
• 1996 to 2003: 1st owner (USA)
• First delivery: USA

Service History

• Four inspections in the USA documented in the service booklet; additional services verifiable via Carfax
• 06/2009: Purchased in Switzerland at 61,800 miles
• 09/2009: Service at 62,043 miles
• 2010: Various invoices totaling approximately 2,550 euros
• 10/2012: Inspection at 66,260 miles
• 10/2012: Inspection report at 66,264 miles
• 04/2013: Invoice from Porsche at 66,999 miles
• 12/2013: Inspection at 67,440 miles
• 02/2016: Vehicle inspection report in conjunction with service at 68,574 miles
• 02/2016: Inspection and invoice for approximately 5,500 euros at 68,584 miles
• 09/2017: Invoice for approximately 1,575 euros at 68,823 miles / 110,724 km
• 06/2019: Inspection at 69,203 miles / 111,347 km
• 09/2019: Conversion from miles to kilometers documented
• 04/2020: Invoice for V-belt and other work at 111,528 km
• 02/2022: Fluids changed at 111,972 km
• 03/2024: Vehicle inspection at 112,397 km
• 12/2024: Inspection at 112,682 km
• New windshield documented

Documents

• Service record book available, but not complete (Images 165–170)
• Service history and mileage history available (Image 154)
• Registration certificate / vehicle documents available (Images 171–172)
• Classic Data brief appraisal available (Images 156–164)
• Various invoices and receipts available
• Carfax report available

Summary

For sale is a well-maintained 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet from the 993 series in Midnight Blue Metallic with a gray leather interior and a verifiable mileage of 118,500 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered to the U.S., is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through April 2028. The 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 285 PS, the 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive, and limited-slip differential make this 993 a particularly sought-after air-cooled convertible. The features include, among others, power comfort seats, heated seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, a premium sound system, a power convertible top, a wind deflector, headlight washers, and 17-inch wheels. The comprehensive history, including the service booklet, service history, invoices, Carfax report, and a Classic Data brief evaluation with a grade of 2, underscores the vehicle’s well-maintained overall condition.