Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 119 images
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement performed
• Under current ownership since 2011, over €36,000 has been invested in the 993 (Excel documentation and numerous invoices available)
• A current Classic Data appraisal from 2026 with a grade of 2- is available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1996
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 285 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Midnight Blue
• Interior: Beige leather upholstery
• Inspection valid until March 2027
• Special features:
• HR sport suspension
• Small steering wheel from the Porsche 996

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Midnight Blue
• The vehicle has been completely repainted in the past. The paint thickness measurement shows values ranging from 376 µm to 1419 µm (Image 114)
• There was a minor front-end dent caused by slipping in a parking garage and a rear-end dent caused by a senior citizen backing out of a parking space. No other accident damage is known
• The paint and body are in good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• No damage or defects to the paint or bodywork are known
• The tires have a tread depth of approx. 6 mm

Interior

• The interior is finished in beige leather
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight patina
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered
• The engine and transmission run flawlessly
• The installed HR sport suspension provides sportier handling
• All equipment functions without defects
• There are no known technical defects
• The last service was performed in March 2025

History

Ownership history

• 2011 to present: Current owner
• Presumably 3 owners in total
• First registered in the U.S.

Service History

• All invoices and maintenance records documented since 2011
• Extensive investments totaling over €36,000 under current ownership (including Excel documentation)
• Last service in March 2025

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Maintenance invoices since 2011
• Excel overview of investments
• Classic Data appraisal from 2026 (Grade 2-)

Summary

For sale is a 1996 Porsche 993 in the classic color combination of Midnight Blue with a beige leather interior. The vehicle originally came from the USA and is likely in its third ownership. The mileage of 164,000 kilometers is verifiable. The 993 represents the last air-cooled generation of the Porsche 911 and holds a special place among enthusiasts. This example features the distinctive 3.6-liter flat-six engine with 285 hp and combines classic driving dynamics with timeless technology. The car has been regularly serviced. Although there is no traditional service booklet, all maintenance and upgrades since 2011 are fully documented. A total of approximately €36,000 has been invested. With its status as the last air-cooled 911, its attractive color combination, and its extensively documented history, this Porsche 993 offers an exciting opportunity for lovers of classic 911s.