Porsche 911 993 Targa (1997)

For sale is a 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Targa in Arctic Silver Metallic with a blue leather interior.

Highlights

• Rare Targa: fewer than 5,000 units produced
• Sought-after manual transmission in a classic color combination
• The current owner has owned the car for over 17 years—he previously lived in the U.S. for over 10 years and purchased the Porsche there. The car has always been stored in a garage
• The first owner was a Porsche dealership in White Plains, New York. The second owner drove the car until July 2008, when the current owner took it over with 38,600 miles
• The car has always been regularly serviced, carefully warmed up, and driven exclusively in good weather. All necessary work was carried out immediately to maintain its excellent condition—a true collector’s car. (A minor service is due this year)
• Classic Data rating: 2+ (2024)
• Only 53,450 miles
• Accident-free. The rear right fender was repainted due to a small scratch. Minor stone chips on the front bumper and a small dent under the rear bumper (see Classic Data rating)
• New tires
• Bilstein rear shock absorbers
• McIntosh sound system in the front trunk – professionally installed by a German engineer for approximately $5,000
• Blaupunkt Cascade CD radio with navigation and hands-free system
• Original leather logbook & service booklet with service history
• Leitz binder containing all invoices from the past 17+ years
• 3 keys available
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• First registration: USA, 1997
• Location: DE-40545 Düsseldorf
• Number of previous owners: 3
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale
• Accident-free
• Registered
• Ready to drive

Model History

The Porsche 993 represents the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series and is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the best classic 911s. As a Targa, it combines the open-air driving experience with added safety and stability—all wrapped in the iconic 911 silhouette. The model offered here, featuring a 6-speed manual transmission, a 286-hp air-cooled boxer engine, and the VarioRam system, embodies pure driving pleasure and technical sophistication. It is also a particularly rare Targa variant.

Facts

Exterior & Interior

• Exterior color: Arctic Silver Metallic
• Interior: Blue leather, very well-maintained, only slight age-related signs of wear
• Some repainting is present (see Classic Data documentation, page 7.)

Engine and Transmission

• 3.6-liter boxer engine with VarioRam system, 286 hp
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Not a replacement engine
• Last major service: 2024 (minor service due this year)

Mileage

• 53,450 miles
• Verifiable

Documentation

• Classic Data Report (2024, Grade 2+)
• Original leather logbook
• Service booklet available, but not completely up to date
• Folder with invoices from the last 17+ years

Tires, brakes, body, and underbody

• Tires: New
• Brakes: Good
• Body: Very well maintained, few minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: Good condition, no rust-through

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.

Known issues

• The Targa roof at the front left and right once had a minor leak in the car wash—the seals should be replaced. The owner drove exclusively in good weather, so this has not yet been addressed
• Minor age-related wear on the paint – overall, however, very well-maintained

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition.

Summary

For sale is an extremely well-maintained Porsche 911 (993) Targa in the classic Arctic Silver Metallic color and with a fully documented history. With a Classic Data Note 2+, original documents, and regularly performed maintenance, this air-cooled classic is in excellent overall condition. The mileage is only 53,450 miles—a collector’s condition rarely found. A Porsche for enthusiasts who appreciate the unique driving experience and authenticity of the last air-cooled model series.