The Porsche 911 offered in this auction is a convertible from the 993 series from the year of manufacture 1996. This Zuffenhausen sports car with the VIN WP0CA2991TS340581 was first registered in the USA in July 1996, a partially maintained checkbook – which traces the history of the Porsche can be – is available. The seller mentions that he will renew the MOT upon delivery, based on the so-called matching numbers. 2 vehicle keys are included with the car, and a CarFax is also available.
Flat ellipsoid headlights and wider fenders than in the previous series ensure that the body of the 993 has a harmonious appearance. This 911 Cabriolet in the color "turquoise metallic" (color code L25D) is in good condition on the outside, with just a few signs of wear. According to CarFax, the right and left sides of the car have already been repainted due to previous damage. Color differences on the entire exterior cannot be detected, and the body of the convertible does not appear to have any traces of rust. There are no cracks or other damage to be found in the soft top fabric.
Pirelli tires from the production year 2014 are mounted on 5-spoke alloy wheels. There are some curb scratches on the edges of the rims. The current owner of the Porsche states that the condition of the brakes is ok, and to his knowledge there are no defects in the area of the chassis.
The gray color can be seen in the interior of the Porsche Cabriolet: the torn side bolster on the driver's seat is conspicuous, while the front passenger seat is undamaged. Dashboard, door panels, the 4-spoke leather steering wheel and the gear knob show only minor signs of use. In addition to central locking and power steering, there are also power seats, power windows, air conditioning, an airbag steering wheel, cruise control and a Pioneer accessory radio on board the Porsche. The soft top mechanism of the 911 is functionally flawless, and a tarpaulin is included.
43,290 miles can be read on the speedometer of the Porsche – This corresponds to a mileage of approx. 69,700. The complete on-board folder with all documents – including a partially maintained checkbook – is available, and there is also a CarFax, which tells the history of this 993 in the USA traceable. Except for the non-functioning loudspeakers at the rear right, all the displays, instruments and controls are fully functional.
In the 1996 model year, the performance of the 3.6-liter boxer engine increased to 285 hp through the use of the Vario-Ram system. The power of the 6 cylinders is transferred to the road via the rear axle via a 6-speed manual transmission. Only recently (July 2022) a last service took place, in the course of this maintenance work the following spare parts were new: front dampers, wishbones, rear tie rod links, gas pressure absorbers all around, wiper blades, air duct for heating. Wheel alignment was also carried out and an air conditioning service was carried out.
The condition of the underbody reflects the low mileage of this 993.
The proportions of a 993 are completely harmonious, but at the same time appear very modern: a convertible from the 993 series still has the classic look. As the last air-cooled generation, this series also benefits from a certain aura that makes the 993 something special. Due to the extensive repairs on this 911 Cabriolet and the demonstrably low mileage, the future owner can take the road carefree – preferably with the top down – under the wheels.