
Supplied by Merlin of Nottingham in May 1995 and finished in the striking combination of iris blue with marble grey interior, this low owner 993 has actually been with its last custodian since August 2008 until now and has still only covered 58,000 miles (just over 2,000 miles a year) from new. As you would hope, it still retains its original engine and gearbox confirming its matching number status and has been regularly maintained with either Porsche main agents or Porsche specialists during that time. It is still in remarkable condition throughout belying its 28 years of age.
Settle into the electric seats, turn the key and the air cooled flat six bursts into life with its distinctive burble. The roof quickly retracts, allowing you to hear the engine with even more clarity, whilst the optional wind deflector protects you from buffeting on the move. A quick drive, will fill you with instant confidence as the 4wd and ABS system provides secure traction and stopping power in all conditions, whilst the analogue feel through the power assisted steering, is something that has long gone in a modern electric system. It clearly isn’t as fast in a straight line as a current 992 cabriolet, losing 1.1 seconds on the 0-60 dash and just over 10mph by the time they hit their max speed, however, the strong performance is certainly ample and the more telling facts are that it is 100mm narrower and over 200KGS lighter than the current 992, making it feel much more agile and easier to place on our typical English roads. This allows you to enjoy its performance more readily and that’s before you’ve found out which one is far easier to park in the average multi story!
Simple technology and rock solid build quality are the hallmarks of an air cooled 911 and by continually refining the recipe, with the 993, Porsche saved their best until last.
This 993 Cabriolet with its 4WD and 6 speed manual transmission, will be an engaging and dependable companion whatever the weather. However, if you have petrol in your veins and appreciate timeless style, once the roof is down, whether it’s a quick blast on your favourite road, or a long European road trip with friends, there are very few sportscars that will be this practical and reliable whilst still feeling genuinely special behind the wheel.
Year of construction: | 1995 |
Model: | 993 Carrera 4 |
Body: | Cabriolet |
Series: | 993 |
Mileage: | 58600 mi |
Power: | 272 HP |
Cylinder capacity: | 3,6 Liter |
Steering: | right |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive: | Four-wheel drive |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Configuration: | ABS Airbag Servo steering Navigation system Air conditioning |
Interior color: | Grey |
Interior material: | Leather |
Exterior color: | Blue |
Manufacturer color code (exterior): | Irisblau Metallic Perlcolor 39N |
New / used: | Used car |
Ready to drive: | yes |