Vehicle Details
- Year: 1996
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Carrera 4S Coupe
- VIN: WP0CA2998TS341503
- Mileage Shown: 63,533
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clear
- Color: Guards Red
- Seller: dpjohnson
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Tallahassee, FL 32309
- Lot #: V-0002877
We are pleased to present this 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera Cabriolet finished in Guards Red over a Cashmere Beige partial leather interior. Highlighting over $30k in documented service and maintenance records, this 1996 example remains in outstanding driving condition. Accompanied by original books, records and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this Carrera Cabriolet is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner.
The classic Guards Red finish on this 993 is shown to be in excellent condition. The seller notes that the bumpers and rear quarter panels have been professionally refinished by a Porsche specialist. Records indicate that a new cabriolet top transmission and control arm were installed in September of 2018. This Carrera rides on beautifully refinished factory 17” alloy wheels which come wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
This 993 sports a Cashmere Beige partial leather interior with decorative burl wood trim. Factory features include air conditioning, cruise control, and a power-operated driver’s seat. The interior is said to be in excellent shape with all gauges, electrical components and accessories fully functional. The seller indicates that a Porsche CDR-210 radio was installed in February of 2017 along with new speakers. A specially commissioned lightweight cabriolet top cover will be included in-sale.
Powering this Carrera is an air-cooled 3.6L flat-six engine rated at 282 HP and 243 lb-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven by way of a crisp 6-speed manual transmission making for a claimed 0-60 time of approximately 5.4 seconds. Included records and invoices show that the following maintenance items were performed during a comprehensive 60k mile service in April of 2018:
- Ignition Cable
- Spark Plugs and Wires
- Upper and Lower Valve Cover Gaskets
- Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Struts
- Transmission Fluid Change
The seller notes that the following items were also replaced during his four years of ownership:
- Starter
- Alternator
- Fan and Shroud
- Belts
- Shift Linkage Components
- Battery
- Deck Lid Struts
- Front Brake Pads/Rotors
This Carrera is said to remain in excellent driving condition.
The sale of this 993 will include two sets of keys, original books and accessories, a custom-made cabriolet top cover, custom-made interior top-down cover, service records, a clear title and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. If you have been in the market for a well-presented air-cooled cabriolet, this open air 993 makes an excellent choice.
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Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $39,993
- Auction End: Feb 24, 2020 08:30:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 11
Comments (17)
Bid in the amount of $39,993
Bid in the amount of $35,000
I keep coming back to this 993 admiring it’s classic color combo. I also appreciate the owner’s careful summary of the maintenance work.
Being a ‘96 this has the Varioram engine which produced 282HP and 250TQ. The specs quoted in the writeup are for a ‘95 model.
Bid in the amount of $32,000
Bid in the amount of $30,000
Bid in the amount of $28,500
Bid in the amount of $24,777
Bid in the amount of $24,000
@dpjohnson Thought it was a lighting thing, thangs fo the reply
@Dav98x21 No white spot on paint must be photo defect
What canvas in which photo counting down
repaint of front & rear bumpers & back fenders after Bug Guards were removed
Owner please advise what the white spot is on the bonnet. Has something eaten through
the paint or is it a photo blemish?
Does the canvas have a small hole and cut in it?
Is the paint original or a part or total repaint?
Bid in the amount of $22,777
Nice add-on touch to have the convertible top cover in Cashmere
Beige. Classic body design and perfect color combo.
Bid in the amount of $19,993
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Interested Party’s, this vehicle is one you can on in being in excellent mechanical condition due to the repairs that have been completed during the 4 years I have owned it; these were not due to mistreatments but due to 23 years in age & normal attrition of mechanical parts; with a straight face & receipts to back me up plus the two shops that have serviced it, this car is literally ready for another 23 years reality worry free; this baby is being offered for fair market value only, otherwise I will continue to enjoy the joy of driving the car & benefiting from the sizable investment I have incurred; this is the third 911 I have owned;
Current Owner
Bid in the amount of $10,000