Up for auction is this 2012 Porsche 991 Carrera S Cabriolet finished in Lime Gold Metallic over an Espresso Natural Leather interior. Marking the launch year of the 991 generation, this 2012 Carrera S was ordered in a striking color combination along with over $53k worth of options including Adaptive Sport Seats Plus, Sport Exhaust System, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Sport Chrono Package, and Burmester Sound System. The cabin is appointed with extended leather upholstery, carbon fiber trim, Racing Yellow accents, and a SportDesign steering wheel. It was originally delivered in Connecticut and remained with its second owner in Texas from 2013 up until 2020 when it was traded in and sold as a Porsche Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. This Carrera S has since been acquired by the selling dealer out of California where it is now being offered for auction showing approximately 12k miles on the odometer.
This Carrera S was ordered in the rarely seen color of Lime Gold Metallic, contrasted by a brown cabriolet top and yellow PCCB brake calipers. The finish has been preserved with clear paint protection film applied over the entire front end and up to the doors, detailed images are provided in the gallery along with paint meter readings and a clean CARFAX report. The factory optioned 20” Carrera Classic wheels are finished in gold and dressed in a set of Pirelli P Zero tires dated from 2019.
The cabin is appointed with premium Espresso Natural Leather accented by optional carbon fiber trim as well as seatbelts and a Sport Chrono stopwatch dial in Racing Yellow. The 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus come with exclusive Porsche crested headrests and additional leather upholstery extends throughout the dashboard and door panels. A complete list of factory options is provided below, amounting to an original sticker price over $155k:
This 2012 Carrera S is equipped with a naturally aspirated 3.8L flat-six engine rated at 400 HP and 325 lb.-ft of torque. Power is fed to the rear wheels by way of a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission, allowing this Cabriolet to accelerate from 0-60 MPH in as little as 4.3 seconds. This 991 features enhanced driving dynamics with the optional Sport Chrono Package, Sport Exhaust System, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), and Power Steering Plus. All available maintenance history is provided on the CARFAX report, showing service completed by Porsche North Houston in 2020 along with a CPO inspection.
This sale will include a set of two keys, owner's manuals, and a clean title. A 991 Cabriolet like no other, this 2012 Carrera S is one of the most striking and generously equipped on the road. Do not let this very special opportunity pass you by.
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@DANDE for sure! If you ever part with it let me know ... may e 3rd time will be the charm :) In the meantime enjoy an amazing car and maybe I'll see you at a PCA event in the near future!
Dande - enjoy - this car looks like a gem - let us know when you're ready to part with it. :)
@mfstevenson7104 Indeed, it was mf and Wabo, my White Flag was directly behind yours, thanks. Looking forward to this unique 911.
If either/both of you are involved in PCA, perhaps our Passion for Porsches "paths" may cross in the future. Keep your Passion going, every Porsche I've owned over the last 50 years has its own "story". ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That was an intense battle between the two! Enjoy a beautiful and unique 911!
White flag!!!
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I regret not having bought this when it was for Sale at Porsche North Houston a couple years ago. Hopefully second time is the charm :)
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This car is insanely cool!
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@ChequeredFlag Thanks!
Yes, the paint is all original. Meter readings between 3 and 6 are within factory paint spec. Anything over could be suspicious. Anything under, it's probably been overly buffed but still qualifies as original, I suppose. Hope that helps.
Thanks for adding the paint readings, but they don't answer the question if the paint is all original. Please advise. Thanks.
A video has been added to the bottom of the listing. Quick walk around, interior, start, and top working included. Here for any last questions or comments. Thanks! - Alex
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Paint meter readings have been added to the listing gallery.
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@ChequeredFlag Sorry..I see that car has clear bra. Is the paint all original?
Is the paint all original? Any clear bra?
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My 991 Turbo S, bought from a pcarmarket auction 2 months ago, has the same color combo with black wheels. Falling in love with the color every time I look at it. Definitely not boring as regular gold. Great color! Glws
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@dennisconnie2 They are factory wheels. The owner had the dealer refinish them. No window sticker, but we do have a copy of the MSRP with options. Thanks.
I have the very last 997 made for the US market a 2012 Carrera S Red/tan. Anyway are those wheel factory? Do you have the original window sticker?
Thanks
Dennis
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I have the same car. They are rare in this color. 2012 911 S cab, but mine has a black top, black interior and a 7 manual with the double parallel wheels in original color. Love it. Can't go anywhere without people wanting to know the color and telling me how beautiful and unusual it is. GLWS
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Just what an 80 year old guy (me) needs to brighten my days. And I am getting too old to shift for myself, so the auto tranny is my choice. Consider me "shiftless" but willing to spend my remaining money on a car to last me the next 15-20 years, and not become "electrified" with and EV. Grandkids can wait for this'n !!
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Yes it really is stunning person. I just had the wheel powder coated in Matte Black. Also pLastidipped the mirrors and and grill in matte black. Set it off nicely.
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@JakeMacZ These are the original wheels.
Are the original wheels available? The bronze wheels are offsetting.
@ClarkD1 I believe you, this car drew me in for sure, I bet it is absolutely stunning in person.
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Thanks for the nice comments, so far. This really seems like a one of a kind spec and is easily one of the more unique color combinations we've had. Might take some time to grow on people but that's the fun of it. Anyway, here for any more questions if anyone has any. Should be getting a video and underside photos done early next week. Good luck!
I have a coupe same year and model in the Lime Gold, everytime and I mean every time I drive someone stops me to tell me how beautiful the color and car are. Most looks of anY car I’ve ever owned.
Have always disliked gold cars, maybe because when I was young it was "old people color" and now that I am old because it is old people color; boring, mundane, just never liked gold cars. This car....something so special about this spec; WOW, absolutely love it! This might be the car that converts me to a gold car fan.
@jbauto It all subjective but I believe the color combo is perfectly done. Those wheels are a darker shade of the exterior and although bold, are very tastefully done.
Love the Spec. Almost. The car is gold but the wheels are Bronze gold. Clash. I would paint the wheels to match the car or Root beer to match the roof. Just a thought. GL