1996 PORSCHE 911 (993) TURBO - 39,347 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A very smart example of the final air-cooled 911 model, presented in a desirable colour scheme and with low mileage.
• Its 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine produces 402bhp, delivered to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
• This car was specified with a number of desirable options, as well as bespoke extended leather features via the Porsche Exclusive programme.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Polar Silver, this is complemented by an interior upholstered in tan leather, with secondary trim in black leather for the steering wheel rim, dashboard top panel, and gear shifter.
• It rides on the original 18-inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels, featuring coloured Porsche crest centre caps, and housing red brake callipers.
• The car was ordered from the factory with leather sun visors, as well as a leather covered steering wheel airbag cover, giving an unusual two-tone appearance.
• Other features include the hard-shell heated sport seats, a sunroof, electric windows and air conditioning.
• An aftermarket stereo head unit is fitted.

Specification:

• C16: UK-market car
• XN8: Leather sun visors
• X26: Leather covered steering wheel airbag module
• 058: Impact absorbers front and rear
• 139: Seat heating, left
• 340: Seat heating, right
• 373: Sports seat, left, height electrically adjustable
• 374: Sports seat, right, height electrically adjustable
• 567: Top-tinted windscreen
• 650: Sunroof
• 09991: Porsche Exclusive programme

CONDITION

• There is no known prior bodywork damage.
• Its Polar Silver paintwork presents in very good condition, as shown in the gallery below. While there may be the odd very tiny stone chip commensurate with road use, the car looks every inch a well-cared for, low-mileage example.
• The tan leather upholstery is in great shape. There is minor surface creasing and a few small marks around the interior, but again this 911 appears to be in excellent condition.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 2 March 2021 at 39,330 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories.
• While the original service book is not present, it is understood that the car was serviced 12 times between 1996 and 2003, with an additional service in 2016, two years before it was acquired by the current owner - and the car has been largely stored since then.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 993 Turbo is a well-presented, low-mileage example of one of the most sought-after modern classics, representing the end of the air-cooled 911 era. It is offered in a lesser-seen colour combination, and in evidently impressive cosmetic order, and is ready to delight a new owner with its rewarding analogue driving experience.

The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.