1997 PORSCHE 911 (993) TARGA

This Porsche 993 Targa is a wonderful example of the marque’s last air-cooled 911, presented in highly original condition, with low mileage and a comprehensive service history record. It is equipped with the 282bhp 3.6-litre ‘VarioRam’ flat-six engine mated to the desirable six-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows just 52,061 miles from new.

First registered in February 1997, this UK-market 993 was specified from the factory in Zenith Blue with grey leather, and with the optional Sport seats, as well as a third brake light and rear wiper. There are five previous registered keepers on the log book, and the seller has owned it for 10 years, covering some 7,000 miles in that period. Other than the fitment of a Scorpion tracker security system, this car remains unmodified, and currently forms part of a private collection of classic cars.

In general, the paintwork presents very well for its age and mileage, with a smooth finish around the panels - and the seller believes that it is entirely original. As such, there are some ‘road rash’ chips to the underside of the front bumper, and some small areas of bubbling at the base of the windscreen and around the nearside rear window.

There are a couple of soft dents on the nearside, and a blemish on the offside front wing, and light scratches around the rear bumper. The sliding electric glass sunroof works perfectly. It rides on the original 17-inch split-rim Targa Speedline alloy wheels, which have no kerbing damage and only a few small marks on the facings.

Inside, this 993 is equipped with the hard-backed sport seats, and the light grey leather upholstery is in very good condition throughout. There is only modest wear on the seats, though the cover has become loose around the fittings on the driver’s side nearest the door. The dashboard and steering wheel are trimmed in contrasting blue, and while the latter presents in superb order, there is some visible wear around the gear knob. Factory-fitted equipment includes air-conditioning - which is not currently blowing cold so requires re-gassing - as well as the original Sony stereo head unit with CD player, and tailored Porsche floor mats.

This 911 is in excellent mechanical condition, having been serviced regularly, and almost exclusively by Porsche main dealers. Other than skipped annual maintenance in 2015, and no visit in 2019 while the car was under a valid SORN certificate, this 993 has been serviced every year from new. It is fresh from a service carried out by OPC Mid Sussex on 15 June 2020.

Prior to this, the car was serviced in May 2018 at 51,942 miles by OPC Mid Sussex, and in April 2017 at 51,234 miles 2017 by OPC Tonbridge. Other routine maintenance has been carried out as needed, and the targa roof guides were replaced in 2010. The history file shows a clutch replacement in 2003 at 37,067 miles. The only noted fault with the car is that the alarm siren is currently inoperative.

The most recent MOT test was on 3 June 2020 at 52,063 miles, when it was given a clean pass with no advisories or warnings. The wheels are fitted with Porsche N-rated Continental SportContact tyres, in size 205/50 ZR17 at the front and 255/40 ZR17 at the rear, which are in excellent condition with around 5mm of tread remaining.

Accompanying the car is a complete book pack and leather wallet, including driver’s manual, two stamped maintenance records - as the first ran out of space - and user guides for the Sony CD player and Porsche alarm. It comes with a fitted indoor car cover, space-saver spare wheel, and the original tool kit, jack, and tyre compressor.

This Porsche 993 Targa is an original and unrestored car in very impressive condition, with a comprehensive history file. As the paint is believed to be the factory finish, it would now benefit from some light refurbishment in a few places to rectify minor blemishes, but otherwise it wants for nothing. The low mileage and desirable specification mean this 911 would be a great addition to any collection.

Summary of service history:

  • 7 Mar 1997 - Pre-delivery
  • 18 Mar 1998 - 3,796 miles
  • 2 Feb 1999 - 16,039 miles
  • 26 May 2000 - 27,806 miles
  • 14 Jun 2001 - 30,485 miles
  • 25 Mar 2002 - 32,822 miles
  • 3 Feb 2003 - 37,048 miles
  • 7 Feb 2004 - 38,490 miles
  • 14 Feb 2005 - 40,677 miles
  • 22 Feb 2006 - 42,424 miles
  • 20 Feb 2007 - 44,321 miles
  • 21 Feb 2008 - 44,568 miles
  • 23 Feb 2009 - 44,619 miles
  • 24 May 2010 - 45,037 miles
  • 27 May 2011 - 47,376 miles
  • 25 Jun 2012 - 49,247 miles
  • 10 Oct 2013 - 49,790 miles
  • 28 Oct 2014 - 49,859 miles
  • 8 Apr 2016 - 50,616 miles
  • Apr 2017 - 51,234 miles
  • May 2018 - 51,942 miles
  • 15 Jun 2020 - Mileage tbc

  • All cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. This vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.

Car Overview

  • 52,061 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Zenith Blue (L3AX)
  • Grey leather
  • 3.6L flat-six


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  • Lot #00679
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  • Mayfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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