1998 PORSCHE 911 (993) TURBO - 31,361 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A stunning example of the last air-cooled model, with very low mileage and a few intriguing modifications.
• Its current owner has been fortunate enough to run two 993 GT2s, and he sought a ‘comfort’ version of this model. To that end, this car has had the four-wheel drive system removed, so it is now a rear-wheel drive 993 Turbo.
• It is powered by the 402bhp 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
• Both turbochargers rebuilt within the last 600 miles during February and March 2018.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in Arctic Silver over a Midnight Blue leather interior, this 993 also features the hard-shell, heated and electrically adjustable sport seats; a sunroof and a rear wiper.
• It is now fitted with a colour-matched three-spoke Porsche 996 airbag steering wheel, and the original wheel is of course included in the sale.
• The shock absorbers and springs have all been uprated, a bump steer kit fitted and the car set up for fast road use.
• All of the items that have been removed, including the suspension components and the four-wheel drive system, are also of course included in the sale, should the next owner wish to convert the car back to its standard specification.
• Accompanying the car is the leather book pouch and original stamped service record, a huge history file containing a range of paperwork and old invoices, and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.

Specification:

• C16: UK market car
• 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

CONDITION

• No bodywork damage, and the condition underneath is superb, as shown in the gallery.
• The paintwork is described as being in excellent condition, with some minor stone chips around the front.
• Its interior is in superb order, with very slight creasing, but no heavy wear or discolouration whatsoever. The vendor states that it even still smells as-new inside.
• There are no mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 2 March 2021 at 31,335 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories whatsoever.

SERVICE HISTORY

• It was last serviced by Porsche specialist Heritage AutoWerks in July 2020 at 31,398 miles, and was serviced by the same workshop in March 2018 at 30,796 miles.
• Prior to this, it has a comprehensive Porsche main dealer history up to 2017 at 30,697 miles.
• Both turbochargers were rebuilt and check valves added within the last 600 miles during February and March 2018.

Summary:

• 02/02/1998 - PDI
• 12/03/1999 - 3,950 miles
• 13/10/1999 - 10,179 miles
• 30/06/2000 - 12,363 miles
• 11/08/2006 - 15,630 miles
• 07/08/2007 - 17,572 miles
• 15/10/2008 - 19,670 miles
• 18/08/2009 - 20,708 miles
• 05/10/2010 - 24,290 miles
• 20/09/2011 - 25,268 miles
• 22/04/2013 - 25,947 miles
• 12/05/2014 - 26,983 miles
• 22/07/2015 - 27,597 miles
• 10/05/2016 - 30,585 miles
• 03/05/2017 - 30,697 miles
• 23/03/2018 - 30,796 miles
• 20/07/2020 - 31,398 miles

SUMMARY

This Porsche 993 Turbo is a fastidiously maintained example, which is now running with rear-wheel drive, though retains all the original components to revert to standard should the next owner desire. Used as-is, this car is a thrilling interpretation of the last air-cooled 911, with more entertaining handling and a bespoke ‘fast road’ setup. It represents a compelling opportunity for anyone intrigued by a subtly upgraded analogue supercar.

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Please note: the cherished plate shown on the vehicle is not included in the sale. It will be switched back to an age-related registration plate in the event of a successful auction.