In our opinion the 993 has a strong case to be the ultimate generation of air-cooled 911s and not only because it is the last of the air-cooled production series. The 993 is so special because bridges the gap between classic analogue performance and modern refinement.

Unlike its all-wheel-drive sibling (the C4S), the rear-drive variant retains the purity and lightweight agility that defines the 911. Only 3,714 units were produced worldwide, making this a rare and appreciating classic.

Our example is highly likely unique in the sense that it has been specified from new with options rarely seen on any Carrera 2S, and the reason is: the car was first a Porsche AG car. The team at Porsche surely wanted to show what was possible in period in terms of optional extras and exclusive options, as can be seen from the several X and Y-options in the equipment listed below:

X78 AIR INLET FR, POSITION LIGHTS
X79 REAR LE. AIR INTAKE RI.
XD7 STRUT F. IMPACT DAMPERSHOCK ABSORBER DOME FR.
XRD Brake Calliper Painted Red
Y29 Aluminum/Chrome X71,X70,X54
Y75 Aerokit Turbo II F/R Spoilers
X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes
X70 Metal Door Sill Model Insignia
X71 Aluminum Instrument Dials
XD1 FRONT SPOILER FROM TURBO II AEROKIT
XD2 REAR SPOILER FROM TURBO II AEROKIT

Moreover, the car was equipped with the sport seats and finished in the stunning color of Ocean Blue Metallic over a Classic Grey Leather interior. The 993 was delivered in July 1997 and was first registered on Porsche AG, wearing the plates S-MS4438, as can be seen from the original, old German title accompanying the Carrera S. A bit less than two years later, the car went to its first private owner, resident in Offenbach in Germany, as documented by the purchase contract between Porsche Zentrum Hofheim and Mr. Schmitt. Mr. Schmitt would give his Porsche Carrera Coupe into trade for the Carrera S, which at the moment of purchase, showed a mere 34,000km on the clock.

According to the German title, the car would only find another owner in 2021, who registered in Germany in November 2021, thus the Porsche hasn’t left Germany! Several invoices of the services carried out at Porsche accompany the car. The service history of the 993 is as follows:

07.05.1998 at 20,583km
14.7.1999 at 40,383km
01.10.2001 at 61,281km
05.05.2004 at 79,275km
06.06.2010 at 101,500km
The brake discs at the front and back were replaced in 2022.

Today, the 993 presents in beautiful condition and stuns by its unique configuration. Paired with the manual gearbox, the all-rare Turbo S style air-intakes, as well as the Turbo bodykit, all options from factory, there is no doubt that this is one of the most unique and collectable Carrera S ever offered for sale. Showing just over 115,000 km today, the Porsche will be delivered to its new owner including a fresh service at Porsche.

Full option list:

373 Racing Style Sport Seat-Left
374 Racing Style Sport Seat-Right
425 Rear Window Wiper
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
490 HI-FI Sound Pkg w/Speakers
520 Infra Red Security System
573 ELECTRONIC AIR CONDITIONER
650 DACH ELEKTRISCH VERSTELLBAR
659 On Board Computer
686 CD-RADIO “PORSCHE CDR 21” ROW
P14 Heated Front Seats Package
P32 Sport Chassis with 18" Wheels
X78 AIR INLET FR, POSITION LIGHTS
X79 REAR LE. AIR INTAKE RI.
XD7 STRUT F. IMPACT DAMPERSHOCK ABSORBER DOME FR.
XRD Brake Calliper Painted Red
Y29 Aluminum/Chrome X71,X70,X54
Y75 Aerokit Turbo II F/R Spoilers
030 Special Chassis Rigidly Tuned
408 18"Wheels w/Technology Rims
X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes
X70 Metal Door Sill Model Insignia
X71 Aluminum Instrument Dials
071 EU COUNTRY VERSION
139 ADJUSTABLE LEFT SEAT HEATING
197 MORE POWERFUL BATTERY
211 NUMBER PLATE HOLDER, VERS. III
219 DIFFERENTIAL
235 BRIDGESTONE N1/PIRELLI N1
288 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
335 3-PT. AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS, REAR
338 REAR WHEEL DRIVE
340 ADJUSTABLE RIGHT SEAT HEATING
441 RADIO PREPARATION
455 ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION F. WHEELS
480 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
488 PLATES WITH GERMAN INSCRIPTION
495 CARRERA S
499 GERMANY VERSION
530 IMMOBILISER WITH REM. CONT. 433 MHZ
534 ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION
544 75 L. TANK
562 AIRBAG, DRIVER AND PASSENGER-SIDE
566 FOG LIGHT, WHITE
599 ROOF TRIM PANEL
605 LEUCHTWEITEN-REGULIERUNG
615 NOKIA 2110 TELEPHONE
651 POWER WINDOWS
657 POWER STEERING
685 GETEILTE RUECKSITZLEHNE
975 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FITTINGS W. VELOUR CARPET
XD1 FRONT SPOILER FROM TURBO II AEROKIT
XD2 REAR SPOILER FROM TURBO II AEROKIT