Bring A Trailer auction preview: Spectacular example with 8 consecutive Concours 1st place wins, plus 2019 Nor Cal Overall winner.1997 Porsche Turbo Coupe 

VIN – WP0AC2997VS375890

Exterior Color – Silver 

Interior Color – Black Leather

Engine – 3.6 Liter air-cooled 6-cylinder

Transmission – 6-speed manual

Current Miles – 29,366 miles TMU

Current Owner – Purchased in 2018 with 24,500 miles

General History


The Porsche 993 Turbo is considered by many enthusiasts to be a modern classic. A hallmark performance machine in many ways, its specifications bear more than a passing similarity to the legendary 959. The incredible 959 stunned the motoring world in 1986 offering remarkable performance features such as a 6-speed manual gearbox, all-wheel drive, twin turbochargers, and 400+hp, all of which resulted in 4 second 0-60 times. A decade later the 993 offered all that and more to Porsche enthusiasts. It would also prove to be the final iteration of the original air-cooled 911; both in driving characteristics and body design. Porsche enthusiasts today favor the 993 for the familiar dashboard, doors, and greenhouse, despite over thirty years of engineering advancement and changing times. The 993, though genetically similar to the original 911, has been prodigiously updated with a myriad of modern equipment expected of a car of this caliber, but it also combines all the desirable traits of legendary Porsche engineering and iconic design.General OverviewThis Porsche was According to the factory option code sticker affixed to the original owner’s manual and under the hood, this Carrera Coupe was delivered with the following options:


CO2 – Catalytic Converter (US Emissions)X47 – Shifter in Carbon & Aluminum/LeatherX54 – Stainless Steel ExhaustX58 – Handbrake in Carbon & Aluminum/LeatherX70 – Door Entry Guards in Stainless-Steel w/LogoX71 – Aluminum Faced Instrument Dials
139 – Seat Heating Left
340 – Seat Heating Right 
454 – Automatic Speed Control
490 – Hi-Fi Sound System513 – Lumbar Support Right Seat520 – Infrared or Ultrasonic Security System586 – Lumbar Support Left Seat
650 – Sunroof
939 – Seat Cover Rear Draped Leather982 – Soft Leather Look SeatsAccording to the stamps in the service booklet included with this car, this Porsche was delivered to Champion Porsche, Pompano Beach, FL and placed into service May 24, 1997, with 28 miles. Subsequent mileage was recorded in March 2000 with 3,298 miles, 2006 with 15,273 miles, 2009 with 17,306 miles, followed by dealership stamps and entries from Walnut Creek Porsche in 2015 with 23,284 miles and in 2016 with 24,021 miles. Service invoices beginning in 2014 accompany the car including:March 2014 – S-Car-Go Services. PSS10 Suspension kit, springs wrapped, Teflon spacers installed, brake flush, 4-wheel alignment, and corner balancing.June 2014 – 22,324 miles, RMG Enterprises. Install RUF secondary oil cooler, install GT clutch, perform engine service and compression test, new motor mounts, and other details as itemized on the service invoice. In April 2014, the car was delivered to Whitman’s Auto Body, San Rafael, CA and refinished including the installation of Turbo S aero spoiler, front bumper, seals, and ducts, new headlight lenses and gaskets, new taillight lenses and housings including center lens, a new windshield, new rocker molding, new front and rear seat belts, all four wheels refinished, new door and rear window weather stripping, new side glass molding seals, new left and right stone guards, new rear bumper cover, repair and refinish brake calipers, intercooler repainted, new speakers, new speaker trim, numerous other parts, seals, including two new keys, and repaint in the original color totaling over $40,000. During this time the car was also treated to XPEL paint protection film for the full nose and rocker panels, door edges, and door cups. A copy of an email from the owner of Whitman’s Auto Body indicates the work performed on the car involved no collision damage repair and was confined to surface refinishing due to minor scratches and surface dents. Additional services include annual oil changes at the Porsche dealership, gauge work from Palo Alto Speedometer, new tires (2018), remove and replace paint protection film (2018), Steering wheel airbag retaining frame replaced (2019), new belt warning sensor and fan belt (2019), new windshield (2020), new AC pressure switch installed (2021), engine oil leak repair, new chair cover gasket, front bumper repair and repaint (2022), new alternator cooling boot, new rear lid gas struts, airbag service, passenger seat drive motor unit replaced, brake fluid flush (2023). Condition and Presentation
Today this Porsche 993 Turbo presents in excellent condition with gleaming high gloss silver finish and smooth surfaces throughout. The body panels show excellent door, trunk, and hood fit, beautiful front and rear bumpers, and very fine overall maintained exterior trim. The lenses and glass are also in very fine condition as are the silver Turbo wheels with Carrera center caps and yellow brake calipers nestled beneath the wide factory rims. A set of Michelin Pilot Sport 225/40 ZR18 front and 285/30 ZR 18 rear tires complete the powerful stance. The overall look and feel delivers all the iconic 911 design features coupled with state-of-the-art performance advances, many of which rival those found in new cars today. 


The leather interior has been very well maintained, showing mild evidence of use on the driver’s seat, which remains remarkably supple and smooth to the touch. The interior door panels and accent features are in excellent condition as is the dashboard, gorgeous instruments, and center console. The various glossy carbon fiber inserts for the doors and dashboard are also in excellent condition including the optional aluminum/carbon fiber trimmed 6-speed gear shifter and handbrake. The headliner, sun visors, and control surfaces are all uniformly clean and nicely detailed. The overall fit and finish of the interior is cohesive and tidy, indicating the exceptional preservative care this car has received in keeping with the rarity of the Turbo model, particularly with these added options.

The engine compartment and trunk are both unmodified and remain in excellent condition. The original engine is correct and properly maintained with clean components and factory engine stickers still evident along the rear cowling of the engine compartment. The VIN is stamped in the correct location, as are the options sticker, the factory paint sticker, and engine emissions stickers. The front storage area reveals preserved factory lining, factory finishes, a correct collapsible red-rim spare tire, proper black molded components, factory treated metal parts, and correct hardware. The underside is in excellent condition with clean components and authentic finishes. The floor and structure show no visual evidence of structural compromise, consistent with the clean Carfax report. 


The car starts instantly with a terrific roar from the Turbocharged engine. The clutch and gearbox work in perfect harmony, owing in part to the dedicated ownership and fastidious care under current and prior ownership. The motor provides distinctive turbocharged sounds. Even by modern standards the Turbo delivers a remarkably modern yet desirable 911 feel to the driving experience. Items Included with the Car


This Porsche is accompanied by the original owner’s manual set and leather pouch, a tool roll with tools, a jack and tire tools, factory yellow plastic packaged gloves, a battery tender, and copies of service invoices dating back to 2014.