Vehicle Description
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo
VIN: WP0AC2995VS376018
Single owner Porsche 911 Turbo
Extremely original both inside and out
8,463 original miles, driven less than 500 miles a year
408 horsepower twin-turbo flat six engine
6-speed manual, all-wheel drive
Introduced to the automotive world in 1995, the Porsche 993 Turbo
quickly became an immediate classic. With a air-cooled
408-horsepower twin-turbocharged flat six engine sending all power
through its 959-derived all-wheel drive system, the cars quickly
became known for their astonishing real-world performance. With the
ability to outperform sports cars that were double the price all
the while keeping both the driver and passengers in comfort, the
993 Turbo was an ultimate tour-de-force of performance, technology
and comfort.
This Porsche was completed at the Porsche factory on June 20th,
1997, spec'd with Artic Silver metallic paint and a Classic Grey
Leather interior. The car's first and single owner, Roy Johnson,
would take delivery of the car in Southern California where he and
the Porsche would reside until 2009. During this time Johnson took
incredible care of the car, evident by the collection of
maintenance receipts and the car's low mileage. In 2009 Johnson
moved and took the car to Sequim, Washington where he would
continue to take care of the car and perform the regular
maintenance. Sometime in late 2016, Johnson would sell the car to a
New York dealership and this dealer would sell the car to a
California-based dealership in March of 2017.
Upon arriving at Canepa this year, the 993 Turbo was meticulously
inspected and revealed no surprises except confirming how
exceptional this car really is. With only 8,463 miles on the
odometer since its completion at Stuttgart more than 20 years ago,
the car presents as if it is a new car. Its original Silver Artic
paint finish is in incredible condition, along with its grey
leather interior presenting with what looks like no wear at all.
The car was treated to the "Canepa Difference" process, going
through a complete mechanical and cosmetic inspection. Canepa
performed a major service to the car, including servicing its
turbos, wastegates and new catalytic converters. A concours-level
detail was performed, cleaning every square inch of the car from
top to bottom. After cleaning, the underside of the car looks in
as-new condition, evident in the underside photographs. Such
lengths were gone to ensure its proper cleaning that the wheel
liners were removed during the process to truly get all of the
surfaces clean. The original paint finish was then polished with
foam pads to a beautiful sheen that would have rivaled the car upon
delivery when it was new. Given a clean bill of health, this 1997
Porsche 911 Turbo will bring endless enjoyment and comfort to its
new driver and occupants. With its sophisticated powerplant paired
to its advanced all-wheel drive system and appointed with the
finest materials, this last iteration of the air-cooled 911 turbos
will continue to provide driving and investment nirvana.