Vehicle Description
Porsche 911 enthusiasts know this is the one, the last of the
air-cooled 911s, the final iteration of the original, and in
drop-top guise it's an absolute stunner. This 1996 Carrera
cabriolet is a winner in every way, from the great color
combination to the 6-speed manual gearbox, and if you were thinking
that it was time to get a new Porsche, you should probably try this
one on for size first.
There's no doubt this is a 911, from the headlights to the subtly
curved rear end, there's sports car DNA in this convertible that
stretches back two generations. The 993 was highly refined but lost
none of the proportions that made the 911 so special, and Porsche
engineers were careful to keep the essence intact while adding
performance, comfort, and confidence. The Polar Silver paint
accents the Teutonic shape perfectly, neither flashy nor invisible,
knowing that this car needs no extra flash. Fit and finish are to
typically excellent Porsche standards, and with just 89,043
original miles, it has obviously been a special car from the day it
came home. The paint shines up beautifully, and while there are a
few incredibly small signs of use (and you really have to look
close to find them), it certainly doesn't look the better part of
23 years old. Of course, some of that is due to the timeless
design, but there's also no question that this car has been
expertly maintained.
Supportive leather bucket seats in dark blue give the interior a
serious look that shows off the minimalist design. There's very
minor wear on the seats that's been lightly acquired through the
years, which is pretty much inevitable, but the seating surfaces
are in overall great shape and there are no splits or tears in the
upholstery. The blue plush carpets are in very good condition as
well, protected by a set of matching floor mats. The dash is laid
out in familiar Porsche style, with a big VDO tach in the center
and all the other clear, round VDO instruments on either side. The
993 was a big step forward in terms of ergonomics, so all the
controls are right where you'd expect them to be and operation is
at least a little intuitive, unlike many of its forebears. Power
windows, locks, and seats, cruise control, A/C, and a later Sony
AM/FM/CD stereo system are included, making this a Porsche that's a
joy to drive even in traffic, and everything works as it should
thanks to years of careful maintenance. The snug-fitting blue
canvas top is in excellent original shape, and disappears with the
touch of a button for instant fresh air and preserves the car's
handsome good looks top up or top down.
The last of the air-cooled 911s offered 3.6 liters of displacement
and that familiar flat-six howl. Completely stock and properly
maintained from new, this low-mile 911 runs superbly and thanks to
their known reliability and its lifetime of careful owners, it
should continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The 6-speed
gearbox slips through the gears with more precision than any
previous 911 and the very user-friendly suspension almost
completely tames the 911's famous tail-happy antics. Always famous
for massive binders, the cross-drilled and vented disc brakes on
this car will detach your retinas if you're not careful and a quick
glance underneath reveals that this car was never used in anything
but pleasant weather. Beautiful 17-inch factory alloys look the
part and wear slightly staggered 205/50/17 front and 245/50/17 rear
performance radials.
Few other "used" cars have held their values as well as the 993,
and if you're looking for a high-quality, low-mileage convertible
with all the right equipment and plenty of documentation, you'll
scarcely do better than this. Call today!
