Vehicle Description
1999 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet
Carrera is a Spanish word and stands for "race". Porsche started
using the name on the 356 series, to show homage to Carrera
Panamericana, a border-to-border race held in Mexico from 1950 to
1954. The Carrera name has been added to many racing and race-ready
models since 1955: the 356, 904, 906, 911 up to 1977 and the 924.
In 1984, with the 911 G-model being in production for a decade
already, Porsche's marketing department started using the Carrera
name for a basic model to boost sales. The name was also used for
the Carrera GT supercar.
For consignment a sporty little piece of German engineering in the
form of a Carrera (Spanish word for race) Cabriolet. Full
disclosure this car is labeled a flood car so at one point in its
life was exposed to some deep water, the long-term effects being
unknown.
Exterior
A neat little German Arctic Silver bundle with its aero body,
integrated body matching bumpers, bulbous rear complete with wrap
around taillights, and black cloth top that has a tear in it. Black
wheels with Porsche crest in the centers are on all 4 corners for
this garage kept fun machine.
Interior
Graphite Gray leather wraps the racing styled high back buckets in
front and the 2 plus 2 rear bench. Darker gray is mixed in on the
center console, and dash as well as door panels. In true German
engineering style, the dash is very simple and no nonsense with its
fanned out circular instrument cluster, and centrally located
climate controls and sound system. Light gray carpet floods the
floors, and black protective mats are above. Power seats, power
windows, a power operated top, and dual climate controls are
noted.
Drivetrain
A healthy 3.4 Liter flat 6-cylinder engine is neatly tucked into
the rear of this sports car, will put out a spec 296hp, although
consigner states it has 320hp. The 6-cylinders are fed by
electronic fuel injection, and a 6-speed manual transmission is
attached. A 3.44 axle specification powers the rear wheels.
Undercarriage
Looking mostly clean with some patina and corrosion, and some paint
chipping, all is pretty typical and unremarkable under this car.
Independent coil spring suspension up front, and a multilink setup
for the rear, and power disc brakes on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
This car started quickly and runs well. Handling is like it's on
rails, and steering is effortless as the speed increases. It has
nice acceleration and with the 6-speed transmission cruises nicely
with low RPM's. We did note a few electrical gremlins creeping in
as the radio says on after you turn off the ignition, and there is
a light under the front hood that will not turn off either.
As noted, a flood titled car, to what extent remains unknown.
Nicely preserved exterior and snappy sporty interior bathed in
tones of gray, and a power convertible, flat 6-cylinder 6-speed
German engineered sports car. All in current working condition.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.