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1,416 original miles
Absolute show-quality condition - 100% original inside and out
Leather-Interior-to-Sample Cancan red full leather interior
One of only 183 examples produced for the U.S. market
Original MSRP of $157,709.00 in 1997
6-speed manual transmission, 424 horsepower air-cooled 3.6-liter
twin turbo engine
Original window sticker, order paperwork, books, tools, compressor,
jack, and spare
The final iteration of the air-cooled 911 Turbo
The 993 Porsche 911, first introduced in 1995, is considered by
many the last of the "classic" 911s. Being the final iteration of
the revered air-cooled sports car, it was the most advanced and the
highest quality 911 produced yet with massive performance and
timeless styling. The Porsche 959 was a cutting-edge design that
Porsche invested huge amounts of resources into, which eventually
transferred into its future cars when the time came for the 993.
When the Turbo was released in 1996, it employed twin turbocharging
courtesy of the Porsche 959's developments, and was the first Turbo
to use permanent all-wheel drive which also was a result from the
Porsche 959 program. With its 3.6-liter engine with air-to-air
intercoolers, performance skyrocketed to 400 horsepower which
dropped its 0-60 time dramatically. Porsche then one upped
themselves in 1997, the second-to-last year of the 993 production,
by introducing the Turbo S. With only 183 cars produced for the
U.S. market with a worldwide total of 345, the 993 Turbo S is one
of rarest versions of the Turbo S lineage.
The Turbo S gained a noticeable number of upgrades over the regular
Turbo, including increased power, more carbon, a dazzling array of
standard options, leather applied to almost every surface, along
with special touches that remind you that were in a limited edition
911. The engine was uprated from 400hp to 424hp through new
programming, Porsche's special wishes department spent their time
on wrapping almost every button and surface in leather, and special
carbon fiber components add a bit of motorsport to the cabin. As
with all 993s, an impeccable attention to detail was paid when
being put together and they had some of the finest fit and finish
of any sports car of the era. A special 4-pipe exhaust out of the
rear, along with the larger rear wing and NACA-duct front bumper
are all subtle cues to the passerby that this is no ordinary
Turbo.
This 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S was ordered new by John Tilson of
Santa Barbara, California. According to the original Porsche
paperwork, he ordered the car on September 30th, 1996 from Circle
Porsche of Long Beach, California. Due to the special nature of the
Turbo S (along with the unique tailoring options that were often
applied), there was an initial $20,000 non-refundable deposit paid
in order to begin production. Tilson spec'd the car with Arctic
Silver Metallic paint and the interior with
Leather-Interior-to-Sample Cancan red. He received his car almost 9
months later on July 30th, 1997. The car would leave a pampered
lifestyle for the entirety of its stay in Santa Barbara, where
Tilson managed to put less than 885 miles on the odometer over 17
years. Stored inside and shielded from the elements, the car's
original paint and interior remained as new.
In 2015 the Turbo S was purchased by the 2nd owner who resided in
Los Angeles, California. Joining a collection of other fine
Porsches, the Turbo S remained as one of the crown jewels. Similar
to its first owner, over the course of almost 5 years the 2nd owner
added only 531 miles and took the car out sparingly. Garaged in a
perfect environment, the car again remained in pristine,
concours-like condition.
Whenever a Turbo S arrives at Canepa it is usually a sight to
behold. Extremely low production, a timeless factory design, paired
with the time-capsule quality of this example, it was the perfect
combination of elements that make it a "Canepa car." Each and every
collector car that comes to Canepa is put through and extensive and
diligent process called the "Canepa Difference." This includes a
major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where all systems are
checked and serviced as necessary. They also receive an
award-winning concours-level detailing, a thorough cleaning of each
and every surface that ensures that every car is a sight to behold.
Finishing off with a foam-pad-only polish to enhance the paint
finish, each and every car is a perfect example and a
personification of Bruce Canepa's impeccable attention to detail.
For this particular car maintaining its originality was critical,
and the factory-applied cosmoline underneath the car remained
untouched.
Included with this Turbo S are its original window sticker,
original books, tools, compressor, spare wheel and tire, jack,
roadside kit, along with the original purchase agreement from
1996.
Now available for its next owner to take the reins of this
legendary 1,416-mile Turbo S, the decision is yours. Being as it is
likely one of the finest examples of a 993 Turbo S available today,
the experience of owning one practically from new gives multiple
paths. The Turbo S can become a fantastic driving partner and will
take new miles without the slightest hesitation, or can become the
crown jewel in your collection as a perfect time-capsule car. With
the perfect amount of performance, timeless styling, this car's
unbelievable quality after only 2 owners and 23 years, this 911
Turbo S will make any decision a wise decision.