Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AA2991VS322382
Relentlessly refined for over half a century, the 993-generation
Porsche 911 is considered among enthusiasts to be the pinnacle of
the 911's rear-engined, air-cooled formula. Its combination of
timeless styling, balanced handling, and magnificent performance
means it is coveted not only as one of the finest 911s ever
produced but also as one of Porsche's landmark creations.
Replacing the outgoing 964-generation 911, the new 911's exterior
was completely restyled with wide, muscular haunches and lower
front fenders while retaining the purity of the 911's recognizable
form. Underneath, it gained hydraulic self-adjusting valve
clearance and a completely new exhaust. As for power, all variants
were equipped with the latest 3.6-liter version of Porsche's
venerable air-cooled flat-six producing more horsepower over a
wider rev range thanks to new "'Variocam" variable valve timing.
The Type 993 was available in rear-wheel drive Carrera, Carrera S
or all-wheel drive Carrera 4, and Carrera 4S trims, as well as
Turbo and Turbo S to satisfy every customer's performance
needs.
Offered for just two years (1997-1998), the 993-generation Carrera
S features the wide-body taken from the Carrera 4S which in turn
was borrowed from the 911 Turbo. The Carrera S was rear-wheel drive
only, and significantly more satisfying in terms of driving purity,
especially when specified with a six-speed manual transmission.
Additional Carrera S details of note are a special engine grill
evoking memories of a 356 twin-grill Roadster and special gauges
with Carrera S lettering on the tachometer.
This fine 911 Carrera S presents today in its original factory
finishes of Ocean Blue Metallic paintwork over Classic Grey partial
leather upholstery. In addition to its six-speed manual
transmission, this well-specified example was generously optioned
with an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, cruise
control, and an electric sliding sunroof. The accompanying CARFAX
vehicle history report indicates that the 911 was purchased new by
its original owner in Highland Park, Illinois showing 19 miles. The
car remained with its original owner for the next 14 years,
receiving regular maintenance at Porsche Exchange of Highland Park,
before passing to only its second owner in October 2011 showing
37,829 miles. Over the next decade, the Porsche was relocated to
the East Coast where it was enjoyed and maintained by several
owners prior to its acquisition by the consignor in 2022.
The car comes complete with its original Becker stereo head unit,
tool kit, owner's manuals, window sticker, and service records,
showing just over 45,500 original miles at the time of cataloging.
This well-preserved, six-speed manual Carrera S offers an
opportunity to own and experience a rare example of what many
Porsche enthusiasts consider to be one of the best-looking and most
rewarding 911s to drive.
