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1993 Porsche 911 RS America
VIN: WP0AB296XPS418145
One of only 701 examples ever produced
13,363 original miles!
All original paint. Original show quality interior
Optioned in Grand Prix White paint with black cloth interior
Optioned with A/C, Limited Slip Differential, and Radio Cassette
Player
1 longtime caretaker of 20 years
3.6-liter flat six air-cooled engine - 250HP, 229lb-ft of
torque
5-speed manual transmission
Porsche's answer for America's Carrera RS
Americans are generally used to not being able to get all the types
of cars that the Europeans are able to enjoy due to stricter safety
and emission regulations. However, once in a while the stars align
and let a truly awesome automobile make its way to the U.S., even
if those stars being aligned is due to the hard work of
enthusiasts. When Porsche announced that the new lightweight 964
Carrera RS would not make its way to American shores, there was an
uproar among American Porsche enthusiasts who were ready to
purchase a lighter weight and focused Carrera. Undeterred, these
enthusiasts constantly hounded Porsche to release a car that they
could actually buy, and in 1993 Porsche relented with this: the
1993 Porsche 911 RS America. Built to meet U.S. regulations while
providing a more focused driving experience, the RS America was
lighter, nimbler, faster, and most importantly a crucial step in
returning the 911 to its racing heritage.
Porsche 911 RS Americas were only available with 4 equipment
options from the Porsche factory. This RS was optioned with 3 most
popular options of the 4 available: air conditioning, a mechanical
limited slip differential, and a radio and cassette player with 2
speakers. The first owner, who kept this car for close to 20 years
and purchased it on June 16th, 1992.
Adding the RS America to his extensive collection of collector
vehicles, he maintained the car with his in-house mechanic who
oversaw all of his other vehicles. This owner added 99% of original
miles added to the odometer, approximately 13,000 over 20 years.
The condition of the vehicle is a testament to the RS being a part
of his collection, as the interior, paint, and mechanicals are
exceptionally pristine and present like a 1,300 mile car, not a
13,000 mile car.
In 2022 the car found a new owner who treated the car to a
$2,362.95 service (CAD) that included a fuel system flush, oil
change, transmission fluid flush and replacement, brake fluid and
clutch fluid flush, and a general inspection. Adding very few
miles, he drove the car sparingly and after owning the car for
almost 2 years.
The dealership took the exceptional RS America and decided to do a
complete in-depth servicing and preparation for a new future
caretaker. After a thorough inspection, the RS America went into
service which included installing new Michelin Pilot Sport tires, a
Porsche Classic radio, air conditioning service, and a full brake
service including brake rotors and pads. This work came out to a
total of $17,509.50 (CAD), with work completed on October 11th,
2023.
This RS America arrived at Canepa as a shining example of what an
RS America can look like. The black cloth interior presents as new,
the exterior Grand Prix White paint is in exceptional original
condition, and is mechanically ready to drive to the next Cars &
Coffee or on a 3,000 mile road trip. Despite all of this, the RS
America was put through the "Canepa Difference" process, to ensure
that every system and surface is perfect for a new caretaker. All
systems were inspected thoroughly and addressed accordingly, the
exterior and underside detailed to a concours standard, and the
Grand Prix White paint polished using only light foam pads to bring
out a lustrous shine, this 1993 Porsche 911 RS America is a perfect
example of what a well taken care of collector car can look like.
Ready for another 13,000 miles on the road, entering a concours
event or car show, or even both, it is not a car that will leave
you disappointed, but feeling only rewarded.
