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1997 Porsche 911 C2S Vesuvio Edition
VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZVS311559
<font size = "4">The rarest 993 special edition production
Porsche
1 of only 60 Vesuvio Edition C2Ss
Created to honor Porsche's 50th anniversary as an automaker
<font size = "4">5,943 original miles!
3.6L air cooled flat six engine - 282HP, 250 lb-ft of torque
<font size = "4">6-speed manual transmission, rear wheel
drive
Vesuvio Metallic - black leather interior
Factory books, tool roll, jack, compressor, spare wheel/tire,
roadside safety equipment
Porsche is no stranger to creating special and rare editions of the
911, often featuring advanced technology or celebrating a milestone
for the automaker which are made available to the public. The last
of the air-cooled Porsche 911s, the 993 is the final evolution of
the storied air-cooled lineage from Porsche. The 993 boasts all of
the innovations and refinement that Porsche learned from building
the 911 for 30+ years, creating a simple yet distilled package of
excellent driving dynamics, everyday comfort and accessible
performance. The C2S featured a 3.6L air cooled flat six engine
producing 282 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, and was the final
iteration of the air cooled engines from Porsche.
The 1997 Porsche 993 C2S Vesuvio Edition is one of these rare cars,
built in an extremely limited production run of only 60 examples.
Straight from the Porsche Exclusive department, these 911s were
created and built to celebrate Porsche's 50th anniversary as an
auto manufacturer. The Vesuvio Edition retained the same winning
C2S characteristics that owners and drivers came to love, such as
the coveted wider Turbo bodywork, rear wheel drive, immense
physical grip, everyday comfort and accessible performance, with
some additional design cues. The most obvious cue is the special
Vesuvio Metallic paint, a subtle yet contemporary purple and grey
producing a fine metallic shimmer in direct sunlight. The
C2S-specific decklid, a callback to the 356 Super "Twin Grille" of
the 60s, along with the side mirrors, door handles, and wheels are
painted Porsche Steel Grey, offering a unique two-tone design.
This Porsche 993 C2S Vesuvio Edition was produced on November 6th,
1996 in Stuttgart, Germany. Produced in Vesuvio Metallic over a
rare black leather interior, the C2S was optioned with 18" Turbo
Twist hollow spoke wheels, air conditioning, an electric sunroof,
heated front seats, and Porsche Becker CD-Radio combination. The
rarer options for the Vesuvio Edition, a black leather interior vs.
grey and a 6-speed manual transmission vs. Tiptronic, were both
selected, making this an even rarer example of the 60 produced. It
is rumored that half of the total 60 examples of production were
Tiptronic, leaving the 30 or so examples with a 6-speed to be
highly coveted.
The car found its first longtime owner in Munich, Germany. He would
remain the caretaker of the C2S from February of 1997 until the end
of 2022. During this time he drove the 911 sparingly, ensuring the
car was taken to its bi-yearly T�V inspections shown in
accompanying paperwork, and was serviced several times according to
the Porsche factory maintenance booklet. After owning the car for
over 25 years, the car had traveled only 5,000 miles.
In December of 2022 the Vesuvio C2S was imported to the United
States and was completely serviced while with its caretaker, and
the Porsche arrived at Canepa shortly after.
Upon arrival, the Vesuvio Edition C2S was a sight to behold. With
one of only 60 examples produced, it is the rarest 993 C2S edition
production car created by the Porsche Exclusive department. A
thorough inspection both inside and out returned results of a car
that was kept in like-new condition and in excellent mechanical and
cosmetic condition, no doubt in part by the odometer which had just
reached 5,943 miles. The car was shortly dispatched into the
"Canepa Difference" process where it went through a detailed and
exacting inspection, comprehensive mechanical servicing, and
concours-level detailing to ensure a showroom-level finish.
Beginning with the underside of the Porsche, the C2S was lifted up
to reveal a perfect, untouched factory cosmoline coating which
looked as if it had never been disturbed. Technicians hand washed
every square inch of the underside and removed the factory coating
to reveal the finishes perfectly preserved and like new. Next, C2S
was polished to perfection using a multi-stage foam pad polishing
method by Canepa's automotive artisans, enhancing the already
lustrous shine of the limited edition metallic paint. The rare
black leather interior was given an equal amount of attention,
cleaning every crevice and ensuring the factory leather was
conditioned to remain a concours-level example for years to come.
Completely finished, the C2S now looks possibly better than it did
when it left the factory assembly line. Included with this 993 C2S
are its original factory books, tool roll, jack, compressor, spare
wheel/tire, and roadside safety equipment.
With Canepa's work completed, this 1997 Porsche 993 C2S Vesuvio
Edition is probably the finest in existence. With its rare
combination of a black leather interior, the highly prized 6-speed
manual transmission, and its low 5,943 original miles, you will be
hard pressed to find another 993 C2S Vesuvio Edition in this
condition, or even a regular C2S for that matter. With only 60 ever
produced worldwide, now is the opportunity to buy one of the rarest
special edition Porsches to come out of the Porsche Exclusive
department.
