1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. WP0CA2995WS341141

The 1998 911 Carrera Cabriolet represents the end of an era, the final generation of air-cooled 911 that dates back to its introduction as the 901 in 1964. Consistent engine displacement increases that reached 3.6 liters in late 1989 saw the naturally aspirated powerplant produce 282 horsepower by 1998 and, when paired with a sporting six-speed manual transmission, it delivered the raw, mechanical character prized by air-cooled enthusiasts above all else. That connection between driver and machine is exactly what makes these final air-cooled cars so collectible today.

Completed in December 1997, this 911 Carrera Cabriolet is finished in a handsome all-Black livery with non-metallic Black paint over a matching Black interior, and a Black convertible soft top evoking the iconic triple black 911 from the TV show Californication. The power-operated top offers similar lines to the coupe when raised and an unobstructed path to the flat-six's symphony when down. A clean CARFAX Report records three Michigan-based owners through 2016-almost certainly selective fair-weather use-before the car relocated to the West Coast with 33,328 miles.

CARFAX records recent service visits at Porsche Downtown LA in both August and December 2025. Since then, in March 2026 the 993 Cabriolet was entrusted to Strictly German Auto in Van Nuys, California, who performed a major servicing and tune-up which included replacing both the upper and lower valve cover gaskets, resealing the timing case and replacing the timing chain housing cover. The engine oil and filter were replaced, while the brake system was flushed and bled. In July 2026, Ghost Shield was contracted to supply PPF film for the entire front end of the vehicle as well as the stone guards, ensuring that this 911 can be driven and enjoyed freely and without worry.

Offered with collectible-level mileage, an alluring all-Black livery, and recent major servicing, this final-model-year air-cooled Carrera Cabriolet is attractively fitted with 964 Cup I style wheels, offering a compelling opportunity for drivers and collectors alike. With a timeless, effortlessly cool presence that has made the 911 a fixture of film and television for decades, this Cabriolet is just the sort of usable air-cooled classic that is equally at home chasing sunsets on deserted two-lane blacktops, as it is in a warm garage to be preserved and admired as an increasingly collectible classic Porsche.