Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby's Santa Monica event, June
24, 2017.
Estimate:
$165,000 - $185,000 US
Midnight Blue Metallic over Midnight Blue
Complete with books, tools, and keys
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
Service records and original window sticker
Currently showing 24,765 miles on the odometer
The Porsche 911 name is a well-known staple of the marque; as
significant revisions are adapted on the platform, the company
assigns an internal name for their latest version. For the period
between late 1993 and early 1998, the internally-known-as Type 993
was the product on offer having replaced the 911 series known
inside the Stuttgart factory as Type 964. The eventual
discontinuation of this Type marked the end of air-cooled Porsches,
with the 993 being not just the last air-cooled 911, but also the
last of the hand-built 911s.
As soon as the Type 993 Carrera was introduced with its voluptuous
lines, people were anxious to see what a Turbo version would look
like. This anticipation was revealed in 1995, when the new 911
Turbo was unveiled for the 1996 model year. Providing the already
handsome 993 the wide-body Turbo effect was a natural formula for
success. One of the first impressive visual cues is the cars
massive presence from the rear; the rear arches were extended by
approximately 1.25-inches, the front and rear bumpers were extended
downwards and allowed space for three large air intakes in the nose
and improvement of the aerodynamic balance at the rear of the car.
The new "teatray" type spoiler over the rear deck has an almost
integral, wrap-around look that many commented appears to be
"melted over the car." This aero device was now finished in body
color and it had been reduced in weight.
Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over Midnight Blue and creating
a great visual presentation, the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo is driven
by the acclaimed 408 horsepower, 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine
that features twin turbochargers. This impressive unit is matched
with a six-speed manual transmission and comes with a Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity, service records, books, tools and the
original window sticker. The car currently displays approximately
25,000 miles on the odometer.
Amongst the many factory standards and options on this outstanding
machine are air conditioning, power four-wheel disc brakes,
steering and windows, Porsche-branded radio with six-disc remote
changer, digital sound package, left and right lumbar support
seats, supple leather in front and rear, U.S. standards emissions,
Porsche floor mats in Midnight Blue, heated front seats package,
self-dimming mirrors and rain sensor, cell phone console in
Midnight Blue, rim caps with Porsche crest, alloy rims in exterior
color, and Bridgestone tires.
Performance is simply sensational, and the Porsche 911 Turbo was
rated as one of the world's greatest GT cars upon introduction.
This status remains; you will feel at one with the machine as you
explore the limits.
Addendum:
Please note this vehicle is being sold title in transit
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/.