1994 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera Cabriolet - Manual

KEY FACTS

• This 993-era Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is an appealing example of the modern classic sports car.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• This UK-market example was first registered in April 1994 and has been with the current owner since 2004.
• The odometer shows 196,490 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 993-era 911 Carrera Cabriolet is finished in the stylish shade of Midnight Blue Metallic with a dark blue soft-top roof, over a Marble Grey half leather and navy blue trimmed interior, featuring a set of navy blue Porsche over mats.
• It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup 2’ alloy wheels, framing black Porsche-branded brake callipers, and fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
• Equipment includes projector headlights, a top-tinted windscreen, a Becker DTM CD stereo with Bluetooth, heated door mirrors, electrically adjustable front seats, heater and ventilation controls, electric windows, and an electrically operated rear spoilerThe car is accompanied by its owner’s handbooks in a black leather wallet, two stamped service books, and three A4 lever arch binders of invoices receipts history, supporting paperwork and projects.
• Two sets of keys and immobiliser fobs/dongles are included.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last recorded maintenance was carried out in September 2025 at 196,250 miles by Porsche specialist Paul Stephens, the seller states that this was a major service.
• A previous service was carried out in May 2023 at 186,527 miles by Howard Watts Porsche.
• The seller states that in March 2026 the front PU was removed and repainted together with the lower wing behind wheels, new heated windscreen washer jets were fitted at the same time.
• The seller also states that in July 2025, the transmission bracket, clutch, flywheel, master and slave cylinders were replaced with a clutch pedal kinematic upgrade, and a major service was performed including replacement of the plugs, plug leads, distributor caps and rotor arms, fuel filter, steering pump belt, and oil tank return line.
• Koni Active dampers were reportedly fitted in 2018 with non-sport non-lowered springs and new suspension arms with polyflex suspension, anti-roll bar, and steering rack bushes.
• The seller also reports that in 2019, a rebuild and full respray was carried out including new Porsche front wings, lower windscreen repair panels with custom drainage tubes put in to stop rust in the bottom corner of the windscreen area, and the front and rear chassis rails and chassis ends were inspected and minor rust treated and repainted.
• The seller states that other notable work and improvement upgrades include; new handbrake lever and handbrake cables, leather centre console, new wiper arms, new engine mounts, new brake calipers all round, aluminium billet valve covers (upper and lower), alternator nose bearing and voltage regulator, Dansk stainless steel sports catalytic converter and Dansk stainless sports mufflers, rebuilt steering rack, rebuilt distributor, stainless steel spoiler motor bearing, oil thermostat resistor upgrade, and new stainless fixings,/jubilee clips used where appropriate.

Dates and mileage:

Jul 1996 - 15,753 miles - AFN Porsche

Mar 1998 - 28,499 miles - AFN Porsche

Oct 1999 - 36,820 miles - AFN Porsche

Nov 2000 - 47,003 miles - Lancaster Porsche

Jan 2002 - 56,392 miles - Lancaster Porsche

Jan 2003 - 64,219 miles - Lancaster Porsche

Jan 2004 - 74,824 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2005 - 82,616 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Dec 2005 - 88,643 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2007 - 94,174 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2008 - 98,275 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2009 - 101,789 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2010 - 104,875 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Dec 2010 - 108,147 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Feb 2012 - 113,110 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Mar 2013 - 117,400 miles (Approx.) - Porsche Centre Colchester

Oct 2014 - 129,770 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jan 2016 - 139,460 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Apr 2017 - 148,753 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jul 2018 - 157,118 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Jul 2019 - 165,031 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

Nov 2020 - 172,945 miles - Porsche Centre Colchester

May 2023 - 186,527 miles - Howard Watts Porsche

Sep 2025 - 196,250 miles - Paul Stephens Porsche Specialist

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is an appealing open-top example of the 993 generation, combining its air-cooled 3.6-litre flat-six with the engaging combination of rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over Marble Grey, it would make an enticing choice for an enthusiast seeking an open-top air-cooled 911 to enjoy on weekend drives and longer touring journeys.

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