1997 Porsche 993 C2 Targa Manual

Highlights

• Special-order Libelltürkis Metallic (Ocean Jade) paintwork via the factory's Exclusive Manufacture programme
• Desirable six-speed manual gearbox paired with M033 Sports Suspension
• Original service book containing 14 Porsche service stamps
• Major service completed in May 2025 by Export 56, costing over £4,400
• Accompanied by original tool roll, jack, air compressor, spare key, and Lackstift paint set
• Registered in the UK with cherished registration P500 CUP included in the sale.
• Offered with a fresh advisory free MoT

The Appeal

The 993 will always be remembered as the last of the air-cooled 911s. It was also the first 911 Targa to introduce an ingenious sliding glass roof in place of the traditional removable panel, offering open-air motoring with the structural rigidity of a coupé. It remains one of the most distinctive and sought-after variants of the final air-cooled 911, and examples specified with the six-speed manual gearbox command particular attention.

This 1997 example was originally ordered through Glenvarigill, Edinburgh's Porsche dealer, and was specified through the factory's Exclusive Manufacture programme in the striking special order shade of Libelltürkis Metallic, also known as Dragonfly Turquoise or Ocean Jade. Beyond the colour, the options list reads handsomely: the six-speed manual gearbox, M033 Sports Suspension, sport seats in soft ruffled black leather, 17-inch split-rim alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a Porsche CD player.

The service history is reassuringly thorough, with the original service book. A substantial archive of invoices and MOT certificates dating back to May 2000 accompanies the car. With its rare colour, manual gearbox, sports suspension, and well-documented history, this 993 Targa presents a compelling opportunity for the discerning Porsche enthusiast.

History and Paperwork

• UK-market right-hand-drive car, originally ordered through Glenvarigill
• Six former registered keepers
• Original stamped service book
• Last serviced in May 2025 by Export 56 (major service including spark plugs), costing over £4,400
• Archive of invoices and MOT certificates dating back to May 2000
• Two keys present (original and spare)
• Lackstift paint set included

Service history:

17/05/2025 – 59,342 miles – Export 56 Limited

• Completed full major service including engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, and particle filters
• Replaced all brake flexi lines and front/rear hard brake lines, then bled the braking system with fresh fluid
• Restored front control arms, replacing bushes and ball joints
• Completed pre-MOT inspection, delivered/collected car from MOT station, and passed MOT test

17/05/2024 – 59,252 miles – Export 56 Limited

• Completed pre-MOT inspection, road test, and valet
• Passed MOT test

08/04/2022 – 58,912 miles – Quorn Sports & Classics Ltd

• Completed pre-MOT inspection and MOT test
• Replaced front luggage compartment lid gas struts

15/06/2021 – 58,305 miles – Quorn Sports & Classics Ltd

• Replaced offside and nearside rear bumper support brackets and fixings
• Weld-repaired offside door pillar check strap mounting point
• Refitted glovebox switch wiring and replaced trunk light bulb

20/04/2021 – 57,912 miles – Autologic Hessle Ltd

• Completed annual service with engine oil (Mobil 10W-40), oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and spark plugs
• Replaced front brake discs, brake pads, wear sensors, and back plates
• Replaced rear brake discs, brake pads, and wear sensors
• Replaced wiper blades and passed MOT test

24/09/2019 – 57,441 miles – Porsche Centre Perth

• Completed minor service with engine oil and oil filter replacement

06/06/2017 – 55,345 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed annual service with engine oil and oil filter replacement
• Passed MOT test

03/03/2016 – 51,900 miles – SP Autobahn

• Replaced alternator belt

26/01/2015 – 48,376 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed 48,000-mile major service with engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, particle filters, and lower cam cover gaskets
• Replaced gearbox shaft sealing ring

07/06/2015 – Campbell Street Auto Repairs

• Replaced four shock absorbers and rear drop link
• Passed MOT test

30/11/2012 – 43,968 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed annual service with engine oil and sealing ring replacement

22/10/2010 – 40,540 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed 12,000-mile service with engine oil and oil filter replacement

07/10/2008 – 37,303 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed annual service and engine oil change

01/11/2007 – 35,255 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Replaced rear shock absorbers and vibration dampers

08/09/2006 – 33,136 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed minor service with engine oil, oil filter, particle filter, and spark plug replacement
• Replaced brake fluid

06/08/2004 – 28,851 miles – Porsche Centre Edinburgh

• Completed 12,000-mile service with engine oil and oil filter replacement

27/09/2002 – 23,711 miles – Glenvarigill Company Ltd

• Completed annual service with engine oil and oil filter replacement

04/09/2001 – 21,409 miles – Glenvarigill Company Ltd

• Completed annual service with Mobil 1 engine oil and filter replacement
• Changed brake fluid

14/06/2000 – 17,359 miles – Glenvarigill Company Ltd

• Completed annual service inspection

31/03/1999 – 12,079 miles – Glenvarigill Company Ltd

• Completed annual service inspection

06/05/1997 – Glenvarigill Company Ltd

• Installed VSIB-approved Hamilton & Palmer PA1000 security system

The Condition

• Finished in the special order shade of Libelltürkis Metallic (Ocean Jade) via the Exclusive Manufacture programme
• Black soft ruffled leather interior with sport seats
• 17-inch split-rim alloy wheels
• 4-way electric seats
• Green tinted windscreen
• Air conditioning and Porsche CD player fitted
• Original tool roll, jack, and air compressor present

Finished in the special-order Libelltürkis Metallic (Ocean Jade) via Porsche's Exclusive Manufacture programme, this is a colour combination that instantly separates the car from a sea of standard-spec 911s. The black soft ruffled leather with sport seats is equally telling: a discerning buyer indeed. Period-correct 17-inch split-rims, a green-tinted screen, and the original tool roll, jack, and compressor round out a car that's clearly been kept together over the years. Air con and the factory CD player are the kind of usable-classic touches that matter on a longer drive.

The Mechanics

• 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six engine
• 6-speed manual gearbox
• M033 Sports Suspension
• Last serviced in May 2025 by Export 56

Power comes from the 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six, paired with a six-speed manual: the last of the great naturally aspirated, air-cooled combinations before Porsche moved on to water cooling. M033 Sports Suspension sharpens the package further, signalling a car ordered by someone who wanted to drive it properly. A service in May 2025 by marque specialist Export 56 ensures all is in good order, giving a buyer real confidence that this air-cooled flat-six is being looked after by people who understand exactly what they're working on.

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