1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4 Cabriolet - Manual

KEY FACTS

• An exciting modern classic performance convertible, this Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4 Cabriolet represents the last of the air-cooled generation.
• It is powered by a 3.6-litre flat-six engine with VarioRam, driving all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in 1997, this is a UK-delivered car.
• The odometer shows 51,335 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Zenith Blue Metallic over a Black interior.
• The car rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup 2’ alloy wheels.
• It has been fitted with Turbo S-style brake cooling ducts with integrated LED spotlights, Carnewal’s Bi-Xenon headlight upgrade, and a Carnewal front protection bar, which helps to defend the lower portion of the front bumper against damage from steep driveways and speed bumps.
• Interior specialist Southbound re-covered the seats and dashboard in 2008, as well as fitting new carpets and RS-style door cards at a total cost of £7,500. During this retrim, the black soft top roof material was also replaced.
• The car has a three-spoke sports steering wheel taken from a 996-generation 911, while an RS gear knob has also been installed.
• Entertainment is provided via a Becker Indianapolis Pro radio and CD player, which also features satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, while the car’s speakers have been replaced with upgraded Kenwood units.
• Accompanied by a car cover and all books, along with two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was in June 2024 at 50,883 miles, carried out by Porsche specialist AMG Cars in Ballyclare.

Dates and mileage

• 18/05/1998 @ 2,473 miles - Porsche Centre JCT600 Bradford
• 05/05/1999 @ 3,999 miles - Porsche Centre JCT600 Bradford
• 12/09/2002 @ 7,754 miles - Porsche Centre Merlin Nottingham
• 08/09/2003 @ 10,944 miles - Porsche Centre Merlin Nottingham
• 08/07/2004 @ 11,560 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 21/07/2006 @ 21,418 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 27/03/2007 @ 24,646 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 17/10/2007 @ 30,845 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 18/03/2008 @ 35,129 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 12/03/2009 @ 40,433 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 06/05/2010 @ 44,455 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 22/12/2010 @ 44,832 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 08/03/2012 @ 44,948 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 09/04/2013 @ 45,614 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 05/04/2014 @ 47,674 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 03/06/2015 @ 48,562 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 27/05/2016 @ 49,192 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 10/07/2017 @ 49,309 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 28/06/2018 @ 49,451 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 22/06/2019 @ 50,082 miles - Porsche Strasse, Leeds
• 26/06/2024 @ 50,883 miles - AMG Cars, Porsche specialist

SUMMARY

The Porsche 993-generation 911 is highly regarded as the pinnacle of the air-cooled era, combining classic styling with modern performance and usability. This Carrera 4 Cabriolet variant offers the engaging driving experience of a manual, all-wheel-drive 911 with the added excitement of open-top motoring. It should prove to be a rewarding addition to any collection, for sunny weekend drives or long-distance touring.

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