Highlights

Superbly maintained by main dealers and specialists
Suspension overhauled and improved by Centre Gravity
Bodywork very good thanks to quality running renovation
Huge history file servicing and improvements
Smart Aventura Green, 17in Carrera Cups wheels and sports interior
MOT to November 2024 with no advisories

The Appeal

With the 996 reset in the works, there was no obvious need to make the short-lived 993 so good. But Porsche knew this would be the last of the air-cooled 911s. And, after all, we’re talking about Porsche engineers.

The 993 looks a lot like earlier 911s but, as enthusiasts know, it was significantly changed. The result is a car that spans the old and new eras. As such, good examples are in high demand.

This car, finished in smart Aventura Green metallic, is exactly that. It is a Carrera 4 with the planted AWD system. The black leather interior features the Hard Back sports seats and extended leather package for the door cards. Its long term enthusiast keeper has enjoyed it, but rewarded its regular use with ongoing investment. Alongside sensible preventative work to the body and regular maintenance - by main dealers and well regarded specialists - there are subtle upgrades to improve the drivability. The suspension has been overhauled and improved by Centre Gravity and there is a MPL clutch slave cylinder to improve drivability. The car was last serviced by a Porsche specialist earlier this year.

The list of work undertaken by the seller is too extensive to list here. So helpfully he has put into into a 2 page spreadsheet that you can view in the photos. That lengthy document should give you an idea of what to expect when you look at the photos.

Good 993s are owned by enthusiast keepers. The history file attests to that. The advisory-free MOT to the end of November underlines the point. One not to miss.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1995
Owned by current keeper since 2017
Bought in 2017 with 106,000 miles and now on 113,000 miles
UK main dealer supplied new
Service history by main dealers or recognised independent Porsche specialists
Substantial file of old bills and paperwork
Suitable for daily transport if required
No MOT advisories in current ownership
Garaged stored through out current keeper's ownership
Serviced annually by a Porsche specialist, mostly by Steve Winter at Jaz
Last serviced by Jaz earlier this year
Most old MOTs available
Easy-read two-page log of all work carried out by current and previous owners
Car regularly serviced annually up to 2024
MOT valid until 22nd November 2024 with no advisories
2 keys and fobs
Previous adverts for the car including 911 Virgin where the previous keeper bought the car
Extensive and ongoing maintenance across mechanicals and structure detailed below
Photographic evidence of bodywork repairs
Factory handbooks and service book
Service book shows 21 stamps with further servicing annually to 2022
Previous air duct conversion for front fog lights included with car but not fitted

The Condition

Smart dark green Aventura metallic paintwork in good order
There are some minor stone chips and a scuff below one mirror to note
Previous keeper repaired the chassis legs, a common 993 issue
Leather interior in good condition with optional Hard Back sports seats
Vendor advises small cracks in the leather bolsters on the hardback seats
17-inch Carrera Cup alloys in good order with Basalt Black centres and silver rims
These were specified by the seller as a homage to the Fuchs factory rims
Rear spoiler painted in Basalt Black to match the rims
Factory fitted with extended leather package covering door cards and dash top
Electric sliding sunroof and sunroof, both in working condition
Thatcham Cat 1 immobiliser
Electric windows & mirrors
Clear lights with HID headlights
Brake callipers refurbished and painted red
Rear and front screens replaced and scuttle area below front screen repaired
Front fogs previously replaced with air ducts with small spotlights, colour-coded to bumper which are supplied with but not fitted to car
The vendor has returned the car to front fog lights
Bonnet struts front and back replaced
Bodywork repaired to the D Glass surrounds and front scuttle area
Sony stereo changed to a Becker Grand Prix unit with Becker iPod adapter
Speakers upgraded in original covers
Quality Michelin tyres fitted all round showing good remaining tread

The Mechanics

3.6-litre M64 flat six engine
6-speed manual gearbox
Power steering, ABS brakes and twin airbags
ABD stability control
Spoiler bearing replaced
Suspension upgraded by Centre Gravity with summary below
4-wheel alignment and balance by specialist
Exhaust boxes converted to RSRs
Sports Air Box
Tail pipes changed to large ovals
Short shift gear change
Koni Special Active Dampers, Eibach Springs, new top mounts, and replacement bushes by Centre Gravity
MPL clutch slave cylinder for reduced foot force and increased driving comfort
Brake disks and pads replaced with new ones
Alternator refurbished
Fan and fan housing painted
Slight engine oil leak leaks which has been checked and said to be typical of model
No reported running or driving issues
Regularly serviced irrespective of mileage to 2024 with little use since
Last serviced by Porsche specialist Jaz earlier this year
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

The vendor tells us:

“Lovely to drive, especially when you get over 4,000 revs. I bought it as the 993 is one of the most beautiful 911's every made and is the last of the aircooled models.”

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