Highlights

Very well maintained late model air cooled 911
Handsome black paintwork with tan leather
Presents well with few indications of age
Only six registered keepers from new
Versatile Targa with classic coupe profile
3.6L car with 6spd manual gearbox
Long MOT to September 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Porsche’s engineers clearly saved the best until last. The 993 was the last of the classic air-cooled cars and it looked much like its forebears, but beneath the iconic profile, virtually everything was new. Notably that included a lightweight, fully-galvanised body, multi-link rear suspension, improved 3.6L M64 flat six and a new six speed manual gearbox.

No wonder that these cars are revered by reviewers and enthusiasts. A further innovation, particularly for lovers of open-topped motoring, was that the Targa model got a proper rethink that finally avoided the aesthetic compromises of its predecessors: this one replicated the coupe profile.

This late 993 offers a very compelling specification. It has the manual cogs, the Targa roof and a set of fetching split rim five spoke alloys. Handsomely finished in black with a contrasting tan leather cabin, it is a highly preserved low mileage car in great order.

The history file shows ongoing servicing and maintenance by its handful of keepers. The long MOT to September 2025 underlines the sense of a well kept car - there are no advisories.

A good 993 gives its owner one of the greatest sports car experience of recent years. Here is exactly that.

The History and Paperwork

Registered 17th March 1997
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since February 2003
Factory handbooks
Good history file as shown
MOT to 10th September 2025 with no advisories
95,148 miles on MOT test and showing 95,169 miles in photos
V5C in current keeper’s name

The Condition

Handsome black paintwork in very good order with few indications of age
There are some minor stone chips to front but nothing unsightly
Bodywork presents well with no reported accident damage or dents and dings
Fully galvanised steel body appears free of corrosion including underside
Clever Targa roof with electric sliding glass roof panel
No structural issues reported on current MOT
Sits on well kept five spoke split rim 17in alloys in very good condition
Quality matching Continental tyres fitted all round
Space saver spare wheel with tool kit and compressor as shown
Exterior lights and glasswork in good order with no obvious misting or condensation
Tan leather interior shows little wear to usual high traffic areas
Smart interior with unmodified trim and well kept carpets, trim, door cards and switchgear
We understand that the interior fittings all work correctly
Fitted with a JVC stereo
No dashboard warning lights advised

The Mechanics

3,596cc 280bhp flat six Porsche engine
6spd manual gearbox
Multi-link rear suspension derived from the Porsche 989
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT
Good history file as shown

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Comments

ty-phoo••••

2 hours ago

Hello. Can you tell me if the history records showany engine or gearbox rebuilds and when (if) the clutch was replaced. Thanks

justin-••••

17 hours ago

Hi. Do the door check straps make a noise when opening and closing the doors as they can often start to break on these and then require costly weld repairs. Thanks.

Baloki••••

1 day ago

You have not replied to the service invoice question? Can you download any invoices and also there is only one scuttle panel picture can you add more. I see the sills look like they have been painted recently, any other recent paintwork.

Can you explain the 8 year service gap 2016/2024 and the 18,000 miles covered in 18 years? Any service invoices.

mgflowe••••

Seller

Its why its in such great condition

2 days ago

Hi, will you be uploading more pictures and details of the service history. Also description states, "Quality matching Continental tyres fitted all round", but the fronts are Pirelli with i think a production date of 2008?, can you confirm all tyre production dates, thanks.

Pirelli front Continental Rear if I've read the dates right the frons are 2008 the rears are 2015