Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993 1996

£41,700
02/04/26
CAR OVERVIEW
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993 1996
Overview
This Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993 finished in Dark Blue with matching blue convertible roof and grey leather interior presents a highly desirable air cooled 911. Equipped with the sought after manual gearbox and Carrera 4 all wheel drive system, this example delivers one of the most engaging classic Porsche driving experiences available.
Originally manufactured in 1996, this vehicle was imported into Japan in 2022 and has been well maintained since. The Grade 4 inspection supports this, showing a clean and honest example with only light age related wear.
The 993 generation remains one of the most collectible Porsche models and continues to see strong global demand from buyers seeking both driving enjoyment and long term value.
Auction Details
- Start Price £40,000
- Autoselecta Guide Price £41,000+
- Location Osaka
- Grade 4
Key Facts
- Model Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993
- Year of Manufacture 1996
- Imported to Japan 2022
- Transmission Manual
- Drive Type Carrera 4 All Wheel Drive
- Engine 3.6L Air Cooled Flat Six
- Exterior Dark Blue
- Roof Matching Blue Convertible
- Interior Grey Leather
- Mileage 92,000 km 57,167 miles
- Inspection Grade 4
Why The 993 Is So Special
The Porsche 993 is the final air cooled 911 and widely regarded as one of the best driving Porsche models ever built. With the roof down and manual gearbox, the 993 delivers a pure and engaging driving experience.
Double clutch downshifts, responsive throttle and classic Porsche steering feel make the 993 Cabriolet a true driver focused classic. Demand for clean examples continues to increase and values have remained strong, with many buyers seeing the 993 as a long term appreciating classic.
Condition Overview
Structural
- Grade 4 overall condition
- No major structural concerns noted
- Consistent with well maintained example
Exterior
- Light scratches and minor marks noted
- Small dents and paint imperfections
- Age related wear consistent with mileage
- Inspection Map Notes
- A1 light scratches
- U1 small dents
- W2 light paint imperfections
- Minor chips and cosmetic marks
Interior
- Grey leather interior
- Light wear consistent with age
- Minor marks noted
- Clean overall presentation
Defects and Noted Items
- Engine oil seepage noted
- Small scratches and minor dents
- Light interior wear
- Minor paint imperfections
Maintenance and Provenance
- Imported into Japan 2022
- Grade 4 inspection
- Desirable manual specification
- Highly collectible 993 generation
Summary
This Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993 offers an increasingly rare opportunity to secure a manual air cooled Porsche in desirable specification. The Dark Blue colour combination, Carrera 4 drivetrain and convertible configuration make this an appealing example for buyers.
Values for the 993 generation continue to strengthen and clean examples are becoming harder to source.
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AUCTION CAUTION NOTES
CAR OVERVIEW

A1- Small scratch
A2- Scratch
A3- Large scratch
E1- Few dimples
E2- Many dimples
E3- Heavy dimples
U1- Small dent
U2- Dent
U3- Large dent
W1- Repair mark / wave
W2- Wavy panel
S1- Rust
S2- Heavy rust
C1- Corrosion
P- Paint marked / faded
H- Faded / need polish
X- Element requires replacement
XX- Replaced after accident
*- Light scratch / polish
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