Overview
Year: 1997
Model: 993 Targa
Mileage: 112,900
Colour: Midnight Blue
Trim: Marble Grey
The external design of the Porsche 993, penned by Englishman Toni Hatter, retained the basic bodyshell architecture of the 964 and other earlier 911 models, but with revised external panels, with much more flared wheel arches and a smoother front and rear bumper design, an enlarged retractable rear wing, teardrop mirrors, but keeping the doors and roof panels.
The Targa version of the 993 was introduced in model year 1996 and saw the debut of a retractable glass roof, a design continued on the 996 and 997 Targa. The glass roof would retract underneath the rear window revealing a large opening. A shade was there to help prevent the greenhouse effect of the closed roof. This system was a complete redesign, as previous Targa models had a removable roof section and a wide B-pillar functioning as a roll bar. The new glass roof design allowed the 993 Targa to retain the same side-on profile as the other 911 Carrera variants and finished with the inconvenience of storing the removed top of the old system. The Targa has the body of the convertible with the Targa glass roof replacing the fabric roof.
Apparently, only 201 RHD 993 Targa Tiptronic S were ever built and this is one of 81 1997 model year cars. It is equipped with the more powerful Varioram engine derived from the Carrera RS.
This lovely example C 16 UK car was delivered by Porsche West London (AFN Ltd.) and first registered on the 9th January 1997 and finished in the stunning midnight blue with a marble grey hide interior.
Midnight Blue/Classic Grey
249 Tiptronic transmission 4 speed
373 Sports seat, left, height electrically adjustable
374 Sports seat, right, height electrically adjustable
425 Rear window wiper
432 Tiptronic buttons for steering wheel
567 Windshield with green tint
659 On board computer
XD9 Wheel spokes painted in body colour (Dealer fitted option)
Wheel spacers front and rear
Upgraded Sound System with Alpine iDA Media Receiver
Audison Amplifier, JL VR and JL TR speakers,
Alpine Bluetooth Interface KCE-300BT
Hamilton and Palmer Anti Theft PA 1000 system
The car has been well maintained and cherished over the years and boasts a full service history:
Well maintained and cherished with comprehensive service history.
Service stamps at:
05.06.1998 10975
06.01.1999 15387
15.02.2000 22169
23.02.2001 32157
20.02.2002 40888
06.03.2003 50581
02.032004 60383
11.09.2006 74557
14.05.2009 91418
10.12.2010 97255
31.05.2012 99279
13.06.2013 104221
14.08.2014 109046
The car has now done about 112900 miles.
It comes with all the books, two sets of original keys, tools, jack etc.
A truly beautiful and very desirable 993, the last of the air cooled 911s which are appreciating very fast indeed.
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