1995 Porsche 911

First registered toward the end of February 1995, this Porsche 911 (993) Carrera Cabriolet is powered by a normally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six engine driving the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Note: the DVLA has the engine capacity incorrectly listed as 2.6-litres.

We understand that the car has been in the ownership of a lady since September 1998 - at which point the registration OMK911 was assigned to the car - but for reasons currently unknown the registered keeper was changed on the registration in April 2010.

Over the 25 years of ownership, the car has never been a daily driver but has been lovingly cherished and used solely for special occasions - thus keeping the mileage low (more about that later).

Slate Grey Metallic may not stand out in the way that some 911 colours do, but it is a very popular shade and in solid form, was a favourite of Hollywood star and well known Porsche-lover Steve McQueen. What it does do is accentuate the 993’s curves well by reflecting the light in different directions across the lithe body.

Both paint and bodywork look in very good condition, with just a few tiny marks and blemishes and no obvious damage. Panel gaps and shut lines are even and well aligned as you’d expect from Porsche.

Most of the black mohair folding roof looks to be in a great condition and it operates as it should - but sadly the fabric is torn right across below the flexible rear screen, meaning that it could well be cheaper to replace it completely than get it repaired with a replacement panel. Something to factor in either way as it wouldn’t be weather-tight in its current state. It comes with a matching tonneau cover to neaten things up when folded down.

The svelte rear of this 993 is unadorned with either duck tail, whale tail or any other kind of fixed aero - instead the engine bay grille panel extends up to act as a spoiler when the speed hits around 50 mph and stays up until the car slows to 8 mph. This automation can also be overridden by pressing a rocker switch in the centre console.

The 993 sits on extra-cost option 17-inch Cup 2 wheels, which are coated in silver and look in very good order. All are fitted with matching Continental SportContact2 tyres, dating from 2009 on the fronts and 2014 on the rears.

The interior is upholstered in Classic Grey partial leather - perforated on the seat facings. As you’d expect, the driver’s seat shows a little more creasing than the others but all are in a more than acceptable condition with no obvious damage.

The dash top is sound with no cracks or splits and the classic Porsche 5-dial instrument panel looks all original. It appears that there have been some issues with the odometer (see History Highlights) but it seems to be clocking up the miles properly now. The only other dial reportedly not working is the oil level indicator.

Audio entertainment would originally have been provided by a Blaupunkt Bremen cassette radio - with cassette storage still in place between the seats - but it is now a Pioneer CD Radio that plays through the door-mounted twin speakers and the Alpines in the rear.

Underfoot, the light grey carpeting looks clean and in good order and there are black Porsche overmats fitted for additional protection. Whilst the passenger footwell appears fine, there is some rust under the pedal box on the other side which may indicate some water ingress previously. The grey hood lining looks clean and in good order and the hood frame likewise.

Whilst the rear seat backs fold down giving space for luggage if you’re not carrying rear passengers, there is also the front boot or trunk providing a reasonable degree of gear stowage. The carpet and loose lining are clean and intact - underneath which are a spare wheel fitted with a Vredestein collapsible tyre, the jack, tool roll, compressor and a can of tyre-weld.

The air-cooled engine bay of the 993 affords somewhat greater visibility of the engine and its ancillaries than you get with more modern 911s. Aside from a little oxidation on the fan blades, all looks in very good order, with signs of recent attention. We understand that the engine starts and runs well without issue.

The undersides of the car appear largely straight and undamaged with good underseal, save for some scuffing on the underbody at the extreme rear of the car. Beyond a few fixings, there are no other signs of rust.

The 911 has a current MOT valid until the end of October, which it passed with no advisories - as it has done since 2016. One thing that stands out looking at the MOT history is that the mileage reading has remained largely static since 2014, despite the car being driven during that time.

Prior to that point, the car was being driven fewer than 1,000 miles a year on average so unless the owner’s usage massively changed, the true mileage now will still be well under 60k - very low for a 28 year old car.

There is some documentation with the 993 - including the original Driver’s Manual, past MOT certificates, a printout of the original specification and options, and a few invoices.

The Porsche 911 has continued to appeal to drivers since its launch nearly six decades ago, and while prices for the earlier cars have skyrocketed beyond most pockets, the 993 generation cars are still more attainable.

That said, 993 values have continued to rise as petrolheads yearn for a classic air-cooled rear engined sports car. With summer already in full swing, what better time for a bit of B-road blasting in a 993 Cabriolet?

With just the roof tear to address, we think this low mileage, manual gearbox cabriolet is an absolutely super example in every other respect and feel it will sell for between £50,000 and £60,000.

With the top down, and the flat-six on song, the 993 Cab delivers a truly wonderful engine note and a driving experience that ticks many boxes!

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.