Skip to main content

LOT 149

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo VIN. WP0AC2992VS376008 Engine no. 61V02438

Sold for US$91,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 149

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo
VIN. WP0AC2992VS376008

Engine no. 61V02438


3,608cc Air-cooled Twin-Turbo Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
408bhp at 5,750rpm
6-Speed Manual Transaxle - All Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Well documented from new
*Many desirable Exclusive options
*Fewer than 16,000 original miles
*The last of the air-cooled Porsches


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This Black on Black 993 Turbo was purchased new on December 17, 1996 by John T Vito from Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville, Florida. Ordered with several thousand in options, including the top of the line Nokia DSP audio system with a Becker 6-disc changer, power and heated Sports seats for both the driver and passenger—both featuring an embroidered Porsche crest on the headrest, an aluminum shift knob and handbrake grip, stainless steel exhaust tips and door entry guards, Alu-look instrument dials with chromed rings, and more. The total purchase price came to $114,814 ($128,299.87 including taxes and fees), as recorded on the copy of the Retail Buyer's Order in the history file. After eight months of waiting with bated breath, the new Turbo was delivered to Mr. Vito on July 18, 1997. Mr. Vito clearly enjoyed the car, keeping it for over a decade and driving it about 10,000 miles with regular annual maintenance performed by the dealer as indicated in the copy of the warranty book.

In May of 2009 the car was purchased by its second owner, who brought the car up to Wisconsin. Likely unacquainted with sheer ferocity of a 993 Turbo, CARFAX reports that the car was in an accident damaging the left side of the car in July of that year with 11,506 miles on the clock. A copy of the insurance claim estimate details the recommended repairs to the front bumper, left front fender, left door, left rocker, and left pillar hinges. The total estimated repairs came to $15,957.82. The repairs done were clearly to an exceptionally high standard given that subsequent pre-owned inspection reports by Porsche of Springfield (Missouri) in January of 2010 and Import Specialists (also of Springfield, MO) in 2014 both highly rated the car to be in 'Excellent' condition.

In 2010 the car was acquired by Steve Lindell of New Hampshire with invoices on record detailing service work completed in his care. Keeping the car for four years and about 2,000 miles, the Turbo joined the collection of the current owner in June of 2014 with about 15,000 miles. Driven another several hundred miles in the last half a decade, the car now shows about 15,900 miles from new. Continually maintained throughout its history, it is reported by the seller to drive beautifully and perform like the best of what Zuffenhausen has to offer. Complete with various service records and copies of various inspection reports, the original purchase order and window sticker, this 993 Turbo is ready to provide plenty of thrills for its next lucky owner.

Additional information

Own a similar item?

Submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

How to sell

Looking for a similar item?

Our Cars specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.

Find your local specialist

Specialist section

Auction Viewings

  • 14 August 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 PDT
  • 15 August 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 PDT
  • 16 August 2019, 08:30 - 10:00 PDT

Bid now on these items

1976 Rolls Royce Corniche
France
Coming soon

1976 Rolls Royce Corniche

€50,000 - €70,000
1956 Jaguar XK 140 DHC
Denmark

1956 Jaguar XK 140 DHC

DKK600,000 - DKK800,000
1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet (W111)
Denmark

1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet (W111)

DKK600,000 - DKK800,000
1977 Ferrari 308 GTB
Denmark

1977 Ferrari 308 GTB

DKK550,000 - DKK800,000
1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal by Bertone
Denmark

1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal by Bertone

DKK450,000 - DKK600,000
1997 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (993 C2, manuel)
Denmark

1997 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (993 C2, manuel)

DKK600,000 - DKK800,000
1899 Phébus 2¼hp Motor Tricycle
United Kingdom

1899 Phébus 2¼hp Motor Tricycle

£50,000 - £60,000
1911 Delaunay-Belleville 26HP Tourer
United Kingdom

1911 Delaunay-Belleville 26HP Tourer

£70,000 - £100,000
Offered from the 'Somerset Hoard', barn stored since circa 1939 c.1903 Darracq 12hp Twin-Cylinder Four-Seat Rear-Entrance Tonneau
United Kingdom

Offered from the 'Somerset Hoard', barn stored since circa 1939
c.1903 Darracq 12hp Twin-Cylinder Four-Seat Rear-Entrance Tonneau

£55,000 - £75,000
Formerly part of the Harrah Collection 1915 Lancia Theta Two-Seat Hydroplane Runabout
United Kingdom

Formerly part of the Harrah Collection
1915 Lancia Theta Two-Seat Hydroplane Runabout

£70,000 - £90,000
1913 Hotchkiss Model AD 20/30 Tourer
United Kingdom

1913 Hotchkiss Model AD 20/30 Tourer

£50,000 - £60,000
1902 Beaufort 8hp Two-Seater Phaeton
United Kingdom

1902 Beaufort 8hp Two-Seater Phaeton

£50,000 - £70,000
1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Limousine
United Kingdom

1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Limousine

£50,000 - £70,000
c.1901 Gladiator Four-Seat Rear-Entrance Tonneau
United KingdomOffered without reserve

c.1901 Gladiator Four-Seat Rear-Entrance Tonneau

£50,000 - £70,000
1902 De Dion Bouton 6hp Model J Rear-Entrance Tonneau
United Kingdom

1902 De Dion Bouton 6hp Model J Rear-Entrance Tonneau

£70,000 - £80,000