Allan Greenfield
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LOT 6
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S Type 993 RWB VIN. WP0AA2996WS321195
Estimate: US$250,000 - US$300,000
Lot 6
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S Type 993 RWB
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S Type 993 RWB
VIN. WP0AA2996WS321195
VIN. WP0AA2996WS321195
3,600cc DOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine (see description)
Estimated 400+ bhp at 6,200 rpm (per builder specification)
6-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* Upgraded by famous Japanese tuner Akira Nakai of Rauh Welt Begriff (RWB)
* Striking British Racing Green finish over bespoke Alcantara and carbon fiber interior
* First Quebec-commissioned RWB Porsche, dashboard signed "QC 1" by Nakai San
* Enhanced with a turbocharged powerplant and supporting modifications
* Fitted with comprehensive RWB components and modern performance enhancements
THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S (993)
By the end of the 20th century, the Porsche 911 had become an undoubted automotive icon—its evocative form, distinctive rear-engine layout, and the relentless pursuit of driving excellence shaping generation after generation of enthusiast and collector. The fourth and final iteration of the air-cooled 911, internally codenamed the 993, entered production in 1994 and bowed gracefully in 1998, closing the air-cooled era with technical sophistication, potency, and balance unmatched by its predecessors.
The 993 Carrera S stands at the pinnacle of this celebrated lineage. Introduced in 1997 and offered in limited quantities through the conclusion of 993 production, the Carrera S mated the wide-body 'Turbo-look' chassis with the Carrera's naturally aspirated flat-six powerplant, creating a rare and charismatic combination prized by collectors today. Its muscular stance, lower ride height, and distinctive split-grille engine cover separated the S from its narrower brethren. Only a fraction of total 993 production left the factory as Carrera S models, making each example highly sought after.
Underpinning the Carrera S's allure are its technical advancements. The M64/23 engine delivered a potent 282 horsepower in stock form, its air-cooled architecture refined to an art form: traction control, a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension, and six-speed transmission all contributed to remarkable roadholding and tactility. The Carrera S was more than cosmetic—a finely honed driver's machine, balancing robust performance with everyday usability.
The 993's robust construction and purity of purpose earned it laurels not only in period reviews but also enduring admiration among marque devotees. Famed for its composure at speed, its unfiltered steering, and its extraordinary reliability, the 993 generation endures as a true sweet spot for drivers who crave classic Porsche spirit, imbued with just enough modernity.
As Porsche's last air-cooled series, the 993 enjoys lasting cachet—particularly in its Carrera S guise, which, with its Turbo-width hips and rarity, occupies a unique space between the more common Carrera and the high-powered Turbo. These models are at once subtle and muscular, focused yet approachable, and always an event to experience.
Recent years have seen a global resurgence in customized Porsche culture, epitomized by the Renngesellschaft Werkbau (RWB, or "RAUH-Welt Begriff") movement. Fusing Japanese tuning artistry with German engineering foundation, RWB conversions have swept concours lawns and magazine pages alike, celebrated for their extravagantly flared arches, radical stance, and bespoke interiors. Each RWB build is individually commissioned and personally assembled by the founder, Akira Nakai, whose signature on the dashboard denotes authenticity—and cult status.
For the discerning Porsche aficionado or collector, an RWB-converted Carrera S is the ultimate synthesis: a rare, numbers-matching platform that harmonizes factory engineering brilliance with international tuning artistry. The result is an exclusive and highly individualized 911, combining revered mechanical genes with unconstrained visual impact.
THE CAR OFFERED
This striking 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S presents a rare opportunity for the collector seeking the hard-to-find convergence of Porsche originality and RWB artistry. Completed in Stuttgart on December 4, 1997, this vehicle began life as a Canadian market car, specified with the desirable M64/23 engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
Originally finished in Arctic Silver Metallic with a Savanna Beige leather interior, this Carrera S has since undergone a visually and technically transformative journey to become the first QC-commissioned RWB Porsche in Canada. Now resplendent in British Racing Green—expertly applied to highlight the wide-shouldered silhouette unique to the S—the car wears the hallmarks of Akira Nakai's celebrated handwork, signified by his "QC 1" signature on the dashboard. This designation alone marks the car as a pivotal RWB creation: not simply an RWB, but the first Canadian RWB based on the rare Carrera S chassis, rather than on the far more commonly modified narrow body Carrera or Carrera 4 variants.
Every aspect of this build exemplifies the merging of performance ambition with meticulous execution. The exterior is dominated by bespoke RWB fenders and signature aero, complemented by RWB wheels, brakes, and distinctive headlamp treatments. The cockpit has been entirely reimagined, eschewing its original configuration for a full suite of high-performance and luxury materials: swathes of Alcantara envelop the dashboard, headliner, door sills, and rear shelf (converted to a purposeful rear compartment). The seats are embossed with RWB branding, paired to carbon fiber door panels and a color-matched roll b, creating an environment at once purposeful and visually arresting.
Modernization and performance are equally prioritized: a CAE ultra-precise shifter, Porsche Classic radio, backup camera, and Focal sound system fuse contemporary convenience with enthusiast sensibility. The instrument cluster and steering wheel, both modified in the RWB tradition, complete the transformation. Mechanically, the car has been significantly upgraded with a Protomotive turbo kit, delivering a dramatic increase in power and torque over factory specification. The multi-piece Work wheels are wrapped with Toyo R888R tires to provide race-bred grip fit for the car's enhanced performance envelope; the entire chassis and suspension remain true to Porsche's vaunted geometry, ensuring a balance of roadgoing stability and track-readiness.
Serving as a testament to its robust build and the reliability of its restored and upgraded state, this car displays 145,748 kilometers—clear evidence of both sustained enjoyment and mechanical longevity. Its numbers-matching engine and transmission further reinforce its collectability, a crucial factor given the Carrera S platform's rarity among RWB builds.
This 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S RWB "QC 1" is an irresistibly rare fusion of air-cooled Porsche collectability and the avant-garde, coachbuilt RWB ethos. The execution and quality of its mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, combined with its unrepeatable status as the first Canadian S-based RWB, render it a truly peerless offering—a centerpiece for any discerning Porsche or bespoke motorcar collection.
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