This 993-generation Porsche Carrera Cabriolet is a well-maintained and timeless example of the final generation of air-cooled 911, offered in smart, highly original condition. Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre ‘Varioram’ air-cooled flat-six, producing around 282bhp and driving the rear wheels via an engaging six-speed manual transmission. The car has been enjoyed as intended, but clearly well-maintained throughout, and the odometer shows 99,860 miles from new. Now located in Sydney, this US-market example has been with the seller for two years. This 911 Cabriolet is finished in the timeless combination of black with a black convertible roof, over a matching black leather-trimmed interior. It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup 2’ alloy wheels, shod with Hankook Ventus Prime 3 tyres on the front axle, and Nexen Nfera SU1 items at the rear. The factory specification includes headlamp washers, a top-tinted windscreen, a rear blade spoiler with third brake light, air conditioning, an electrically operated rear spoiler, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, electric windows, and electrically adjustable front seats. The car has been fitted with Porsche’s retro-styled yet highly advanced PCCM infotainment system, which features satellite navigation, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay. Aftermarket Pioneer speakers have also been installed in the cabin. The car will be accompanied by a tool roll, a jack, a tyre compressor, jump leads, a spare wheel, the owner’s manual and stereo booklet with a black leather wallet, maintenance invoices dating back to 2012, two keys, and a stamped service booklet. Please note: the cherished numberplate seen in the photos is not included in the sale. The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage. The black paintwork is reported to be in generally good condition given the car’s age, though the seller notes large areas of bubbling on the nearside A-pillar and front scuttle panel. There is also an imperfection on the rear bumper by the number plate, minor stone chips and scratches on the front bumper and bonnet, slight cracking on the rear centre light panel, scuffs on the underside of the rear bumper, faded patches on the offside rear quarter panel, and cracking and damage on the door handle seals. Inside, the cabin is presented in great shape given the car’s usage. The seller notes that around 5cm of stitching on the upper left-hand side of the driver’s seat has come apart. There is also creasing on the seats, with a small nick on the driver’s side rear seat base, minor blemishes on the passenger seat, and signs of wear on the leading edges of the front seats, as well as minor blemishes and scuffs around the trim. The seller notes that the sensor to trigger the convertible roof is sensitive to heat from the engine, and the light in the glove compartment does not function. The car’s last REGO test was conducted on 23 September 2022, and was recorded as a clean pass. This 911’s most recent maintenance was carried out in July 2022 by Porsche specialist Edgecliff Automotive, which consisted of the removal and replacement of the inlet manifold, and the wiring harness repaired in multiple places. Other notable maintenance carried out by Edgecliff Automotive includes the fitment of new upper and lower rockers with a new gasket and all the timing case covers, the speedometer rectified, and a new vent fan fitted. More notable maintenance includes a new nearside roof frame bolt and spacer washer, the air conditioning system serviced with a new compressor and receiver dryer, a new drive shaft and roof gearbox, a new gearbox with new clutch fork brushes, a new oil neck and cap fitted, new brake fluid, spark plugs and plug leads, and multiple flushes of the air conditioning system. This 993 Carrera Cabriolet is a well-maintained example of the last of the air-cooled 911s, offered in smart, highly original condition. Presented in a sleek all-black colour scheme, with a sonorous flat-six engine coupled to a sought-after six-speed manual gearbox, it would make a handsome addition to any marque enthusiast’s garage, and an exciting weekend toy, fair-weather cruiser, and longer-distance touring companion. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.