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 100,111 miles from new. Originally a US-market example, it has since been exported to Australia and is now located in Palm Beach, QLD. 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 brand-new keys from Porsche, and a stamped service booklet. Current number plate is included in the sale. During the seller’s ownership, this 993 Cabriolet has had the common bubbling below the windshield attended to, as well as repairing a cracked rear bumper and renewal of the door handle seals. The spoiler vents were also reconditioned, and the original windscreen was resealed. The black paintwork is reported to be in generally good condition given the car’s age, with some minor stone chips and scratches on the front bumper and bonnet, and slight fading to the offside rear quarter panel, though it has been treated to a Stage 1 paint correction. There is also slight cracking on the rear centre light panel. Inside, the cabin is presented in very good order given the car’s age. There is some creasing on the leather, 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, but overall showing a handsome ‘patina’. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults, but notes that on hot days, the spoiler sensor can trigger a warning light on the dash. Some corrective rewiring work has been carried out by Porsche Gold Coast. The car’s last REGO test was conducted on 23 September 2022, and was recorded as a clean pass. In December 2022, Cruise Automotive Services carried out an engine oil and filter change, as well as checking the cabin filters, brakes, tyre pressures, and topping up fluid levels where needed. The seller states that the car has had electrical rewiring work carried out by Porsche Gold Coast, along with two new recoded keys. In July 2022, Porsche specialist Edgecliff Automotive carried out significant maintenance, 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, and benefiting from some recent refurbishment work. Presented in a sleek all-black colour scheme, with a soulful 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 fair-weather cruiser or long-distance tourer. 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.