A well cared for example of Porsche’s final air-cooled 911, with only two owners from new, and now offered from the seller’s 24-year custody. It is equipped with a numbers-matching naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat six, which sends power to the rear wheels via the desirable six-speed manual gearbox. An original ‘C23’ Australian-market car delivered via Hamiltons in January 1997, it has been looked after by Porsche Centre Melbourne for most of its life, and is offered with a comprehensive service history. The engine underwent a major refresh with Porsche Classic Partner Melbourne in March 2018 at 186,999 km, where around $40,000 was spent on the internals and seals. The 993-generation brought in significant changes for the iconic driver’s car, including a sleeker design, significantly developed engine, new light-alloy subframe, and all-alloy multilink rear suspension. This example is finished in black, with 18-inch lightweight hollow-spoke ‘Turbo Twist’ wheels, which house yellow brake callipers and are shod with P Zero Rosso tyres, over a black leather-trimmed interior with carbon-fibre trim on the gear knob and handbrake lever. Factory equipment includes sports suspension, the rear wiper, an eight-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, automatic speed control, a top-tinted windscreen, air conditioning, a sunroof, and the Becker Porsche CDR-21 stereo. This car also benefits from the fitment of aftermarket front side lights with incorporated air ducts. Accompanying the vehicle will be the original owner’s manuals and service book, as well as a Porsche battery charger. Specification: C23 Australia type car XRF Yellow brake callipers X47 Carbon gear lever knob X58 Carbon handbrake lever 030 Sports suspension 408 18" Technology wheels (lightweight hollow spoke) 425 Rear window wiper 438 Eight-way electrical seat, right 454 Automatic speed control 490 Sound system 567 Top-tinted windscreen 573 Air conditioner 650 Sun-moon-roof 686 CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-21 Its original paintwork is reported to be in excellent condition, with light stone chips and scratches around the front bumper, bonnet, door mirrors, and front wings, in keeping with the car’s age and mileage. Some notable scratches can also be seen on the rear section of the roof panel, as well as blemishes to the rear wheel arch paint protection film on both sides. Inside, there is minor age-related creasing on the seat upholstery, and wear on top of the gear knob. There are also some faint surface marks on the sun visors and in the footwells, as well as wear on the driver’s side entry sill, though the cabin appears to be in good shape overall. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. Its most recent maintenance was in February 2020 at 187,872 km, with Porsche Classic Partner Melbourne, which was a service and brake fluid change. Dates and mileage: May 2022 - 190,112 km - Porsche Classic Partner Melbourne Feb 2020 - 187,872 km - Porsche Classic Partner Melbourne Mar 2018 - 186,894 km - Porsche Classic Partner Melbourne (Engine refresh) Dec 2016 - 185,141 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 2015 - Unknown - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 2014 - 162,482 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Feb 2013 - 161,646 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Jan 2012 - 150,978 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Apr 2011 - 143,723 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Apr 2010 - 132,019 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 2008 - 112,950 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 2007 - 102,933 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Dec 2006 - 96,144 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Oct 2005 - 83,942 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 2004 - 74,811 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Jun 2003 - 60,014 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Feb 2002 - 45,500 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Dec 2000 - 34,722 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Mar 1999 - 20,168 km - Porsche Centre Melbourne Aug 1997 - 9,724 km - Hamiltons Feb 1997 - Delivery - Hamiltons This is a well presented two-owner example of the marque’s final air-cooled 911, which has been very well-maintained during the seller’s 24-year custody, benefitting from regular services and a comprehensive $40,000 engine refresh in March 2018. Equipped with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox, it would now make an engaging weekend toy for any Porsche enthusiast. 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.