This 993-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S is a handsomely specified and well-preserved example of the desirable modern classic air-cooled sports car. Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre Varioram flat-six, delivering around 210kW to only the rear wheels via a desirable and rare six-speed manual transmission. This example was originally a South Africa-delivered car, which is now located in Australia. It is currently unregistered but is accompanied by Australian compliance and a current NSW blue slip. The odometer shows 102,446 Kms from new, which is supported by the maintenance history. With the exception of the aftermarket wheels, the seller notes that the vehicle remains original to the factory specification. The Carrera S, with its distinctive colour-coded split rear grille, wide body, and Turbo front grille, also sits with a lowered sportier stance, as developed by Porsche. This particular 911 Carrera S is finished in the sought-after shade of Vesuvio Grey Metallic – Porsche’s launch spec for this model – over a Classic Grey partial leather-trimmed interior, featuring contrasting dark grey inserts on the front seats, dashboard, and door cards. It rides on a set of 18-inch Speedline-style five-spoke split-rim alloy wheels finished in silver with polished barrels, shod in N3-rated Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Equipment includes a top-tinted windscreen, air conditioning that blows cold, a Porsche CDR-21 stereo, fog lights, an electric sunroof, an electrically operated rear spoiler, and electrically adjustable front seats. The car comes with a space-saver spare wheel, a jack, a warning triangle, the stereo code, the tool kit, the tyre compressor, the owner’s manuals with a black leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, and the most recent two maintenance invoices. Specification: C26: South Africa market car 150: Without catalyst 567: Top-tinted windscreen 573: Air conditioning 602: Raised third stop light 650: Sunroof 686: CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-21 Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: small paint chips, and slight road rash on the inside of the left-hand front wheel arch. The interior is reported to be in superb condition for its age, as shown in the photos. Likewise, the underside is also said to be in great shape, thanks no doubt to its dry-climate origin. The last maintenance was in September 2023 by Porsche service specialist The Pit Exchange, which consisted of a minor oil service, plus all new brake discs, pads and wear sensors. The clutch pedal was flushed and bled, and a damaged retaining clamp on the nearside heat exchanger pipe was replaced. Notes from this service include: both front jacking points being inverted, the undertray of the vehicle painted/sealed, both door check straps have dislodged weld points on inner mount points, and there is slight evidence of scrape marks in the central tunnel. A major service was in August 2022 at 101,900 Kms, which included an engine oil and filter change, new air, particle and fuel filters, the spark plugs replaced, new tappet cover and chain cover gaskets, new exhaust gaskets, the bushes on the rear control arms renewed, the front shock absorbers replaced, the V-belt sensor and belts replaced, the front and rear lid struts renewed, a wheel alignment, and blown LED lights replaced. Sep 1998, 4,585 Kms at Porsche Centre Sep 1999, 7,198 Kms at Porsche Centre Aug 2001, 17,743 Kms at Porsche Centre Sep 2002, 28,408 Kms at Porsche Centre May 2003, 36,266 Kms at Porsche Centre Mar 2004, 44,451 Kms at Porsche Centre Mar 2007, 56,334 Kms at Porsche Centre Jul 2008, 57,734 Kms at Porsche Centre Workshop Aug 2009, 60,612 Kms at Porsche Centre Workshop Sep 2010, 66,064 Kms at Carrera Motors (Pty) Limited Dec 2011, 80,986 Kms at Carrera Motors (Pty) Limited Apr 2014, 84,746 Kms at Porsche Centre Workshop Jun 2020, 87,500 Kms at Carrera Motors (Pty) Limited Jul 2022, 101,948 Kms at Flat Six Performance Sep 2023, 102,318 Kms at The Pit Exchange Porsche Service Specialist The Porsche 993 holds a very special place in the marque’s history, being the last model in the air-cooled era. Across the 993’s full 15-model range, only 892 cars came to Australia – and a very limited number of just 95 Carrera S cars were delivered. Finding an example with the manual gearbox is also a rarity, so this dry-climate South African market car is a savvy import, particularly as only five of the original Australian cars were specified in the same launch colour of Vesuvio Metallic; a characterful hue that changes subtly in varying light conditions. The seller reports that the well-maintained engine pulls strongly and its responsiveness helps to give the car fantastic agility. This rare and striking 993 Carrera S is a highly sought-after sports car, which would make an exciting companion for weekend drives, visits to classic car shows, and longer-distance road trips alike. The description of this consignment 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, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. 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