1997 Porsche 993 Turbo

Proceeds from sale to benefit multiple philanthropic organizations
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo
VIN. WP0AC2992VS376008
Engine no. 61V02438
3,608cc Air-cooled Twin-Turbo Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
408bhp at 5,750rpm
6-Speed Manual Transaxle - All Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Well documented from new
*Many desirable Exclusive options
*Fewer than 16,000 original miles
*The last of the air-cooled Porsches

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This Black on Black 993 Turbo was purchased new on December 17, 1996 by John T Vito from Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville, Florida. Ordered with several thousand in options, including the top of the line Nokia DSP audio system with a Becker 6-disc changer, power and heated Sports seats for both the driver and passenger—both featuring an embroidered Porsche crest on the headrest, an aluminum shift knob and handbrake grip, stainless steel exhaust tips and door entry guards, Alu-look instrument dials with chromed rings, and more. The total purchase price came to $114,814 ($128,299.87 including taxes and fees), as recorded on the copy of the Retail Buyer's Order in the history file. After eight months of waiting with bated breath, the new Turbo was delivered to Mr. Vito on July 18, 1997. Mr. Vito clearly enjoyed the car, keeping it for over a decade and driving it about 10,000 miles with regular annual maintenance performed by the dealer as indicated in the copy of the warranty book.

In May of 2009 the car was purchased by its second owner, who brought the car up to Wisconsin. Likely unacquainted with sheer ferocity of a 993 Turbo, CARFAX reports that the car was in an accident damaging the left side of the car in July of that year with 11,506 miles on the clock. A copy of the insurance claim estimate details the recommended repairs to the front bumper, left front fender, left door, left rocker, and left pillar hinges. The total estimated repairs came to $15,957.82. The repairs done were clearly to an exceptionally high standard given that subsequent pre-owned inspection reports by Porsche of Springfield (Missouri) in January of 2010 and Import Specialists (also of Springfield, MO) in 2014 both highly rated the car to be in 'Excellent' condition.

In 2010 the car was acquired by Steve Lindell of New Hampshire with invoices on record detailing service work completed in his care. Keeping the car for four years and about 2,000 miles, the Turbo joined the collection of the current owner in June of 2014 with about 15,000 miles. Driven another several hundred miles in the last half a decade, the car now shows about 15,900 miles from new. Continually maintained throughout its history, it is reported by the seller to drive beautifully and perform like the best of what Zuffenhausen has to offer. Complete with various service records and copies of various inspection reports, the original purchase order and window sticker, this 993 Turbo is ready to provide plenty of thrills for its next lucky owner.