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£36,000

1997 Porsche 911 (993) C2 Targa

United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot Lot Number: 766

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This 1997 Porsche 911 (993) C2 Targa, finished in Ocean Blue with a Linen leather interior, boasts a comprehensive service history and recent maintenance. The Targa top and desirable options like hard-back sports seats enhance its appeal, making it a sought-after example of the last air-cooled 911.

Condition

7

The car has been well-maintained, with a comprehensive service history including twenty-two service stamps and ten brake fluid changes. The mileage is corroborated by MOT certificates. While there's no mention of significant damage, the car is over 20 years old, suggesting some wear and tear is likely. The recent investment of £10,000 in service items in 2025 indicates ongoing maintenance, pointing to a solid condition with minor reconditioning possible.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WP0ZZZ99ZVS380946

Odometer:

70,100 miles

Reg Number:

P978 RYU

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The 993 was the final generation of the air-cooled 911 and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts.

It's also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche.

20 years on, it still looks modern - a truly timeless design.

The new model was introduced in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new with more curvaceous bodywork and a number of new panels creating a much smoother and more integrated look however, importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models.

British designer, Tony Hatter’s, penmanship effortlessly combined subtlety and road presence for a changing demographic with an expansive option list to match the individual’s enthusiasm at a time when the right image was deemed as important as performance.

The biggest change ...