$329,990

When it was launched in 1993, there were no arguments about the new 911’s looks. The fared-in headlights may have seemed radical, but combined with the new 993’s rounded hips, it was received with greater enthusiasm than the 964 five years earlier.
Porsche recognised that the edict in 1984 to the 964’s stylists ‘to touch nothing above the axle line’ was too conservative: 964 sales fell away after a strong start, and by 1990, such were Porsche’s finances, the next 911 had to be a success.

Supervised by director of styling Harm Lagaay, designer Tony Hatter did a fine job of smoothing the 964’s coachwork, eliminating the obtrusive bumpers and melding the headlights with the wings.

He would have liked to go further, recessing the windscreen wipers and revising the roofline, but the budget didn’t extend to this. It did, however, let him flare the 993’s rear haunches to produce an "S", a feature which created raptures and made its rear three-quarter angle one of the best views of any car.

Rather than dub its new model ‘Turbo look’, which would have cast it somewhat into the shadow of the real Turbo, Porsche created a new model, introducing it as the Carrera 4S – the numeral indicating it was all-wheel drive and the S implying a special model, akin to the original 911S.

The other aspect of the 993 that improved on the 964 was this all-wheel drive. The 964 C4’s fixed torque split (69:31) spoiled the 911’s handling balance, proving prone to numbing understeer – the last thing buyers expected.

The revised installation of the 993 C4 not only shaved 50 kilograms off the weight, but its infinitely variable allocation of torque transformed the handling. Testers found that the new C4 had the same agility and lightness of touch as the rear-drive version, and that rather than working against the handling, all-wheel drive aided it by enhancing stability when cornering in the wet.

Which brings us to the following 911. Delivered new in January 1996 by Gold Coast Porsche, our stunning 911 Carrera 4S is nothing short of exclusive. As one of just 23 examples delivered to Australia in that year, it represented the smallest number of 993 911 units made available I (88 911 Carrera, 41 911 Turbo). Finished in Midnight Blue with matching Midnight Blue Full Leather interior and soft look.

In addition to the already high end "Turbo Level Specification" - Its factory optional equipment list included:

• Soft Look Leather Seats
• Electric Seats
• Heated Seats Driver and Passenger
• Sunroof
• Cruise Control
• Hi-Fi Sound System

Stepping through the robust 993 generation’s door apertures, you immediately notice how well this car has been maintained. From the pristine door cards with excellent condition switch gear and dash controls, to the soft look leather seats that hold the occupants perfectly well and ageless dash, all tell-tale signs point to a car that has been cared for by enthusiasts its entire life.

With just 4 private owners from new, what also makes this car special is the complete and fastidiously kept service record from Porsche or Porsche specialist that accompanies it: stamped original service booklet and manuals, keys, and
service and parts receipts documenting its ownership and maintenance journey.

The most recent service works completed included a full annual service with engine and transmission oil, brake and clutch fluid, high tension leads, lower control arm bushes, new Bilstein shock absorbers, tie rods and suspension adjustment, fan belt and AC belt replacement with new AC evaporator and regas, new battery and wheel alignment.

Under this recent ownership, attention to detail in preserving this classic legacy continued by renewing the lenses, installing a Blaupunkt Bremen radio, full exterior, interior and underbody detailing with paint correction and ceramic coating as well as the application of XPEL PPF, ensuring its condition is preserved for its next quadracentennial anniversary.

The drive is sharp and precise with immense acceleration on tap throughout the entire rev range and the grip of the all wheel drive confident without interruption.

Australian delivered, low kilometres, and with great provenance, this rare 993 Carrera 4S isn’t just collectable, it’s a modern sports classic you can seriously enjoy on a daily basis and a weekend blast.

Arguably, the 993 Type 911 Carrera 4S is the finest Turbo-Look 911 Porsche have produced, offering the most unadulterated drive. When matched with the manual only transmission and the smallest number of 993 vehicles delivered to Australia, it is t the pinnacle 993 coupe to own and collect.

Don’t miss this opportunity – contact the team today.