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1997 Porsche 993 C2 Targa

Tiptronic
88,000 Miles
Ocean Blue Metallic
Marble Grey Leather Interior
Cruise Control
Panasonic Radio Player
Part Electric Seats
Electric Windows
Electric Mirrors
Climate ControlRear Wiper
17” Alloy wheels
Fully documented Service History
5 Former Keepers.

Excellent history, varioram 285 bhp engine

The 993 model year is famously the last of the air-cooled 911s and was redesigned from the ground up, only borrowing 20% of its parts from the previous generation. Significant technical advances, including a new light-alloy subframe with a coil and wishbone suspension, an all new engine and newly standard 6 speed transmission, made significant progress in creating a more civilized car and a greatly improved driving experience. Designed by Tony Hatter, the 993 retained the classic 911 shape but featured updated exterior panels, significantly flared wheel arches, and a smoother front and rear bumper design. The aggressive stance of the wide-style body accommodated the new multi-link rear suspension which gave the car better stability. Newly improved handling made the car more planted and helped to reduce oversteer in cornering as well as improving ride quality and reducing interior noise. The acclaimed rear design sacrificed top speeds for better handling making it the perfect weekend partner to tackle the narrow, winding English country roads. Simply put, the new design and technical improvements meant the 993 generation Porsche hit the sweet spot between usability and fun.

The 993 Targa was released in the 1996 model year and debuted a retractable glass roof dubbed the “greenhouse” system which would continue to feature on the 996 and 997 models. The glass roof slides underneath the rear window creating an open air motoring experience without the hassle of a convertible. Previous models had featured a removable roof and an enlarged b pillar that served to function as a roll bar. The new design allowed the Targa to retain the same profile design as the other Carrera variants and freed the driver from the inconvenience of storing the detached roof. This generation Targa is therefore an optimised version, offering the best of the air-cooled benefits alongside the modern, less cumbersome Targa top.

PORSCHE 993 TURBO S COUPE MANUAL 1998

1 of just 23 RHD cars – perhaps one of the ultimate air-cooled turbocharged 911s
Upgrades over the standard 408hp car included bodykit, wing, brakes were uprated and included six-piston calipers
The suspension was stiffer and lower (by 15mm) and the power was upped to 450hp through bigger turbos and a new exhaust
Our chairman has gently evented this car at the St Mawes Classic and the car has featured at numerous shows and events

66,000 Miles Only
Manual
Black Leather Interior with Full Carbon Fibre Trim
Litronic Lights
Sports Seats with Backrests painted Yellow
Heated Seats
Electric Mirrors
Yellow Dials
Porsche CD Radio Head Unit
Upgraded Sound System
Self Dimming Rear View Mirror
Full Factory Specification, with a 15mm lowered suspension
Yellow Seat Belts
On board Computer
Sunroof
Rear wiper
Yellow Brake Callipers
Aerokit Front Splitter and Rear Spoiler
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Suspension Strut
18” Chrome Turbo S Alloy Wheels
Full Service History with a recent Official Porsche Major Service

Absolutely Immaculate Example.

In the words of our chairman – “A true rocketship and supremely comfortable GT – really great to drive!”

The 993 model year is famously the last of the air-cooled 911s and was redesigned from the ground up, only borrowing 20% of its parts from the previous generation. Significant technical advances, including a new light-alloy subframe with a coil and wishbone suspension, an all new engine and newly standard 6 speed transmission, made significant progress in creating a more civilized car and a greatly improved driving experience. Designed by Tony Hatter, the 993 retained the classic 911 shape but featured updated exterior panels, significantly flared wheel arches, and a smoother front and rear bumper design. The aggressive stance of the wide-style body accommodated the new multi-link rear suspension which gave the car better stability. Newly improved handling made the car more planted and helped to reduce oversteer in cornering as well as improving ride quality and reducing interior noise. The acclaimed rear design sacrificed top speeds for better handling making it the perfect weekend partner to tackle the narrow, winding English country roads. Simply put, the new design and technical improvements meant the 993 generation Porsche hit the sweet spot between usability and fun.

The 993 turbo was introduced in 1995 and featured a new twin-turbocharged engine which brought the output up to 402 hp with the help of air-to- air intercoolers, electronic engine management, and redesigned cylinder heads. The 993 Turbo was the first to feature all wheel drive which was accommodated by wheel arches that were widened by approximately 6cm over the standard 993’s already enlarged arches. Most notably, the rear featured a fixed “whale tale” rear wing which housed the intercoolers and dramatically upped the 993 Turbo’s “cool” factor. The Turbo also featured larger brakes, new 18” alloy wheels, and was one of the first production cars in the world to feature the OBDII diagnostics system which would later feature as standard on the base 993 models. Thanks to a host of updates and firsts, the Turbo is an exciting drive but the all wheel drive system means the car still feels in control. Later production models featured a few key differences that improved upon the 95-96 years; stronger transmission input shafts were better able to handle the immense power in partnership with the AWD system. They also featured a modifiable ECU, motion sensors for the alarm, and “Turbo” emblazoned wheel caps.

Considered by many to be the last of the ‘classic’ 911s, this Turbo S had an original production run of 345, of which only 23 were RHD. The 993 Turbo S was the first 911 with permanent four-wheel drive but the last with an air-cooled engine so in a way, it marks a transition in Porsche’s line-up. The Turbo S was upgraded over the standard Turbo to include a body-kit, wing, and updated brakes – six-piston callipers. The suspension has been stiffened and lowered by 15mm, and the bigger turbos and new exhaust take the power up to 450hp.

This particular Turbo S is finished in its original Speed Yellow, as it was delivered from the Porsche Factory, and has only done 66,000 miles. The bodywork is in pristine condition unblemished by scratches, major marks or dents and the coachwork remains without chips, cracks or any sort of damage. Many elements of the interior match the beautiful Speed Yellow coachwork. The black leather seats have matching speed yellow hard backs and seatbelts, and the instruments in the dash are also finished in speed yellow. All the leather and the fittings are in exceptional condition with no tears or holes, evidence of careful and considerate use by its owners. It also features litronic lights, heated seats, electric mirrors, a Porsche CD Radio head unit, an upgraded sound system, a self-dimming rearview mirror, a sunroof, yellow brake callipers, aerokit front splitter and rear spoiler, the carbon fibre reinforced suspension strut, 18” chrome Turbo S alloy wheels and a full service history with recent Official Porsche Major Service.

Our Turbo S has recently undergone an extensive “4 corners” nut and bolt rebuild by Tony Walker who spent most of his career at the prodigious Porsche Centre in Hatfield and is therefore presented like new. Every single milimitre of the car has been meticulously worked over and brought up to concours standard. The consumables have been replaced and four special order Turbo S shock absorbers were ordered from Germany alongside new brake discs and pads (front and rear), shims, and sensors. Most sections of the suspension have also been renewed, including the uprights, the bushes and any other related replaceable and worn parts. The car was then sent away to have the suspension set up and aligned so as to match all the new parts, thus giving this Turbo S the best ride possible. We do not believe that anything else on the underside or the consumables warrant any replacement, in virtually all respects this vehicle is like new. There simply isn’t a better Turbo S on the market, and we aren’t the only ones who recognise its truly remarkable condition. This Turbo S has enjoyed widespread media coverage in numerous Porsche Publications, even making the cover of GT Purely Porsche in April 2005 and featuring in the April 2013 edition of Total 911 magazine. The vehicle has been singled out as an exceptional find as recently as May of 2020. The editor in chief of Total 911 took the car out for the day and his findings feature prominently in the June 2020 issue. This Turbo S has been a contender in several concours exhibitions. Most notably, it was awarded Best in Class by Bonhams at St. Mawes, and was presented with the 911 Best in Class by Derek Bell as part of the Porsche 70th Anniversary year of Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace. 1 of just 23 RHD cars, this provenance-rich, stunning example of the ultimate air-cooled, turbocharged 911 would be a collection-making car for any enthusiast.

2008 Porsche Cayenne S Triptronic (Black Metallic)

Desirable colour combination and amazing value today

112,000 Miles
Tiptronic
Black Metallic
Black Leather Interior
Satellite Navigation
Telephone Module
CD Changer
Heated Seats
Fully Electric Seats
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear park Assist
Rear wiper
20” Alloy wheels
Full Service History

1996 Porsche 993 C4S Coupe 3.8L Manual Special Factory Order

Manual
37,000 Miles
Polar Silver Metallic
Midnight Blue Leather Interior
JVC CD Player
Bluetooth
Fully Electric Seats
Rear wiper
Electric windows
Electric Mirrors
Sunroof
18″ Alloy wheels
Full-Service History
Five Former Keepers only.

This C4S is a special-order version and is therefore extremely rare. Instead of the standard 3.6 Verioram engine, this car has a 3.8 litre 300 hp (221 kW) which was offered as a built-to-order option by the factory for a very small number of 993’s. From what we understand, only four C4s with this option were ever manufactured.

The 993 model year is famously the last of the air-cooled 911s and was redesigned from the ground up, only borrowing 20% of its parts from the previous generation. Significant technical advances, including a new light-alloy subframe with a coil and wishbone suspension, an all new engine and newly standard 6 speed transmission, made significant progress in creating a more civilized car and a greatly improved driving experience. Designed by Tony Hatter, the 993 retained the classic 911 shape but featured updated exterior panels, significantly flared wheel arches, and a smoother front and rear bumper design. The aggressive stance of the wide-style body accommodated the new multi-link rear suspension which gave the car better stability. Newly improved handling made the car more planted and helped to reduce oversteer in cornering as well as improving ride quality and reducing interior noise. The acclaimed rear design sacrificed top speeds for better handling making it the perfect weekend partner to tackle the narrow, winding English country roads. Simply put, the new design and technical improvements meant the 993 generation Porsche hit the sweet spot between usability and fun.

The Carrera 4s utilised the wider turbo-style bodyshell but with the naturally aspirated engine of the base models making it truly the best of both worlds. The C4s also featured slightly lowered suspension which alongside the wider tires created better roadholding and a dynamic driving stance.

1 of 600 made and a superbly desirable collectible Porsche!

12,000 Miles
4.0 Ltr
Grandprix white Coachwork
Black with Red Sports Bucket seats
Red Seats Belts
Porsche Stability Management System
Porsche Active Suspension Module
Porsche Communication Module-PCM 3
Touch screen Satellite Navigation
Telephone
Chrono Pack
Sports Exhausts
Climate Control
19″ GEN II 997 GT3 Alloys
Full Porsche Service History

The 997 generation’s biggest updates were the interior and exterior styling, most notably the return to the “bug eye” round highlights of the 911 and 993 generations. The slightly widened body and larger 18” wheels gave the 997s a more aggressive stance, and they all benefited from slightly increased power. Inside, the design was similarly reminiscent of the pre-996 generation design. The return to traditional styling makes the 997 generation feel like an homage to the iconic and prolific original 911s, yet the futuristic and modern technology and engineering make it a car firmly rooted in the present. The 997 is truly the best of both worlds, a modern car in a subtly classic body, an eye on the past but a nod to the future.

After six years of testing both on the road and track, Porsche released the jewel of the 997 generation’s crown. At the time of its build, the GT3 RS 4.0 L featured the most powerful naturally aspirated flat-six Porsche had on offer, and after a strict diet, lost a further 22lbs past the original RS reduction making it the most radical iteration of road going Porsche 911s.

The 997 GT3 variant debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motorshow alongside the Turbo model. The GT3 model line was introduced as a way for Porsche to offer race cars for customer teams and homologate new aero features for racing. The Aerodynamic features on this model include a special front bumper with canards which increase cooling to the front mounted radiators and split spoiler at the rear, as well as a special bumper and centralised tailpipes that help draw heat away from the engine. The engine cover has been enlarged and features an additional air intake underneath the similarly enlarged rear wing.

This generation GT3 RS is regarded as one of the best cars Porsche has ever created and its Mezger engine is one of the reasons why. Mezger engines are the most revered iteration of the flat-six overhead-camshaft engines and whilst all other 911s adopted a new and somewhat problematic design, the GT cars stuck with it. Having proven itself by winning Le Mans in the 911 GT1-98, the engine was proving to be unbreakable, and to top it all off, sounded fantastic. The other reason the 997 generation GT3 is considered one of the best is because it was the last with the six-speed manual gearbox that had been a hallmark of its predecessors. The engine and the gearbox mark the end of an era for Porsche and place the GT3 RS 4.0L firmly in the company’s history books.

This GT3 RS 4.0L is number 211 of 600. 211 was purchased new in Germany by a collector who wished to acquire a very high spec, limited edition, Porsche 911. He was particularly interested in acquiring a 997 GT3 RS because he knew that Porsche were phasing out the 911 six speed manual gearbox and the iconic Mezger engine and this would be the last model with both. The vehicle was first registered in Germany and holds a full Porsche service history. As it stands the vehicle has 11,000 miles on the odometer and was optioned with ceramic brakes, black and red sports bucket seats, red seat belts, Porsche stability management system, Porsche active suspension module, Porsche communication module PCM-3, touch screen satellite navigation, chronopack, sports exhausts, rollbar and the 19” Gen II 997 GT3 alloys. During 211’s four-year stint under our ownership, the vehicle has been serviced and looked after by the top engineer from the Porsche centre at Hatfield who has recently carried out a major service and complete check on the car, certifying it is working perfectly.

211 featured in the Total 911 article ‘Porsche 997 GT3 RS vs RS 4.0: Rennsport Masters. RS, short for Rennsport, evokes certain emotions in all Porsche lovers. It conjures up images of long days of motorsport-derived excitement at the hands of a world-class engine and 211 is happy to oblige. It drives beautifully and will look just as exciting on a show lawn as it does on the road.

In the 1950s the Mercedes design department was made up of a motley Cerberus-esque crew comprised of Fredrich Geiger, a typically german techy test engineer, Karl Wilfert, the Mercedes born and bred head of car body development, and Bela Barenyi, an Austro-Hungarian, aristocratic, safety-obsessed, bohemian. When Paul Braq arrived from Paris having studied under the infamous and somewhat mad Phillipe Chabonneaux, he injected a French sense of elegance and style into the patent-heavy technologically driven department. At the time, Mercedes was focused most on stability, but visibility was becoming a defining feature. The “Pagoda” roof, which took inspiration from the concavity of oriental shrines, was a way of adding rigidity to the boundary-pushing light and airy glasshouse. Early sketches done by Geiger, ever the engineer and stereotypically German, show a general arrangement for a car, liner and symmetrical, with equal proportions and an austere interior. Braq by comparison, like most designers to this day, drew fanciful and exciting designs that were reigned in by the strict discipline of the Mercedes-Benz studio. The W113 (230 SL) was essentially a compromise between the two. Composed, symmetrical, with perfect lines and visual tension, its beauty lies in simplicity and refinement. Its slender, feminine lines somehow manage to belie the strength and sturdiness of the car’s construction without looking heavy, instead seeming sophisticated and agile. The refinement continues on the interior which is neither excessively adorned or bare. They managed to get the perfect level of chrome in an era that was rife with overuse. The diversity of the design team fostered the balance and elegance that the car is so well known for. Nothing needs to be added or taken away; by creating something entirely functional, they managed to also make something perfectly beautiful.

According to a statement from Mercedes Benz at the time of the Pagoda’s launch: “it was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance that despite its sporting characteristics provides a very high degree of travelling comfort.” The result was a perfectly Franco-German, track-bred, tech happy, boulevardier; equally happy driving the back-roads of Switzerland and cruising the beach-front of St. Tropez.

The November 2019 issue of Octane posed the question: “Is the Pagoda the perfect Classic for modern-day use?” The car we have on offer today makes a strong case for the answer being “Yes.” The restoration job by ReinCarNation in Poland is the best our owner Anthony has ever laid eyes on. Everything has been meticulously detailed, it is simply perfect. This car started its life in America but its whereabouts after that are relatively unknown and the mileage has been reset, however, most importantly the numbers do all match. The recent owner undertook an extensive restoration project to get the car to the impeccable state it is presented today. With only 777 miles, this is a Total concoursee renovation in classic Navy exterior and cognac leather interior.

1962 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 1 3.8 LITRE FIXED HEAD COUPE

RHD

Manual

100 Miles

Grey Exterior

Red Interior

This early April 1962 Jaguar E-Type, flat floor, has just undergone a full restoration to concours standard.

This exemplary example, comes with a complete and documented history file, detailing the car and attention, lavished on this vehicle, throughout the decades, all the way back to the 60s.