1997 Porsche 993 Carrera Cabriolet in Ocean Blue Metallic with 6-Speed Manual
About this vehicle
Ocean Blue Metallic does something different in every light — pull it into shade and it goes almost navy; catch it in direct sun and it turns electric. The Cashmere Beige and Black full leather inside suits that pairing. This 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera Cabriolet, the last of the air-cooled 911 line, carries that combination naturally. NHTSA VIN records confirm a 3.6-liter six-cylinder driving through a 6-speed manual transaxle. It's in Ventura, CA, showing 107,400 miles, and some recent effort has gone into getting it looking its best.
The exterior gets an honest account. Bi-xenon headlamps with washers, fog lights, power mirrors, a speed-activated rear spoiler, the raised "basket handle" brake light, dual exhaust outlets, and Porsche-branded brake calipers are all on the car. The optional 18" Technology lightweight hollow-spoke wheels wear Michelin Pilot Sport tires — fronts from 2017, rears from 2018 — and the seller flags dry rot on both sets. A full detail, paint correction, and ceramic coating were completed recently. That said, some scratches remain, the Porsche center caps have faded, and paintwork is noted at the front end. A 2020 damage event shows in the CARFAX report, which comes with the sale.
Inside, pleated leather covers the optional 8-way power-adjustable front seats. Four-spoke leather steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, mirrors, and door locks are all present. The original audio is gone — an aftermarket head unit and speakers have taken its place. Wear on the seats and panels reads as expected for the car's age. The seller calls out a driver's door jamb that's slightly loose and rattles but works fine, along with wear spots on the convertible top from regular use. All gauges are reported functional. One other flag: the CARFAX records a potential odometer rollback from September 2021.
The air-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six puts out 282 HP and 250 lb-ft of torque, all going rearward through that 6-speed manual transaxle. VarioRam induction and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes are standard fare. A recent oil change is noted. The CARFAX adds maintenance context through 11 recorded service entries.
The sale includes a clean title, owner's manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, an air pump, a car cover, the factory air compressor, and the original books. The seller calls it a driver's car, ready to go — with nearly $2,000 put into detailing and presentation in recent months.
