1997 Porsche 911 993 C2

Location: Santa Barbara, California

Why It's Curated: This 1997 Porsche 911 993 C2 is for sale in Santa Barbara, CA. The 993 represents the final air-cooled iteration of the 911 -- a distinction that has only grown in significance since Porsche moved to water cooling with the 996 in 1998. This particular example checks the most important boxes for serious collectors: a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, Guards Red over a tan leather interior, and 32,000 documented actual miles on a California car. At this mileage, the 3.6-liter flat-six has barely been exercised relative to its potential, and the absence of any reported mechanical, cosmetic, or rust flaws suggests a life of careful ownership. Maintenance is reported current, and the car retains its stock drivetrain, suspension, and brakes -- the correct configuration for a low-mileage 993 that should remain unmodified. Michelin tires on factory Porsche wheels round out a car that presents as a genuine, unspoiled survivor rather than a restored approximation of one. This is the right car for a collector seeking an air-cooled 911 to drive seriously and hold long-term.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1997
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Trim: 993 C2
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Miles: 32,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 6
Engine: 3.6 6 Cyl
Exterior Color: Guards Red
Interior Color: Tan
State of Registration: California
Vehicle Location: Santa Barbara
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Engine Modifications: No

Transmission Modifications: No

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: No
Wheel Size and Offset: 18
Wheel Brand and Model: Porsche
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: Michelin Tires

Exterior & Interior: 

Interior Material: Leather 
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: Yes

Other Notable Features or Functions:
Private sale

Recent Maintenance:
Maintenance up to date

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
None

Model History: The 993-generation 911, produced from 1994 through 1998, represents the final air-cooled iteration of Porsche's iconic rear-engined sports car -- a distinction that has cemented its status as one of the most coveted collector Porsches of the modern era. The 993 addressed longstanding criticisms of its predecessor with a comprehensively redesigned multi-link rear suspension that dramatically improved high-speed stability and handling predictability. The bodywork was restyled with smoother, more integrated lines while retaining the classic 911 silhouette. As the last of the air-cooled lineage before the water-cooled 996 arrived, the 993 occupies a singular position in 911 history, bridging decades of continuous rear-engined development with a level of mechanical refinement that earlier generations could not match.