1996 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera

• C16 UK-supplied 911 (993) C2 Tiptronic
• 3.6-litres, 272bhp, 0-60 in 5.6 secs and 168mph
• 60,424 miles and four previous keepers
• Finished in Iris Blue (L39V) with a smart light grey interior
• In a private collection. Less than 2,000 miles in the last 5 years
• Original book pack and stamped service book containing 16 stamps
• Full service and fresh MOT prior to the sale

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 is also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche. Twenty years on, it still looks modern - a truly timeless design. The 993 was launched in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new. The bodywork was altogether more curvaceous, with a number of new panels and the overall look was much smoother and more integrated. 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.

The biggest change under the skin was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the 'Weissach effect'), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system. The 993 uses essentially the same 3.6-litre engine as the 964, mated to a development of the worthy G50 gearbox, but now with six forward gears or the smooth Tiptronic automatic gearbox. Whereas the Porsche 964 produced 247 bhp, the 993 from 1995 produced 272bhp enabling a top speed of over 150mph and acceleration to match.

Looking sublime in Iris Blue with a complementing Light Grey leather upholstery, this lovely 993 was supplied by H R Owen of St Albans on the 10th of August 1996 to its first owner a Mr David Richards. It was subsequently enjoyed by three further keepers before being purchased by its current owner in 2013 and joining his private collection in 2016 where it has relaxed in heated storage with only occasional use amounting to 2,000 odd miles in the last five years. It's supplied with its full original book pack and stamped service book containing 16 stamps and an accompanying A4 file with a plethora of invoices backing up the service stamps and also 9 old MOTs. The indicated mileage is 60,424 and prior to the sale it will be fully serviced by Greatworth Classics and MOT’d by them to ensure this gorgeous 911 is on the button for the sale. It's fitted with a Parrot Handsfree Kit for up to date communication should anyone not wish to not hear the howl of that glorious 3.6-litre flat-six.