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  • Blue Turquoise over Blue Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera S in Gooding Amelia Island Sale

    Blue Turquoise over Blue Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera S in Gooding Amelia Island Sale

    What: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S
    Color: Porsche Blue Turquoise (blautürkis; non-metallic Uni; J1; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZVS313771
    Mileage: 26,000 km, 16,155 miles
    Price Estimate: $250,000 to $300,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction 2025, Amelia Island, FL
    Listing: Link

    Though striking, Blue Turquoise was a standard color during the 993-era 911. Nevertheless, it was relatively rare and even more rare when you consider details like Midnight Blue interior and color-matched wheels. That’s the case on this rest of world (ROW) example of a Porsche 911 Carrera S ordered by Mizwa, Porsche’s Japanese distributor.

    AT 26,000 km logged, this is an extremely low mileage car. Options include a Tiptronic S automatic transmission, air conditioning, those aforementioned painted wheel centers, tinted windscreen, electric seats, rear window wiper, multi-function display trip computer, lowered suspension, and “other features specific to the Japanese market” according to Gooding.

    One non-factory upgrade worth noting is the radio. The original factory radio has been replaced with a Porsche Classic unit.

  • Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Aubergine 911 Carrera S

    Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Aubergine 911 Carrera S

    What: 2024 Porsche Carrera S
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Aubergine (aubergine; non-metallic UNI; 025; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AB2A93RS221858
    Mileage: 660
    Price at Time of this Writing: $239,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Glen Cove, NY
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Paint to Sample offers an incredibly wide array of colors, yet somehow we really only ever see the same 15-20. So when a great vintage-inspired build like the one represented by this Tailored Driver shows up in our searches, it provides perhaps a bit more excitement than we’d care to admit. Porsche Paint to Sample Aubergine is decidedly a heritage play having been available on 70’s 911 models, and hounds tooth inserts on the seats and door cards do a nice job of continuing the theme. In all, we’d give it an A+ grade, and hope the next owner of this Tailored Driver actually uses it.

  • Market Find: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé in Ocean Jade Green Metallic on Bring a Trailer

    Market Find: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé in Ocean Jade Green Metallic on Bring a Trailer

    What: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé
    Color: Ocean Jade Green Metallic (ozeanjademetallic; metallic uni; L25K; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AA2993VS323033
    Mileage: 69,000 miles
    Bid Price at Time of this Writing: $150,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Reno, NV
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    We’re always fans of Paint to Sample Porsche 911s of every ilk, but the older you go then the rarer it is to find Paint to Sample (PTS) and that makes them extra special. PTS wasn’t unheard of in the 993 era by any stretch, but it’s not like today when it seems like every other GT car allotment turns into a commissioned build by a rich client. That’s the context that we share with you this 1997 911 Carrera S in Ocean Jade Green Metallic (ozeanjademetallic; metallic uni; L25K; Porsche) over on Bring a Trailer.

    If you’re a fan of light metallic greens, this is a great specification 993 coupe. That era’s Carrera S and Carrera 4S got all of the bodywork of the Turbo less the whale tail, which made for an excellent appearance. Now throw on a host of optional equipment and you have a spectacular build.

    • L25k — Ocean Jade Metallic paint
    • C02 — Version for USA
    • XSA — Painted sports seat backrest
    • X54 — Stainless steel tailpipes, oval
    • X70 — Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo
    • X71 — Alu-look instrument dials with chromed rings
    • X97 — Aluminium shift knob
    • X98 — Aluminium parking brake lever
    • 235 — N2 tires made for Porsche
    • 373 — Newer type sports seat, left, height electrically adjustable
    • 374 — Newer type sports seat, right, height electrically adjustable
    • 408 — 18″ Technology wheels (lightweight hollow spoke)
    • 454 — Automatic speed control
    • 650 — Sunroof
    • 688 — CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-210

    This car was formerly owned by the late Rudy Mancinas, a notable 993 enthusiast and collector whose cars were sold off after his passing. It was acquired by Rudy in 2014 where it’s presumed many of the upgrades such as the OEM chin spoiler, Turbo S front brake ducts with driving lights, three-spoke 996 airbag steering wheel, Porsche Classic radio, colored seatbelts, brake calipers finished in Speed Yellow and wheel centers painted in body color were applied.