Scrolling through ads the other day my eyes began to glaze over. Car after car in either silver or white, with the occasional specimen in black to change things up. Even as a huge fan of black cars I can admit that they easily can fail to stand out when interspersed within a constant flow of silver and white machines. Suddenly: Speed Yellow. My attention was grabbed and with my eyes opened once again I knew I could continue and make it through the day. That’s what cars like this, which are otherwise completely standard, can do for me. They are a beacon of light within a sea of boredom. Now, sure, we feature plenty of silver and white cars, some of which really are fantastic, but there are plenty of times when I’m reminded of just how many of those cars exist and at those times they always fail to catch my eye. But this one did: a Speed Yellow 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, located in Oregon, with 39,901 miles on it.
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Year: 1996
Model: 911 Carrera
Engine: 3.6 liter flat-6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 39,901 mi
Price: Reserve auction
1996 Porsche 993 C2. Speed yellow/black. 6 speed, am-fm cd, hi-fi sound, motor sound with chrome oval tips, rear wiper, 17″ wheels with color center caps, brand new Bridgestone tires, clear bra. Books, records, original window sticker. All service/maintenance up to date. Excellent example. Pre-purchase inspection welcome at local dealer or independent Porsche shop.
All 4 wheels were refinished by Skips Wheel Werks for $1200 prior to installing new tires.
Garage kept.
Buyer responsible for shipping.
The 993 C2S is one of my favorite 911s produced, but the C2 is still a fantastically beautiful iteration of the 911 design. Unlike the classic design, which I rarely see on the roads today, a 993 remains a relatively frequent sighting and each time I am struck by the simplicity and elegance of its curves. In a color like Speed Yellow these take on a slightly different demeanor, shifting towards ostentation, but the restrained design of the car itself holds it back just enough that these forego the excess of earlier variants. With fewer than 40k miles this one looks in excellent shape overall and should hold the attention of buyers for quite a few years down the road. With current bidding at $45,100 this is in the territory around which we typically see a 993 with this mileage sell, but with reserve unmet we’ll have to have an eye on it to see where this ends.
-Rob
