1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S
A late air-cooled widebody with the right fundamentals
This example presents with the fundamentals collectors continue to prioritize, including one-owner provenance, 22,000 miles, and a restrained Guards Red over Cashmere Beige specification.
The 993-generation Carrera S occupies a particularly appealing place within the air-cooled 911 lineage: rear-wheel drive, naturally aspirated power, and the wider bodywork that distinguishes it from a standard Carrera without changing the model's underlying character. This example presents with the fundamentals collectors continue to prioritize, including one-owner provenance, 22,000 miles, and a restrained Guards Red over Cashmere Beige specification.
Factory specification
Together with the Carrera S bodywork, those details give the car the feel of a thoroughly considered road car rather than a headline-spec exercise.
Power comes from Porsche's 3.6-liter VarioRam flat-six, factory rated at 282 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and the optional limited-slip differential. The optional Motor Sound Package adds a revised intake and mufflers, while 18-inch hollow-spoke Technology wheels and oval stainless steel tailpipes reinforce the late-993 specification. Factory equipment includes heated power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, Hi-Fi sound, air conditioning, a power sunroof, and a rear window wiper. Together with the Carrera S bodywork, those details give the car the feel of a thoroughly considered road car rather than a headline-spec exercise.
Cabin and driving position
This is an interior designed around the act of driving, yet finished with enough comfort and restraint to feel special without overstating itself.
Inside, Cashmere Beige leather gives the cabin the warm, period-correct contrast that suits Guards Red particularly well. The 993 dashboard remains one of Porsche's clearest analog layouts, with VDO instrumentation, a simple center console, and the six-speed shifter positioned exactly where it should be for the car's road-biased brief. Heated seats, straightforward switchgear, and excellent outward visibility reinforce what makes late air-cooled Carreras so usable. This is an interior designed around the act of driving, yet finished with enough comfort and restraint to feel special without overstating itself.
Mechanical character
It is a measured, highly developed version of the classic 911 recipe.
The appeal of the Carrera S is inseparable from its air-cooled mechanical character. Here, the VarioRam-equipped 3.6-liter flat-six delivers the last evolution of the naturally aspirated 993 formula, combining tractable road manners with the sharper intake note and freer-breathing character that enthusiasts continue to prize. Paired with a six-speed manual and limited-slip differential, the drivetrain specification reads exactly as it should for a late rear-drive 993 meant to be used and appreciated rather than merely stored. It is a measured, highly developed version of the classic 911 recipe.
Preservation and documentation
Original-owner history, modest mileage, correct factory options, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report, and known recent upkeep give this example the kind of coherence that matters on close inspection.
With 22,000 miles and single-owner history from new, this example presents with the kind of continuity that matters on a car like this. Recent service includes a July 2025 oil change along with replacement air and fuel filters, plus a 2025 brake-fluid service and alignment. Michelin Pilot Sport tires carry 2024 date codes. As a late 993 Carrera S, the car benefits from the market's long-standing preference for widebody rear-drive air-cooled 911s, though its appeal here is broader than rarity alone. Original-owner history, modest mileage, correct factory options, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report, and known recent upkeep give this example the kind of coherence that matters on close inspection.