This Porsche 993 Carrera Is All The Sports Car We’d Ever Need

If, like us, you feel romantic about your 911s, then this manual 1996 993 Carrera might just be the perfect one for you.

As the last 911 of the air-cooled era, the 993 is occupying a very special place in the hearts of petrolheads.

This silver example is currently auctioned over at Bring A Trailer, having covered just 89,000 miles. The car comes with extensive service records and it’s completely stock apart from a Fister Stage II exhaust system and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers.

The Polar Silver Metallic appears in good condition with just a few rock chips on the front bumper while the black leather interior looks also in good condition. The car was kept in a climate-controlled garage under a cover when not in use.

The seller has installed a new set of brake discs and pads within the last 2000 miles and also replaced a sunroof seal at the same time. All electronics work as they should and the Carfax report shows one accident back in 2005, with a $2k repair invoice included in the documents. Overall, more than 40 pages of records are included, showing routine services and minor repairs.

Powered by a 3.6-litre flat six with 282hp and 250lb ft of torque mated to a six-speed manual, the 993 Carrera ticks all the right boxes for those looking for an icon of a sports car, plus a safe haven for their money. The current bid is $32k and there are only two days left, so… can we get a raise, please? A loan? Anything?