I have always wondered about what was offered by the factory and dealers during the 1990s era. Early cars had tons of available extras; Travel Kits, Bulb kits, fitted luggage, trouble lights, Carburetor jet kits, first aid kits, and so forth, by both the Porsche and aftermarket companies marketed by the Porsche dealers.
In the 90s it seems like very few items other than the Boutique items (suitcases, Briefcases, sunglasses, etc). Euro cars came with the warning triangle and the red first aid kit. I saw a 964/993 bulb kit being offered, see attached pictures, at $150. I have a Porsche boutique catalog from 1994 and it has lots of frivolous clothing and "fu-fu".
Anybody have any very rare or unusual add-ons for their 90's Porsche?

Porsche 993 Bulb Kit

Bulb kit

 

 

I added the factory retro-fit armrest kit way back when. Special ordered in Classic Gray as an accessory. Memory says it was $300 ish at the time. I think the last time I saw a post about it the price was like 10x that amount.

 

I have a Bird center arm rest on my 993. Were they offered by the dealers?

 

Don't know. Found out about it from a RL member in Europe and it was like Andy said, “I gotta get me one of those.”

Why P would build my car or any $70,000 plus sports car with armrest optional is bizarre.

Have your parts provider run a price and delivery....

000-044-800-58-6XL Right Side. 6XL is Classic Gray color code. Left side is the same pn just -59.

Cost at the time was $240 ea.

 

Does anyone have a link to a pdf of the 993 techequipment catalog? That is where the accessories are listed.

 

Reminded me that I have a Techequipment original brochure. Dealer gave it to me when I bought the car. Anyone want to try and order a genuine 993 rechargeable flashlight?

 

These are the armrests from the factory - they are not in the Techequipment catalog. You must've had to know the 1997 secret P handshake?

 

Yesterday I didn't even know there were arm rests and light kits, today I need both (even tho I converted to LED)...

The arm rests look VAG-corporate - for 3 grand maybe worth pulling off the Eurovan.

 

I have the factory phone console (aka ‘Bat’ phone) in my car. Some people dont like it bc its big and dates the car. I find it unique and a nice conversation starter.