Speedster type 993 photo thread
11-15-2010, 02:21 PM
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Any info regarding Speedster shown on p. 597 of Adrian's book?
Anyone who owns RLer Adrian Streather's sacred text, "Porsche 993: The Essential Companion -- King of Porsche":
Please turn to page 597. Any background on the subject of that caption-less photograph would be appreciated.
Asked when it was published, Adrian told me it's the interior after a friend's 993 cabrio had work performed by Porsche Exclusive. He gave no information regarding its Speedster appearance.
JP-- Glad you liked it! Another rarity: related RUF craftsmanship (not a photo in Adrian's book)...
Please turn to page 597. Any background on the subject of that caption-less photograph would be appreciated.
Asked when it was published, Adrian told me it's the interior after a friend's 993 cabrio had work performed by Porsche Exclusive. He gave no information regarding its Speedster appearance.
11-15-2010, 03:01 PM
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^^^ Hm., that appears to be an '89 top (side to side seams extend down the sides) mated to a 993, another first for me ....
I must have either an earlier or later version of Streather's book because page 597 is a list of interior option codes with no pictures printed on it. However, I think this picture, on page 62, also attributed to Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is one I must have missed before. A 993 Widebody Speedster with U.S. spec front bumperette's. I wonder who's car this could be? Perhaps one of the two factory cars rumored to have been built for important East Coast customers ... But wait, those cobblestones look familiar don't they ...? ;-)
I must have either an earlier or later version of Streather's book because page 597 is a list of interior option codes with no pictures printed on it. However, I think this picture, on page 62, also attributed to Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is one I must have missed before. A 993 Widebody Speedster with U.S. spec front bumperette's. I wonder who's car this could be? Perhaps one of the two factory cars rumored to have been built for important East Coast customers ... But wait, those cobblestones look familiar don't they ...? ;-)
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11-19-2010, 01:32 PM
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Another 'new old stock' photo to the rescue
^^ Photo credit / source: Porsche AG.
Wow, as usual, another very intriguing photo from your private library, and what an interesting animal it is.
It appears to be U.S. spec (minus the basket handle??) and at first glance, it looks like Jerry S's car; Arctic Silver, standard seats, factory twists, but pictures of that car in the U.S. show it with differences like a twin grill lid, clear corner lenses and R.o.W. ride height, all changes that could have been done after it was re-imported.
So, is this Jerry S's car, photo taken somewhere in Europe before it came home?
Great chat, but our connection dropped
I'll have to get back in touch with him to confirm the info he relayed is for public dissemination.P.S. I asked him the question you requested I ask. I'll message you later.
11-20-2010, 12:51 PM
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JP-- Thanks for looking up page 597 in RLer Adrian's book. Due to the above-referenced phone call, think I have my answer.
I suspect you'll recognize the finished product.
IIRC, noteworthy build of a car by noteworthy families.
Another rare RUF shot:
IIRC, noteworthy build of a car by noteworthy families.
Another rare RUF shot:
11-20-2010, 01:06 PM
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11-20-2010, 01:24 PM
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Can't wait to hear from you regarding your phone conversations ...
11-21-2010, 07:31 PM
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JPP-- Got your most recent message. Stay tuned 
I now have a 'new' photo I'll share, but first: these go back to page two of this thread, thanks to RLer 996Carrera's post #12. Notice the '89 snaps on the clamshell & the soft top...
For a long time, this was lost amongst the hundreds of Speedster-related pix on my hard drive.
Now I've been enlightened by RL: it's a Porsche family 993 belonging to Mark Porsche:
Hm., that appears to be an '89 top (side to side seams extend down the sides) mated to a 993, another first for me ....
I don't recall the RUF car but this is a GREAT shot. I personally prefer the 'Tailored' cut of the '89 top v.s. the '94's longitudinal construction although the re-design in '94 was a definite improvement in the tops functionality...
I don't recall the RUF car but this is a GREAT shot. I personally prefer the 'Tailored' cut of the '89 top v.s. the '94's longitudinal construction although the re-design in '94 was a definite improvement in the tops functionality...
For a long time, this was lost amongst the hundreds of Speedster-related pix on my hard drive.
Now I've been enlightened by RL: it's a Porsche family 993 belonging to Mark Porsche:
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11-22-2010, 11:28 AM
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11-24-2010, 01:55 PM
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Anyone who owns RLer Adrian Streather's sacred text, "Porsche 993: The Essential Companion -- King of Porsche":
Please turn to page 597. Any background on the subject of that caption-less photograph would be appreciated.
Asked when it was published, Adrian told me it's the interior after a friend's 993 cabrio had work performed by Porsche Exclusive. He gave no information regarding its Speedster appearance.
Please turn to page 597. Any background on the subject of that caption-less photograph would be appreciated.
Asked when it was published, Adrian told me it's the interior after a friend's 993 cabrio had work performed by Porsche Exclusive. He gave no information regarding its Speedster appearance.
^^ Photograph © Porsche AG &/or Veloce Publishing. Glady removed upon request if anyone desires.
11-25-2010, 11:10 AM
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I keep looking at the position of the sunvisor's in the pictures from Streather's book because in all of those shots they are turned down into the windshield in the exact same position and I believe it is the same car in all the pictures including the front shot I posted and the above shot of the interior. What would be the chances of two silver 993 Speedsters having those same seats? I'm concluding that this is Jerry S's Speedster at an early stage, probably as delivered from the factory and perhaps before it was re-imported to the U.S.
12-14-2010, 01:43 PM
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JP-- Got your most recent message. Thanks for the details! Glad you're thinking what I can't say ... yet.
SportAuto.ee's recently-created 'Porsche 911 993 Speedster' page...
Originally Posted by SportAuto.ee
F.A. Porsche's 993 Speedster is the only 993 Speedster in the world born as a 993 Speedster.
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1998/2001 993 Speedster of Jerry Seinfeld
The second 993 Speedster of 2 made by Porsche - Jerry Seinfeld's Speedster - was a conversion of a 993 that he already had.
Jerry sent the car from America back to Germany. Its conversion to widebody Speedster was finalized in October 2001.
As can be seen from the photo, it has the higher "american" suspension. High suspension could be practical for everyday car, but this showpiece should be as low as grass for the maximum impact...
The car was initially delivered with 996-style 3-spoke steering wheel, but was later changed back to 993-style 4-spoke.
Photos (c) Porsche AG and others
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1998/2001 993 Speedster of Jerry Seinfeld
The second 993 Speedster of 2 made by Porsche - Jerry Seinfeld's Speedster - was a conversion of a 993 that he already had.
Jerry sent the car from America back to Germany. Its conversion to widebody Speedster was finalized in October 2001.
As can be seen from the photo, it has the higher "american" suspension. High suspension could be practical for everyday car, but this showpiece should be as low as grass for the maximum impact...
The car was initially delivered with 996-style 3-spoke steering wheel, but was later changed back to 993-style 4-spoke.
Photos (c) Porsche AG and others
01-24-2011, 01:39 AM
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From the 964 Forum's "1994 Speedster Widebody" thread:
01-24-2011, 03:57 AM
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I really hate it when this thread gets bumped up....
....One of my favorite 964 Speedsters is also a black Tip.
From the 964 Forum's "1994 Speedster Widebody" thread:[/QUOTE]
....One of my favorite 964 Speedsters is also a black Tip.
From the 964 Forum's "1994 Speedster Widebody" thread:[/QUOTE]