"Last" NB 993 coupe?
12-29-2010, 06:33 PM
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"Last" NB 993 coupe?
There's lots of info around about the "last 993s" produced. Last for US/Canadian market were produced in December 0f 1997, last for ROW a few months later. These were either Widebody coupes or NB cabriolets.
Narrow body coupes , however, ceased being available shortly into the 97 production run, at least in North America. I haven't seen much if any later than 10/96. Does anybody have any info on exactly when the last NB coupes were produced for both North America and ROW?
Narrow body coupes , however, ceased being available shortly into the 97 production run, at least in North America. I haven't seen much if any later than 10/96. Does anybody have any info on exactly when the last NB coupes were produced for both North America and ROW?
12-30-2010, 12:23 AM
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Good eye: 911Jeff posted Seinfeld's C4S ... a WB, not the NB Tim asked of.
As Mr. Moffat mentioned, there's lots of info around about the "last 993s" produced, Widebody coupes.
Much more information @ this '98 Mexico Blue 993 is on RLer (Scott) Bradford's "Just another day driving to the office (Seinfeld 993 pics)" thread.
IIRC, a RLer took this photo during a museum tour. Note the build date: March 31, 1998.
As Mr. Moffat mentioned, there's lots of info around about the "last 993s" produced, Widebody coupes.
Much more information @ this '98 Mexico Blue 993 is on RLer (Scott) Bradford's "Just another day driving to the office (Seinfeld 993 pics)" thread.
IIRC, a RLer took this photo during a museum tour. Note the build date: March 31, 1998.
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12-30-2010, 12:36 AM
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...However, while we're veering dangerously off-course I'll be glad to help 
with photos I've been looking for > a year. Just found 'em yesterday, & they're now posted on the end of above said thread.
Mexico Blue '98 C4S was the last 993 produced, & it was ROW / Euro.
Before that was made, this 993 was the last factory-made to USA DOT specs...
one of "The Last 993's" sold last year.
Rich-- Thanks for the two smaller pix.
Sold by Road Scholars; I asked an acquaintance there for detailed photographs, but no luck. I've been looking for more information on it for > a year, & had the following text for a long time, but finally found the photos yesterday. Enjoy!
Year: 1998
VIN: WP0AA2998WS321327
Rating: Concours
Mileage: 5800
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Top Color: Black
This is a once in a life time opportunity to acquire a very special Porsche. It is a one owner 911 C2S with only 5,800 original miles that was built for Porsche's best US customer. It has the distinction of being the last air cooled 911 to leave the factory for the US market. The car features a one of a kind 911 badge on the back engine lid because Porsche wanted to do something special for the last US 911. This car features a very special option package including, yellow brake calipers, yellow belts, carbon fiber and tons of leather. Standard options include: Wheel caps with colored crest, power seats, sound plus, supple leather, metal door sills, motor sound package, tiptronic transmission, 18" technology wheels, and plaque from Porsche stating the last 993 to leave the factory for the US market. Origial MSRP: $119,947.00
with photos I've been looking for > a year. Just found 'em yesterday, & they're now posted on the end of above said thread.Mexico Blue '98 C4S was the last 993 produced, & it was ROW / Euro.
Before that was made, this 993 was the last factory-made to USA DOT specs...
one of "The Last 993's" sold last year.
Rich-- Thanks for the two smaller pix.
Sold by Road Scholars; I asked an acquaintance there for detailed photographs, but no luck. I've been looking for more information on it for > a year, & had the following text for a long time, but finally found the photos yesterday. Enjoy!
Originally Posted by Road Scholars
Year: 1998
VIN: WP0AA2998WS321327
Rating: Concours
Mileage: 5800
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Top Color: Black
This is a once in a life time opportunity to acquire a very special Porsche. It is a one owner 911 C2S with only 5,800 original miles that was built for Porsche's best US customer. It has the distinction of being the last air cooled 911 to leave the factory for the US market. The car features a one of a kind 911 badge on the back engine lid because Porsche wanted to do something special for the last US 911. This car features a very special option package including, yellow brake calipers, yellow belts, carbon fiber and tons of leather. Standard options include: Wheel caps with colored crest, power seats, sound plus, supple leather, metal door sills, motor sound package, tiptronic transmission, 18" technology wheels, and plaque from Porsche stating the last 993 to leave the factory for the US market. Origial MSRP: $119,947.00
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12-30-2010, 12:57 AM
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Tim-- As we get closer to being back on subject: you have any links to the last cabriolet you reference?
(...as opposed to WB cabs? Hey, opportunity for another favorite diversion!) One of the last 5 WB cabriolets produced [insert another 'evilgrin' smiley here], from JPP's "Quintuplet arrives home" thread:
May 2008 shots I saved when she was advertised on eBay, CL, & sierraClassics.com:
(Related: RLer Allill (Jeff)'s "Arena Red 993 C2S Cab in Reno is back!" thread.)
May 2008 shots I saved when she was advertised on eBay, CL, & sierraClassics.com:
(Related: RLer Allill (Jeff)'s "Arena Red 993 C2S Cab in Reno is back!" thread.)
12-30-2010, 01:13 AM
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OK, I almost had an excuse for the above pics, but now this, THIS is just uncalled for... 
Although originally purchased by Seinfeld, the Blue Turquoise 993 Turbo S was not a last 993 produced, AFAIK.
It was later owned by RLer spg993tt, & now calls RLer sansh2o 'daddy.'
Here are August 2010 shots, when the happy new owner let his blue baby be seen with RL commoners
even let me inside her, STS.
From the "Monterey 2010 photo thread: Pebble, Laguna, Legends, Quail, etc. ...918 Spyder!:"
Allright, 
dun.
It was later owned by RLer spg993tt, & now calls RLer sansh2o 'daddy.'
Here are August 2010 shots, when the happy new owner let his blue baby be seen with RL commoners
even let me inside her, STS.From the "Monterey 2010 photo thread: Pebble, Laguna, Legends, Quail, etc. ...918 Spyder!:"
dun.
12-30-2010, 01:53 AM
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12-30-2010, 02:31 PM
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If it possibly helps, I've lopped off 993s produced before Nov '96 from Erik (rsr91128)'s recent update. Probably not enough info by itself, but may help your search gain momentum or get you rolling the right direction. Good luck!
1995 c2, april 95, 3683
1997 Coupe, Black, 9-96, #0839.
Model Year = 1997, VIN = 1864, Build Date = 11/96
updated list with corrections. 311 cars!
MY Build Date S/N User
1997 Apr-97 0249 kevin993
1997 ??-?? 0619 ventoGT
1997 ??-96 0976 DaveM993
1997 Nov-96 1277 Beezr
1997 Nov-96 1415 rich c4s
1997 Dec-96 1516 Joe S.
1997 Nov-96 1749 pcarrera993
1997 Nov-96 1864 Allen
1997 Nov-96 1884 whidbey
1997 Nov-96 1938 doberdog
1997 Nov-96 1940 EvEr34
1997 Dec-96 2106 rome
1997 Dec-96 2172 J.B.H.
1997 Dec-96 2298 CHRIS WU
1997 Dec-96 2329 CAHRERA
1997 Jan-97 2429 ramn
1997 Jan-97 2451 TRINITONY
1997 Jan-97 2472 alltd90
1997 Feb-97 2685 zekksw
1997 ??-?? 2715 flyenby
1997 Feb-97 2749 Ron
1997 ??-?? 2864 max911
1997 Mar-97 2892 flyingchappy
1997 Jan-97 3096 Kaza
1997 Feb-97 3392 NeufCentOnze
1997 Jun-97 5157 geolab
1997 Nov-96 5430 97Targa
1997 Nov-96 5443 Chuck W.
1997 Mar-97 5741 sansh2o
1998 Jul-97 0172 Evan Fullerton
1998 Jul-97 0216 shanepotter
1998 Jul-97 0271 randc87
1998 Jul-97 0332 Jason M
1998 Aug-97 0351 M. Schneider
1998 Aug-97 0360 cp993C2S
1998 Feb-98 0370 Rassel
1998 Aug-97 0377 Tim T
1998 Sep-97 0416 thomes
1998 Sep-97 0464 Burt Goodwin
1998 Sep-97 0523 JSA993
1998 Oct-97 0530 endodoc
1998 Sep-97 0550 LAURIER
1998 Oct-97 0591 donsacto
1998 Oct-97 0594 Ocean Blue C2S
1998 ??-?? 0607 volpenyc
1998 Oct-97 0656 Shahrams
1998 Oct-97 0664 WarpMan
1998 Oct-97 0700 eyeslasher1
1998 Oct-97 0789 bramblegrower
1998 Oct-97 0807 j.swanson
1998 Oct-97 0889 NC TRACKRAT
1998 Nov-97 0914 GRINBOB
1998 Nov-97 0962 beers4all
1998 Nov-97 0973 c2silver
1998 Nov-97 0986 Terry Adams
1998 Nov-97 1000 Pablo
1998 Nov-97 1001 Pablo
1998 ??-?? 1034 Mighty J
1998 Nov-97 1046 Howdy993
1998 Nov-97 1086 gjtrek
1998 Nov-97 1127 arjag
1998 Nov-97 1137 Tweetie
1998 Nov-97 1156 dave97
1998 Nov-97 1206 H20NOO
1998 Dec-97 1267 skicoach
1998 Dec-97 1276 Ed Burdell
1998 Dec-97 1285 bv shady
1998 Dec-97 1333 H.H.Chinn
1998 Dec-97 1339 C2S
Anyone else????
12-30-2010, 02:42 PM
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I find myself second to the last so far on this list...and that black CarreraS was made "Special" with a Tipronic transmission??? How can WS321327 be made after WS321333 or even WS321339?
12-30-2010, 02:43 PM
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993 factory delivery date: October, 2001!
My last post re: one of Seinfeld's ^^ 'last' 993s. (Can I get away with saying, "Jeff started it"? 
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This 993 was produced from the factory's "Exclusive" division in Oct '01, & could be construed to be a "last." However, that was its 2nd 'build' date.
From the "Speedster type 993 photo thread:"
SportAuto.ee's recently-created 'Porsche 911 993 Speedster' page...
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
)This 993 was produced from the factory's "Exclusive" division in Oct '01, & could be construed to be a "last." However, that was its 2nd 'build' date.
From the "Speedster type 993 photo thread:"
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.
________________________________________________________________________
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