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The first-year 993 Carrera combination of an air-cooled 3.6, six-speed manual, and Polar Silver over Classic Grey is backed by a traceable path from its original Champion Porsche sale to an Arizona private collection; Polar Silver is uncommon among observed examples, and its mileage sits above the middle for the generation. The 1997 fence impact, subsequent refinish with minor hood and quarter-panel imperfections, catalytic-converter delete, and flashing immobilizer warning light after the bypass are the disclosed compromises.

Strengths

  • First-year 993 Carrera with its air-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six and six-speed manual.
  • Provenance includes the original Champion Porsche sale and later private-collection ownership in Arizona.
  • Factory options include an 8-way power driver’s seat and cruise control.
  • The seller reports the gauges, electronics, accessories, and air conditioning are operational.

Watch For

  • The CARFAX report notes front-end damage in 1997 after the car reportedly hit a fence.
  • The exterior has been refinished in Polar Silver Metallic, with minor paint imperfections on the upper passenger-side hood and passenger-side rear quarter
  • The Fabspeed exhaust installation includes a catalytic converter delete.
  • The immobilizer warning light flashes due to a $1,900 immobilizer bypass, and the CARFAX notes a no-start or hard-start condition in January 2026.