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The 3.6-liter flat-six is paired with a power convertible top, power spoiler, and black leather interior.

Strengths

Documented maintenance and recent service

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1997
Make: Porsche
Model family: 911
Generation: 993
Trim / Variant: Carrera
Body: Cabriolet
Transmission: ManualSeller reported
Mileage: 49,706 miles
Exterior: Zenith Blue Metallic
Interior: Black

Seller-reported highlights

Condition

Drives and performs as new

Notable Equipment

Spectacular condition
Meticulously maintained from new
Only 49,706 actual miles
Recent service
One of the last of the 993 air-cooled models
Highly optioned example including limited-slip differential
One of the last of the truly hand-built porsches
Tremendous investment potential

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A dream for the porsche collector
3.6L FLAT-6
Six-speed manual
Limited-slip differential
Motor sound package
Power convertible top
Power spoiler
18-INCH 'Turbo twist' alloy wheels
Wheel caps w/colored porsche crests
Leather upholstery
Power front seats
Cruise control
Climate control air conditioning
Am/fm/cassette stereo
6-DISC Remote cd changer
Factory alarm
Abd traction control

Service & Documentation

Accompanied with its owner's manual, car cover, and clean carfax
Clean Carfax

Other details

One of only 2,157 produced for the us market

Market

Comparable prices

911 Carrera

Median sold

$90,000

126 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's asking price $109,900

161 records · 127 sold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

42,000 mi · Arena Red Metallic · Manual · Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 15, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−28% vs $90,000

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera

74,000 mi · Ocean Blue Metallic · Manual · Oct 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 14, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−26% vs $90,000

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

67,000 mi · Arena Red Metallic · Automatic · Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−13% vs $90,000

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera

36,000 mi · Black · Automatic · Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 12, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−4% vs $90,000

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera

46,000 mi · Midnight Blue Metallic · Manual · Oct 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 7, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+41% vs $90,000

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History

Sightings

2 events

Now
For sale
Available now · Daniel Schmitt & Co
Sep 26, 2026
Listed for sale
Asking $109,900 · Daniel Schmitt & Co

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Daniel Schmitt & Co · Live · 49,706 mi · Sep 26, 2026 · View on Daniel Schmitt & Co
Price $109,900

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