Unique Porsche 993 Turbo Cabriolet Prepares for Auction
Mysterious Page of Porsche History
There aren’t many things that excite Porsche enthusiasts as much as hidden pages of the Stuttgart company’s past. The 993 generation 911 Turbo is already a legend in its own right, but in the background exists an even rarer version.
Porsche never offered a Turbo cabriolet to the public after the end of G 3.3 series production in 1989, but through its Sonderwunsch program, it secretly built only 14 911 Turbo cabriolets for one person: Fritz Haberl, the head of the MAHAG Porsche distribution company in Munich. One of these elusive cars will appear at auction this November.
Origin of the Unique Series
According to sources, Haberl first saw a standard 993 cabriolet at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show and approached Porsche management with a proposal to create a limited series of Turbo versions. This idea quietly gave rise to one of the rarest 911 modifications ever built.
The manufacturer agreed, but only on the condition that Haberl order at least ten cars. He did not hesitate and ordered fourteen instead of ten, nine of which were left-hand drive, and the remaining five were configured for right-hand drive markets.
Auction Rarity
Auction house Iconic Auctioneers has been tasked with selling car number 10 out of the 14 built. This is one of the five right-hand drive models that has never been offered to the public before. The stunning sports car is painted in Amaranth Violet and has covered only 8,262 miles since leaving the Porsche factory in 1995.
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Technical Features
The car is powered by a turbocharged 3.6-liter Porsche M64 six-cylinder engine from the older 964 model, which produces 360 hp and is paired with a 5-speed manual Turbo 3.6 gearbox. The car has many of the same body panels as the 993 Turbo but also includes a rear spoiler from the 964 Turbo S 3.6.
Why did such a combination of parts arise? Haberl ordered the cars before Weissach finished developing the 993 Turbo coupe, so it was decided to use the older engine.
Value of Uniqueness
The rarity and desirability of this 911 model are reflected in the pre-auction estimate. The Turbo Cabriolet is expected to sell for between £700,000 and £800,000, plus a 12.5 percent buyer’s premium and VAT.
If you’re still reading after that estimate, you’re either a serious collector or simply enjoying a good turbocharged fairy tale. It’s not often that Stuttgart’s secrets hit the open market, so if you’re interested, this lot is worth paying attention to.
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This story is a reminder of how important personal connections and special programs were in the 1990s automotive industry. The ability to obtain such an exclusive series of cars demonstrates how the combination of business interests and enthusiasm can create true automotive legends. Similar stories often remain in the shadows, but they are precisely what make the automotive world so exciting to explore.