$270,000 Sale of 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4S Establishes Global Record For Collecting Cars

by Collecting Cars | November 1, 2021

Auction Marks Highest Price Ever Registered For A 911 Carrera RS

Collecting Cars today announces the record-setting $270,000 global auction of a 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4S, which was offered to a global audience through its U.S. platform.

The transaction, which featured a total of 23 bids, furthers the promimence of Collecting Cars among Porsche enthusiasts. It follows May 16 auction of a 2006 Porsche Carrera GT, which 'hammered down' at $1,405,000 and the September 29 sale of a 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer for $1,099,044.

With only 1,126 miles on its odometer, the record-setting 993 Carrera RS is ppowered by a 282bhp 3.6-litre naturally aspirated flat-six coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox with four-wheel drive. A 'time capsule' example of the final air-cooled 911, it is one of just 1,752 examples of the Carrera 4S built for the US market, boasting a wider body from the 911 Turbo of the era. As a late model-year car, it is fitted with the VarioRam engine.

Presented with the desirable factory Aerokit that includes front and rear spoilers, this rare Carrera 4S features stainless steel exhaust tail pipes and door entry guards, colored Porsche 'crest centre' caps for the wheels, 'alu-look' instrument dials and a leather dashboard and door panels. It also features an engine sound package, cruise control, air conditioning, sunroof, and the CDR-210 stereo.

Quick facts:

• Collecting Cars is a 24/7 online auction. Unlike traditional auctions, cars are sold within 7 days in a safe, secure, and hassle-free process to a large audience of committed buyers. There are no selling fees – the seller receives 100 percent of the hammer price and keep possession of the car until the successful buyer arranges to collect it.

• To date, the global platform has sold more than 4,600 lots, and total sales value generated for sellers exceeds $200 million.

• The global auction company has headquarters in London, alongside offices in Munich and Sydney, and now in Los Angeles.

• With registered bidders in more than 90 countries around the world, sellers can have confidence that their car is marketed to a truly global audience.

• The best-selling brand on Collecting Cars is Porsche, with more than 500 cars sold since launch. The online auction house recently sold a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package for $1.4 million.

• More than 90 percent of sales since launch have been completed without a physical viewing, underscoring the significant trust.

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