1998 911 Carrera S Coupe 6spd

The 993 Carrera S represented the ultimate naturally aspirated evolution of the Carrera 2, combining standard Carrera mechanicals with the widebody shell of the Turbo. Powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six producing 285 horsepower, it retained rear-wheel drive and naturally aspirated character, forgoing both turbocharging and all-wheel drive. With an additional three inches of rear width, a lowered ride height, and 17-inch alloy wheels in place of the standard 16s, the Carrera S delivered Turbo looks with purist intent, with just ~3,714 examples were produced.

This 1998 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed was finished in Guards Red over Cashmere Beige leather and was a one-owner example showing 22,000 miles. The odometer had been repaired, with a mileage gap noted between 2014 and 2016, though a recent DME report indicated the total operating hours were consistent with the stated mileage. Accompanied by a solid run of service records from 2016 onward, it presented as a well-kept and lightly used example.

Over the past twelve months, 993 Carrera S Coupe values have averaged $190,500, with a low of $105,000 and a high of $275,000 for a 15,000-mile example sold last month. Comps placed our Spotlight Car in the $220,000–$275,000 range, and it ultimately landed right there, selling at a final bid of $233,000. Credit to the seller for adding documentation and running a DME report during the auction to address mileage concerns.

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