51k-Mile 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed

Description

The 993 holds a singular place in Porsche history as the last air-cooled 911 — the final expression of a lineage that traced directly to Ferdinand Porsche's original design philosophy before water cooling arrived for 1999. The Carrera 4S added all-wheel drive and broader Turbo-derived bodywork to the standard Carrera's already strong specification, combining the wider rear haunches, Turbo-spec front air dam, Turbo-spec brakes, and 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels with the 282-horsepower VarioRam flat-six.

This ‘97 Carrera 4S is finished in Arena Red Metallic over Classic Gray leather and was originally sold in Arizona before passing through Washington State ownership prior to the seller's acquisition in 2006 at approximately 41,000 miles. The car was driven for approximately six years by the seller and subsequently stored until earlier in 2026.

At that time, the seller commissioned Northwest Autohaus of Medford, Oregon, to replace various fluids, belts, and suspension components, tires, and more, adding up to a total pre-sale preparation exceeding $12,000. Additionally, the car has recently been treated to XPEL Ultimate Plus paint protection film following a Fusion Plus ceramic coating.

This 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is now offered with manufacturer's literature, service records, a CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 20-years-owned by the seller

• Arena Red Metallic over Gray leather

• 6-speed manual transmission

• Showing approximately 51,000 miles

• Recent $12,000-plus service

Factory Equipment

• 3.6L air-cooled flat-six engine

  • VarioRam intake

  • Factory rated at 282 hp / 250 lb-ft

• 6-speed manual transaxle

• All-wheel drive

• Limited-slip differential

• Multi-link rear suspension

• Automatic Brake Differential (ABD)

• Porsche-branded Turbo brake calipers, red-finished

• 18" Turbo Twist wheels

• Wider C4S rear bodywork

• Turbo-derived front air dam

• Speed-activated rear spoiler

• Fog lights

• Sun roof

• Classic Gray supple leather upholstery

• Color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpeting

• Porsche-branded floor mats

• Porsche CR-210 AM/FM/CD stereo

• Leather and carbon fiber-wrapped steering wheel

• Leather-wrapped airbag cover

• Carbon fiber/aluminum shift knob

• White instrument faces

Servicing & Documentation

Service records are available under the Additional Documents section. Highlights include:

• July 2026 — Northwest Autohaus

  • Odometer gears (15-tooth and 16-tooth) replaced

• June 2026:

  • Fusion Plus ceramic coating applied

  • XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF applied in June 2026 to the following areas:

    • Hood

    • Fenders

    • Mirrors

    • Bumper

    • Door cups

    • Headlights

    • Rocker panels

    • Door sills

April 2026 — Northwest Autohaus

• Oil and filter changed

• Engine air filter and both cabin air filters replaced

• Manual transmission, front and rear differential serviced

• Brake and clutch fluid flushed

• Power steering fluid flushed

• A/C system serviced and recharged

• Rear struts replaced; all four bump stops and front strut mounts replaced

• Front and rear hood/trunk struts replaced

• All drive belts replaced (power steering, fan, alternator, A/C)

• Fuel filter replaced

• Spark plugs replaced; compression check and borescope inspection performed

• Passenger seat fore/aft mechanism repaired

• Key fob battery replaced

• Battery replaced

• Engine bay biohazard cleaning performed; new engine cooling fan air duct fitted

• Four-wheel alignment performed

• All four tires replaced

  • Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires measuring 225/40ZR18 front / 275/35ZR18 rear

Work performed under prior ownership documented in the gallery included:

• Piston rings, valve guides, and clutch assembly replaced at approximately 40,855 miles

• Cylinder head resealed — valve stem seals, guides, gaskets, and O-rings replaced

• Door jamb seal and boot replaced

• Ignition lock cylinder replaced

• Head valve service:

  • Valve guides replaced

  • Valve seats and valves reground

  • Heads decarbonized

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle’s condition are available in the gallery

• Rock chips on front fascia

• Wear on leather upholstery

• Glove box door droops

• Fuel line cracking was flagged at the April 2026 inspection

• The included CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists the following (see report for full details):

  • February 2001: Damage reported

Ownership History

This 993 Carrera 4S was acquired by the seller in 2006 at approximately 41,000 miles and has been Oregon-registered since. Prior to that, the CARFAX shows initial registration in Arizona followed by Washington State registration through 2006.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

• Service records

Additional Information

The odometer on this vehicle experienced a documented failure at 51,057 miles in July 2026, at which time Northwest Autohaus replaced two gears.