The Hidden Porsche 911 That Wasn't Supposed to Be Created | Carscoops

      A rare 993-generation 911, crafted discreetly for one dealer, is finally set to go up for auction after nearly thirty years.

      Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program produced 14 993 Turbo models exclusively for a single buyer.

      The Amaranth Violet 911 Turbo Cabriolet has only 8,262 miles on the clock.

      All vehicles feature the 3.6-liter turbocharged M64 engine from the earlier 964 Turbo.

      Few elements captivate Porsche enthusiasts as much as a hidden aspect of Stuttgart’s history. The 993-generation 911 Turbo is already a renowned model, but another even rarer variant exists quietly in the background.

      Porsche never made a Cabriolet Turbo available to the public since the end of the G-series 3.3 in 1989, but through its Sonderwunsch program, it secretly manufactured just 14 convertible 911 Turbos for one individual: Fritz Haberl, the head of the MAHAG Porsche distributorship in Munich, Germany. One of these rare cars is about to be auctioned this November.

      It is said that Haberl first discovered a standard 993 Cabriolet at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show and approached Porsche’s executives with a proposal for a limited-run Turbo version, an idea that would quietly initiate one of the rarest 911 variants ever produced.

      The automaker consented, but only under the condition that Haberl commit to ordering at least ten vehicles. Without hesitation, he decided to order fourteen, with nine made in left-hand drive and the remaining five configured for right-hand drive markets.

      Iconic Auctioneers has been appointed to auction the tenth of the fourteen cars produced. It is one of the five right-hand drive models and has never been offered publicly before. This impressive sports car is finished in Amaranth Violet and has only been driven 8,262 miles (13,297 km) since leaving the Porsche factory in 1995.

      Powering the vehicle is Porsche’s 3.6-liter turbocharged M64 six-cylinder engine from the older 964, delivering 360 hp and paired with the 5-speed manual transmission of the Turbo 3.6. The car shares many body panels with the 993 Turbo, but it also incorporates the rear spoiler from a 964 Turbo S 3.6.

      Why is there a blend of parts? Haberl ordered the cars before Weissach completed the development of the 993-generation Turbo Coupe, leading to the use of the older engine.

      Value Of Rarity

      The rarity and allure of this 911 are evident in the pre-auction estimate. The convertible Turbo is projected to sell for between £700,000 ($943,000) and £800,000 ($1,078,000), plus a 12.5 percent buyer’s premium and VAT.

      If you’re still intrigued by that estimate, you are either a dedicated collector or simply appreciate a captivating story featuring turbos. It’s not often that Stuttgart’s secrets become available in the open market, so if you’re curious, check out the listing and see what the excitement is all about.