Introduced in 1995, the Type 993 Turbo was Porsche’s first production car to feature twin-turbocharging and permanent four-wheel drive. Producing 408 horsepower, it could reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph—comparable to the Porsche 959 supercar.
The Type 993 Turbo you see here, chassis ‘370750,’ is finished in Ocean Blue and completed on March 27, 1998, just before the 993’s production ended. Ordered by German author Clauss Vanderborg, it was crafted by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch department (now Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur) and featured a ‘WLS 2’ upgraded engine with 450 horsepower, similar to the Turbo S.
It came with a range of bespoke options, including a strut brace, twin-pipe exhaust, additional oil cooler, and matching Ocean Blue wheels and Brembo brakes. The interior was equally special, featuring Night Blue leather and a dashboard plaque honoring Ferry Porsche, accompanied by a quote from the film Die Feuerzangenbowle.
Known as ‘The Last Waltz,’ this Turbo was delivered to Vanderborg on September 5, 1998. Despite Porsche later creating a one-off ‘Project Gold’ Turbo, ‘The Last Waltz’ remains the final air-cooled 911 built for a customer. It comes with a certificate from Porsche confirming its status as the last air-cooled 911.
The car is now offered for sale with 11,000 kilometers on the odometer and is expected to fetch over a $1 million USD at an auction hosted by Bonhams Cars this weekend.
Source: Bonhams Cars
