Market Find: 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight — Midnight Blue Metallic

What: 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight
Color: Midnight Blue (midnightblau; metallic uni; 37W/39C/E9; Porsche)
Chassis #: WP0ZZZ96ZPS479011
Mileage: 633 km (393 miles) at cataloguing
Price Estimate: $2,250,000 – $2,750,000 USD
Location: RM Sotheby’s 2026 Arizona Auction
Listing: Link

Set to cross the block at RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction on Friday, 23 January 2026, this 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight represents one of the most significant factory-customized air-cooled 911s of the era. Already rare by virtue of its model designation alone, this particular example is further distinguished by an extraordinary level of Porsche Exclusive (Sonderwunsch) specification that was almost unheard of at the time.

Only 86 Turbo S Lightweights were produced, making it one of the most limited 964 variants. Beyond the production numbers, the model holds historical importance as one of the first cars developed entirely by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, effectively laying the groundwork for the bespoke factory programs that define Porsche’s modern high-end offerings today.

A Color and Specification Unlike Any Other

This example stands apart even among its peers due to its unique factory color and trim combination. Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over Bordeaux leather, it departs from the more commonly seen black, white, or motorsport-inspired finishes typically associated with Lightweight models. Midnight Blue Metallic itself is a deep, understated hue that shifts dramatically depending on light, while Bordeaux leather introduces a richness more often associated with flagship luxury Porsches than stripped-down track cars.

Further elevating the specification are Amethyst Metallic wheel centers paired with gold brake calipers, an unusual but deliberate color pairing that ties the exterior and interior themes together. The wheels alone signal that this was not a standard Lightweight build, but rather a carefully considered Sonderwunsch commission.

Sonderwunsch at an Unusual Depth

The level of customization on this car is remarkable even by Porsche Exclusive standards of the early 1990s. Nearly every interior surface is trimmed in leather, including areas typically left unfinished or minimally appointed on Lightweight models. This includes the optional Matter roll cage, three-spoke sport steering wheel, steering column, center console, gauge bezels, air vents, switches, and even the turn signal stalks. The result is a car that maintains the mechanical focus of the Turbo S Lightweight while presenting an interior execution closer to a bespoke grand touring specification.

Such a degree of personalization reflects a period when Porsche Exclusive operated on a far more intimate, client-driven basis, catering to well-connected buyers willing to push beyond catalog limitations. Cars ordered to this level of specificity during the early 964 era are exceptionally rare.

Provenance and Preservation

Completed on 16 July 1992, this Turbo S Lightweight was originally ordered by a prominent Porsche VIP client and retained within a private collection for many years before being imported to the United States in 2009. Since 2018, it has been part of the Todd Blue Lapis Collection, a collection known for its emphasis on rare, often blue-toned Porsches with exceptional specifications — several of which have been featured previously.

The car shows just 633 kilometers (393 miles) at the time of cataloguing and remains in exceptional condition, consistent with careful stewardship and limited use. Included with the sale are original accessories such as manuals, tools, first aid kit, service records, a certificate of authenticity, and a set of original tires.

Market Context

With an estimate of $2,250,000–$2,750,000 USD, this Turbo S Lightweight occupies a rarefied space in the collector market. It combines ultra-low production numbers, landmark Porsche Exclusive significance, known provenance, and a factory specification that is both unusual and thoroughly documented. For collectors focused on the intersection of motorsport intent and bespoke factory craftsmanship, it represents a defining example of how Porsche’s Sonderwunsch philosophy began to shape some of the most desirable air-cooled 911s ever built.

photos Courtesy RM Sotheby’s, 2025