Market Find: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé in Ocean Jade Green Metallic on Bring a Trailer

What: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé
Color: Ocean Jade Green Metallic (ozeanjademetallic; metallic uni; L25K; Porsche)
VIN: WP0AA2993VS323033
Mileage: 69,000 miles
Bid Price at Time of this Writing: $150,000
CarFax: Link
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Reno, NV
Dealer listing: Link

Why we love it:

We’re always fans of Paint to Sample Porsche 911s of every ilk, but the older you go then the rarer it is to find Paint to Sample (PTS) and that makes them extra special. PTS wasn’t unheard of in the 993 era by any stretch, but it’s not like today when it seems like every other GT car allotment turns into a commissioned build by a rich client. That’s the context that we share with you this 1997 911 Carrera S in Ocean Jade Green Metallic (ozeanjademetallic; metallic uni; L25K; Porsche) over on Bring a Trailer.

If you’re a fan of light metallic greens, this is a great specification 993 coupe. That era’s Carrera S and Carrera 4S got all of the bodywork of the Turbo less the whale tail, which made for an excellent appearance. Now throw on a host of optional equipment and you have a spectacular build.

• L25k — Ocean Jade Metallic paint
• C02 — Version for USA
• XSA — Painted sports seat backrest
• X54 — Stainless steel tailpipes, oval
• X70 — Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo
• X71 — Alu-look instrument dials with chromed rings
• X97 — Aluminium shift knob
• X98 — Aluminium parking brake lever
• 235 — N2 tires made for Porsche
• 373 — Newer type sports seat, left, height electrically adjustable
• 374 — Newer type sports seat, right, height electrically adjustable
• 408 — 18″ Technology wheels (lightweight hollow spoke)
• 454 — Automatic speed control
• 650 — Sunroof
• 688 — CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-210

This car was formerly owned by the late Rudy Mancinas, a notable 993 enthusiast and collector whose cars were sold off after his passing. It was acquired by Rudy in 2014 where it’s presumed many of the upgrades such as the OEM chin spoiler, Turbo S front brake ducts with driving lights, three-spoke 996 airbag steering wheel, Porsche Classic radio, colored seatbelts, brake calipers finished in Speed Yellow and wheel centers painted in body color were applied.