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RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L

United States Lot # V-000127 Ended 188 Bids & Comments
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This black-over-black 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged flat-six that has been rebuilt to a 3.8-liter displacement and fitted with a tuned DME, 964 camshafts, modified turbochargers, and Fister Stage III mufflers. The car has been converted to rear-wheel drive, and shifting is through a six-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential. Additional highlights include 18″ BBS E88 wheels, KW coilovers, and H&R sway bars along with Turbo S–style front bumper modifications, a rear spoiler, a 996 GT3 steering wheel, a short shifter, heated Recaro Sportster RS Nurburgring Edition front seats, RS-style leather door panels, and a custom sound system with a Porsche Classic head unit. The build commissioned by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner, was carried out between 2024 and 2025. This 993 Turbo shows 75k miles and is offered at no reserve in Arizona with service records, a build sheet, build photos, a clean Carfax report, and an Oregon title.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 2
This black-over-black 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged flat-six that has been rebuilt to a 3.8-liter displacement and fitted with a tuned DME, 964 camshafts, modified turbochargers, and Fister Stage III mufflers. The car has been converted to rear-wheel drive, and shifting is through a six-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential. Additional highlights include 18″ BBS E88 wheels, KW coilovers, and H&R sway bars along with Turbo S–style front bumper modifications, a rear spoiler, a 996 GT3 steering wheel, a short shifter, heated Recaro Sportster RS Nurburgring Edition front seats, RS-style leather door panels, and a custom sound system with a Porsche Classic head unit. The build commissioned by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner, was carried out between 2024 and 2025. This 993 Turbo shows 75k miles and is offered at no reserve in Arizona with service records, a build sheet, build photos, a clean Carfax report, and an Oregon title.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 3
The 993 Turbo featured wider bodywork, revised bumper covers, and a fixed rear spoiler to accommodate top-mount intercoolers when compared with the standard 993 coupe. This example left the factory finished in Black (041) and received a glass-out repaint and paint protection film under current ownership. A Turbo S–style front spoiler, brake cooling ducts, and fog lights have been installed, along with clear fog light lenses. Additional exterior features include a power sunroof, xenon headlights, a rear window wiper, and polished exhaust outlets. Paint protection film has been applied to the full exterior, according to the seller. A ceramic coating and ceramic window tint are said to have been recently applied.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 4
The 18″ BBS E88 wheels feature a three-piece design and titanium lug nuts. Wheel spacers have been installed, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are mounted front and rear. Modifications include KW coilovers and H&R sway bars with drop links as well as Rothsport steering rack bushings and Eisenlohr Racing RSR front uprights. The brake calipers were rebuilt and refinished by PMB Performance under current ownership, and stainless-steel brake lines were installed along with replacement brake rotors, pads, and wear sensors. The ride height was adjusted, an alignment and corner balance were performed, and the brake fluid was flushed in preparation for the sale.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 5
The interior is appointed with black leather upholstery, and it was overhauled under current ownership with heated Recaro Sportster RS Nurburgring Edition front seats, RS-style leather door panels with custom door pulls, and a custom sound system with a Porsche Classic head unit. Details include a Rothsport shift knob linked to an FD Motorsports short shifter as well as a metal pedal set, air conditioning, USB charging ports, and color-coordinated Porsche-branded floor mats.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 6
A 996 GT3 airbag steering wheel has been fitted, and it frames Turbo S–style instrumentation including a 200-mph speedometer, an analog Quarz clock, and gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, oil level, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 75k miles, approximately 2,500 of which were added under current ownership.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L photo 7
The twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six was rebuilt to a 3.8-liter displacement under current ownership using Mahle 102mm pistons and cylinders. The turbochargers were rebuilt with upgraded components, the DME was tuned, and a lightweight flywheel, hydraulic 964 camshafts, semi-solid engine mounts, performance cylinder head studs, and upgraded oil lines were installed during the project. Fister Stage III mufflers are equipped. An oil change was carried out, and the boost pressure sending unit was replaced in preparation for the sale.

Seller Video

Sold on 08/12/2026 for $343,500 to Mozzarotti

Bids & Comments

Aug 12, 2026 · 17:53
This is 10x better than original. Same price. Props to all and congrats!
2doors
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:42
What I love about this: the buyer (and bidders in the final 2 min) were in this because they are DRIVERS
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:36
Awesome auction. Congrats
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:35
@Mozzarotti Congrats on winning my car; it will be missed, and you will love it! Talk shortly!
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:35
Holy shit my first Porsche
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:35
Speechless
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:32
Bid in the amount of $343,500
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:30
Bid in the amount of $342,500
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:30
@mitskrap Happy to take the winner to Apex Motor Club for a rip if they come to AZ.
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:29
Can the seller throw in some personal track lessons for the winner ?
Matt Crandall is a top rated driver
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:28
Bid in the amount of $340,777
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:28
Gunna be 1st win for one of these players! What a dream car here!!
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:27
Bid in the amount of $339,777
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:26
Bid in the amount of $338,777
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:25
Bid in the amount of $337,777
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:25
I like this. We have a Maserati and a Lambo bidding on a Porsche
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:24
Bid in the amount of $336,777
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:22
Bid in the amount of $335,777
DRVA Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:22
Bid in the amount of $333,500
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:22
Bid in the amount of $332,500
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:20
Bid in the amount of $331,500
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:20
Bid in the amount of $330,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:20
Feels like about $600k or more invested here on the gem! Won’t ever find another like this. Singer quality just without their badge…
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:19
Those Recaro seats are a very special edition; they only made a limited number of them, and they are heated as well
DRVA Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:19
Bid in the amount of $329,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:17
Would cost a Ton to build this again. Plus, finding a long-term owner for a 993 TT in good shape is very costly...
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:17
Bid in the amount of $327,777
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:16
@911r, how you feeling Matt? GLWA here at the end. Seems to be dong well.
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:16
Bid in the amount of $325,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:16
Bid in the amount of $315,777
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:15
Bid in the amount of $311,000
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:15
Bid in the amount of $310,000
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:14
Bid in the amount of $305,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:14
Bid in the amount of $302,777
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:14
Seriously, this is an outstanding car; I will miss it for sure!
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:14
Bid in the amount of $300,000
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:14
Bid in the amount of $295,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:13
Bid in the amount of $287,777
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:13
Bid in the amount of $285,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:13
Bid in the amount of $282,777
saswp Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:12
Bid in the amount of $280,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:12
Bid in the amount of $277,777
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:10
Unfortunately I’m nowhere near the position to buy this stunning specimen -and what a great spec it is- but serious props need to be given to the photog. Those desert shots are some of the best I’ve seen, hands down. Maybe they need a cut of the sale price? :D
chris.drag0n Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:09
Bid in the amount of $275,000
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:08
Bid in the amount of $270,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:07
Wow 5 different bidders. Looks like that first number is going to be a “3” for a well deserved car.
mclauc098 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:07
Bid in the amount of $269,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:04
Insane vision, build, and execution of turbo perfection here. Would take this over stock any day!! Wild to let it go, hope you get your magic number Matt. Hope to see this car in the wild one day. It’s spectacular!!! Redline to the finish line!
saswp Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:03
Bid in the amount of $267,000
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:03
Bid in the amount of $265,000
mitskrap Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:02
Bid in the amount of $256,789
chris.drag0n Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 17:02
Bid in the amount of $251,000
DRVA Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:59
Bid in the amount of $246,000
saswp Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:58
Bid in the amount of $245,000
DRVA Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:58
Bid in the amount of $242,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:55
An unquestioningly stupendous car. A labour of love. All my best.
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:50
I’m also looking to do a 2wd conversion on my car. Reminder for the winning bidder to buy a couple square nuts to secure the intercooler support bracket bolts. I always drop these! You can see what I mean in picture 212
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:48
Bid in the amount of $241,000
lambo775 Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:45
Bid in the amount of $240,000
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:42
Bid in the amount of $235,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:38
@galevin
75k mile 993 turbos that are unmodified and collectible have sold in the mid 200’s. This is not that, it’s gonna be anyone’s guess what this is worth.
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:29
Is it just me or is there about to be a big increase in price within the next hour? This car is breathtaking!
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:27
Bid in the amount of $226,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:22
@911r
Matt, The rest of your option codes:
C02 means it is a US delivered car
586 (not 588): Lumbar support - left seat
650 (not 850): Sunroof (Std on US cars)
692 (not 892): 6 disc CD changer in frunk
The following are not option codes:
09981: The car was diverted off the line to the Exclusive Dept for finishing. Most likely at loop 7 in the line. The options that caused it to be diverted were the X54 Chrome exhausts and the X70 Aluminum door sills. The other X options were stocked on the regular production line.
09991: Designates the car has one or more Exclusive Dept X options. This car has the 5 listed (X54, X70, X71, X97 and X98).
All the best
Seattlecars Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:37
Bid in the amount of $225,000
Mozzarotti Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:17
Bid in the amount of $222,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:11
@ajwhitt44 Everything has been done. It was an 18-plus-month restoration. Basically, it was stripped to the tub, all mechanicals, all suspension, and lots of the interior. Someone is getting a new car in lots of ways.
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:05
How is this car so frickin clean? It's beautiful!
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:53
Well done Matt! It is great to see this come to market. The shop is brimming with talent and the work here shows it. Kudos!
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:31
Good morning! Well, I have to say I am excited to see where my car ends up. It has been a really fun build and I think the execution is spot on. Everything works on this car as it should; no rattles or odd noises, no disappointments. I had the car fully PPF, plus the windshield. All the details are spot on. The engine pulls like a freight train. The handling is more like a GT3 than anything else.
I am available for any questions about my car; just let me know!
Again, I want to thank my team in Portland for building another one of my dreams. Chris and Kyle really put all their best efforts into this build! We are really lucky to have this talent pool.
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:26
I see in the comments that some don't get the RWD conversion, but this is the 993 that I'd bet Porsche engineers wanted to build--the car that properly carries forward the legacy of the 930 turbo (the original widowmaker). No question that the 993 turbo, with its AWD, was an amazing car (and still is!). But it's a car that is less edgy, and easier to drive than the turbos that preceded it. Perfect for the large majority of buyers that don't take their car to the track, and will never know the thrill of adding throttle to stabilize the rear end in a turn. Maybe if federalizing low volume cars wasn't so expensive we'd still be getting RWD turbos, but we don't, and thus this car is a very special window into what arguably should have been. So cool; well done to the builder. GTWTA. Can't wait to see what you build next.
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:21
@mikefiftynine We had a couple of spotters, and I pre-ran it...
Its a fun road for sure. thank you!
Aug 12, 2026 · 14:11
That last video is living life to the fullest!!! Was that a closed road lol? I'm not squeamish, but that video had me waiting for Jayne Mansfield's Buick coming up the road at any second lol. That was awesome.
Aug 12, 2026 · 13:36
Bid in the amount of $221,000
chris.drag0n Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 13:25
Bid in the amount of $220,000
JM23
Aug 12, 2026 · 13:09
Jesus, I need a cigarette after watching that last vid and I don't even smoke!
saswp Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 13:03
Bid in the amount of $210,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 13:01
Between purchase price and build cost, the current bid is a pittance of what this cost the previous owner.
This car could be a good example of the need to think strategically when sinking significant liquidity into a project and ROI should that need to be recaptured…
Aug 12, 2026 · 12:48
Can’t help but feel like if you asked Singer to build a dream 911 meant to be driven, but not make it a 7 figure museum piece, it would look something like this.
Aug 12, 2026 · 12:34
Absolute legend, thing is a work of art. 🔥🔥
Aug 12, 2026 · 09:09
Couple shots from when the engine was built and upgraded to 3.8. All done less than 2000 miles ago, and just fully serviced.
r32fan Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 06:29
Bid in the amount of $209,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 05:12
We had enough footage from Matt's last drive in his 993 Turbo to make another video. For this video, we used both an external mic and an internal mic to show both perspectives.
NO RESERVE. Ends tomorrow.
Good luck, bidders!
Aug 12, 2026 · 04:03
Matt, By any chance, is the test drive on 89 heading to/from Prescott?
Aug 12, 2026 · 02:37
Jesus Christ
Freemason Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 02:16
Bid in the amount of $208,000
Aug 12, 2026 · 00:24
After all the work and shake down to get it to handle and perform JUST RIGHT, like your dream car should, I just couldn't bring myself to sell it. But it's certainly going to be entertaining to see the last 30mins of the auction! GLWTS!! And a huge congratulations to the new owner, whoever he, or she may be!
Aug 12, 2026 · 00:22
After all the work and shake down to get it handle JUST RIGHT, I just couldn't sell it. But it's certainly going to be entertaining to see the last 30mins of the auction! GLWTS!! And a huge congratulations to the new owner, whoever he, or she may be!
abbcaz Bid
Aug 12, 2026 · 00:07
Bid in the amount of $207,000
rickaz
Aug 11, 2026 · 21:00
The last 2 minutes of this auction should prove to be very entertaining, indeed! GLWTA!!!!
rickaz
Aug 11, 2026 · 20:59
The last 2 minutes of this auction should be very entertaining, indeed! GLWTA!!!!
saswp
Aug 11, 2026 · 20:04
Amazing. Thank you @seller!
Aug 11, 2026 · 17:44
@saswp
The hp of car is 550-575 hp. I wanted to dyno it here, but it has been so dam hot out, 105-115 this last few weeks, not great to run on dyno with limited airflow on engine and intercooler. It runs very strong and linear. Really zero turbo lag, revs to redline very fast.
With a bigger intercooler and exhaust upgrade, I’m sure you could add 75-100 hp
I really wanted the car Bullit proof and smooth delivery, I think this build is all of that!
You can see how hard this car pulls in the video.
saswp
Aug 11, 2026 · 15:19
@seller has the motor been on the dyno post-rebuild, or do you have power estimates?
Aug 11, 2026 · 03:46
That driving video 🫠🫠
Aug 11, 2026 · 03:08
Oh boy. A built RWD Turbo. That sounds bonkers, but in a good way. What a machine for the winning bidder. Pretty confident that this will go to the right driver, especially considering it’s racked up 75k miles thus far. GLWTA
JM23
Aug 11, 2026 · 00:37
Now that's proper rocket ship!
Aug 10, 2026 · 22:31
Matt decided he should probably take his 993 Turbo out for one last drive while it still belongs to him... So here he is getting in one last drive before reality sets in.
Two days left, NO RESERVE, someone is taking this thing home!
Aug 10, 2026 · 15:34
I do have a Formawerx Legends Lemans 917 key that I got for it, too.
Aug 10, 2026 · 13:21
Ive driven this car. If I had room in the garage I would have bought before it headed to auction. This is the air cooled turbo you can daily and take on rallies with boys.
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 9, 2026 · 23:29
Bid in the amount of $205,000
Aug 9, 2026 · 23:26
If I won the lottery, I wouldn’t tell anyone, but there would be signs…
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:54
@freemason Tires are date coded late 24'. They did not get mounted till late 2025. They have less than 2000 miles on them.
The car does not need any service or items. Otto Werks in Scottsdale just went through it last month and did the first service on the engine, replaced the Turbo axels, and a few small things; it is good to go!
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:48
@Freemason
Yes the car is an original black car, same color
The take off parts come with the car, they are in my shop in Portland. I have the suspension, awd components, seats, and other parts.
DRVA
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:05
Why is there a lien on the car?
Aug 9, 2026 · 15:47
@911r
-Was the car repainted in the factory color?
-Any oil or fluid leaks?
-Anything not working?
-With all the mods, any required service or maintenance due / coming due?
- tire date codes?
- any of the OEM parts come with the car?
Thx
Aug 9, 2026 · 13:41
@Teezher
The car will pass a visual for sure, and a OBDii plug in. I’m not sure if the sniffed it. Most states are visual and plug in obd. Everything is there. You can use contact seller button if you would like to discuss further
Aug 9, 2026 · 13:02
Sorry if I missed it somewhere, but has it passsed emissions anywhere in current form, and if not, what would it take? Thanks.
Freemason Bid
Aug 9, 2026 · 03:18
Bid in the amount of $202,000
Aug 9, 2026 · 02:12
interested to see where this goes since i have a similar 993tt with only 30k Miles and 600 whp protomotive build. This is the best car, lightweight and rips. I like my AWD though, I need the traction!
Teezher Bid
Aug 8, 2026 · 03:26
Bid in the amount of $201,000
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 8, 2026 · 02:55
Bid in the amount of $200,000
Teezher Bid
Aug 8, 2026 · 02:23
Bid in the amount of $196,000
Aug 8, 2026 · 01:24
Here is another video of Matt driving his 993 Turbo and going over the build in addtional detail.
Aug 8, 2026 · 00:09
Here is a walk-around video with Matt going over his 993 Turbo!
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 23:44
Bid in the amount of $195,000
Teezher Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 22:25
Bid in the amount of $191,000
NBoost
Aug 7, 2026 · 17:39
Dave's not here man.
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Hey @911r I’ll Venmo you 1k for tires/detail if you post a seriously badass burnout video!!!! Like cheech and Chong “up in smoke”. Do it!!
What’s your Venmo??
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:41
Bid in the amount of $190,000
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:23
Hey @911r I’ll Venmo you 1k for tires/detail if you post a seriously badass burnout video!!!! Like cheech and Chong “up in smoke”. Do it!!
What’s your Venmo??
Teezher Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:22
Bid in the amount of $186,000
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:20
@911r I’ll Venmo you 1k for tires/detail if you post a seriously badass burnout video!!!! Like cheech and Chong “up in smoke”. Do it!!
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:04
Bid in the amount of $185,000
mclauc098 Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 00:49
Bid in the amount of $175,000
Aug 7, 2026 · 00:05
Amazing
👆Just remember : if the tail comes out mid corner, do not lift !
Aug 6, 2026 · 22:16
Incredible build. Everything is top shelf, and I love all the decisions you made. Has to be an incredible driver, and would be a lifetime keeper. I love it!
Aug 6, 2026 · 19:43
Here is a diagram showing the areas of the 911 Turbo protected with PPF.
Aug 6, 2026 · 19:08
Congrats to 911R to reduce the weight, add more HP and drivability for the more experienced drivers in a aircooled turbo.
Aug 5, 2026 · 17:20
Awesome photography. Stunning car.
Aug 5, 2026 · 15:45
Here are some additional photos of the front trunk, tools, jack, and spare.
Aug 5, 2026 · 14:51
I did a quick decode on the options, some I have not found, but will. work on it.
Code Description Applies to Types Applies to Years
139 Seat heating, left 993 1996-1998
340 Seat heating, right 993 1996-1998
454 Automatic speed control 993 1996-1998
939 Pleated leather rear seats 993 1996-1998
982 Pleated leather front seats 993 1996-1998
X54 Stainless steel tailpipes, oval 993 1996-1998
X70 Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo 993 1996-1998
X71 Alu-look instrument dials with chromed rings 993 1996-1998
X97 Aluminium shift knob 993 1996-1998
X98 Aluminium parking brake lever 993 1996-1998
C02 (not found)
588 (not found)
850 (not found)
892 (not found)
09981 (not found)
09991 (not found)
Aug 5, 2026 · 14:30
Here are some photos of the tire inflator and owner's manuals with the leather case.
Aug 5, 2026 · 06:12
As soon as I read "converted to 2 wheel drive", I got exited ... there is nothing better, than rear wheel drive for pure driving pleasure. The steering feel compared to AWD, is completely different, and that rear end is really alive, especially with all that torque at relatively low rpm combined with a short wheelbase ... you will really feel that tow correcting rear suspension.
Less than 6lbs per HP, KW's, forged BBS's and stiffer sway bars, is music to my ears ... and all that, in an understated package. Fantastic car!
Aug 5, 2026 · 05:18
Can anyone connect me with a cash out refinancing program? Asking for a friend 🤪 or what’s the price of a non smokers kidney on the black market?
Aug 5, 2026 · 03:34
Just plain spectacular.
Aug 5, 2026 · 00:23
Sorry, but when is a Porsche 911 not rear-wheel driven ?
Aug 4, 2026 · 23:53
@911r, worth the price of admission just to see you blow past a tesla on the Pima on-ramp!
Aug 4, 2026 · 23:40
Here's a walk-around video of the turbo!
jkc2121 Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 23:38
Bid in the amount of $150,000
Aug 4, 2026 · 22:53
I recently saw this car at an air-cooled only meet. It literally stopped me in my tracks when I saw it. Perfect paint, stance and glass. It is gorgeous, and the wheels are the cherry on top. Good luck bidders, I wish I was amongst your ranks.
Aug 4, 2026 · 21:34
Here is a driving video of Matt's 993 Turbo! During this driving video, we used an external mic mounted near the exhaust and an internal mic. The first part of the video is the external mic, and the second part is the internal mic.
We will be posting addtional videos on the 993, so stay tuned!
Aug 4, 2026 · 18:58
The 2WD conversion is a worthwhile modification.
It is also fully and easily reversible, and considerably less complex than the equivalent conversion on the 964, which represents a substantially larger undertaking.
Furthermore, on most 993 Turbos today, the front drivetrain is in all likelihood no longer in its original condition — meaning that in most cases, the all-wheel-drive system no longer operates as Porsche originally intended. I have not come across many cars in which the viscous coupling, for example, has been overhauled.
Nevertheless, the car fully deserves genuine Porsche 993 hardback sport seats ;-)
Aug 4, 2026 · 18:11
@doobes Several reasons.
First, I wanted the feel and drive characteristics of the 993 GT2, which was rear-wheel drive only.
Second, it takes about 200 pounds out of the car
Third, I much prefer Rear Wheel Drive over All Wheel Drive in most circumstances.
Being Rear Wheel Drive really makes the car so much more enjoyable. It is like driving a modern GT3. Especially with the modern RSR uprights and suspension upgrades.
Aug 4, 2026 · 16:53
993 Turbos aren’t meant for launches or drag racing. Wheel hop can put the rear differential at risk. A 60–130 mph run on a closed course is a much better performance metric.
Removing the front differential would probably go unnoticed by most. With the engine and transmission in the rear, the front wheels add little traction. I mainly felt the front differential at turn-in, where a slight lift helped rotate the car predictably—almost like a FWD car—although the kinematic toe-in also plays a role.
The front differential might help in snow, but who drives a 993 Turbo in the snow?
saswp
Aug 4, 2026 · 15:02
@seller Thank you! It sounds fully sorted.
doobes
Aug 4, 2026 · 14:12
Ok,
Dumb guy here.
What is the rationalization for converting from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive?
Thanks
Aug 4, 2026 · 14:10
Matt tossed me the keys to this beast one morning after a CC. My intentions were to drive it around the block. 20 min later I showed back up late to breakfast.
The car is absolutely wonderful. All the sluggish 993 traits have been eliminated.
Car pulls like a freight train. Handles like a cup car. I was shocked how good it was.
If your on the fence on this car go drive if. You will own it.
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:40
Great looking car. For those of us that prefer a more custom hot rod air cooled Porsche, this is near perfect. My 993 4S has the rear wheel drive conversion and I love it.
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:13
Really impressive build with the best parts.
I'm sure @911R meant "Turbo Kraft" in Mesa, AZ versus Turbo Craft.
I also noticed that the rear exhaust Tee that connect to the heat exchangers are dented? Is it because the rear of the car is so low?
I have not seen a set of BBS wheels pre-drilled so heavily on the inside where it mounts to the hubs. Interesting....
The red accents on the front Recaros look good and doesn't bother me that it is not carried over to the rear.
Black is a color that I have a love-hate relationship. I love it for the menacing look, the 993 wears it so well. Hate it because it scratches easily, swirl marks even easier and is a high maintenance color.
At 525hp and just over 3000-lbs in a RWD car that has most of its weight behind the wheels, you better "Point" before you "Squirt"..otherwise you'll be in the "Dirt".
I own an '89 930 that is at 2,950-lbs and has 4XX-hp and it's a ton of fun, this 993 is certainly a rung or two higher.
Great build! Kudos.
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:10
@saswp it has about 2000 miles since I finished the car. I just had a full service done on it, including changing all fluids, new Porsche Turbo axles, alignment, and inspection done a couple weeks ago.
saswp
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:02
@911r how many miles have been put on the car since completion? The car looks great!
HAPPY
Aug 4, 2026 · 11:25
I get removing 4wd system supposedly makes a better car but are there any numbers to back it up? 0-60 or? before and after mods?
I think these are the best looking 911's as the lines are just perfect!!
mclauc098 Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 06:11
Bid in the amount of $110,000
YOLO92
Aug 4, 2026 · 04:51
Great work to the team, stunning build. Hope to see some videos!
uini Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 04:14
Bid in the amount of $101,993
Aug 4, 2026 · 03:25
Spectacular!!!
How fast can this bad-boy go from 0-mph to 60-mph...??
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:56
Some engine build pics, not the special Ni-Resit Turbo head rings... Im told they are some NASA-spec stuff. The 3.8 Mahle Motorsport P/C were really hard to get. The guys at TurboCraft got them for the build.
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:49
RWD
A layman's view.
I trust that I'm not the only one,
That thinks this gem is really well done :)
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:31
I think it's safe to say this is "modified" LOL. BLWTS.
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:26
@Porsche1988959 Found it: 3079 pounds wet with 3/4 tank of fuel
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:18
@Porsche1988959 I will post a new pic on the scales tomorrow; I can't find it on my phone...
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:10
Nice work. Congratulations. What does she weigh ?
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:07
👀👀
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:04
@91r This build makes me miss mine I sold last summer! Great job! Congratulations to whoever wins this beast!
RussMcD3 Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:56
Bid in the amount of $100,993
Arts992 Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:54
Bid in the amount of $89,993
PulseCheck Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:49
Bid in the amount of $80,911
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:45
This is spectacular in too many ways to count @911r has done it again AND built it himself! Holy smokes this is special!! Rather have this over a factory paint, low mileage, binder full of oil change receipts car any day of the week. WOW!! Hope you get your number seller. Legendary car.
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:29
I think this deserves a daily drive it like you stole it video. Thanks in advance
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:29
@arts992 I built the car; the prior owner for over 25 years was a doctor in Louisiana. It was a stock 993 TT when I got it. All mods /upgrades/cosmetics are new. And thank you for your bid!
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:25
My 3TT is RWD with E88s but runs a stock powerplant. The RWD allows the steering wheel to come alive. Interested to see what this go for
Arts992 Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:18
Bid in the amount of $75,000
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:17
I’m sure the previous owner had a blast with this car… And no doubt the new owner will have as equal if not more of a blast…I doubt it will be me, but I’m going to try!!
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:10
I want to love this 993 tt, as a past owner of a guard's red 993 TT I will tell anyone who listens how amazing these cars are. That said I'm struggling to understand this ine? I like the subtle Turbo S front splitter, I don't understand why you go with a three spoke over the four spoke wheel other than I assume the four-spoke had a ton of wear, same goes with the seats, if you're going to change the front seats then work should be done on the rear seats, right? I don't love going to the lightweight door cards. It just seems to be a little bit of a mishmash of a car. And they're such great cars in their original form. The exhaust I don't mind changing as I changed mine, and it did make it sound better. But the number one concern is removing the four-wheel drive system. Unlike the Lamborghinis where removing the front differential and running two wheel drive make the cars better, the four-wheel drive system on the 993 TT are fantastic, and really help with cornering speeds on track. Removing it also changes the weight balance of the car and I don't feel it's changing it for the better. This is just my humble opinion and I think the look of the car is beautiful as is all 993 tt's. And I'm always a big fan of the bbs's as I put them on all of my Porsche's! Like I said I'm trying to like this car I just don't know if I can understand it yet?
GDogg
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:08
Oh boy, this looks like a zinger with RWD.
Best wishes.
Aug 4, 2026 · 01:01
@911r can’t wait for the cold start & driving video !! 🍿
NWian Bid
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:49
Bid in the amount of $42,069
mtx392
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:47
My lord this 993 is perfect. The inside and outside paint look (better than) new. That black paint, whoa. Now, just to hear that 3.8, umm, umm… GLWA
rob_
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:45
rwd converted 993 turbo? @911r driving video can’t come soon enough
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:32
It's kinda like a 993 GT2 RS :D
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:27
@bp299 If you buy the rubber, I will smoke them!
bp299
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:24
Hell yea. What are the chances of some smokey rear wheel burnout videos ?
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:16
Build your own GT? Yes please.
rmp5s
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:13
I know your auctions just by the pic!! The photography is always on point. As an automotive photographer myself, love to see it!!
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:12
Bid in the amount of $40,000
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:12
Just outstanding.
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:09
Great wheel choice!
Aug 4, 2026 · 00:09
Bid in the amount of $35,000
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