There was a time when Porsche 911s in convertible forms were not the most desirable cars. In fact, if it was a soft top or a targa top, you could count on buying it at a substantial discount, regardless of condition. Those days, my friends, are long gone, and if you bought one of these when the prices were rock bottom, my hat is off. This is a 993-generation 1995 Porsche 911 cabriolet with a terrific color combination and under 20,000 miles from new. It’s going for almost $100,000, which doesn’t surprise me at all (sadly.) Find it here on Hemmings and thanks to Barn Finds reader PRA4SNW for the tip.

In the world of 911s, this is about as good as it gets for a convertible. First, it’s a C2 – meaning, rear wheel drive. As the owner of a C4 964-chassis cabriolet, I don’t see any real penalty by having 4WD, but the purists will want a C2 every time. Next, it’s a stick, which is hardly a given with a convertible. Finally, it’s a great color combination of Polar Silver over Flamenco full leather, which is not a scheme you see every day. The final cherry on top is the fact that it remains in bone-stock condition, with the classic 993-era alloy wheels in place and a minty soft top.

The interior really does it for this car, as a black cabin or tan wouldn’t be nearly as exciting. Full leather means the first owner not only spec’d the 911 with a very specific color but also asked the factory to cover every available surface in corresponding hides. The full leather option is a bit of a “thing” among Porsche enthusiasts, and these cars always carry a bit of a premium as a  result. The leather is, of course, in spectacular condition for a car with such low miles, and the color is downright gorgeous. It’s not as bright as a cherry red, and more striking than a true Bordeaux.

The engine bay is spotless. However, just because this 911 convertible is nearly new in the wrapper, don’t think the owner hasn’t spent real money maintaining it. Incredibly, the entire soft top mechanism has been replaced, including the convertible top cables and transmission gears as well as the top itself. All I can figure the motors locked up and the top wasn’t properly protected while in storage; otherwise, it makes little sense that a car this new needed a brand new assembly. The details are right, however, because even the tires were recently replaced in preparation for the sale. Don’t let them tell you a nearly-new car that’s a few decades old is cheap to own. As the saying goes, find another one!