The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic air-cooled models, signifying the end of a tradition that had stood for decades. In addition, it was also perhaps the purest expression of signature 911 design, looking contemporary and vintage at the same time. Therefore, values have remained stubbornly high, which is great news for anyone lucky enough to own one. Check out this Tiptronic-equipped 911 Cabriolet here on eBay with bids to $14,599 and the reserve unmet.

The 911 shown here is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of equipment and modifications, but it does have a few things going for it. First of all, the Tiptronic is always a value-killer. There’s just no two ways about it. Pair the automatic with a convertible top and the desirability falls even further. This 911 also sports an unfortunate set of aftermarket wheels that simply do not suite the car; replacing these with the OEM alloy wheels would transform the exterior appearance and general “vibe” of the car. The white exterior is a great find, as many 911 fans would prefer this over the typical reds and blacks.

The full leather interior in what looks like Metropol Blue is a desirable upgrade that was likely custom-ordered by the first owner. This is a key detail for many 911 purists who value special colors and options, so you may see some bidders ignore the Tiptronic gearbox due to the interior scheme. If this car were sitting on the Turbo-style “twist” wheels with this color combo, interest would increase dramatically. The problem with the aftermarket wheels in this case is there’s an association made of someone buying the cheapest 911 they can find (an automatic convertible) and installing undesirable mods. If the reserve is reasonable on this car, someone could spend a weekend updating it and likely sell for a better price in short order.

This 911 is being sold by a dealership that appears to specialize in American muscle cars, so they likely don’t want to spend much time trying to make this into a more sell-able asset. The 3.6L flat-six engine pushes out 270 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque, a respectable number even today. And while some of you may say “manual swap,” this process on a 993 (and many other generations of the 911) is seriously cost prohibitive, so I’d plan to enjoy this one as-is. The reserve remains unmet, but hopefully the next owner can snag this tasty color combo 993 for less than the going rate, which is about $60,000.