1997 Porsche 993 S No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. WP0ZZZ99ZVS314982 - Superb original condition, 58,419 km - Famous and rare Vesuvius brown! - Original X51 option, 300 hp engine - Numerous options, via the Exclusive department - Without reserve Delivered new to Sweden on June 19, 1997, this Porsche 993 Carrera S has a special "Vesuvius" brown color, to which a special history is attached. To begin with, models in this hue (which was that of the 993 S exhibited at the 1996 Paris Motor Show) also featured steel-gray mirrors, as did the door handles, engine grilles, meter surrounds and rims if they were 17". An interesting anecdote later suggested that this color corresponded to a limited series with a special engine. Worried about a stock of 30 unsold Carrera Ss, French importer Sonauto decided to send them to the factory to be fitted with the X51 kit, with 300 hp engine, to encourage sales. Among them were a number of Vesuvius-tinted examples, leading to confusion over what was in fact a marketing operation, as Flat 6 magazine aptly pointed out in its November 2011 issue under the pen of Marc Joly. The car we're presenting, although it didn't come through Sonauto, also received the original X51 kit with its 300hp 3.8L engine, plus other options including: aluminum gear knob, heated seats, special 18-inch wheels, cruise control, air conditioning, on-board computer. With only 58,419 original km, the car has a beautiful exterior, and its well-preserved bodywork suffers only from a few traces of impact on the front mask, suggesting that the paintwork is original. The alignment of the doors is very satisfactory. The front trunk and engine compartment are of the same quality, and the manufacturer's label is clearly visible under the front hood. The windows are engraved with the original Swedish registration. The superb interior is that of a car well cared for by attentive owners, with its grey leather seats, of which only the driver's shows slight signs of wear. The rear seats look as if they've never been used, and the aluminum accents combined with the silver-backed meters make for a classy package. Remaining in Sweden from the outset, this car has known only three owners: from 1997 to 2001, from 2001 to 2021 and since 2021. It has been regularly maintained, as evidenced by its service book with numerous stamps, with a last service in 2021, at 58,409 km. This car is delivered with its air pump, tool kit, spare keys and a case containing its logbooks and user manuals, including that for the Blaupunkt Sevilla car radio. As well as being in the desirable S version (referred to by collectors as 2S), this 993 boasts an enviable configuration: it's one of the desirable "Vesuvius" models, and features numerous options appreciated by enthusiasts. What's more, it has passed through the Exclusive department, as evidenced by code 09991. Low mileage and meticulous maintenance complete this exceptional picture: this sum of qualities is sure to seduce the specialist, aware that he or she is in the presence of a true rarity. Swedish title Chassis no. WP0ZZZ99ZVS314982 - Superb original condition, 58,419km - Famous and rare Vesuvio Grey paintwork! - X51 option fitted from new, 300bhp engine - Numerous options, some from Porsche Exclusive - No reserve Supplied new in Sweden on 19 June 1997, this Porsche 993 Carrera S is noteworthy for its 'Vesuvio Grey' colour, whereby hangs a tale. To begin with, the models finished in this colour (that of the 993 S displayed at the 1996 Paris Motor Show) also had 'Steel Grey' door mirrors, door handles, engine grilles, instrument bezels and wheels (if 17-inch rims were fitted). An interesting story later gave rise to the belief that this colour was that of a limited series with a special engine. In fact, concerned about its stock of 30 unsold Carrera S models, the French importer Sonauto decided to send them back to the factory to be fitted with the X51 kit, with the 300bhp engine, in order to help sell them. Among them were a few cars in 'Vesuvio Grey', which led to the confusion surrounding what was actually a marketing operation, as Marc Joly explained very clearly in the November 2011 issue of the magazine Flat 6. The car presented here, although not sold through Sonauto, was also fitted from new with the X51 kit and 300bhp 3.8-litre engine, as well as other options including an aluminium gear knob, heated