This manual black-on-black example now fetches $185,000, delivering an $85,000 gain or 85% return an inflation-adjusted 55.46% boost worth $66,000 today.
The supermodel's all-wheel-drive 993 was one of the last air-cooled 911s, blending a 3.6-liter flat-six with 282 hp, wide-body stance, and turbo-look rear spoiler that collectors chase. Low-mileage manuals like hers have surged 20-30% annually since 2020, fueled by nostalgia for the pre-water-cooled era and shrinking supply as enthusiasts hoard them.
Jay Leno's 1981 911 SC bought for $20,000 in the 1990s now tops $150,000, a 650% run. The 1973 Carrera RS "Ducktail" exploded from $50,000 in 2010 to $800,000+ today, while 996 GT3s purchased new for $100,000 hold $200,000 values despite early IMS bearing scares. Even stock like Porsche's shares delivered 683% on vintage models per German bank trackers.
Buy analog, you won't go wrong!
