1996 Porsche 911 Speedster by MLRSold
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For the Drivers: You may find small scratches or dents in common areas, but it is still mechanically healthy, with recent service records.
We’re offering one of the rarest and most compelling Porsche builds to emerge from the air-cooled era: a 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Speedster by MLR. Built in the UK by marque experts MLR Porsche, this car is a fully realised 993-generation Speedster, something Porsche never officially produced.
With only nine examples ever completed, this car represents one of the last chances to experience what a true 993 Speedster could have been.
Unlike the G-series and 964 generations, the 993 never received a production Speedster variant. Porsche built just two: one for Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche and another for Jerry Seinfeld. That was it. Nothing was made available to the public.
MLR Porsche stepped in to fill that gap, using original Speedster parts from the 964 including the low-cut windshield, twin-hump fiberglass tonneau, and proper interior trim. These are genuine Porsche components, fitted to the final air-cooled 911 chassis with exacting craftsmanship and a deep understanding of Porsche’s design language.
This car started life as a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Cabriolet. It features the wide-body shell from the 993 Turbo, rear-wheel drive, and the 3.6-liter flat-six engine from the Carrera 2S. Power delivery is naturally aspirated and unmistakably air-cooled.
The build stays true to the spirit of the original Speedster. It avoids unnecessary flourishes or modernizations, offering a clean and faithful interpretation of what a 993 Speedster would have been had Porsche made it themselves.
The Speedster-specific parts used in the MLR conversions are long out of production. Porsche hasn’t made them in years and they are no longer available through any official channels. With the MLR project now complete, no more examples will be built.
Only nine MLR 993 Speedsters were produced. Each one was uniquely specified but all share the same high level of detail, execution, and authenticity. They have become some of the most collectible air-cooled builds of the past decade.
Interest in the 993 Speedster has grown significantly since Car Week 2024 when Porsche revealed a one-off Sonderwunsch 993 Speedster at The Quail. Created through the company’s bespoke program, the car showcased what a factory-built 993 Speedster could look like. It captured the imagination of collectors and instantly elevated demand for this previously overlooked niche.
That car is not for sale. Unless you are a deeply connected Porsche VVIP, it’s unobtainable.
This MLR 993 Speedster offers a real alternative. It is a completed, road-ready, coachbuilt Porsche based on original parts and principles. It exists, it’s driveable, and it is available to acquire today.
Among collectors, the 993 Speedster is often referred to as forbidden fruit. It sits in a perfect space between eras. It’s more modern and refined than the 964, but still fully air-cooled and analog. That balance is what makes it so appealing.
The MLR-built cars are not imitations. They were constructed with integrity and precision using the last remaining factory components. Their rarity, build quality, and performance make them legitimate entries in the broader Speedster lineage.
This is your opportunity to acquire one of the only 993 Speedsters in existence. Built to a level few customs ever reach, it captures the spirit of the original Speedsters in the final and most advanced air-cooled 911 chassis.
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