In the grand, echoing halls of Porsche history, the 993 generation stands as a final, whispered sigh. It was the last 911 to feel the world through the pulse of air-cooled mechanics, a sentinel marking the end of an era before the controversial, water-cooled dawn of the 996. For purists, its silhouette is etched in memory as a perfect goodbye. And sometimes, that farewell is painted in the most unexpected colors, a story that began not with a plan, but with a twist of fate for a car that almost wasn’t.

This particular 993’s journey is a tale of serendipity. It rolled into the Los Angeles workshop of S-Klub not as a client’s commission, but as a car bought for a friend who, well, life happened, and he couldn’t take it home. There it sat, a well-kept convertible with 60,000 miles on its soul, waiting. The team had done speedsters before, but then a Targa top appeared—a rare gem in itself. As Ed from S-Klub mused, “A 993 Targa is just rare to begin with, so it kind of was a perfect way to go with this car, you know, make it into the rarest 993 there is.” And just like that, a new path was carved.

The transformation was nothing short of a rebirth. The car shed its convertible skin for the iconic, removable Targa roof, becoming a hybrid of open-air freedom and coupe-like poise. But the team didn’t stop there. They dreamed up a completely custom widebody kit, a sculpture that whispers the names of Porsche legends:

• The 930’s muscular, flared shoulders 👊

• The 959’s futuristic, integrated vents 🌀

• The 993 Turbo’s iconic, turbo-twist wheels 🎡

Designed entirely in-house, this one-off creation is a rolling homage. It’s dressed in a paint scheme that makes no attempt to whisper, complemented by an interior that shouts in custom blue and orange leather—a real head-turner, inside and out. And hey, with that Audison sound system, it’s quite literally loud, too! But this beauty isn’t just for show. S-Klub ensured it could dance, equipping it with serious upgrades:

This build challenges a curious rule in the collector car world. Often, convertibles are the more coveted variants. But with icons like the 911 and BMW M3, the coupe has traditionally worn the crown of desire and value. The numbers tell a stark story for the 993:

• Coupe (1996, 'Good' condition): ~$93,000 💎

• Cabriolet (1996, 'Good' condition): ~$65,000 🌊

• Targa (1996, 'Good' condition): ~$83,000 ☀️

What’s fascinating here is the Targa’s position. Despite being the rarest of the trio by a massive margin—with only about 4,500 ever made versus 23,000 coupes and 15,500 cabriolets—its value traditionally sat between its siblings. But the winds are shifting. In the vibrant market of 2026, the Targa is finally coming into its own, a late bloomer finding its moment. Recent sales data shows the Targa model now averaging around $88,522, even nudging past the coupe's average of $83,378. The most recent sale? A whopping $23,000 higher than that, signaling a market that’s waking up to its unique, open-and-shut charm.

So, what S-Klub created is more than a custom car; it’s a statement on wheels. They took the rarest form of the last air-cooled legend and made it singular. They fused the visceral thrill of a widebody with the elegant practicality of a Targa, all while bolting on the hardware for a thrilling drive. It’s a piece of automotive art that honors where the 911 came from, celebrates its most exclusive iteration, and proves that sometimes, the most beautiful journeys begin with a simple change of plans... and a roof. In a world of mass production, this 993 stands alone, a final, air-cooled whisper amplified into a glorious, colorful shout.