1993 911 RS America

Here in the US we missed out on most special RS models early on due to regulations, so to appease American enthusiasts of lightweight Porsche models, they brought the RS America to our shores in 1993 and 1994. The RS America was a stripped-down lightweight Carrera 2 with a Whale Tale, 17” wheels, M030 Sports Suspension, Cloth Interior, and the deletion of creature comforts such as air-conditioning, a radio, and sunroof. The creature comforts could be optioned back in along with a limited slip differential, but as is the case with many RS cars, those with less options are usually worth a bit more.

This 1993 911 RS America is one such “less is more” example as it was ordered without a Sunroof, although it had the air conditioning, a radio, and limited slip differential boxes checked. It is finished in Guards Red over Black cloth and shows just 36,000 miles on the odometer.

The Guards Red paint is in excellent condition but does show some paintwork on what looks to be the passenger side from the paint meter readings provided in the gallery. The interior looks to be well-kept with minimal wear and features aftermarket speakers on the door cards and a Clarion head unit. Mechanically, this example looks to be well serviced as a stack of service records along with original window sticker accompany the car.

Over the last twelve months RS America prices have seemed to softened just a little after a surge in price from 2019 to 2022 when average prices went from below $90,000 to just shy of $150,000 by the Summer of 2022. During that timeframe, examples with similar miles to our Spotlight car were in the $170-185k range.

Our Spotlight car hammered at a final bid of $167,000 after failing to sell in October of last year at a final bid of $155,000. A solid price now that prices have seemed to settle, especially for a car with some paintwork. Well sold in today’s market.

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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