2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed

When the 997 Turbo launched at the Geneva Motor Show in February of 2006, it made waves throughout the automotive world as it was quite the upgrade over the previous generation 996 Turbo. New to the 997 Turbo was the use of Variable Turbine Geometry turbos, which changed the angle of attack on the turbo’s guide vanes depending on exhaust speed, and the option Sport Chrono Package which allowed the Turbo to overboost for ten seconds. The new car was also 90 lbs lighter thanks to extensive use of aluminum, and an additional 37 lbs could be saved with the optional PCCB brakes.

This 2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-speed is Yellow. Very, very, Yellow. Speed Yellow, in fact, and features a long list of options finished in Speed Yellow as well. Those options include Exclusive Stitching, F/R Seat Stitching, Dashboard Stitching, Door Stitching, Door Handle Stitching, Rear Side Panel Stitching, Painted Front Air Intakes, Painted Rocker Panels, Rims and Caps, Instrument Dials, Rear Center Console, Sport Seat Backs, and last but not least, Seat Belts all in Yellow. And you know what? It looks damn good.

Other options on this 10,000-mile example include the Sport Chrono Package Turbo, Sport Shifter, and plenty of aluminum trim. The paint is flawless, and paint meter readings show no signs of paintwork. And the interior? Just as clean. But if I had to be picky, there’s a slight corrosion on the undercarriage, most likely due to its proximity to the saltwater of the LI Sound. But that’s me being super picky.

The market for 997.1 Turbo 6-speed Cabriolets was steadily climbing from 2019, peaking in the summer of 2022 with an average price of just about $100,000. Since then, the market has lost a little steam as average prices have come closer to $90k. This Turbo Cab., though, is far from average with its laundry list of options and low mileage, and sold for a greater-than-average price of $164,000, making it the highest price paid for a manual Turbo Cab. in the last twelve months and the second highest price paid in the previous five years.

Well bought? Well sold? To be honest, I’m on the fence. That’s a lot of money for a dot-one, but find another like this.

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