2023 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition

I was front and center at the unveiling of Porsche’s special 911 America Edition at the 2022 Porsche Parade in the Poconos, and the first thing I though: don’t curb those wheels! The America Edition was built as a tribute to the 1952 356 America Roadster, of which fewer than 20 were built, and there are 115 of these beautiful Azure Blue cars, which up until now, not a single one that has hit the auction block has sold.

This 2023 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition is finished in the launch spec of Azure Blue 356 over a Black leather interior with a special Red cross-stitching. The wheels are finished in a special tri-finish, a first from Porsche, painted White and Grey with a Red lip. Like I said, don’t curb these.

With only 35 miles on the odometer, you know what kind of condition it is in. The car is perfect. It includes everything that came with the car: keys, window sticker, and a full set of books still in their plastic wrapping. A true collectors piece.

Unfortunately, thus far collectors haven’t been clamoring for America Editions as previous sales have gone unsold at bids near their ~$223,000 MSRP. Our Spotlight car was looking to have a similar fate with a bid of $229,000, right before the winning bidder closed it out with one final $240,000 bid to get the job done.

Those who bought these for a big flip as if they were GT cars have been disappointed, I’m sure. Had these perhaps had GT engines like the 991 Speedster, or even an X51-like power kit like previous Anniversary Edtions, maybe they’d be trading more than $17k over MSRP. But I digress, at least we have a sale now.

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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