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Porsche 911 Turbo: The Last Waltz

Blue Porsche 911 turbo parked in a dark room with a white stripe on a black background — *Source: Bonhams*

A rare 1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo Coupé, famously dubbed “The Last Waltz,” is set to be auctioned at Goodwood Revival later this year. This car holds significant importance in Porsche’s history as the final air-cooled 911 to emerge from the Zuffenhausen factory. It was commissioned by German author Clauss Vanderborg, who had it customized to his personal preferences by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) department. Painted in Ocean Blue, this Turbo boasts a 443-horsepower engine—shared with the Turbo S—and includes a number of bespoke details, such as a Night Blue leather-trimmed interior. Vanderborg, a friend of company founder Ferry Porsche, paid tribute to him by adding a plaque on the dashboard dedicated to his memory.

Interior of a Porsche car with black leather and blue alcantara suede flooring — *Source: Bonhams*

Blue 911 993 Turbo car parked in a room with a white floor and black and white background — *Source: Bonhams*

Completed on March 27, 1998, the day Ferry Porsche passed away, “The Last Waltz” marks the conclusion of the air-cooled 911 era. While another “famous” Porsche owned by Jerry Seinfeld was present at Zuffenhausen during the production of this car Jerry’s famous Mexico Blue Carrera 4S followed closely in production, making it the final air-cooled 911 delivered to a customer. With just over 11,000 kilometers on the clock, the car has been meticulously preserved by collectors in Japan, Belgium, and the UK. It also includes an official letter from Porsche confirming its status as the last air-cooled 911 ever built.

door panel stamped insert that says The last Waltz in all caps

silver badge with words stamped on it in a car's interior

What a rare find! The last production air-cooled Porsche 911 Turbo from Zuffenhausen truly feels like the “diamonds of diamonds.” It’s bittersweet, knowing that a car with such history and craftsmanship will likely never be driven again, instead preserved behind a “glass box.” But for a vehicle like this, it’s hard to argue that this isn’t entirely justified.