If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to head to Monterey Car Week, this is it. A stunning 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition — one of just 115 ever built for North America — is crossing the block at Carlisle Auctions. Finished in the exclusive Azure Blue 356 colorway, this is the rare kind of collector car that checks every box: limited production, purist specification, and a story that ties directly to Porsche’s own heritage.
A Living Tribute to the 1953 356 America Roadster
The 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition was created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the legendary 1953 Porsche 356 America Roadster. Every detail, from the bespoke Azure Blue 356 paint — a modern revival of the original 1953 color — to the tri-finish RS wheels with white spokes and Guards Red pinstripes, is a deliberate nod to that historic machine. White door decals spelling out “AMERICA” in Guards Red accents leave no doubt about what this car is celebrating.
Pure Performance, Pure Manual
Under the hood lives a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 473 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Porsche made the 7-speed manual transmission mandatory for this edition — PDK was not available — ensuring every driver is fully engaged. The result is a car that sprints from 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and tops out at 191 mph. See the full spec sheet on the auction listing.
Factory Performance Upgrades Throughout
This America Edition arrives with PASM Sport Suspension (ride height lowered 10mm, helper springs on the rear axle), a Sport Exhaust with black tailpipes, the Sport Chrono Package with dynamic engine mounts, and 408mm front and 380mm rear cast-iron rotors with black calipers. It is a complete, factory-built performance car ready for the road or the track.
Bespoke Interior, Low Miles
Inside, this 911 America Edition wears black leather with Guards Red and Pebble Grey cross-stitching, an “America”-embossed center armrest, a satin black windshield surround, and illuminated 70th-anniversary door sill plates. With just 4,183 miles at time of listing, the interior is immaculate — this car has been cared for, not stored.
One of 115 — Don’t Miss Your Chance at Carlisle
With only 100 examples built for the U.S. and 15 for Canada, clean, low-mileage examples of the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition will only become rarer. Whether you are a Porsche purist seeking the ultimate open-air driver or a collector hunting historically significant limited editions, this car delivers completely. View the full listing and register to bid here.
The 2026 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction welcomes 400+ consignments spanning generations that will be part of the October 1-2 event at the Carlisle PA Expo Center. You’ll have the opportunity to bid on and buy decades of automotive excellence from all major manufacturers. With THREE great ways to find your first or next classic, Carlisle Auctions offers bidding options in person, on the phone, and online. Make a Corvette yours, take home a Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger, pick-up truck, Cadillac, Buick, and more, and know that when you’re doing business with Carlisle Auctions, you’re working with a team that has decades of combined experience in the classic and collector car hobby. Top-notch customer service, charity sales by way of Fund the Firehouse, Carlisle Cares, and an easy-to-work-with transportation partner in Rite Way Transportation make a Carlisle Auctions experience as turn-key as it is fun!
The Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction also features two special themed hours. Truck enthusiasts won’t want to miss the All Truck Hour on Thursday, October 1, at approximately 3 PM, while collectors of automotive history can enjoy the 1950 and Older Theme Hour on Friday, October 2, at approximately 3 PM, showcasing some of the hobby’s earliest and most unique vehicles.
Thinking about consigning? Carlisle Auctions continues to offer its popular Free Unless Sold Guarantee on vehicles 25 years old and older. Simply put, if your eligible vehicle doesn’t sell, you don’t pay a consignment fee—making it one of the most seller-friendly programs in the collector car hobby.
The excitement starts at 10 AM each day, with preview hours beginning at 8 AM daily starting September 30. Visit Carlisle Auctions to review the gallery or call 717-960-6400 to learn more. Don’t forget, admission to the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction gains you admission to the Fall Carlisle automotive flea market and car corral event at the neighboring Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Fall Carlisle runs from September 30-October 4. Be sure to visit the page often, as the gallery is frequently updated with rides that truly accelerate.
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