1998 PORSCHE (986) BOXSTER

KEY FACTS

• A highly original example of the popular mid-engined sports car, presented in very good overall condition.
• Under the rear decklid is the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 201bhp and driving the rear wheels via an engaging five-speed manual transmission.
• The car will be supplied with a hard-top roof for added year-round practicality, and is equipped with the rare and sought-after ‘M013’ Sport Technic suspension and stability control package.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Boxster is finished with handsome Ocean Blue Metallic paintwork, while its cabin is fully trimmed in Savannah Beige leather.
• The hard top that comes with the car is not original to the vehicle, and is finished in a slightly different shade of Lapis Blue – but does not look out of place when fitted.
• It was specified with the desirable M013 Sport Technic package, which combines the M030 sports chassis (lowered, stiffer suspension with uprated springs, dampers and anti-roll bars) with ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation) and ABD (Automatic Brake Differential), for a more dynamic driving experience.
• Additional optional equipment includes the car’s two-way electrically adjustable sport seats and rear wind deflector, as well as its 17-inch twist-spoke alloy wheels.
• The car is almost entirely unmodified, save for its Sony head unit/CD changer controller.
• It will be accompanied by its original book pack, stamped service book and various invoices for its past maintenance.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• The paintwork presents very well overall, with only a few minor stone chips and light scratches around the car. The front bumper, bonnet and door mirror covers were resprayed by Porsche Centre Leeds in 2015.
• The blue convertible hood is also very smart, fitting snugly over the frame below with no rips, tears or scuffs.
• Inside, the cabin is in great shape, with some slight creasing and surface wear to the driver’s seat’s outer bolster.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults with the vehicle.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 14 October 2020 at 88,825 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 986-generation Boxster’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in December 2016 at 88,558 miles by Porsche Centre Leeds. A major service, this included an oil and filter change, as well as replacement of the spark plugs.
• Prior to this, the car was routinely serviced, and the seller notes that various other maintenance items have been replaced during their ownership.
• A new clutch was installed at 72,000 miles.

SUMMARY

Increasingly popular among keen drivers looking for a great value sports car, the 986-generation Porsche Boxster is an engaging and eminently usable roadster. Specified with the lesser-seen ‘Sport Technic’ handling package and presented in impressive condition for its age and mileage, this smart example is ready to delight its next owner on their favourite roads, and could be the ideal entry point to Porsche ownership.

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