1999 PORSCHE (986) BOXSTER - 42,433 miles

KEY FACTS

• A wonderful low-mileage example of the pre-facelift mid-engined roadster.
• It is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• This example has covered just 42,433 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Specified in the timeless combination of Arctic Silver over Metropole Blue, this Boxster was also ordered with the leather front seat facings, climate control, storage box on the engine cover, and with the 17-inch 996 Carrera ‘Twist’ alloy wheels.
• Included with the vehicle are the original Porsche servicing record and handbooks, along with a large file of history including invoices and other documentation, plus the original book wallet. There is one original key included; the second key pictured is not operative.

Specification:

• 197: Stronger battery
• 232: Internal production code
• 396: 17" 996 Carrera-look twist-spoke wheels
• 502: Produced at Valmet plant in Finland
• 551: Wind deflector
• 573: Automatic air conditioning
• 584: Storage box (incl. speakers) on engine cover
• 659: On-board computer
• 946: Leather seats with leatherette rear side

CONDITION

• The Arctic Silver bodywork is believed to have had remedial paintwork at some point to rectify minor marks, and as a result it presents in good condition throughout.
• There are some marks around the body, including small stone chips to the front end, and some very slight surface oxidisation visible along the underbody – though nothing significant enough to be picked up on in the last MOT test.
• The folding soft top is in very good shape with no discolouration to the rear window.
• Inside, the cabin of this Boxster presents in excellent condition. Some wear to the lower seat cushions and outer bolsters is present, though this is commensurate with the low mileage. The carpets and Porsche are all in good order, as are the door cards, gear shifter and steering wheel.
• There are no reported faults, nor are there any warning lights on the dashboard.
• All four tyres are in good condition with approximately 4mm of tread all round.
• The latest MOT test took place on 28 August 2020 and resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. The vendor will have a new 12-month MOT certificate put on the car ready for handover to the next owner.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Since being acquired by the seller earlier this year, it has been given a full visual inspection, and a faulty mass air flow sensor was also replaced.
• The most recent service took place at 42,341 miles in October 2020, and was carried out by Porsche specialist Zuffenhaus in Worcestershire. This work comprised a major service including new spark plugs, coil packs and auxiliary belts, as well as fresh brake fluid.
• Prior to this, the vehicle was serviced in 2017 at 39,258 miles, and in 2012 at 33,865 miles.

Dates and mileage:

• 31/03/2000 - 4,361 miles
• 07/09/2001 - 14,283 miles
• 12/05/2004 - 22,976 miles
• 02/03/2007 - 29,769 miles
• 02/04/2012 - 33,865 miles
• 07/06/2017 - 39,258 miles
• 02/10/2020 - 42,341 miles

SUMMARY

This Porsche 986 Boxster is a rewarding sports car with impressive on-road performance from the mid-mounted 2.5-litre engine. While modern performance cars move increasingly towards turbocharged-only engines and automatic transmissions, the combination of a naturally aspirated flat-six and manual gearbox becomes ever more compelling. Benefiting from low mileage and having covered only around 100 miles since a full service last year, this Boxster would make a great value roadster and a fine addition to any assembly of modern classics.

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