2004 PORSCHE (986) BOXSTER S 550 SPYDER 50TH

KEY FACTS

• A great example of the marque’s limited-edition 986 Boxster, built to commemorate the iconic 550 Spyder race car.
• Under the engine lid is the naturally aspirated 3.2-litre flat-six, which was given a factory power boost to 266bhp, driving the rear wheels via a short-throw six-speed manual transmission.
• Vehicle number 1,811 of 1,953 examples produced, it has been serviced regularly from new by main dealers and specialists.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 550 Spyder, every example of this limited-run special edition is finished in GT Silver metallic with a matching centre console, seat backs and roll-over bars.
• Additional features include 10mm lowered sports suspension, a short-shift gear change, sports tailpipes, air-conditioning, PSM, Litronic xenon headlamps and heated sport seats.
• This example has been fitted with an IMS bearing upgrade.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and spare key will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• The vendor has reported a small dent in the rear bumper, but there is no other known bodywork damage.
• The canvas roof fits as it should, but the vendor has reported some light bobbling.
• Its original GT Silver paintwork is in generally excellent condition, with a few stone chips to the front bumper and bonnet.
• Inside, the black leather upholstery is original and presents with some light wear to the driver’s seat outer bolster and some minor creases.
• The gear knob and centre console plastics have some faint scratches, but the interior trim is in very good order overall.
• No electrical issues have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 September 2020 at 80,217 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in September 2019 at 80,063 miles, where technicians at Tech 9 Motorsport in Liverpool changed the engine oil and filter.
• The IMS bearing and clutch were replaced at 76,355 miles.
• A new battery, ignition coil and housing have been installed during the vendor’s ownership, along with a new air conditioning compressor, a brake calliper bleed valve, and four new Michelin tyres.

Dates and mileage:

• 17/01/2005 - 13,894 miles - Porsche Centre Guildford
• 18/05/2005 - 24,151 miles - Porsche Centre Guildford
• 06/12/2005 - 38,221 miles - Porsche Centre Guildford
• 18/05/2006 - 46,666 miles - Porsche Centre Guildford
• 29/03/2007 - 55,988 miles - Porsche Centre Guildford (Brake fluid)
• 27/03/2009 - 64,967 miles - Porsche Centre Aberdeen (Brake fluid)
• 06/04/2010 - 65,665 miles - Porsche Centre Edinburgh (Brake fluid)
• 09/04/2012 - 70,388 miles - Porsche Centre Aberdeen
• 09/04/2014 - 74,678 miles - Porsche Centre Aberdeen (Brake fluid)
• 12/09/2016 - 77,347 miles - Precision Porsche Specialist (Brake fluid)
• 07/09/2017 - 78,354 miles - Tech 9
• 13/09/2018 - 79,119 miles - Tech 9
• 02/09/2019 - 80,063 miles - Tech 9

SUMMARY

This Porsche (986) Boxster S 550 Spyder 50th is a well-cared for example of the limited-edition sports car, with a comprehensive service history. It presents in very good condition for its age and mileage and would make a great addition to any Porsche fan’s garage. While it has been barely used over the last two years, this is a stylish roadster that is ready to be enjoyed by another enthusiast.

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