Comprehensive, well-documented service and ownership history
ULEZ-friendly
Stunning condition inside and out
The Appeal
In the early 1990s, Porsche’s engineers embarked on their single most important project in years. The brief of Project 986 was to emulate the appeal of the classic 911 sports car in a package that could be sold for less than half the price. To create a ‘Baby 911’ for the mass sports car market. It would become the car that saved Porsche and returned the brand to profitability.
The Boxster debuted in 1996 and was a massive, instant hit, selling in volumes that Porsche had never seen before. In 2004, the 986 begat the 987 – essentially the same car, but with and improved engine range and a new body more in line with the rest of the Porsche model range, with neater oval headlamps and a vastly modernised cabin.
Today, just as when it was new, the 987 is a hugely desirable sports car – a modern classic with one of the finest names in automotive history and handling and performance to match.
This example was with its most recent owner since 2015 and is genuine low mileage car, having covered just 43k miles from new. It’s clearly been cherished and well-loved. It’s also the range-topping Boxster S Sports Edition, with six-speed manual transmission, and is presented in lovely, unspoilt condition.
There are few sports cars with the cachet of a supercar that are as accessible as the 987 Boxster – which has to be regarded as one of the best Porsche models ever made. Its all-round ability is astonishing, its performance impressive and its handling incredible. Then there’s the Germanic build quality and surprisingly plush levels of comfort, which make it a high-performance car you can enjoy on a daily basis without any real compromise.
All of those elements combine to make it a terrifically appealing car overall, but the condition, maintenance history and presentation of this example make it stand out even further. It’s a great example of the breed.
The History and Paperwork
UK V5C
MOT June 2025
Last owner for nine years
Owner’s manuals, books and Porsche-embossed leather wallet
Two previous keepers
Two keys
Service books stamped five times to 36,848 miles in 2019, two subsequent service invocies form independent German car specialist since
Original sales brochure and price list
The Condition
Basalt Black Metallic
No notable dents or damage
Smattering of small stone chips on bonnet and front bumper
Smart 19-inch five-spoke factory alloys in excellent condition, some very slight oxidisation
Pirelli rear tyres and Bridgestone Potenzas on the front
Excellent roof, electric fold function works perfectly
Electric pop-up rear spoiler
Appears very good underneath
Twin sports exhausts
Black heated leather sports seats
Superb trim and carpets with no damage
Minimla bolster wear
Climate control
Fully functional Porsche CDR24 stereo
Parrott hands-free kit
Stainless steel kickplates
Wind deflector
Factory floor mats
Cruise control
Multi-function steering wheel
One small scuff on driver’s side door mirror
The Mechanics
3.4-litre naturally aspirated flat six
295bhp
0-60mph in 5.4 seconds
Six-speed manual gearbox
Well maintained and appears to be in perfect running order with no faults reported by vendor nor warning lights on the dash
Red-painted Porsche sports callipers with drilled and grooved discs
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Auction Details
Year2007
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Odometer
43,601 Miles
Engine size3400
Seller TypePrivate
Town
London Colney
CountyLondon
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
16 Bids
Devonda••••£13,00031/07/24
MarutiB••••£12,75031/07/24
Devonda••••£12,50031/07/24
MarutiB••••£11,25031/07/24
Devonda••••£11,00031/07/24
MarutiB••••£10,75031/07/24
Devonda••••£10,25031/07/24
Woodcot••••£10,00031/07/24
MarutiB••••£8,50030/07/24
willow_••••£8,00028/07/24
scott.m••••£7,00028/07/24
5yon••••£6,50028/07/24
scott.m••••£4,00028/07/24
graham-••••£3,00025/07/24
JonSnow••••£1,50025/07/24
graham-••••£1,00025/07/24
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