Description
5th Apr, 2025 11:00
The April 2025 Auction
2001 Porsche Boxster 3. 2 S
One of the very rare 70th Anniversary Edition models
Estimate
£23, 000 - £25, 000
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: M222MFS
Chassis: WP0ZZZ98Z1U642364
Odometer: 108, 000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: July 2025
Recently serviced at Porsche Reading
Just had total PPF and ceramic coating
One of one, very collectable
Delightful service history
Definitely the one to have
We are very pleased to bring to market another of the very rare 70th Anniversary Porsche Edition models built to celebrate 70 years of Porsche history. We have had a few of these 70th Editions in the form of a 944 Turbo, 924 Turbo and a 914, and we are delighted to have this one to add to our collection again. We sold this Porsche last year to a gentleman who has had his fun with it but has decided to move it on so he can invest in another to have some fun in. We have to say this is a great way of enjoying many different cars in your life with very little cost, a clever chap. But whilst in his care, it was treated to a service and all that goes with it at Porsche Reading in October. According to the invoice, it would appear that most things were done as it came in at a cost of £3, 830. 80. This was followed up with a complete PPF and ceramic coating by Topaz, one of the country’s leading PPF suppliers, and came at an eye watering cost of £5, 344. 92. But boy does this Porsche look good! It comes with the invoice detailing all that was done and the guarantees etc. and shows how special this example is.
This example was first registered by AFN Reading Porsche on 13/ 3/ 2001 to its first owner and was originally finished in silver. If you are in the know, you will be aware of what happens to these cars when Porsche did their thing with them - if you are not, have a look online. They were completely rebuilt by Porsche and Porsche dealers and were all made to the same exacting standards, which is very high and unique. The below information may go some way towards explaining the specification and logic to the cars:
“To mark 70 years of Porsche sports cars in 2018, twenty special edition restorations were commissioned by Porsche Cars GB. Porsche GB cherry picked some of the most iconic models that have been produced, representing half a century of evolution in the Stuttgart marque, covering a spread of front-engine, mid-engine and rear-engine sports cars.
The lineup of cars included:
1970 Porsche 914 1. 7 litre Manual Coupe
1981 Porsche 924 Turbo Manual Coupe
1982 Porsche 911 SC Manual Coupe G-Model
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Manual Coupe
1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (C4) Manual Coupe 964-series
1993 Porsche 928 GT Manual Coupe
1996 Porsche 968 Sport Manual Coupe
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (C4) Manual Coupe 993-series
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (C2) Manual Coupe 996-series
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Manual Coupe 996-series
Plus a series of ten 986 Porsche Boxster S:
2000 Porsche Boxster S 3. 2 Manual Convertible 986-series (four in total)
2001 Porsche Boxster S 3. 2 Manual Convertible 986-series (five in total)
2002 Porsche Boxster S 3. 2 Manual Convertible 986-series (one produced)
This exercise not only led to a selection of fine Porsche cars being fully restored to ‘better than new’, it also demonstrated the capability in-house with the older Porsche models. Working in partnership with Porsche Centres and Porsche Recommended Repairers, each of the cars is finished in the same colour and feature all-black interiors. Underlining the sports car character and tradition, each model has a manual gearbox. Each car has undergone a bare metal restoration and is beautifully finished in a special ‘Liquid Metal’ silver metallic paint (Porsche Colour Code S8), which was developed especially for the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid hypercar. A full engine rebuild, some using a new ‘short block engine’ (as available for Boxster and Type 996 911 models), has also been carried out. This short block engine rebuild is now available to customers who need an engine rebuild, at reasonable repair costs in the UK at many Official Porsche Centres (OPC) in the network. Among the twenty cars, there is a mix of air-cooled, water-cooled and transaxle models - and ten examples of the Boxster mid-engine roadster. The attention to detail on each car is exceptional and the aim was to keep them as original as possible, in line with the Porsche Classic approach, whilst adding a few bespoke touches such as the paintwork (including a subtle 70 years of Porsche graphic) and bespoke seat trimming in original ‘Porsche’ branded cloth. The interior will also feature a ‘70 years of Porsche’ commemorative plaque. To bring the Porsche ethos of everyday usability up to date, each car will also showcase selected Classic Parts, from the new transaxle and water-cooled classic Motor oils, to the Classic satellite navigation System and the Classic Vehicle Tracking System.
The innovative programme is co-ordinated by the Porsche Classic team at the marque’s GB headquarters in Reading, Berkshire, and underlines the commitment of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer to the continued enjoyment of the over 70 per cent of Porsches still on the road today; supported by 52, 000-plus Classic Genuine parts from over 1, 000 Classic suppliers. The Boxster created a sensation when first presented, and since its debut as a Show Car in Detroit, has established itself firmly within the Porsche family circle. It’s in honour of this quarter century achievement that 10 examples of the Boxster have been prepared. The combination of a mid-engine, two seats and open roof makes for a compelling roadster driving experience - and the first ‘Type 986’ Boxster S models with the evocative 3. 2-litre flat-six are a great companion on a cross-country drive.”
This Porsche really represents a great opportunity to get yourself a big chunk of modern Porsche history. We are quite sure that Porsche will never do anything like this again, which makes this run of cars very much sought after. You could be the talk of any car show, as these are very well known in Porsche circles as all the cars were displayed at the NEC upon completion to great admiration and applause.
