2001 Porsche Boxster S
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Highlights
- Comprehensive service history with 18 service stamps, 12 of which are from the main dealer
- Acquired by the current owner in February 2023, with less than 500 miles driven in the last year
- Predominantly original and well-preserved vehicle, stored in a cart lodge with a cover
- Upgraded wheels were refinished last year
The Appeal
By the 1990s, Porsche were in dire straits - and turned to Project 986 for a solution. The brief itself was simple; a small rear-engined sports car, true to Porsche while opening the brand up to a middle market. The result undeniably saved the company - the Boxster was such a hit that Volkswagen invested and, eventually, bought up the legendary German brand outright.
This particular example has been meticulously maintained, with a comprehensive service history and plenty of originality. Always kept undercover by the current owner - who purchased the car in February 2023 - the vehicle has only tracked 500 miles in the past year and is predominantly original.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2001
- 18 service stamps, with the last one at 88,446 in May 2023, which included a gearbox oil service
- 12 of the service stamps are from the main dealer, the rest are from Porsche specialists
- 6 separate brake fluid stamps, with the last one in 2019
- 6 separate long-life check stamps
- Known to the current owner from new and has been well-maintained
- Acquired in February 2023, with less than 500 miles driven in the last year
- V5 shows 2 former registered keepers, but it was effectively a company car for the early years, and the same individual owned it after that until the current owner bought it
- The car has a good history and has been well cared for
- The owner will be sad to see it go
- Valid MOT until May 2024
The Condition
- Bodywork and underside appear in smart condition for its age
- Some light wear, though this is very age-commensurate
- Minor stone chips/marks present
- Last MOT indicates that rear tyres may need replacing soon
- Upgraded wheels were refinished last year
- Some light corrosion under the car, though it's far from significant
- Internally, the car is nicely kept with no obvious rips or tears
- Light cracking and creasing to the bolsters
- All instruments are clean and legible
- We understand everything to be working correctly
The Mechanics
- 3.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six powerplant
- Manual transmission with 6 gears
- Mechanically well-maintained
- The latest MOT noted some corrosion to the brake discs
- Car has not been driven much since the last MOT so these aren't likely to have worn further
- Other than this, we're informed that it's in great mechanical order
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2001
- Make Porsche
- Model Boxster
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 88,000 Miles
- Engine size 3179
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Stock
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
20
bids
- pd•••• £6,000 22/04/24
- mo•••• £5,900 22/04/24
- pd•••• £5,800 22/04/24
- qu•••• £5,700 22/04/24
- mo•••• £5,600 22/04/24
- cl•••• £5,500 22/04/24
- mo•••• £5,400 22/04/24
- ba•••• £5,200 22/04/24
- mo•••• £5,000 22/04/24
- ba•••• £4,800 22/04/24
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