Highlights
- Smart Seal Grey metallic car with tasteful factory Aerokit and BBS-style alloys
- Low mileage of under 66,000 miles from new
- Recent work to suspension, including bushes and wishbones
- Stainless sports exhaust upgrade
- Modern stereo system with Bluetooth and satellite navigation
The Appeal
In late 1999 Porsche relented and gave buyers the Boxster they really wanted - the simply named S. A bigger engine and more power - up from 200bhp to 250bhp - provided the performance to exploit the 986’s brilliant chassis. This car, with a 6spd manual box, is arguably the early Boxster you definitely want.
And as if by magic, that is the car we have here. Smartly finished in Seal Grey metallic with the benefit of the factory Aerokit and BBS-style alloys to dial up the visual drama, this is a low-mileage car that has had just five previous keepers in its 23 years. The paintwork is mated to a black roof and dark blue leather cabin.
The vendor acquired the car in 2018 and has continued the theme of sparing use and regular maintenance. Notable improvements include new suspension bushes and wishbones plus the addition of a stainless exhaust. It also benefits from a Pioneeer Bluetooth stereo head unit.
Well specified, in a desirable colour scheme and with few miles, this is very tidy 986.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th March 2002
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since December 2018
- Stored in a garage for the entire current ownership period
- Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche as shown
- V5C
- Various old MOTs
- Large number of old invoices for servicing and other work
- Suspension work in 2020
- Current MOT valid to 22nd October 2025 with very minor advisories to note
- 65,452 miles showing on MOT and 65,466 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Well-kept Seal grey metallic paintwork in generally good order for age and mileage
- There are a few stone chips and a scuff to the nearside rear arch to note
- Doors show some chips to the edges
- Bodywork presents well for age with some small dents on the boot lid
- Fitted with factory Aerokit including front and rear spoilers and side skirts
- BBS-style 18-inch bolted alloy wheels in good order with few marks
- Continental tyres that show decent sidewall condition and remaining tread
- Factory space saver spare wheel included
- Underside appears to be in good order with no structural advisories on MOT
- Small scuff on the rear passenger wheel arch
- Blue leather interior in good order with light age to bolster on the driver’s side
- Some minor scuffs to trim items such as door cards and handles
- Everything works as it should, we are told
- New Pioneer stereo system with Bluetooth and satnav installed
- Black fabric folding roof appears in good working order as shown
The Mechanics
- 3,179cc flat six 250bhp engine
- 6spd manual transmission
- Suspension parts installed in 2020, including bushes and wishbones
- Stainless sports exhaust fitted
- Engine and gearbox work very nicely and car drives well according to the seller
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT test
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