Unique 'Barbie Car' in a bespoke pink colour dubbed The Pink Shoe' by Stuttgart
Extensively covered in the press thanks to its unique and distinctly fashion-driven story
Single registered keeper with a unique story
Regularly serviced and recently restored
Lightly used, averaging 4,500 miles per year
The Appeal
The Boxster S is a car that needs little introduction to the enthusiast. Known for its engaging drive, balanced handling and punchy performance, it's a car that delivers on the promise of the Porsche badge in a distinctly compact and nicely-styled platform.
This particular example, however, is something truly unique. Christened 'The Barbie Car' by the registered keeper's daughter, 'Pinkie' is a car with a story that's as colourful as its paintwork. The car was made to match the registered keeper's favourite shoes, and the specially-matched colour was even named after it - 'the pink shoe'. The story of luxury living and aesthetic ascent was quickly picked up by the British press.
Despite its flamboyant exterior, this Boxster S has lived a comfortable, calm existence. It has been lightly used over its lifetime, averaging just 4,500 miles per year. Regularly serviced at Parr in Crawley and recently restored by a local classic car specialist, this car has been maintained to a high standard.
The vendor notes that the car is fun to drive, holds the road well and offers excellent acceleration. This is a unique opportunity to own a quirky piece of Porsche history!
The History and Paperwork
Registered in 2004
Ordered specifically for £41,000 to match the vendor's shoes
Single registered keeper, briefly registered in the registered keeper's ex-husband's name due to her epilepsy
Lightly used for 20 years, averaging 4,500 miles per year
Regularly serviced at Parr in Crawley until recently
Restoration undertaken by a local classic car specialist
Featured in multiple newspapers due to its quirky story
Lightly used for the past 11 years as the registered keeper lives on a farm
Regularly serviced and recently restored
MOT valid until December 2024
Currently indicates 89,998 miles, warranted by the car's history
Complete with:
Newspaper cuttings
V5c document
£3,540 invoice for repairs and
The Condition
Tailor-made 'Pink Shoe' paintwork appears in smart condition with few imperfections
Some chips and marks towards the sills
Some areas of greening under the bumper
The soft top shows signs of wear due to outdoor parking
No non-standard upgrades have been made and the car is in highly original order
Badges are all present and correct
Original Porsche alloys, shod in Bridgestone tyres
Underneath, the car is showing light wear
Internally, the car is original and nicely kept
Some creasing and patina to the grey leather seats
Dashboard is in good overall order
Air conditioning and heating systems are reported to be temperamental
Radio is functional, but the sat nav is not
The Mechanics
3.2L Flat-6 engine
Manual transmission with 5 gears
The car is reported to be fun to drive, holds the road well, and has fantastic acceleration
We're informed it's also very manoeuvrable and great to drive with the roof down
The battery needs to be charged if not driven frequently, a common issue with Boxsters
Other than this minor note, the car is ready and waiting to be driven away with no concerns
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2004 Porsche Boxster S
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