Highlights

Only 16,099 documented miles from new
Same family owned for most of its life
Classic Guards Red 2.7L car with 5spd manual box
Very well maintained with recent service
New tyres, fuel pump, radiators, and battery just fitted
Comprehensive service history and paperwork on file
MOT valid to end of March 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

With interest in the original 986 Boxster rising, here is the kind of car you hope to find. It is the later, more powerful 220bhp 2.7L model with manual box and just 16,000 documented miles from new. This car is about as close to a new 986 as you’re likely to get.

Classically finished in Guards Red with black roof and leather, it is in the sort of condition you might expect of a barely-used car. It remains usefully factory-standard, right down to the Porsche sound system, and even has its 16in five spoke alloys.

The car has been in the same family for much of its life. It comes to market with a recent service plus a long list of work.That includes two new radiators, new Firestone tyres, a battery and a fuel pump. The MOT runs to the end of March 2026 with no advisories.

History & Paperwork

First registered 16th June 2000
Acquired by the family from the supplying dealership
Passed to current keeper in 2020 on previous keper’s death
Only three registered keepers from new
Always garaged we are told
2 keys plus 2 emergency keys and two dealer fobs
Various tax discs and MOTs as shown
Factory handbooks and wallet
DVLA records car as 2.5L but log book confirms it has M96.22 2.7L engine
V5C
Various invoices as shown
Recent service and other work detailed above and below
MOt valid to 24th March 2026 with no advisories
16,070 miles showing on MOT and 16,099 miles showing on photos
Vendor states that displayed mileage is correct

The Condition

Classic Guards Red paintwork in very good condition with few marks
Vendor reports one very small, barely noticeable scratch by the driver's door
Bodywork also well kept with arches, sills and underside as shown in photos
No structural advisories on MOT
Factory standard car including five spoke 16in alloys in very good condition
Recently fitted Firestone tyres showing good tread and sidewall condition
Black fabric hood reported to be fully functional and appears well kept with clear screen
Black leathe interior shows barely any signs of age including high traffic areas
Seats are reported to be unmarked and carpets are clean
Original and unmodified interior with light aluminium-effect trim highlight panels
Some very light age to note to gear lever and aluminium-effect trim areas
Car does not suffer the usual trim wear typical of the 986
Car retains its Porsche stereo
We are told that all controls work correctly
Vendor states both boots are virtually unused
Virtually unused space spacer spare wheel with tools

The Mechanics

2.7L flat six 220hp M96.22 engine
5spd manual gearbox
Mechanical condition is standard factory spec with no modifications we are told
The vendor states the engine runs really well
Well maintained with large history file as shown
Recent service and other work
New fuel pump, two new radiator and replacement battery
No advisories on MOT

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