Highlights
- Exceptionally presented car with an essential colour combination
- No aftermarket components fitted to the car
- Genuine mileage 29,590 miles since new, with only 184 miles done since December 2022
- Comprehensive service history
The Appeal
During a bit of a cash crunch in the 1990s, Porsche was admiring the recently introduced Mazda MX-5, and decided to hit the compact roadster market in a similar format. The result was an impressive mid-engined car that took the nose of the 996 and the absolute best of the brand’s handling. It got rapturous applause, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in the company’s history.
Y307 KRX was assembled in Spring 2001 at Valmet’s Finnish plant. They were a contract assembler (engines were made in Stuttgart and shipped up there) until 2008 for Boxster and Cayman, and had a stellar reputation for quality. All Porsche forums will tell you that the Valmet-assembled cars are completely in line with Porsche’s own build quality.
This delightful and original Boxster is in fantastic condition overall, and will draw admiration wherever it goes.
The History and Paperwork
- In 2016 the car was declared “best original factory complete Boxster 986” at Beaulieu MM’s Independent Porsche Enthusiasts’ Club meet
- 29,590 warranted miles
- Shipped to Porsche Zentrum Würzburg May 2001 and delivered to HR Owen, Hatfield
- Current owner purchased the car in December 2022
- Previous ownership was 7 years, purchased in 2015
- Ownership before this was 12 years, purchased in 2003
- V5C present and correct with two sets of keys
- Superb history file including:
- Every MoT since 2006
- Service invoices from Porsche specialists
- Original booklets, incl. owner’s manual, service book, CD/radio, NavTrak
The Interior
- Attractive sand leather interior that’s been very lightly used
- Seats are in excellent order with only minor wear to the bolsters
- Dashboard is clean and well kept with all instruments clear and easy to read
- Switchgear and electrics are all in good working order with no faults to declare
- Door cards are clean and free of scuffs
- One very small mark on the driver’s side sill
- Original Porsche CDR-22 Single-CD Player/radio
- Front boot holds spare space-saver wheel (never used) with locking wheelnut, breakdown triangle (never used) and a complete Porsche handtool kit
- Rear boot boasts access points for home maintenance and is in superb order
The Exterior
- Original Lapis Blue Metallic paintwork
- Small stone chip mark in the windscreen
- This has reportedly been present since 2015 with no deterioration
- Some minor stone chips to the bonnet
- Slight paint cracks on the rear bumper
- Very light signs of wear to the front bumper
- The electric hood is in good order with no rips or tears
- The hood mechanism works as expected with no issues
- Clear panels in excellent condition
- Car is sitting on its original Porsche alloys, which are in good order
- Continental Sport Contact tyres are in good order with plenty of tread
- Underside appears to be clean and well-kept with minimal wear
The Mechanics
- Powered by the 2.7-litre M96.22/M96.23 flat-6 powerplant
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Rear main oil seal (RMS), exhaust flange gasket replaced at 25,800 miles
- New Bosch alternator also at 25,800 miles
- Car reportedly starts, accelerates and brakes exactly as expected
- No reports of leaks, smoke or bangs from the engine bay
Summary
A beautifully presented and solid example of the essential Porsche roadster, this is sure to be a gem of a drive for even the most discerning driver. There’s no doubt about it - this is a solid future classic.
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