Highlights

Classic Guards Red with full respray two years ago
Left factory with over £6,000 of desirable options
Recently fitted with new black mohair roof
Early 200bhp 2.5L car with stronger dual row IMS bearing
Reported full service history
a/c condensers replaced and system working correctly
Private registration plate included in the sale
Current MOT to April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The original 986 Boxster finally cracked the problem of giving marque enthusiasts a serious alternative to the 911. It shared a lot of DNA with its sibling, but its balanced mid-engined layout ensured it delivered an entirely different experience.

Early cars are garnering renewed interest, particularly pre-2000 2.5L cars like this smart Guards Red car, because they feature stronger dual-row IMS bearings. It left the factory with the slick 5spd manual box and over £6,000 of options, including the Lux pack, cruise control and high-end sound system, which is still fitted.

The car presents really well, helped in large part by a full respray two years ago and a recently fitted new hood. Less obviously, the a/c condensers have been replaced, so the system works well, making it ideal for summer driving.

The vendor tells us that the car comes with full service history. Although we can’t verify that, the MOT history supports the sense of a well-cared-for car. The current test runs to April 2027 with no advisories.

This is a well-specified and nicely sorted example of a hugely rewarding convertible.

Key Information

Mileage: 111,798 miles (supported by MOT history but not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid to 29th April 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 200bhp 2,480cc five-speed manual
Paperwork: Reported full service history, stamped service book as shown, handbooks and waller, invoices, 2 keys (remote operation not working), original bill of sale

Service history (further details in photos):

05/05 - 37,842 miles - Porsche Tonbridge
07/04 - 24,348 miles - Porsche Tonbridge
09/03 - 11,235 miles - Lindbrook Porsche
08/02 - 6,197 miles - Lindbrook Porsche
08/01 - 4,460 miles - Lindbrook Porsche
08/00 - 2,787 miles - Lindbrook Porsche
07/99 - 1,988 miles - Lindbrook Porsche

Factory fitted options totalling £6,442.56 as shown in photos:

Lux Pack
Full leather
Cruise control
Upgraded sound system
Oval chrome exhaust
Leather roll bar

The Detail

Classic Guards Red with Porsche decals in black all in good condition
Full repaint carried out approximately two years ago to address faded paint
One small chip noted on the bonnet by seller
Bodywork in good order with vendor stating car has no rust
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
‘Turbo Twist’ five spoke alloys in very good condition with Falken tyres fitted
New mohair roof professionally fitted approximately 18 months ago
Both air conditioning condensers replaced; air conditioning reported to work well
Grey leather interior in very good condition with only slight age to note to usual areas
Some wear to driver’s bolster and gear knob
Trim seems largely free of the scuffs that can be typical of these early models
High specification car that retains its factory sound system
Engine and transmission described by the vendor as working as they should
All functions reported to work apart from the remote key fobs
Central locking operates using the key blade
No advisories on MOT

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