Equipment
Arctic Silver, Boxster Red ‘Terracotta’ Leather, 550 – Hard Top, 551 Wind Deflector, 342 – Heated Seats, 573 – AC, 567 – Top Tint Windscreen, 415 – 18 inch Turbo Wheels, 665 – PCM2, 666 – Telephone Module, 670 – Nav Module, 692 – 6 CD Changer, 584 – Storage Box, 659 – Fog Lamps, 490 – Sound System ASK, 440 – Diversity Antennae, 424 – CD Shelf, 197 – High Amp Battery
EXTERIOR
The 986 is a modern tribute to the artistry and innovation that defined the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder: agile, elegant and lightweight. Finished in the quintessential shade of Arctic Silver, the paintwork still presents in superb condition and its bright metallic finish appears crisp and sharp, especially when it catches the natural light.
Having covered sensible mileage, the body remains in good cosmetic condition overall, with only the typically isolated stone chips to the front bumper and a handful of light age-related marks commensurate with use. A matching hardtop is included, while the soft-top hood presents with no notable cosmetic defects and operates swiftly and quietly.
INTERIOR
Refined simplicity, this Boxster’s interior is driver focused and unmistakably Porsche in build quality. The driving position is first class with the waistline of the bodywork relatively high, so feels very snug even with the roof lowered. With a wind deflector, and aforementioned hard top, the car has the refinements in place for all year round motoring.
The interior echoes the exterior condition with minimal signs of wear over above it’s covered mileage and age – no blemishes to any of the dash or switches, and no creasing or sagging to the vulnerable bolsters.
The three spoke crested steering wheel remains unmarked and free from any unsightly scuffs.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
At the heart of the Boxster’s lies it’s namesake boxer engine – the 2.7 water-cooled flat-six has real character, with a distinct sound that gets better the higher you climb the rev range. The central exit amplifies the six cylinder warble beautifully, nestled snugly into the rear bumper arrangement.
Out on the road the car is totally immersive and rewards even the most experienced driver, whilst being wholly approachable the tactility and partnership between steering and drivetrain remains deeply impressive.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
All of the 18 inch Turbo twist colour crested alloys present in good condition with matching Uniroyal Rainsport tyres.
Black callipers present well, with discs and pads displaying plenty of life.
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