The Porsche Boxster (type 986) played a crucial role for Porsche at the time. With the 968 and 928 leaving the catalogue after many years of service, the 911 (993) was the only model generating volume. The introduction of the 986 Boxster was a strategic move: it aimed to win back enthusiasts, broaden the customer base and revive a brand facing challenges. It is easy to forget, but in the mid-90s Porsche was not yet the company it is today.
In 1996, before the launch of the new 911 (996), Porsche introduced its new “baby” model. While everyone expected an air-cooled flat-six, the Boxster became the first Porsche road car to adopt water cooling — a crime for Porsche purists at the time! And yet… how well it works!
The result was an efficient and affordable vehicle. Between 1996 and 2004, around 100,000 units were sold — figures never before achieved by Porsche. It was a huge success.
Today, it is fully recognised as a true Porsche and, believe me, in some moments even more fun to drive than a 911! After all, in the Boxster the engine sits exactly where it should.
This is an excellent youngtimer for weekend getaways thanks to two spacious luggage compartments, or simply for enjoying a Sunday morning drive to pick up fresh bread.
Our example is beautiful, healthy, and very well equipped. The interior is in remarkably good condition for its age, with no creaking or damaged plastics.
Under the blue soft top sits the most desirable engine offered in the Boxster at the time: the 3.2-liter flat-six producing 252 hp, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The blue leather seats are semi-electrically adjustable and heated, the gear knob and handbrake lever are trimmed in leather, the car features automatic climate control, the original Porsche Becker radio with CD and navigation, onboard computer, and Litronic headlights. Below is the complete official Porsche option list for this vehicle:
Factory options:
008 986 S 3.2-liter displacement
016 Standard option package
071 European model
139 Left seat heating
197 Stronger battery
198 1.7 kW starter motor
211 Number plate support version 3
219 Differential
271 Aspheric, electrically adjustable and heated driver’s mirror
273 Electrically adjustable and heated passenger mirror
274 Illuminated vanity mirror
288 Headlamp washer system
321 Porsche CR22 radio
340 Right seat heating
369 Standard left seat
370 Standard right seat
413 18″ Turbo-Look wheels
421 Front cassette storage
436 Three-spoke airbag steering wheel
439 Electric soft-top operation
441 Radio preparation
465 Left rear fog lamp
480 6-speed manual gearbox
488 German-language inscriptions
499 German version
534 Alarm system
539 Mechanical height adjustment left seat
540 Mechanical height adjustment right seat
551 Wind deflector
562 Driver and passenger airbags
563 Side airbags
566 White front fog lights
568 Windscreen without dark upper band
571 Activated charcoal filter
573 Air conditioning
581 Front center console
584 Storage box
601 Litronic headlights
602 Third brake light
620 E-gas
651 Electric windows
657 Power steering
661 Emissions control program
692 Porsche CD changer
981 Leather interior without seat covering
983 Front seats in leather
X70 Stainless steel door sills with logo
With this, you now know everything. I look forward to welcoming you to our garage so you can see and test the car in person!
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