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Description
1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5 (986)
Two owners and just 37,867 miles; extended Savannah
leather; recent clutch, IMS and other essential preventative work
undertaken
Supplied new by JCT-600 Ltd of Newcastle in May 1998
this earlier 986 series Boxster features the venerable 2.5 litre flat-six which
develops 201bhp and is driven here, through the sweet 5-speed manual gearbox,
the preferred choice of many. Finished in desirable Arena Red (L84S), black
mohair hood with wonderfully contrasting Savannah (SP) tan leather interior
(983) it rides on smart 17inch Carrera Twist staggered fitment alloy wheels
(396). The interior options fitted to this example include half electric seats,
centre console (581), air conditioning (573), front cassette compartment (421),
storage box under the bonnet (584), extended leather dash and door panels (981),
on-board computer (659) and retro fitment modern CD player with Bluetooth and
USB.
Showing just 37,867 miles in the hands of only two owners, this is
example is one to buy and cherish with great investment potential - low mileage,
low owner earlier 986 Boxsters are now few and far between. In our vendor's
hands since 2016 when he bought the car ahead of a trip to Southern Italy with
just over 31,000 miles recorded from its first owner he set about doing
everything he could to ensure the car would be up to the journey. This included
replacement of the IMS bearing (just in case), clutch and flywheel, both air-con
radiators and a thorough service - he was well placed as a Classic Car
specialist engineer. The trip went without a hitch, the car proving trouble free
and most adept at tackling Italian autostradas and mountain passes. Seeing
little use after this trip it remained in storage for a couple of years before
being used again lightly through 2019 and a little again this year.
The
history file includes V5C, owner's pack and service book showing 8 entries and 6
stamps, the last by Cranmore GT in April 2019 at 35,542 miles which includes 6
new plugs and 6 coil packs after being in storage for a couple of years. In
addition we also have some 11 old MOTs on file along with a fresh MOT running
until October 2021 with no advisories recorded.
Starting promptly and
running well at the time of our photographs the car, as far as we can see wants
for nothing but some more regular use. Buyers please note, a small can of touch
up paint has been included by the vendor after spotting a small area of paint
reaction on the rear soft top deck, likely caused by a reaction to rather
irksome and acidic bird poo (see image) at some point.
986 Boxsters are
very usable, great to drive, easy to live with and surprisingly practical with a
great owners club scene and eligible for classic insurance policies there’s
every reason to bid and enjoy one yourself.
For more information contact
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