1997 - Porsche Boxster 2.5L - Lot 136

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1997 - Porsche Boxster 2.5L - Lot 136
1997 - Porsche Boxster 2.5L French registration Chassis n°WPOZZ98ZVS602906 - Very first series of a model that became timeless in the Porsche range - Rare example in very good original condition in the right configuration - Reasonable mileage of 120 300 km and manual gearbox - Service booklet, manuals, spare key and file Officially, the Porsche Boxster was launched on the market in March 1996 during the Geneva Motor Show. It is a pure roadster, with two seats and the famous "Boxer" type flat six, but in a central rear position, unlike its big sister, the mythical 911. More affordable than the latter, while offering an exceptional road behavior, the Boxster quickly imposed itself on the market. It allows Porsche to capture a new clientele who thus access the myth of the brand from Stuttgart. This first generation of the Boxster is codenamed 986, to distinguish it from the later generations that follow with the type 987 in 2005, the 981 in 2012 and the 718 in 2016. It is its road abilities that will quickly legitimize the rise of the Boxster and especially its engines. At the beginning, three displacements are proposed: the 2.5L of 204 hp, then the 2.7L of 220 hp initially which passes afterwards to 228 and finally the 3.2L, "S", with its 250 then 260 hp. The famous water-cooled flat six is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox or an automatic gearbox. The handling is excellent, sporty but comfortable enough to preserve the comfort and versatility of the car. The braking system, an asset of the brand's models, is very good. Likewise, the lined soft top and the windshield allow you to enjoy the car in all conditions. Inside, we find the seriousness and quality standards of the Zuffenhausen brand, even if the equipment, relatively complete, remains basic, the buyer having access to a large catalog of options to enrich the basic equipment. The Boxtser is reliable, provided that the correct rules of use and the maintenance plan are followed. An undeniable success, the Porsche Boxster has been so seductive that it has now managed to become a central element in the Porsche range alongside its big sister the 911. The presented roadster is a first generation Porsche Boxster, type 986, in 2.5L version with 204 hp and mechanical gearbox. It was delivered new in Germany on April 18, 1997, then imported in France and sold by the Porsche dealer of Annecy, the garage du Mont-Blanc, to its first French owner in June 2003, when it had a little more than 62000 km. With its midnight blue metallic color, grey leather interior and grey carpets, associated with a black canvas top, orange lights and 16 inches aluminium wheels with black centra badge, its configuration is superb. This boxster also has appreciable options such as heated seats or defrosting mirrors. This is a car with a reasonable mileage as it has barely 120300 km to date. Rarely has it been well maintained, as evidenced by its maintenance booklet and the file of additional invoices that accompanies it. This is probably the reason why it is in such a good state of preservation. The bodywork is essentially in its original condition and shows no particular flaws, while the interior upholstery is overall well preserved, especially for a convertible, even if it could be slightly dyed at the driver's seat post. Sold with its service booklet and manuals in their pocket, as well as its spare key and backrest, this Boxster has solid assets to seduce the demanding amateurs. This is a very nice example of a nice little roadster, emblematic of the Youngtimer phenomenon and of the daily use pleasure car that this Boxster, whose price has not yet taken off. It has everything of a great Porsche except the price. But does it really matter?
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