2005 Porsche Boxster S (987.1) Manual

Highlights

• 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine
• Manual gearbox
• Recently serviced
• Long ownership
• Only one former keeper

Overview

Building on the runaway success of the first-generation Boxster — the 986 — Porsche were careful not to stray too far from their newly discovered winning formula when they revealed the 987, which was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in 2004. It was about eighty per cent newly designed, but retained the non-negotiable rear-mid flat-six engine, and well-known styling.

The example we see here was sold via Porsche’s Park Lane dealership, being delivered in January 2005, so it is an early example. The first owner kept the car until 2009, when it was sold to the current keeper, who has owned it for the past 15 years. Looking at the car’s general condition, its two owners have treated it well over the years.

Specially-ordered GT Silver paintwork suits the car’s styling, and the interior features extended Cocoa leather — a special order option when new — which gives a warm, comforting feeling. Settling into those fully-adjustable supportive leather seats for the first time in January 2005 and heading out onto Park Lane, the first owner would have felt like they had just experienced their favourite armchair at their club.

But once they left the city, they would have been able to experience the Boxster’s performance for the first time, with that naturally-aspirated flat-six whirring away behind them. It sends its 272 bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, allowing a direct and responsive driving experience.

So if you’re looking for a low-ownership Boxster which has clearly been looked after over the years, then this ’S’ has a lot to offer.

History and documentation

• Registered 14 January 2005
• Delivered new to the Porsche Centre Park Lane, London
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Nov 2006 @ 14,212 miles, Mar 2009 @ 21,492 miles, May 2011 @ 28,698 miles, Jul 2013 @32,089 miles, Aug 2015 @ 34,752 miles, Nov 2017 @ 38,164 miles, Feb 2020 @ 44,493 miles, Jun 2022 @ 48,645 miles, Jul 2024 @ 49,629 miles
• Full original document pack in leather wallet
• Collection of paperwork on file
• Two keys
• Current MOT expires 13 Dec 2023
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Current owner since Sep 2009
• The registration number is not included in the sale and the car will revert back to its original plate of LF54 BGU
• Only one former keeper
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The Cocoa leather interior of this Boxster retains its deep, chocolatey colour
• Leather hides continue from the seats onto the centre console, door cards, dashboard, and steering wheel
• All the upholstery appears to be in excellent condition for its age
• Some light creasing to the driver’s seat, but no damage that we could see
• Fully adjustable seats with memory functions
• Matching brown carpets
• Black footwell mats — the driver’s footwell has worn through below the clutch pedal
• Door cards free from significant scuffs or damage
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel in good condition
• Cruise control
• Automatic climate control
• Leather-clad dashboard very well presented
• Clear analogue instruments
• Dashboard-mounted chronometer (Sport Chrono plus)
• Original infotainment system (PCM) with digital display screen
• BOSE sound system
• Original telephone module, with steering wheel controls
• Headlining very clean and tidy
• Luggage space under the bonnet, in addition to the boot at the rear
• Wind deflector, for when the roof is lowered

Exterior

• Finished in an attractive special order shade of GT Silver, this car is very smart throughout
• The soft-top roof allows your choice of open air motoring, or weather protection when the skies darken
• The paint is very well presented, with very few minor chips and scratches that we could see
• Body panels equally well preserved, with no significant damage reported
• RS60 front splitter fitted
• 19-inch Carrera S five-spoke alloy wheels
• There is an MOT advisory for worn front tyres
• Some scuffs and scratches to the wheel rims
• Badges present and correct
• Clear, bright headlight lenses
• The soft-top roof is very clean, without any stains or tears that we could see
• The underside of the car is clean and tidy, with a little surface corrosion on the suspension components
• Centre-exit exhaust

Mechanical

• 3,179 cc six-cylinder boxer engine
• Produces 272 bhp
• Top speed 159 mph, 0-62 in 6.2 seconds
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• Sports Chrono Plus
• The sports exhaust system — reportedly fitted in 2022 by AMS Porsche — is still so shiny it you can see the ground reflected in it
• The most recent service was carried out in Jul 2024
• This included an engine oil change, new oil filter, pollen filter, brake fluid change, temperature switch and fan switch
• No other issues or warning lights noted

Summary

Smart styling, a sumptuous interior, and the performance to match. This low mileage Boxster looks to have been well cared for and should still retain the power to turn heads today.

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