2007 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic

Highlights

• Low mileage 

• 3.4-litre flat-six

• 291 bhp 

• Excellent paintwork 

• Recent servicing 

Overview

We like shiny things here at PistonHeads Headquarters. We are magpies, adorning our nests with trinkets, only we don’t swoop down and steal them from unsuspecting children. Instead, we suppress our avian tendencies and comply with the norms of commercial transactions by making offers and placing bids. Even though sometimes our squawks go unanswered. 

And this here is a very shiny thing indeed. Surprisingly so given that it’s painted black, but it’s a very shiny kind of black. In fact, we’d happily take this Boxster back to our nest and use it as a mirror. 

Back in the reality of human existence, we also deeply appreciate this car’s engineering. The six-cylinder engine is mounted behind the seats, and is the larger 3.4-litre unit which puts out 291 bhp and can propel the car to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds. These shiny performance figures are complemented by this car’s recent servicing, which includes a fresh set of spark plugs and coil packs.

This means that this Boxster S is very well placed to be driven and enjoyed. Its low mileage implies that it has so far led a comfortable life, as well as its overall excellent cosmetic condition. The interior features the kind of well-trimmed leather upholstery you’d expect to see on a Porsche, and has been enhanced by the addition of a touchscreen stereo head unit which brings the car up to date with Bluetooth and Android Auto. 

In all, a very well presented example of a drop-top 987, ready to be enjoyed whatever the weather might bring. Not just by the driver but by anyone with an eye for a well-polished bit of paintwork. 

History and documentation

• Registered 10 July 2007

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Jun 2009 @ 10,816 miles, Jul 2011 @ 18,961 miles, Jul 2013 @ 25,035 miles, Aug 2015 @ 27,555 miles, Aug 2017 @ 28,558 miles, Dec 2020 @ 30,921 miles, Dec 2022 @ 32,693 miles, Mar 2024 @ 34,764 miles

• Original document pack in leather wallet

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 10 Mar 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Four former keepers

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Like any Porsche, this Boxster has a very smart and refined interior 

• Black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching 

• There are very few signs of wear to be found, only a little light creasing to the leather 

• Manual seat adjusters

• Clear wind deflector between the headrests 

• Black carpets match the seats, and are in good clean condition 

• Porsche-branded fitted footwell mats 

• Black leather door cards and centre console

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel, with Tiptronic gear controls

• Cruise control

• Climate control

• Simple, uncluttered dashboard

• Analogue instruments, with large central tachometer 

• Pioneer touchscreen digital stereo unit 

• Bluetooth connection, Android Auto

• Four-CD changer 

• Luggage compartments at the front of the car

Exterior

• Finished in a deep shade of black, with a black soft top roof 

• The roof raises and lowers electrically

• The paint is in excellent condition throughout, with only very minor blemishes that we could see

• It retains a deep shine to the clearcoat

• The body panels are also very well presented, with no dents or damage noted

• The vendor tells us that the body panels have not been damaged or repaired

• 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels

• The seller notes that the rear tyres will need to be replaced soon

• There is an MOT advisory for sidewall damage on the offside front tyre 

• The wheels show a few spots of bubbling, and there are some scuffs to the rims 

• Porsche badges front and rear 

• The headlight lenses are clear 

• Rear parking sensors 

• The soft top roof looks very smart, with no damage or fading that we could see

• The underside of the car is in clean condition 

• Twin central exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,387 cc flat-six engine

• Produces 291 bhp, and 251 lb ft

• 0-62 mph in 5.4 seconds

• Six-speed automatic gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• The underside looks clean, with only a little surface corrosion that we could see

• In Mar 2025 the spark plugs and coil packs were replaced 

• The wheel alignment was adjusted in May 2025

• The gearshift switch was replaced in May 2025 by OCD Porsche in Liverpool

• There are MOT advisories for worn front brake discs

• The seller tells us that the front brake pads and discs have recently been replaced 

• Significant rebuild/servicing

• The seller tells us that the car starts first time, runs sweetly, sounds incredible, and stops firmly

• No warning lights or running issues reported 

Summary

There are many good reasons to buy this 987 Boxster S: its low mileage, its recent servicing, its extremely capable engine, and its precise handling all come to mind. But we’re mostly captivated by its shiny paintwork. We don’t know why. Sometimes it’s the simpler things which capture the imagination and make us want to place a bid ourselves. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Colwyn Bay , Conwy.