2003 Porsche Boxster S, 986, 3200cc. Registration number A20...

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£3,450

2003 Porsche Boxster S, 986, 3200cc. Registration number A20 HYP. Chassis number WPOZZZ98240640670. Engine number 670083.
Companion models to Porsche's perennial 911 - 914, 924, 944, 928 - have all come and gone, but in 1997 a new car arrived that looks as though it might stay the course a little longer: the Boxster. The secret of the Boxter's success lies in the fact that, unlike previous attempts to extend the range, it bears a strong resemblance to the 911 and is recognisably a Porsche. First seen as a showcar at the Detroit Motor Show in 1993, the Boxster was designed in-house by Grant Larson and Stefan Stark, and took its inspiration from two main sources: the 356 Speedster and 550 Spyder of the 1950s. Mid-engined like the latter, rather than rear-engined like the 911, the two-seater Boxster is powered by a water-cooled version of Porsche's trademark 'boxer' flat-six motor, a feature that would later be applied to the 911. The Boxster debuted in 2.5-litre form with 204bhp on tap. Anti-lock brakes, electric hood, climate control, pop-up rear spoiler, twin air bags, leather interior and an alarm came as standard plus, of course, Porsche's legendary engineering excellence and superlative build quality.
In 1999, the model's original 2.5-litre engine gave way to a 2.7 producing 217bhp. At the same time, the more focused Boxster S entered the fray, powered by a 3.2-litre flat six making 249bhp, sufficient for 0-62mph in 5.9sec, and with a six- speed manual gearbox or the existing five-speed Tiptronic.
The addition of Motronic engine management and VarioCam (variable camshaft) technology in 2003 helped to raise the performance of the standard Boxster 2.7 to 225bhp and of the S to 256bhp. In addition, a minor facelift ushered in a glass rear window. These 2003/53-reg cars are considered the best. In 2004, with the replacement 987-series Boxster approaching, a 261bhp limited-run S-based version called the Anniversary was launched.
HYP was first registered in November 2003 and according to the replacement service book it has had 12 stamps from either Porsche or Specialists until recently when it was serviced locally. These confirm its life of use in London 2004 - 2005, three stamps and a mileage of 38,971 added, it then began moving North to Cumbria and Tyneside until in February 2015 it was serviced in Scotland at 97,604 miles. It remained there before arriving in the East Riding with our vendor in May 2018 and the yearly MOT's have taken it up to the current 108,851 miles.
As with all cars of this type it is the cataloguers opinion that one is better buying a car that has been used and regularly maintained than one laid up for long periods. When viewed for the catalogue it started with no issues apart from a slow drivers window and drove very well.
Sold with the V5C and service booklet, it has recently had a new battery and alternator fitted.