1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Tiptronic 986

*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT F insurance loss in 12/2000 ***

Highlights

• Low documented mileage of 35,177 miles
• Well-kept Midnight Blue metallic with grey leather
• Sought-after early 2.5L with better reliability
• Dry-stored in Mallorca from 2011 to 2022, driven only in fine weather
• Over £2,500 recently spent on recommissioning
• MOT valid until April 2027

The Appeal

The original 986 Boxster ushered in a new era for Porsche, one not entirely focussed around the 911. By blending style and components from the 911 with a thoroughly different mid-engined character, it gave buyers a serious alternative to the rear-engined icon.

As enthusiasts return to early cars, the 2.5L flat six stands out. These cars have a stronger dual-row bearing system that makes them much more reliable than later and larger engines. Not that it should matter much with this well kept Midnight Blue 199 car because it has only covered 35,000 miles from new. The low mileage can be traced back to 2000 when the car was extensively rebuilt by a qualified engineer following an engine fire. Subsequently it was taken to Mallorca in 2011, where it lived a lightly used life in the sun. In 2022 it returned to the UK and was acquired by the seller. He tells us that he has spent over £2,500 on light recommissioning, including gear selector cable, suspension bushes, roof drip trays and seals.

The smart paintwork is matched to a well kept grey leather interior, featuring sports seats nd original Porsche stereo. The car also features the versatile 5spd Tiptronic auto box. With a fresh MOT and service check completed in April 2026, the vendor describes it as being in very good condition for its age and ready to be enjoyed this summer.

Key Information

• Mileage: 35,177 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 28th April 2027 with advisories
• Technical specs: 200bhp 2,480cc flat six, five-speed Tiptronic automatic
• Paperwork: Not full service history; declared previous insurance total loss; handbooks

The Detail

• Over £2,500 spent on recommissioning since the current owner's purchase
• Work includes new gear selector cable, seals, roof drip tray and suspension bushes
• MOT and service check completed in April 2026 with advisories to note
• Porsche Tiptronic transmission offering fully automatic and paddle-shift modes
• Midnight Blue paintwork in good order for a car of this age
• Five spoke ‘Turbo Twist’ alloys in good order with light marks to note
• Fitted with quality Michelin tyres
• Space saver factory spare wheel included
• Grey leather interior in good order due to low mileage
• Features upgraded sports front seats and Porsche factory stereo
• Switchgear, door cards and trim present well for a 986 of this age
• Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
• Black folding fabric roof in good working order
• Glass rear window conversion fitted in place of the original plastic item
• Vendor states the car starts and runs nicely
• We are told the car is in very good condition for its age

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