2007 Porsche Boxster 987 Sport Edition

Highlights

• Rare ‘Sport Edition’ 987 Boxster

• Crossover pipes replaced in 2023

• Excellent specification

• Hard-backed sports seats

• Strong history - largely OPC and specialist

Overview

Forget the awkward 986-era Boxster. Yes, it was arguably ‘the car that saved Porsche’ and remains an excellent prospect for someone looking for premium thrills at less-than-premium prices, but the second-generation 987 was when the Boxster made the world really stand up and pay attention. 

Matured to perfection with an updated interior and more conventional front end, the 987 is where many marque enthusiasts will start their Porsche journey, and many will either return here several times over the years or, in this case, start hunting down the more elusive special editions.

What we have here is no mere 2.7 Boxster; oh no. This is one of a limited-run of Sport Edition examples, which featured a model-specific front bumper spoiler, unique rear bumper with built-in diffuser, PASM and a six-speed manual gearbox, even on the non-S model. 

Finished in classic Porsche Guards Red, this Sport Edition has been in the care of the current owner since May 2024, and boasts a strong factory specification with numerous optional extras in addition to the Sport Edition package.

History and documentation

• Registered 01 Nov 2007

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Nov 2009 @ 9,835 miles, Oct 2011 @ 21,912 miles, Oct 2012 @ 26,469 miles, Oct 2015 @ 32,731 miles, Apr 2017 @ 33,195 miles, Apr 2020 @ 46,185 miles, Aug 2023 @ 54,690 miles, May 2024 @ 56,370 miles

• Additional service carried out in April 2018 but not stamped - invoice present

• Full document pack

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Three keys, though one is noted as inoperable

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 06 Jul 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name showing 5 former keepers

• Coolant crossover pipes (a common 987 foible) replaced in September 2023 by ADH Porsche specialist

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather interior in excellent condition

• Hard-backed sports seats with silver rear clam

• Heated seats

• Sports steering wheel

• Original Porsche CDR24 entertainment system

• Park assist

• Aftermarket telephone connectivity has been fitted, though the seller states they don’t have the code required for use

• Aluminium Boxster kickplates

• Red seatbelts

• Wear to the outer driver’s seat bolster

• Other than typical patination/creasing, we can see no other signs of heavy wear or damage to either seat

• There is some minor tearing to the upper footwell carpet in the driver’s side

• The seller notes that the release button for the bonnet doesn’t work off the switch on the sill, but works as it should from the key

• Other than the above, there are no reported faults or issues

Exterior

• Guards red paintwork and Sport Edition bodywork in excellent condition

• Model-specific front bumper splitter/chin spoiler and Sport Edition rear bumper with built-in diffuser

• Automatically deploying rear spoiler

• Silver rear wing intakes

• Some minor stone chips visible to the front end and exposed edges

• The seller notes that there are a few small scratches to the front bumper

• The lower rear section of the front arches have a few small patches of corrosion - typical of this era of Porsche

• The folding black roof looks in very good condition, showing some light storage marks and creasing as would be expected

• All four wheels look to be in excellent condition with only one or two very small marks, all wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tyres

• Optional red rollover hoops

• At the rear, the exhaust tailpipe is slightly dulled/corroded, but remains very presentable 

• Overall, an excellent example of the lesser-seen 987 Boxster variant in a desirable colour combination

Mechanical

• 2,687cc naturally aspirated flat-six engine, producing 241bhp

• Power is sent to the rear wheels only

• As part of the Sport Edition package, the standard five-speed gearbox was replaced with a six-speed item from the Boxster S

• PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management - fitted as part of the Sport Edition package 

• No reported modifications from factory specification

• The seller notes that the Halogen headlight bulbs have been replaced with LED items, though the original bulbs are included

• “Starts, stops and drives as you’d expect, and sounds excellent even with the stock exhaust”

• Mileage 57,573 but may increase slightly as still in occasional use

Summary

A lesser-seen variant of the much-lauded second-generation Boxster, this 2007 Boxster 2.7 Sport Edition boasts a number of factory upgrades, including the crucial PASM suspension and six-speed manual gearbox in place of the base-model passive suspension and five-speed ‘box.

Produced in limited numbers, you’ll have rarity on your side when driving a Sport Edition Boxster. This example is finished in arguably one of the most desirable colour combinations of Guards Red over Black, and presents in excellent condition throughout, making it a tantalising prospect for someone looking for some summer fun with added rarity, or a Porsche aficionado looking to fill a hole in their collection.

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