2007 Porsche Cayman S (987) Manual

Highlights

• Long-term ownership

• Valved exhaust upgrade

• Manual gearbox

• Cruise control

• ‘Lobster claw’ wheels

Overview

Enjoying all of the benefits of a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated flat-six engine with Porsche’s typically excellent build quality and driving experience built-in, the first-generation Cayman was a hit from the get-go, and remains a firm enthusiast favourite to this day.

There’s also those looks - ageing like a fine wine is an over-used phrase these days, but the 987-generation Cayman (and Boxster, in all fairness) still look the part 20 years after launch. Yes, the first Caymans were released in 2006, no, we can’t believe it either.

A Cayman also makes a case for the practically-minded among us - with two genuinely useful luggage spaces and a well-proportioned cabin, the Cayman makes for the ideal weekend or short getaway driver. See, you can buy this Porsche with both your head AND your heart - winner winner!

This particular example is a pre-facelift, S model with the more powerful 3.4-litre engine. Driven and enjoyed as Porsche intended, regularly serviced and standard save for an upgraded valved exhaust, this is the Cayman that can be driven everyday without obsessing over the numbers ticking up on the odometer.

History and documentation

• Registered 11 May 2007

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Mar 2009 @ 4,901 miles, Mar 2011 @ 11,853 miles, Mar 2013 @ 29,697 miles, Jul 2015 @ 39,332 miles, Aug 2015 @ 39,946 miles, May 2018 @ 58,398 miles, Jul 2018 @ 60,686 miles, May 2021 @ 79,433 miles, Jun 2023 @ 90,266 miles

• Invoice for services as follows: Mar 2025 @ 101,955

• Invoice for latest service carried out in October 2025 @ 102,725 miles

• In addition to the above service, two new front tyres, both the NSF and OSF track rod ends and inner steering rack joints were replaced, a new NSF drop link was fitted and other miscellaneous works were carried out in October 2025

• A new clutch pedal switch was fitted in April 2025

• A valved aftermarket exhaust was fitted in 2023

• Coolant crossover pipe replacement carried out by Porsche in 2016

• Full document pack

• Collection of invoices 

• Two keys

• Two exhaust valve fobs

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 15 Nov 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear with a marker for plate transfer

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather interior

• Original Porsche CDR24 stereo unit

• Cruise control

• The high-traffic areas such as the steering wheel, handbrake and gearstick are worn and shiny from years of use, but present well for their age

• The door sill ‘Cayman S’ trims are typically scratched

• Both seats are commensurately patinated, but are free from any rips or tears as far as we can see

• There is an indentation in the lower rear cushion of the passenger seat

• We note some light staining and wear to the luggage area carpets

• No reported electrical faults or issues

Exterior

• Black bodywork in generally good order

• The front end exhibits the usual stone chips and light gravel rash that we’d expect to see on a performance car such as this

• We note two areas of lacquer peel below the offside headlight on the front bumper

• There is also a scuff noted on the lower edge of the front bumper, just to the nearside of centre

• Elsewhere, there are a number of small scratches, blemishes and imperfections commensurate with the age and mileage of the vehicle

• Both headlights are hazy/clouded and require polishing

• The rear spoiler is in full working order

• Both exhaust tips look to be in good shape with only some light dulling to note

• The offside rear wheel is heavily kerbed, and the front nearside wheel shows some scuffs and larger chips but a fresh wheel is supplied with the car

Mechanical

• 3,386cc naturally aspirated flat-six engine, producing 295bhp from factory

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Serviced twice in 2025 - most recently less than 3,000 miles ago

• Upgraded cat-back exhaust with remote-operated valves

• Other than the exhaust, there are no reported modifications

• Advisory-free MOT until November 2026

• We’re told that this Cayman S drives, performs and behaves exactly as expected, with no known faults or issues to address

Summary

All the flat-six goodness of a 911 but packed into a svelte two-seat frame that still looks fantastic to this day, yet will happily go un-noticed in daily traffic should you wish, there’s a lot to love about the first-generation Cayman; heck, we’d even say it’s verging on the territory of being a bona-fide modern design classic.

This particular example may have passed the milestone 100k miles on the odometer, but with evidence of regular scheduled servicing over the years, no mention of any issues and a clean MOT sheet to show, it makes a strong case as a performance daily driver for those that have a fun drive to work, or a weekend toy that can be used, enjoyed and driven without worry of piling on the miles or gaining a few new stone chips. Cars are made to be driven, after all!

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