2014 PORSCHE CAYMAN

There are certain cars we never tire of selling, and the Porsche Cayman 981 has always been one of them. Our Sapphire Blue Metallic 2.7 PDK is a car we know particularly well, having originally supplied it in September 2021. When the opportunity arose to buy it back from the same owner, we didnt hesitate. Five years later, it remains every bit as appealing as we remember, and with 57,258 miles, a comprehensive Porsche main dealer and specialist service history, and a particularly desirable factory specification, there is a great deal to like about this one. First, the colour. Sapphire Blue Metallic is absolutely gorgeous on the 981, particularly against the 19-inch Cayman S alloys. It gives the car an almost exotic appearance, and photographs genuinely struggle to capture just how striking it is in person. Its the sort of Porsche you find yourself looking back at after parking, and we think that matters when buying a sports car. What makes the 981 so special, though, is underneath that beautiful bodywork. The naturally aspirated 2.7-litre flat-six sits directly behind the occupants, giving the Cayman its wonderfully balanced mid-engined layout. Unlike the turbocharged four-cylinder engines introduced in the later 718, this is a proper six-cylinder Porsche, with a progressive power delivery, unmistakable soundtrack and an engine that rewards being revved. With approximately 271 bhp, it isnt about chasing enormous horsepower figures. The magic is in the chassis, the steering precision and how naturally the whole car responds to its driver. You dont need extraordinary speeds to appreciate what Porsche achieved here. Our car also benefits from some genuinely worthwhile factory options. The seven-speed PDK transmission is complemented by the Sport Chrono Package, bringing Sport Plus functionality, more aggressive gearbox programming and sharper throttle response. The SportDesign steering wheel and upgraded Sport Seats Plus add to the driving experience, while heated seats, BOSE Surround Sound, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, two-zone climate control, cruise control and front and rear ParkAssist make this an exceptionally appealing specification for regular use. Porsche crests embossed into the headrests are another lovely finishing touch. The ownership and maintenance history are equally important to us. The first three recorded services were carried out by Porsche main dealers in 2016, 2018 and 2020. Since then, Porsche Specialist Devon has maintained the car, including a major service with spark plugs in June 2022, further maintenance in July 2023 and an intermediate service in July 2025 at 56,114 miles. We have also carried out an oil service, inspection, pollen filter and brake fluid service in November 2026. Seven recorded maintenance visits, with a consistent history of Porsche main dealer and specialist attention. Having supplied this exact car previously, we have the additional reassurance of knowing how it has been treated during its most recent ownership. Its tyres and brakes show none of the obvious tell-tale signs we associate with particularly hard use, and its pleasing to see how familiar the car still feels to us after all these years. Weve always considered the Cayman one of the finest sports cars Porsche has produced. You sacrifice the rear seats of a 911, but gain an extraordinary mid-engined driving experience that is arguably the whole point of owning a sports car in the first place. The 2.7 makes a particularly compelling case for itself, offering that wonderful naturally aspirated flat-six character without needing the extra performance of the S. At 360 annual road tax, this is also a relatively reasonable proposition for a six-cylinder Porsche of this generation. But ultimately, our enthusiasm for this particular Cayman comes down to something much simpler: its colour, specification, history and the fact that we know the car. Its one we were genuinely pleased to have back.

Features:

18in Alloy Wheels - Cayman, 2 x 25 Watt Output, 7in Colour Display, ABD - Automatic Brake Differential, ASR - Anti Slip Regulation, Active Carbon Filter, Air Conditioning, Airbag - Driver, Airbag - Head, Airbag - Passenger, Airbag - Thorax in Seat Side Bolsters, Analogue Gauges for Engine Speed - Vehicle Speed - Fuel Level, Anti-Theft Wheel Protection, Auto-Deployed Rear Spoiler, Automatically Extending Rear Spoiler, Auxiliary LED Light Modules in Front Apron Containing Daytime Running Lights and Position Lights, Bar in Front of Front End Air Intake in Black, Bi-Xenon Headlights with Integral Turn-Signal Indicators, Brake Assistant, Brake Calipers - Black, Brake Calipers with Black Paint Finish, CDR Audio System, Cayman Logotype in Front of Gear-Shift or PDK-Selector, Clear Glass H7 Halogen Projection Headlights with Integral Turn Signal Indicators, Clothes Hooks on Seat Backrests, Cupholders, Daytime Running Lights - LED, Door Brakes with Three Rest Positions, Door Entry Guards with Model Designation, Door Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and Heated, Doors and Hood Front and Rear Made of Aluminium, EDTC - Engine Drag Torque Control, Electric Parking Brake, Electric Windows - Lifts with One Touch Operation, Electronic Immobiliser - Transponder System, Enhanced Porsche Stability Management - PSM, Front Lip Spoiler in Black-Unpainted, Gear Indicator in Rev Counter, Glove Compartment - Lockable, Glove Compartment Illumination, Green Tinted Heat-Insulating Glass, Headlight Assistance, Headlight Cleaning System, Heated Glass Rear Screen, Instrument Cluster with Central Rev Counter and 4.6in TFT VGA Display, Integral Head Restraints on Seats, Integrated Cluster of Three Round Instruments, Interior Orientation Lighting and Reading Light, LED Reading Lights Orientation Ignition Lock and Vanity Mirror Lighting, LED Rear Lights and Third Brake Light, Lightweight Bodyshell in Steel-Aluminium Design, Lightweight Spring-Strut Suspension, Manual Seat Height Adjustment, On-Board Computer, On-Board Diagnostics for Monitoring of the Emission Control System, Operated Hood with Heated Glass Rear Screen, PORSCHE Logotype and Model Designation on Tailgate in High-Gloss Chrome Look, Pad-Wear Sensors on Each Brake Pad, Permanent Digital Displays for Odometer - Trip Odometer - Clock - External Temperature and Speed, Porsche Side Impact Protection - POSIP, Power Assisted Steering with Variable Steering Ratio, Power Release Buttons for Luggage Compartment, Pre-Tensioners and Force Limiters at Front, Remote Central Locking, Rooflining in Chosen Interior Colour in Black Platinum Grey or Luxor Beige, Seats - Adjustable Backrests - Electric, Seats - Sports, Shell Hot-Dip Galvanised on Both Sides, Single CD Drive Supporting MP3 Audio Playback, Speakers x4, Sport Mode Button, Sport Steering Wheel with Manual Height and Reach Adjustment, Steering Wheel - Manual Height and Fore-Aft Adjustment, Steering Wheel - Rim - Gear Lever and Door Handles Covered in Leather in Interior Colour, Steplessly Adjustable Fan with Air Recirculation and Defroster Functions, Storage Compartment in Each Door, Tyre Sealing Compound and Electric Air Compressor, Underbody Panelling, Universal Audio Interface - AUX, Vanity Mirrors in Both Sun Visors, Water-Repellent Coating on Side Windows, Welcome Home Lighting, Windscreen Washer System with Two Wiper Speeds and Heated Washer Jets