Vehicle Description
TWO-OWNER EXAMPLE IN OUTSTANDING CONDITIONJUST 39,200 MILES AT TIME
OF LISTINGATTRACTIVE ARTIC SILVER FINISH OVER BOXSTER RED
INTERIOR201 HP 2.5L LIQUID-COOLED 'FLAT-6' ENGINE5-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONOPTIONED W/ SPORT PKG & RARE HEADREST
FAIRINGSACCOMPANIED BY CLEAN CARFAX REPORTFRESHLY INSPECTED,
DETAILED & READY TO ENJOY! While Porsche may be best known for its
long-running, multi-generation 911 series, the Boxster echoed the
spirit of another Stuttgart icon, the 550 Spyder of the mid-1950s.
Marking a return to Porsche's roots, the Boxster named after its
liquid-cooled boxer-type engine and roadster bodywork was rooted in
a design proposal by Grant Larson and Pinky Lai that won an
internal competition at Porsche for a new sports car. The resulting
Boxster Concept debuted to wide acclaim at the January 1993 North
American International Auto Show in Detroit and the new model's
production-bound exterior design, internally coded Type 986, was
finalized in March 1993. Featuring design cues similar to those of
the new Type 996 911 models, especially in terms of the front end
and body sides, the new 986 Boxster was launched ahead of the
"senior" Porsche, with the pilot-car production starting in the
second half of 1995 and actual production in mid-1996.Powering the
Boxster was Porsche's new M96 liquid-cooled flat-six engine, the
marque's first water-cooled, non-front mounted engine. Mid-mounted
in the Boxster chassis, this configuration provided a low center of
gravity, near-perfect weight distribution, and neutral handling.
Delivering 201 horsepower and available with a choice of a 5-speed
manual gearbox or Porsche's Tiptronic unit with manual capability,
the first-generation Boxster could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in
as little as 6.9 seconds and approach 150 mph. Now appreciated as a
truly collectible Porsche model with its purity of design,
performance, and excellent handling, the first-generation Boxster
marks a compelling find for committed Porsche enthusiasts.Offered
with just two owners from new and 39,200 accumulated miles at the
time of writing, this 1999 Porsche Boxter is a compelling
first-generation example. Condition is simply outstanding
throughout and colors are excellent, comprising Artic Silver paint
over Boxster Red upholstery. Power and performance are delivered by
the water-cooled, 2.5L "flat-6" engine, rated at 201 horsepower,
paired with a 5-speed manual transmission/rear transaxle. Options
and accessories include the Sport package and twin Speedster-style
headrest fairings. A clean Carfax vehicle-history report is
included with this excellent first-generation Boxster, which is
freshly inspected, detailed, and ready to enjoy on your favorite
stretch of open road. Contact us today and see it for yourself,
obtain full details, and get ready to make it yours in time for the
upcoming spring and summer show and driving seasons!
