2002 Porsche Boxster S

This 2002 Porsche Boxster has been in its owner’s care for the past 17 years. He’s loved it to bits in that time but ill-health now forces the sale of his beloved sportscar, and to make things easier he has changed the registered keeper to a family member in February 2025.

Which means ‘BC02 YDG’ has had only one previous owner, and they kept it until it was six years old. During his ownership the seller has preserved it in specialist professional storage, only wheeling it out for the odd trip down to places like Silverstone, which explains why it is still showing just 42,000 miles on the odometer, or fewer than 2,000 a year.

This dedicated – and presumably expensive – curation is evident in the way the Boxster starts, drives, and looks, making this one for the connoisseur who refuses to compromise.

Basalt Black Metallic (colour code LC9Z) is a brave colour for a secondhand sportscar but the same ruthlessness that could highlight every dink and ripple shines the same ruthless spotlight on careful ownership, highlighting straight panels as boldly as it does dodgy ones.

And this one is very good – and the fact the only “flaws” we can see are swirl marks from loving polishing over the years says it all really.

Even the door mirror cappings and all four corners are very good, and that’s important because it’s the extremities that betray a careless driver and the fact these are completely unsullied speaks volumes. 

The simple five-spoke alloy wheels are pretty good too, with only very light kerbing scrapes to the rims. Their open design also allows you to admire the bright red brake calipers that lie behind them; after all, if you’ve got it, why not flaunt it?

The wheels are fitted with 225/40R18 tyres on the front and 265/35R18 on the rear. All are Michelin Pilot Sport, with build dates of either 2023 or 2024, and all have good tread on them as they’ve only covered a couple of thousand miles since they were fitted. 

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. 

The folding roof, which is finished in black to match the coachwork, is excellent too; we doubt you’ll find a better one on a 986 Boxster at any price. Of course, it also rises and falls as it should and seals tightly.

The lamp lenses are colourful and free of cracks, the badges are bright and shiny, and while the flanks have the odd minor scratch and mark, there’s nothing on the exterior that we feel needs your attention. 

The interior would be classed as ‘very good’ no matter what the car’s age but the fact this one has seen 23 years of use, albeit across only 42,000 miles, upgrades that to ‘astonishingly good’. 

Because the only wear we can see is to the driver’s seat – and even that only makes itself felt by way of some gentle creasing and light softening to the outer bolsters.

The two seats, which are electrically adjustable, are otherwise almost flawless with inner bolsters that look almost untouched.

The leather-covered steering wheel and gearknob are all in an excellent condition too, as are the controls for the Tiptronic gearbox the Porsche is fitted with. 

Even the Porsche lettering on the handbrake is untouched.

The sliding cubbyholes behind the seats are undamaged, the sunvisors stay in place, and the elasticated pockets on the back of the seats are still taut.

The door cards are good too, as are the carpets, and the headlining. 

The toughened glass wind deflector means your hair should stay relatively unruffled even at motorway speeds, and its presence helps the Boxster to be the supremely comfortable and practical sportscar it is.

The frunk is clean and plays host to the spare wheel, tool kit, and hazard warning triangle. Of course, being a mid-engined sportscar you get two bites of the luggage-cherry with a good-sized rear boot too. This is equally clean

As for faults, the only one we are aware of is the radio, which doesn’t work. The volume knob is a bit scratched too, maybe it would be easier to just replace this one rather than faff about trying to get it fixed?

As you can see, the Boxster starts well, idles perfectly, revs cleanly, and does it all with an appealing bark from the exhaust.

The last few MoTs mentioned an oil leak from the engine, but as it was classed as “not excessive” and has been an advisory for a few years now, it’s probably fair to assume it isn’t severe. 

The underside is clean, boasts what seems to be the original underseal protection, and no MoT tester has ever mentioned structural corrosion. 

The Porsche’s MoT certificate is valid until April 2026, the recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and the Boxster comes with the book pack and its MoT certificate and V5 registration document. 

Servicing and maintenance records are to be seen in the documents gallery going back to 2011.

This mid-engined Porsche became a stalwart of the classic car scene for the very good reason that it does everything well: Rust-resistant, reliable, straightforward to service, and far more thrilling to drive than its reputation suggests, there are few cheaper, faster, or more rewarding ways to get from A to B than behind the wheel of a 986 Boxster. 

As for this example, while there may not be a whole heap of paperwork to prove the quality of its curation, the seller is happy to offer it with no reserve by way of compensation, so it is going to sell from the very first bid, no matter how derisory that might be.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £5,000 - £8,000.

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