EARLY BOXSTER BARGAINS
OK, I know. It’s not exactly news that early 986 Boxsters are criminally cheap. That much you already know. But I recently stumbled upon an online post by a chap documenting a recent acquisition in the form of a couple of particularly interesting early 986s.
One of the cars is apparently the first right-hand drive Boxster to land in the UK. The other, the original UK press car, as seen in every magazine in Blighty back in the day. Normally, I’d say run don’t walk when it comes to ex-press cars. I’ve seen how they tend to get treated. If you had, you’d probably pass, too. But at this end of the market and so many years on, if the thing drives well now, well, why not.
Now, I don’t know what our man paid for these beasts. But even with a bit of a premium over your average early Boxster, we’re still talking buttons in relative terms. Even the rustiest, most apologetic and unremarkable old 911s are worth much more.
Anyway, it’s pleasing to see enthusiasts can still pick up Porsches with significant historical value for not a lot of money. Some will no doubt focus on the possible investment angle. And there may be mileage in that. But for a long-time fan of the 986, it’s great to see some early examples finding their way to the right kind of home. They’re such sweet, analogue things to drive and deserve far more appreciation than they get.