2005 Porsche Boxster S

First registered in May 2005, this lovely Porsche Boxster S is finished in the iconic colour combination of GT Metallic Silver with a black leather interior. It’s fitted with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox too, and has been in the care of the seller for the past two years.

Its recorded mileage of 43,516 tallies with both the service record and the online MOT history but then the seller bought it from a chap who’d owned it for 12 years, with the one before that having it for four, making this a genuine three-owner-from-new example with a well-documented history.

A UK-spec car, was supplied new by OPC Solihull. Following this OPC Bristol maintained the car until 2009 when it was sold to the second keeper. A combination of fastidious owners and meticulous service history means it is being offered with “no known mechanical or electrical faults”.

The GT Metallic Silver paintwork (colour code LM7Z/U2) looks sensational, imbuing it with the hewn-from-a-solid-ingot look we love. It’s a premium colour too, and you could argue it lifts the Boxster from being something of a budget convertible into a genuine Porsche sportscar.

It’s got great shutlines - the seller tells us that he is not aware of any previous bodywork damage – and an above-average fit ‘n’ finish. The paintwork shines beautifully and the lamp lenses, glazing, and badges are all excellent.

The Carrera S 19” alloy-wheels, which have been fitted with new centre caps only recently, have no scuffs, kerbing marks, or other damage. Their somewhat open design allows for a flash of red brake caliper and a glimpse of the cross-drilled brake discs; like the silk lining on a Savile Row suit, it shows a sense of style without ever coming close to being gaudy.

Those 19-inch wheels are also shod with four Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres which were fitted new in 2018 at 38,935 miles, or less than 5,000 miles ago.

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. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

The owner tells us that the black soft top is not only undamaged but also opens and closes smoothly and quickly without any jerking or untoward noise. A wind deflector in the cabin allows for ruffle-free motoring no matter what the speed.

Speaking of speed, the rear spoiler also deploys as it should.

If you’re looking for a job then the wheelnuts are a little rusty but that’s about it because we imagine that you, like us, could live with the smattering of stonechips it has.

The black leather interior is in the same condition as the exterior; only very lightly worn, it hides its years very well. Beautifully designed and still modern, details like contrasting stitching and Porsche crests dotted throughout mean it still feels like a special place to be.

The expensive optional adaptive sport seats have a heating and memory function. Still as supportive as they are comfortable, the fact they’ve come through 18 years with nothing more than light creasing won’t come as a surprise.

But then this is a car that’s been treasured from day one. The list of extras fitted reads like a Who’s Who of the Porsche options list: the extended leather package to the doors, centre console, dashboard and sun visors; seat belts finished in silver grey; a multifunction steering wheel; instrument dials in Carrera White; auto-dimming mirrors; bi-Xenon headlights with wash system; PCM Navigation with a six-CD autochanger and iPod interface; and a BOSE nine-speaker surround sound system.

Given a start in life like that, is it any wonder it was so well cared for?

All of which means great carpets, door cards, roof lining, and trim plus instruments and switches that are still bright and vibrant and work as they should.

The nine-speaker Bose sound system sounds every bit as good as you’d hope, and the fact you’re probably going to prefer to listen to the engine than it doesn’t detract from its high-fidelity performance.

The frunk and boot are both very well presented and free of obvious damage and wear.

This means that while there are flaws, they are few. The seller assures that everything works as it should including the air-conditioning, which is nice and cold.

Therefore, your worries are limited to some scuffs to the rear of the passenger’s seat and grubby seatbelts. #firstworldproblems indeed.

Mechanically, we are told the car is standard except for an IPD intake plenum and throttle body which were fitted by Parr, the independent Porsche specialist, in 2010.

As you can see, the 3.2-litre flat-six engine fires into a steady, gruff idles with no warning lights on the dashboard. It revs beautifully – certainly more sonorously than the later four-cylinder cars – and, the seller says there “are no known mechanical or electrical faults.”

The Boxster comes with the full book pack plus a very well-stamped service history booklet that reads:

• 04.06.2007 and 17,996 miles – service and fresh brake fluid by the Porsche Centre Solihull

• 29.01.2009 and 25,255 miles – service and fresh brake fluid by the Porsche Centre Bristol

• 28.04.2011 and 31,535 miles – service and fresh brake fluid by Tognola Engineering Ltd., an independent Porsche specialist

• 2013 – 2017 - the previous owner stored the car in his heated garage

• 19.07.2017 and 38,025 miles – service and fresh brake fluid by Tognola Engineering Ltd., an independent Porsche specialist

• 03.09.2019 and 40,864 miles – service and fresh brake fluid plus new sparkplugs and brake pads by Tognola Engineering Ltd., an independent Porsche specialist

• September 2002 - air conditioning condensers were replaced and system recharged by Tognola Engineering Ltd., an independent Porsche specialist

• 08.10.2021 and 43,395 miles - service and fresh brake fluid plus a new battery by Cotswold Porsche Specialists

We are told that the car has been SORN’d and kept in the seller’s garage from November 2021 to date. Apart from regular starting and running on a private drive, it has been connected to a CTEK battery conditioner/charger throughout.

The seller also tells us that all the receipts and invoices for the work done whilst in the current and previous owner’s possession are to hand along with two remote keys and all the factory-supplied tools.

The Boxster’s MoT certificate is valid until June 2024 and it was issued, like every single MoT bar one, with no advisories. And the aberration? For tyres that were wearing unevenly…

As a 2005 car, it benefits from falling into the reduced RFL band of £395.00 per annum, rather than the current rate of £675.00 p.a.

Oh, and while the car’s cherished registration ‘F5 TWO’ is not included, it may be available by negotiation.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear.

Finished in a classic colour scheme and offered with a comprehensive service history, this is a good example of a vastly underrated convertible sportscar.

Still one of the best-handling cars ever built, the ridiculously low cost of entry into the world of the Porsche Boxster is the only reason we can think that explains why they’re viewed with such derision by the uneducated and ill-informed buffoons that continue to mock them.

Even better, it’s being offered with no reserve so it’s going to sell from the very first bid, no matter how derisory that might be.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this lot is located Droitwich, Worcestershire, UK. Viewings are strictly by appointment. To make a booking, please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, and read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.