This Porsche 986 Boxster got away, but there are more like it here.

This 2001 Porsche Boxster S was first registered in California where it was acquired by the seller in 2017 and relocated to Indiana. It is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic with a black convertible top over a red leather interior. A 3.8-liter M97 flat-six was installed under previous ownership in 2008 and is paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. Recent service is said to include new brake rotors and pads. This Boxster is now offered with two sets of wheels, service records, factory literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

The exterior is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic with a black convertible top. Features include xenon headlamps with washers, a body-color roll bar, and a deployable rear spoiler. The seller notes that the front bumper shows signs of paintwork.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

Staggered-width 18″ Turbo-look wheels feature colored Porsche crests and wear 235/40 front and 275/35 rear Nitto tires. Four gold wheels are included in the sale and are mounted with Michelin tires as shown in the gallery.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

The seats, dashboard, and door panels are trimmed in red leather. Options include heated power-adjustable seats with lumbar support, as well as a Becker CD player. The seller modified the center console to include cup holders and relocated the heated seat controls to the dashboard. The cruise control does not work.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

Instrumentation includes a central 8k-rpm tachometer flanked by a 180-mph speedometer and gauges for temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 71k miles, 5k of which were added by the seller.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

In June 2008, the previous owner replaced the factory 3.2L engine with an X51 Power Pack-equipped 3.8L M97 flat-six. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle. Service in 2016 included new axle boots, a new front engine mount, and a transmission fluid flush. A 30k mile service was performed on the engine in May 2017

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

Decoding the option sticker yields the following information:

  • XMY – Arctic Silver-painted roll bar
  • 030 – Sport chassis
  • 139 – Heated seat, left
  • 236 – Internal production code related to tires
  • 288 – Headlamp washer
  • 340 – Heated seat, right
  • 413 – 18″ Turbo-look wheels
  • 437 – Eight-way electrical seat, left
  • 438 – Eight-way electrical seat, right
  • 446 – Colored wheel crests
  • 454 – Automatic speed control
  • 476 – Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
  • 490 – Six-speaker sound System
  • 502 – Produced at Valmet in Finland
  • 513 – Lumbar support, right
  • 537 – Seat memory, left
  • 551 – Wind deflector
  • 584 – Storage box on engine cover
  • 586 – Lumbar support, left
  • 601 – Xenon headlamps
  • 696 – Becker CDR-220 CD player
  • 981 – Leather dashboard and door panels
  • 982 – Draped leather seats

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

Receipts for the 2008 engine swap performed by Vision Motorsports Inc. of Laguna Hills, California, can be viewed in the gallery.

M97-Powered 2001 Porsche Boxster S

The Carfax report shows registration history in California and Indiana and indicates no accidents or damage.

A driving clip can be viewed above, and a start-up video is provided below. Additional videos are available in this YouTube playlist.

Filed under: 986

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $18,986 by ducrcr
Auction Ended December 23, 2019 at 11:55AM PT
Bids 7
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Kas984
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WP0CB29891U660270
  • 71k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 3.8-Liter Flat-Six
  • Six-Speed Manual Gearbox
  • Arctic Silver Exterior
  • Red Leather Interior
  • Two Sets of Wheels
  • Service Records
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #26392