1999 Porsche Boxster BASE

Make

Porsche

Model

Boxster BASE

Year

1999

Listed price

$20,900

Location

Tea, South Dakota

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

23,080 miles

When Porsche unveiled the Boxster concept at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show, it signaled a bold new direction for the storied German marque. Designed to evoke the legendary 550 Spyder while offering a more accessible entry point into Porsche ownership, the Boxster (a portmanteau of "boxer" engine and "roadster") arrived for the 1997 model year as the company's first-ever mid-engine roadster. Its 986 generation, sharing many components with the contemporary 996-generation 911, was critical to Porsche's financial resurgence. The original 2.5-liter flat-six, mounted just ahead of the rear axle, provided a sublime balance and an intoxicating soundtrack, quickly establishing the Boxster as a benchmark for open-top sports car dynamics and earning it a loyal following among enthusiasts. This 1999 Boxster represents the pure, unadulterated vision of the original 986, powered by its characterful 2.5-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine. With a remarkably low 23,080 miles on the odometer, this silver example presents as a time capsule, reflecting a life of careful ownership and limited use. Its automatic transmission makes for effortless cruising, allowing the driver to fully immerse themselves in the open-air experience and the agile handling that defined the Boxster from its inception. For those seeking a pristine example of Porsche's groundbreaking mid-engine roadster, this Boxster offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a piece of modern Porsche history.