Highlights In current ownership for 17 years Garaged during this time Basalt Black Metallic Just 2 owners from new Under 31,000 miles Overview Taking the goldmine that was the Boxster platform and reverting to a more conventional front-end appearance was another stroke of genius from Porsche, and the 987-generation Boxster was an unsurprising hit with both driving enthusiasts and casual Porsche owners alike.

This was much more than a facelift, however, with Porsche reporting that the 987 was 80% new compared to its predecessor underneath.

Evidently, they got the recipe perfect (to quote Goldilocks and the three bears, it’s not too hot, not too cold… it was just right) as if you look out on the road today, you’re sure to see plenty of 987 Boxsters (and its stablemate, the Cayman) in day-to-day traffic and at marque events alike.

This particular example is a 2.7-litre, 5-speed example that has been in the care of the current owner since 2009, and has covered under 31,000 miles from ne...