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1997 Porsche Boxter Base Model 24,000 Original Miles 2 Owners. 5 Speed. Exec. on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:24000 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Westland, Michigan, United States

Westland, Michigan, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.7
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WP0CA2980VS620275
Year: 1997
Make: Porsche
Model: Boxster
Trim: 2 door convertible.
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 24,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6

This is a Super Clean 2 owner Boxter. Second and current owner bought in 98' when it was one year old. It had 3,000 miles. A Doctor ordered it new from Howard Cooper Porsche in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The second owner bought it when he was 69 years old. He is the Founder of the Famous Lil Indian Mini Bikes.  He is 82 now. It is always kept in a heated garage or air conditioned in summer. He hardly drove it. He mostly went with his wife out  to dinner and weekend drives in Northern Michigan in the fall when the leaves changed colors. He never went over 65 miles an hour in it always taking smooth country back roads going up the coast of Western Michigan. It has the dealer Pre Delivery Sheet with the Doctor's name on it and about 30 or more Manuals. All the original plastic bags under the hood and the original tool kit has never been used. This car has never been hit or wrecked. It is the original paint. All the original under hood decals stickers are still there. He Just put a the first set of tires on as the originals were wore out in the front. The car was just serviced with a oil Change with Mobil 1  0W40  oil  and inspection by Gilson Motorsports of Troy, Michigan a Porsche Specialist. He also put newer Boxter and better designed convertible top transmission arms with all new bushings and cables.New Battery. This car is beautiful and well cared for. It is his baby.  I do not think you can find a nicer cared for Boxter. It runs and drives awesome. A/C blows ice cold. Everything works exec. It does have a few minor driving flaws like two small rock chips. A very small  sized scratch on the edge of the left louver. Top is in good condition with a small blemish  in the center of the top. Back window is in good condition. Rims are real nice. The black leather Seats are in good condition with no splits or rips. Dash is mint. The car just beams with newness still like the day it was built. Look at all the latches still look new. No wear marks in the carpet or door panels. The headlights still have that new multi color shine when the sun hits them. A $500. deposit due when auction ends and to be paid in full  within three business days. car is not leaving until all funds are cleared. Shipping to be paid by buyer and I can help with that.        

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