The 1997 Porsche Boxster marked an important turning point for Porsche and was a crucial addition to the German automaker's model lineup. This model was the first in the Boxster series and set the tone for a series of successful roadsters that would follow.
In the 1990s, Porsche faced financial challenges and the need to appeal to a wider audience became apparent. The introduction of the Boxster was a strategic move to bring an affordable, yet performance-oriented sports car to the market. The name "Boxster" is a combination of "boxer" (referring to the flat boxer engine) and "roadster" (referring to the open two-seat design).
The Porsche Boxster had a distinctive design that was instantly recognizable as a Porsche, yet felt unique and fresh. The design was inspired by the classic Porsche 550 Spyder and the more recent Porsche 911, but had its own modern interpretation. The car has distinctive round headlights a low, wide body and
typical Porsche air intakes on the sides
All Porsche Boxters came as a convertible mer a folding fabric hood that could be operated electrically. A hardtop was also included with this car.
It is a two-seater car with a sleek and functional dashboard and high quality materials and workmanship.
The 1997 Boxster was praised for its excellent handling and balance, thanks to its mid-engine configuration that provided optimal weight distribution. The chassis and suspension were designed for both daily comfort and sporting performance, making the car suitable for both public roads and the track.
The 1997 Porsche Boxster is more than just a sports car it is a symbol of a new era for Porsche. With its perfect combination of performance, design and driving pleasure, this first-generation Boxster remains an iconic and beloved model among car enthusiasts and collectors.
To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend coming to the viewing day.
NOTE: THIS CAR IS BEING AUCTIONED ONLINE BY CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS. THE AMOUNT LISTED IS THE LOWER END OF THE ESTIMATE. BIDDING STARTS FROM ? 5.000,-. THERE ARE SEVERAL VIEWING DAYS OF CLASSIC SPORTS CARS AMSTERDAM. ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2024 THE ONLINE AUCTION WILL START AT 17:00. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEWING DAYS AND ALL OTHER LOTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CLASSICCAR-AUCTIONS.COM. THE AUCTION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 STARTING AT 8:00 PM.
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Location:
Muiderstraat 21
1011 PZ Amsterdam
Netherlands
Viewing days:
Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 16, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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This car will be part of an online auction on location in Amsterdam. Bidding starts at ? 5.000,-. There will be various viewing days in Amsterdam. The online auction will start on Wednesday 7 August 2024 and will close on Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 20.00 hours. For more information and the other lots look on our website www.classiccar-auctions.com.
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Dieses Auto wird Teil einer Online-Auktion vor Ort in Amsterdam sein. The lot starts at ? 5.000,-. Es wird verschiedene Besichtigungstage in Amsterdam geben. Die Online-Auktion beginnt am Mittwoch, 7. August 2024 und schlieát am Mittwoch, 28. August 2024 ab 20.00 Uhr. Weitere Informationen und die anderen Lose finden Sie auf unserer Website www.classiccar-auctions.com.
