The Porsche 993 holds a special place in the hearts of car lovers. As the end of Porsche’s air-cooled era, the 993 represents the ultimate in air-cooled refinement and performance, while retaining the charm that made the world fall in love with the 911 30 years before its debut. Powered by a 3.6-liter flat-6 the 993 Carrera produces 270 horsepower and is best enjoyed when connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. This 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera is a lovely example, finished in one of the 993’s most famous colors- Arena Red. Widely remembered from the 993 Turbo’s “Kills Bugs Fast” advertising campaign, the deep wine red metallic debuted in the 993 generation and is the color most closely linked to the car. In this example, it is paired with a Marble Gray leather interior, offering a nice contrast to the dark exterior. A longtime Washington car, this 993 Carrera is both stunning to look at and an absolute pleasure to drive.

Porsche is a company that built its road-car legacy on the rear engined 911 and its predecessor the 356. That being said, many of the brand’s most successful racing cars have had their engines mounted in the middle of the car, and the more affordable 914 offered in the 1970s, was many enthusiast’s entry to the brand. As Porsche was struggling through the early 1990s, one of the strokes of genius was the 1993 Boxster Concept that made the rounds on the motor show circuit that year. The first car to be designed as a bespoke roadster since the 550 Spyder, the Boxster Concept offered a stunning shape, appealing flat-6 engines and was to be offered at a price well below a base 911. With the concept drumming up considerable buzz, Porsche developed a production-ready car that was remarkably close to the concept aesthetically, and went on sale in 1996. Known internally as the 986 chassis, the first generation Boxster was a turning point for Porsche financially and instantly became the brand’s top seller until the release of the Cayenne in 2003.

This 1998 Boxster is essentially a life-long Seattle-area car, coming up from California when it was just over a year and a half old. At the time of cataloging, the car shows 160,334 miles but is in excellent mechanical condition thanks to the recent installation of a low-mileage engine by Dobson Stuttgart. Finished in Arctic Silver with a black soft top, this Boxster sits on a set of 17” Boxster-twist wheels. The exterior is in largely good condition but does show an expected amount of wear for a car of this age. On the inside, it features the the black leather interior.

The newly-installed engine is a 2.5-liter M96 Flat-6 that is rated from the factory at 201 horsepower and allows the Boxster to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds. Although this may not be the most powerful engine to come from Porsche, it is widely regarded as one of the best sounding, with exceptional intake noise coming from the side intakes when you accelerate. This engine is then paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox which sends power through a factory limited-slip differential to the rear wheels. This Boxster is the ultimate summer fun car that offers affordable top-down motoring, with a great look, ultra-low mile engine and a nice shifting 5-speed manual – all sure to put a smile on your face every time you go for a drive.

Key Features

• 65K mile 2.5-liter Flat-6
  • Installed by Dobson Stuttgart
• 5-Speed Manual Gearbox
• Limited-Slip Differential
• Arctic Silver With a Black Soft Top
• Black Interior
• Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
• 17-Inch Boxster-Twist Wheels

The 986-generation Boxster signaled Porsche’s return to a mid-engine layout for the first time in a road car since the 914. An instant hit, the Boxster quickly became one of the brand’s best selling sports cars and offered enthusiasts a fun driving experience, with a significant discount over a contemporary 911.

This 2002 Boxster S is finished in Black with a black leather interior and a 6-speed manual transmission from the factory. The 986 Boxster S came from the factory with a 3.2-liter water cooled flat-6 that was good for 247 horsepower. Under previous ownership, this car’s engine was custom built to 3.8-liters with custom Traum pistons, Carillo connecting rods and an upgraded IMS bearing. Exact power figures aren’t known but this is one of the most exciting Boxsters we have ever driven. Since completion of this engine rebuild, the car has been driven less than 5,000 miles and remains in overall excellent condition.