Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1998 Porsche Boxster Convertible
At a time when Porsche products were aging and the 928 was being phased out, the brand needed something to reinvigorate customers to consider a Porsche. In a stroke of genius, they looked to the legendary 550 spyder for inspiration, a mid-engine race car with a low profile, bulbous hips, and balanced performance. The Boxster 718, combining ""boxer"" engine and ""speedster"", was born and has been a success story ever since its debut in 1996.
For consignment, a 1998 Porsche Boxster with a title verified 49,570 actual miles. Although the 718 has gone through a number of facelifts, the original design, like so much in the Porsche lineage, still looks fresh 26 years later. With a fresh oil change and a new battery, this 2 seat Porsche sports car is ready to carve canyon roads and navigate the pick up line at Starbucks all in the same day!
Exterior
You can't go wrong with Schwarz Metallic Black and it looks great on this car. The simple front fascia has two flowing intake openings below a smooth bumper and 996 era headlights. The fenders rise above the hood slightly and create a shoulder line that flows to the rear, finally waterfalling into flush mounted tail lights, another smooth bumper, and the now epic center exit exhaust. Like the 550, the cab is short and this one is shaded by a black canvas top with a glass window in excellent shape. The front windshield is steeply raked and the brake cooling ducts in the rear quarter panel are wonderfully integrated into the design. The Boxster emblem on the back is blackened and the 17-inch Porsche wheels look great. Minor imperfections include a double scratch on the rear bumper, one behind the passenger door, and the usual scrapes under the chin.
Interior
Porsche exterior designs are special and the same can be argued about their interiors. Saddle leather is a great complement to the black exterior and includes black accents to make an even stronger bond. The door panels consist of saddle leather, black door pull and armrest, and a curved base of plush carpet. High backed bucket seats have ample side bolstering and a simple stitched pattern. Both show just a bit of age wrinkles and of course, the driver's seat shows just a bit more, but no rips or blemishes to detract from their inviting shape. The arched roll bars with wind screens are covered in saddle leather just above the carpet covered back wall. A standard black steering wheel leads to the gauge cluster which consists of three overlapping circles with Boxster font letters and numbers. Like all good sports cars, the tach is front and center. Saddle leather wraps the entire dash and the black center stack includes the climate controls and an AM/FM/CD radio with CD changer. It flows into the black center console where the manual stick is mounted in a black leather boot. Plush color matched carpet covers the floor and is protected by fitted Porsche rubber mats. The trunk and frunk are lined in molded panels with gray cloth and are both very clean.
Drivetrain
A 2.5 liter DOHC flat 6 cylinder engine lives between the seats and rear axle. It is rated at 201 horsepower, is fuel injected, and tied to a 5-speed manual transmission. Power appropriately goes to the rear wheels where it finds 3.889 gears. Power disc brakes are at each wheel, which are wrapped in tires that are less than two years old.
Undercarriage
Mostly belly pan as is the case with Porsches, and they are intact. Robust suspension parts are visible as is the bottom of the engine which sends out dual exhaust a short distance before joining to exit as one. Independent suspension with MacPherson struts equip the car front and rear. There is no surface rust to speak of.
Drive-Ability
Everything from the interior materials, the fit and finish, the engine note, and shifter are smooth and tight, trademarks of Porsche quality. The car buzzed onto the test loop with power to spare, handled like a train on rails, and stopped on a dime. Ergonomically, you won't find many better, and all functions work with Stuttgart precision. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.�
""There is no substitute"" used to be Porsche's marketing campaign and it still rings true today. There are plenty of fine cars in the world, but Porsche produces a driver focused quality that's hard to beat. As we write this, spring is in full swing, and the weather is convertible weather. Make this your seasonal spielzeug or daily it all year! Whatever your intentions, make sure you call the mall!
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| Year: | 1998 |
| Make: | Porsche |
| Model: | Boxster |
| Mileage: | 49570 |
| Exterior Color: | Schwarz Metallic |
| Interior Color: | Saddle |
| Trim: | Convertible |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 7215 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | WP0CA2980WU621853 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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