The 986 Porsche Boxster is symbolic in Porsche’s history. It defined a new class and saved the automaker from taking off a cliff. It was a solid choice for roadster lovers chasing automotive ...

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Almost three decades after the launch of the 986-era Porsche Boxster, they’re under secondhand scrutiny like never before. There’s the looming arrival of an electric Boxster for one thing, the thought ...

It may not seem like that long, but the 986-generation Boxster is more than 20 years old; the car debuted in late 1996, showcasing a design that was finalized in 1993. Now, Porsche Classic is ...

The designer of the original Boxster recalls those glory days as he steps away from Porsche.

Most car guys won't buy a soft top. They will, quite reasonably, point out that the lack of metal roof means something is missing structurally, leading to body flex (aka scuttle shake). This ...

Codenamed 986, the Boxster came to be as part of Porsche’s plan to be profitable again. Just like the 996 generation of the 911, the mid-engine sports car helped the German automaker turn things ...

Having recently sold my 1971 Datsun 240Z, I was left with holes in both my heart and my garage. Both voids have been satisfyingly filled by the recent acquisition of a triple-black 2001 Porsche ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

We all have grand plans when it comes to any kind of project car, be it our own one or - in the case of the Boxster - one you’re temporarily guardian of for a while. It’s all too easy to be tempted by ...