$154,990

For Porsche, the Spyder name is special. From debuting with the ground-breaking Porsche 550 racecar that won the Carrera Panamericana and Targa Florio to today’s record-breaking 718 Spyder RS, it’s a name used for purpose.

There have been only a handful of cars that Porsche has handed the name ‘Spyder’ to – but such is the reverence that this name is held in by the brand, each car bearing the moniker always a special one.

One of the greatest Porsche models of all time, the Porsche 550 Spyder made its debut at the 1953 Paris Motor Show. Stylish, aerodynamic and astonishingly fast for its time, it was the first Porsche model purposely built with the racetrack in mind. And it delivered from the outset – so much so that it won the first race it entered, the 1953 Nürburgring Eifel. Such was its success on the track that the 550 Spyder quickly earned the nickname of The Giant Killer for its ability to beat bigger, more powerful racing cars.

A number of Spyder models immediately followed the 550 Spyder, like the 718 Spyder RS 60, which finished runner-up in the 1960 World Supercar Championship. Then, just over a decade later, along came a racecar that was compact in nature and yet whose design would have a significant influence on both Porsche racecars and sportscars to come – the Porsche 909 Bergspyder. When it made its debut in 1968, it was designed with a specific purpose in mind – to secure the top spot in the European Hillclimb Championship. Weighing in at an astonishingly light 384kg including oil and fuel, it remains the lightest car that Porsche has ever built.

In 2010, Porsche introduced the Boxster Spyder - A true modern classic and an ode to Porsche’s purist performance philosophy. Rare, lightweight and engineered with one purpose: driving pleasure in its most visceral form.

Unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show, Porsche aimed to craft a mid-engined Roadster that distilled the essence of driver engagement, mechanical connection and purity of purpose.

Everything deemed non-essential to the driving experience was removed or reimagined with the result being a lighter, more agile Boxster closer to Porsche’s racing DNA than any of its contemporaries.

Powered by the naturally aspirated 3.4 flat-six, the Spyder received an increased output over the Boxster S to 320hp, a 0-100 sprint in less than five seconds, a curb weight of just 1,275kg and a blistering power-to-weight ration of 251hp per tonne.

Porsche’s commitment to weight reduction was so absolute that the Spyder featured
aluminium door panels, manually operated soft top, unique light weight wheels, fabric interior door pulls, no air-conditioning or radio (but optional). These changes weren’t just for show, they reshaped how the car moved , steered and responded.

The chassis was also further improved with 20mm lowering and Porsche Active Suspension Management, 19" Lightweight Spyder Wheels resulting in a car with exceptional handling dynamics and an unmistakeable analogue driving experience.

We are please to bring to market this simply stunning example of Porsche’s Spyder concept in its purest form. Finished in Platinum Silver Metallic with Black Interior it was delivered new by Chellingworth Porsche in September 2011.

Fitted with an ultra-rare manual transmission, this example offers a connection between driver and machine that automated gearboxes simply cannot replicate.

The interior presents as new, minimalistic but purposeful, the full moveable carbon bucket seats hold the driver in perfect position. Silver central console and red highlights complete the Spyder theme and the optional infotainment and air-conditioning has been installed for additional comfort.

With an astonishingly low 12,946kms, this two ownership Boxster Spyder has a full Porsche Service History, with the last being performed by Porsche Centre Sydney South just 1,500kms ago.

It comes complete with all its book work, service receipts, two keys, original Boxster Spyder brochure and 2 editions of Christophorus celebrating this place in Porsche history.

With 1967 units produced globally and just 37 units arriving on Australian shores, finding an example in the wild, especially with a manual transmission is not only rare, its virtually non existent.

Whether you are seeking a dynamic driver’s car or a rare acquisition for a curated collection, this Boxster Spyder delivers on both counts. It is, unequivocally, a modern analog Porsche destined for future classic status.

Don’t miss this opportunity – contact the team today