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1997 Porsche Boxster Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Porsche Boxster and Cayman
Generation
986 Boxster
Version
Boxster
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WP0ZZZ98ZVS603916
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 269 comparable sales, 49% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $15,000
Median$12,750
Sales behind it269Likely

From 269 sales of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman Boxster (986 Boxster) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $15,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$10,600
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$14,250
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$10,500
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$15,500
1997 Porsche BoxsterCars & Bids, Sept. 9, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 9, 2026$17,500
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$16,986
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$13,500
1997 Porsche Boxster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$13,250