In 2004, the Boxster S Special Edition, also called 550 Spyder Boxster S Special Edition was introduced. To celebrate the last model year for the 986, Porsche decided to release this limited special model of Boxster, and only 1,953 of these cars were made in honor of the original Porsche 550 Spyder, launched in 1953. 500 cars were made for the US Market which was the biggest market.
The Porsche Boxster S 550 50th Anniversary Edition uses the Boxster S 3.2’s slightly tuned powerhouse. It got slightly more power, coming in at 266 horsepower, officially making the Boxster Anniversary Edition the most powerful model of the 986 variants.
Live now on Bring A Trailer is #1086 of 1,953 examples of the 2004 Porsche Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition. At its core is a 3.2-liter flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. It is also finished in GT Silver Metallic over a dark grey natural leather interior.
This example is well-optioned too as it comes with a power-operated black soft top, heated sport seats, 18″ Carrera wheels, a deployable rear spoiler, a Bose High-End sound system, roll hoops, and a Porsche Classic Communication Management stereo. Currently, the car shows 66k miles on its odometer.
Featuring better performance than the standard Porsche Boxster S and a number of desirable options, this very-rare ‘550 Spyder 50th Anniversary’ example makes for a very appealing versions of the German automaker’s renowned sports car. It is well-optioned and well-maintained and will certainly make a fine addition to any Porsche enthusiasts’ garage.
