Zeus993

In case anyone is looking for a RS60 there's what appears to be a nice low-mile one (#60 / 1960) on Bring a Trailer.

Check it out. Such nice cars for now much money.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ign=2018-06-25

Zeus993

Wow. $32,700. Does anyone else think this is a TON of Porsche for not much money?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ign=2018-06-25

MezgerFan

I agree, always loved those.

manifold danger

Seems like a solid buy, but... forgive my ignorance if I'm missing something, but it's basically a silver 987 Boxster S with a different bumper and a plaque on the dash?

I'm being somewhat facetious but I don't think I'm that far off. I guess it's sort of special and all and that's cool, but I don't think I'm getting that it's some historic steal. $32,700 is still about a 6-7k premium for a similarly equipped Boxster S with less mileage. Some quick research and it does look like these originally retailed for more than the Spyder, but that seems like it's mostly due to the many options included as standard and maybe a bit of collector tax... and this car has way too many miles to be realistically considered as a collector car.

Seems like a fair deal to me, but nothing more than that.

Zeus993

'Nuff said! I don't know the going prices on these. The fact it is a silver over red full leather interior etc... to me gives it some extra $$. Hope it went to a good home.

daylorb

There were several $$$ options on the RS60 like carbon seats, pasm/pse/etc, slight HP bump, standard GT paint, etc. I owned one, fantastic car. Some good back and forth on it on these forums:

http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-a...us-spyder.html

"The RS60 is a normal S but with the normally $3000+ GT Silver paint, PASM, some special equipment (like removal of the visor over the dash so the instruments look "exposed"), 19" PorscheDesign wheels (with a zillion spokes, really nice looking but hard to clean), xenons, and full leather Carrera Red interior (or black full leather), plus RS60 badges."

Great write-up here: http://www.motortrend.com/news/news2...-rs-60-spyder/

If you are going to get a 987.1 Boxster - that is the one to get!

Suicide Jockey

Agreed (but don't recall the seats being carbon). Lots of cosmetic/performance-related niceties as highlighted below in the press release for the car, which, if optioned separately, would have exceeded the price differential over a comparably equipped S. Of course, you gotta dig the cosmetic features of this LE of 1960 units for this car to make sense.


Porsche is presenting a new version of the mid-engined Boxster roadster at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on December 5 - 16. In its distinctive design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes the classic motorsport era of the 1960s, and in particular the success of Porsche sports cars during that period.The new Boxster RS 60 Spyder reflects the sporting character and design purism of that successful mid-engined two-seater sports racing car. The RS 60 Spyder is based on the acclaimed Boxster S model, but differs significantly in terms of its performance and features.Externally, the RS 60 Spyder is distinguished by a unique front spoiler and 19-inch diameter Porsche SportDesign alloy wheels, which spacer plates have moved outwards purposefully in the wheel arches.



A modified sports exhaust system combined with dual tailpipes increases engine output to 303 bhp as well as adding further definition to the car's appearance. Completing the sporting orientation to the driving experience is Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which adds further dynamism to the Boxster chassis.



Distinctive GT Silver Metallic paintwork is accentuated by the contrasting natural leather interior in Carrera Red. The roof is also finished in red. As an alternative, there is also the choice of Dark Grey natural leather in conjunction with a Black roof. The tail light clusters are also finished in red.



Inside, door trim strips made of stainless steel proudly bear the "RS 60 Spyder" model designation. The leather interior trim is further distinguished by a textured surface on the centre sections of the sports seats and the centre door linings, and this also extends to the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever. Completing the sporting ambience is a bespoke gear lever.Complementing the exterior appearance, the faces of the instrument dials have a GT Silver Metallic finish and with this model not having the usual hood over the instrument cluster, the large central rev counter and the two circular dials on either side bring something of the flair of a racing car to the cockpit.



Further features include the windscreen surround finished in black, as well as the centre console, the seat backrests and the roll hoops all finished in GT Silver Metallic and thus harmonising with the seat belts also finished in Silver.Reflecting its model designation, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder is limited to 1,960 examples, each one proudly bearing a silver-coloured plaque on the lid of the glove compartment.

Spokayman