This 2007 Porsche Cayman S on Bring a Trailer Could Bring 911 Money
This early Cayman S has low mileage and lots of options.
It’s got a six-speed manual but also plenty of luxury items.
Tasteful aftermarket touches are the icing on this mid-engine cake.
In 2005, Porsche decided it would be a good idea to put a lid on the Boxster, and created a simply delightful little sports car in the process: the Cayman. The Boxster was already great, and turning it into a mid-engine coupe freed up some surprising liftback practicality and arguably added a little more style. Certainly such is the case if you pick the right paint color and options, and that’s just what we have here.
This 2007 Cayman S had virtually every box ticked, and it’s up for auction on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). It’s a six-speed manual, and it’s finished in sumptuous Forest Green over a tan interior filled with tasteful wood veneer. It has the fairly rare option of Porsche Active Stability Management (PASM), not something you’d be surprised to find in a 911 Carrera S, but unusual for a Cayman. With just 26K miles on the odometer, it’s seen light use and appears to be in superior condition.
In 2007, this car stickered for more than $80,000, or about $125K today. Fully one-quarter of that price was in optional extras, from the Sport Chrono dash-mounted stopwatch to automatic climate control, to navigation, to leather sun visors. The 18-inch wheels are from Gold Motorsport, and they are the crowning touch on a very elegant little sport coupe. Factory wheels are included in the sale.
When new, the 3.4-liter flat-six was good for 295 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. Porsche always made sure the 911 put out better numbers, but for mid-engine balance a Cayman offers a wonderful experience. Having a proper clutch pedal and stick shift just makes it that much more rewarding, and PASM adds a little behind-the-scenes magic to the handling.
The Boxster and the Cayman still live in the 911’s shadow somewhat, but the right one can be just as fantastic as its big brother. The original owner of this example dug deep to get the specifications just right, and got all the details perfect—and bidders have responded enthusiastically.