This Porsche Boxster Shooting Brake Isn't A Render
Remember that Boxster shooting brake project we were marvelling at a few months ago? It’s now finished, and lordy, is it a looker.
A collaboration between Van Thull Development and students of Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven, the unique vehicle uses a 986 Boxster as a base. The choice was down to the affordability and availability of early Boxsters, and also the suitability of its convertible platform - starting with a Cayman would have given them more bodywork to hack away.
To avoid the expensive creation of myriad new parts, the team sourced existing components where possible. The windows are from a 996-generation 911, while the boot lid, believe it or not, is from a Peugeot. The front end is from a 997, and 991 elements were also included to make it look as fresh as possible.
We’re particularly fond of the view from the rear. Thanks to a low roofline, is looks wide and squat. We’re digging the Miami blue-like colour, too.
The best part is, this isn’t a one-off. Van Thull has mouldings for the roof, rear hatch, rear wings, door sills and rear bumper, and can convert a customer’s 986 Boxster if they like. Anyone fancy it?
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Love it. Only thing in my opinion is it looks proportionally awkward. Very long nose and small backside. Much like me 😂
It’s a GT3 front bumper isn’t it? Perhaps it wouldn’t look so long with a regular 997 front end
this looks very clean and simple. Heck of a job!
It actually looks quite good from Porsche to see a car like this come from them :)
I don’t get why they would use a 997 GT3 front and back, 991.1 lights and everything based on a Cayman. Stick to 1 model/ era.
looks like the Ferrari FF and this car is fusion as 997 and 991 Generations
So it basically became the proper rival to the Z3M Coupe.
I find it weird that they have no photos of the actual boot
Bloody awesome idea, bee waiting for this since the first pictures came out. If I could get one I would 😂
Lovely Car color !!!