Is the Porsche Boxster a good investment?

The thesis

The 987.2 Boxster Spyder is a limited-production (1,953 units globally) lightweight roadster with a 3.4L flat-six (320 hp), manual gearbox, manual roof, and unique bodywork. It is 80 kg lighter than the standard Boxster S and was Porsche's purist mid-engine roadster before the 718 era. The Spyder sits within your budget at £40,000–£60,000 and represents genuine scarcity with analogue appeal. Manual examples are the majority of Spyders, and the car's lightweight, naturally aspirated character aligns perfectly with the investment thesis of last-generation analogue Porsches. The Spyder has not yet appreciated to the same degree as equivalent 911 models, making it a strong early-cycle candidate for value growth.