The 2016 Porsche Cayman GTS is irreplaceable—a pristine example of Porsche’s engineering excellence and one of just 10 manual examples in Australia. On March 15, 2025, this exceptional machine will be showcased in the Automotive Wonderland – Curated by ArtNeun at Wristwatch Check 2025, where automotive enthusiasts gather to appreciate the finest in design and craftsmanship.
A RARE MANUAL
In a world where manual transmissions are rapidly fading from production lines, this six-speed Cayman GTS stands as a proud testament to purist driving. There’s no mistaking the raw, visceral connection it offers between driver and machine—every gear shift feels purposeful, every throttle press a command.
The Cayman GTS boasts a beautifully luxurious interior, adorned with high-quality materials and impeccable attention to detail. Yet, push the right buttons, and this refined car transforms into a ferocious beast, with a high-revving flat-six engine that commands respect. On the outside, it’s suave and elegant; behind the wheel, it’s all animalistic power.
The defining characteristic of any Porsche is its balance and poise, and the Cayman GTS is no exception. This car devours corners with a level of precision few can rival, making every twist in the road feel effortless. The way it tucks into bends at speed is a thing of automotive poetry, elevating the driving experience to something pure and exhilarating.
A SECOND CHANCE
For the owner, this Cayman GTS isn’t just a car—it’s a second chance. After the tragic theft and destruction of their original Agate Grey Cayman GTS, they thought their dream of owning another manual GTS was gone forever. But fate had a different plan. Word spread that a Racing Yellow Cayman GTS—a car they’d long admired—was up for sale. Without hesitation, they secured the car sight unseen, making a deposit within the hour. What seemed like an impossible loss had been redeemed with a beautiful twist of fortune.
The most memorable experience behind the wheel came on a two-day coastal drive from New South Wales to Victoria. As the owner collected the car and began the journey, they couldn’t believe how lucky they were. With every passing kilometre, the connection between driver and machine deepened—an impossible dream realised with every twist of the road and shift of the gearbox.
This Porsche Cayman GTS is celebrated not just for its rarity but for the story behind it, the passion it embodies, and the sheer joy it delivers behind the wheel. It’s a rare manual sports car that exemplifies Porsche’s devotion to performance, craftsmanship, and driving pleasure—qualities that every enthusiast can appreciate.
