Porsche 911 (997) Carrera
2004–2012
Lowest price
£13,503
Since 2020
Median price
£26,000
Since 2020 · n=161
Highest price
£77,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
170
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 170 lots

Based on 170 verified auction results
£27,125
Market value · recent verified sales
+13.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 13.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£36,115
+33%
5-Year Forecast
£39,669
+46%
Market scores
77
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Good
70
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche 911 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
46
Cars
SORN
35
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2007
−£7,038-27%160 with · 118 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+£1,893+7%11 with · 275 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−£1,481-6%151 with · 25 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The 997-generation Porsche 911 Carrera is trading at a median of £27,125 in the UK market, having appreciated 13 percent over the past year. This upward momentum reflects steady collector interest and positions the model as a genuine appreciating asset within the modern classic segment.
The transaction sample of 50 sales over the past 12 months, drawn from a tracked pool of 170 total sales, signals solid liquidity for buyers and sellers. That volume underpins confidence in pricing and suggests a reasonably active secondary market for the model, though no active listings are currently recorded.
The 997 Carrera sits at a collectibility score of 5 and carries a "Stable Modern Classic" classification, denoting its proven place in collector portfolios. High desirability and the gap between this mid-cycle generation and earlier 996 models continue to support its standing within the 911 family hierarchy.
Average mileage on transacted cars sits at 22,610 miles, indicating that specimens entering the market are typically well-preserved, with relatively low annual use typical of enthusiast ownership. This mileage profile aligns with condition expectations for the segment.
Forward projections point to a median price of £36,115 by 2027—a 33 percent gain from current levels—and £39,669 by 2029, implying a cumulative 46 percent appreciation. These gains reflect steady demand from collectors seeking affordable access to modern 911 engineering and a generation now old enough to distinguish itself from depreciating stock models.
The HOLD signal reflects both the car's established market position and a lack of urgency; prices are advancing incrementally rather than spiking. Buyers comfortable with patient ownership will likely see modest but meaningful capital appreciation over a three to five-year horizon.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£27,125
- Annual appr. rate+13.0%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed46
- SORN'd (off-road)35
- Total in DVLA records81
- All Porsche 911s4,427
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked295
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared295 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months51
- Sell-Through30%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£28,892
- Avg Mileage at Sale22,610 mi
- Recent Price Range£13,503 – £77,000
- Total Sales Tracked170
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£21,000
Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2026
£23,000
Collecting Cars · 9 Aug 2026
£26,027
Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026
£23,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026
£30,500
Collecting Cars · 30 Jul 2026
manual
£21,000
Collecting Cars · 29 Jul 2026
manual
£20,250
Collecting Cars · 24 Jul 2026
£38,000
Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2026
£20,500
the-market · 20 Jul 2026
£37,500
Collecting Cars · 15 Jul 2026
manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.