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Porsche 911 (997) Carrera

2004–2012

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  • Lowest price

    £13,503

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £25,875

    Since 2020 · n=166

  • Highest price

    £77,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    175

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 175 lots

Porsche 911

Based on 175 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£26,800

Market value · recent verified sales

+17.7%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 17.7% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£39,312

+47%

5-Year Forecast

£44,623

+67%

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Market scores

77

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Excellent

85

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

    −£6,671-26%

    181 with · 142 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    +£3,853+15%

    16 with · 318 without · high confidence

  • Sport Chrono

    +£999+4%

    64 with · 270 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 Porsche 911 997 Carrera has appreciated sharply in the UK market, with the median price reaching £26,800 and a year-on-year gain of 17.7 percent. This strong upturn sits within a broader appreciating trend, and the high-confidence signal reflects solid underlying momentum across a robust sample of 51 transactions over the past twelve months.

Liquidity remains good, supported by 175 total sales tracked in the dataset, suggesting adequate supply and buyer interest for transactions at current levels. The consistent transaction flow indicates this is a segment where buyers and sellers can reasonably expect to complete deals without extended holding periods.

The 997 Carrera occupies the stable modern classic tier, where production volume and mechanical reliability typically anchor values as these cars age out of warranty. High desirability and a collectibility score of 5 reinforce its standing as a genuine collectible, though not yet in the ultra-rare category that commands outsized premiums.

Transaction data shows cars averaging 22,610 miles, which is relatively modest for the age range and suggests that owners are either preserving these cars or covering modest annual mileage typical of weekend and enthusiast use rather than daily transport.

The three-year base projection stands at £39,312, implying a further 46.7 percent appreciation from current levels. The five-year outlook reaches £44,623, representing a 66.5 percent total gain from today. This trajectory reflects the market's confidence in the 997's position as a collectible that will continue to benefit from depreciation burnout and growing recognition among Porsche enthusiasts as air-cooled models climb in value.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£26,800
  • Annual appr. rate+17.7%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed46
  • SORN'd (off-road)35
  • Total in DVLA records81
  • All Porsche 911s4,427
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked402
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared402 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 5 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months51
  • Sell-Through29%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£28,764
  • Avg Mileage at Sale22,610 mi
  • Recent Price Range£13,503 – £77,000
  • Total Sales Tracked175

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £20,792

    Collecting Cars · 17 Sept 2026

  • £20,250

    Collecting Cars · 15 Sept 2026

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Sept 2026

  • £30,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Aug 2026

  • £25,300

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2026

  • £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

Common questions

What is a Porsche 911 (997) Carrera worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £26,800, based on 51 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £13,503 to £77,000.

Is the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +17.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Porsche 911 (997) Carreras are for sale right now?

We track 5 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.