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Porsche 911 (Classic)

1963–1989

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  • Lowest price

    £20,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £47,850

    Since 2020 · n=119

  • Highest price

    £315,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    125

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 125 lots

Porsche 911

Based on 125 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£50,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+20.5%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Median sold price up 20.5% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

4/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

£75,937

+52%

5-Year Forecast

£87,229

+74%

Market scores

79

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Porsche 911 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

2,276

Cars

SORN

1,585

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.

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    £8,097-17%

    6 with · 306 without · med confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    £3,747-8%

    12 with · 300 without · high confidence

  • Right-hand drive

    +£2,787+6%

    13 with · 15 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 Classic market in the UK has posted a robust 20.5% gain over the past twelve months, with the median price now standing at £50,000. This appreciation sits firmly within the appreciating-classic category and reflects sustained interest despite modest collectibility scoring, signalling a hold stance for current holders.

Transaction momentum remains healthy, with 37 sales recorded in the trailing year against a broader sample of 125 tracked examples. This liquidity foundation supports reliable price discovery and suggests that both buyers and sellers can expect efficient market access, though the single active listing at present indicates a balanced rather than supply-constrained environment.

The average mileage across transacted examples sits at 37,101 miles, suggesting these cars are typically seen as usable classics rather than showpiece specimens. This practical ownership profile aligns with the high desirability rating and helps explain the steady transaction flow within the segment.

With a production run of 200,000 units, the 911 Classic occupies that middle ground where individual models remain accessible yet rarity supports value retention. The classification reflects neither extreme scarcity nor commodity status—a positioning that has historically supported orderly appreciation without volatile spikes.

The three-year projection suggests movement toward £75,937, representing 51.9% appreciation from current levels. The five-year base case extends that trajectory to £87,229, implying a 74.5% cumulative gain, underpinned by sustained demand for well-maintained examples and the model's proven collectibility heritage.

This segment rewards patience and selective purchasing rather than speculative timing. The high-confidence outlook is grounded in transaction volume and consistent market behavior rather than external momentum, making it suitable for holders comfortable with a measured holding period.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£50,000
  • Annual appr. rate+20.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed2,276
  • SORN'd (off-road)1,585
  • Total in DVLA records3,861
  • % of production1.9%
  • 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 tracked322
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared322 (100.0%)
  • Units built200,000
  • Still registered in the UK3,861 (1.9%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)196,139
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£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 3 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months39
  • Sell-Through31%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • Avg Sale Price£60,484
  • Avg Mileage at Sale37,101 mi
  • Recent Price Range£20,000 – £315,000
  • Total Sales Tracked125

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £37,331

    Collecting Cars · 14 Aug 2026

  • £56,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Aug 2026

  • £35,750

    Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026

  • £35,751

    Collecting Cars · 31 Jul 2026

  • £51,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2026

  • £65,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Jun 2026

  • £26,500

    the-market · 17 Jun 2026

  • £42,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Jun 2026

  • £38,000

    Collecting Cars · 31 May 2026

  • £45,250

    the-market · 27 May 2026

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