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Porsche 944

1982–1991

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  • Lowest price

    £3,556

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £8,503

    Since 2020 · n=9

  • Highest price

    £23,050

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    9

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 9 lots

Porsche 944

Based on 9 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£11,200

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£18,963

+69%

5-Year Forecast

£22,621

+102%

Estimates based on 9 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Porsche 944 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

905

Cars

SORN

2,360

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 ≤ 1987

    £3,183-37%

    20 with · 20 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    +£2,443+29%

    12 with · 29 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 UK market for Porsche 944s has posted a solid 25 per cent year-on-year gain, with the median price now standing at £11,200, though the signal remains neutral. The appreciating trend rests on just nine tracked transactions over the past year, which suggests caution when interpreting momentum in what remains a thin market.

The 944 occupies the stable modern classic segment—a designation that typically reflects sustained but moderate collector interest rather than speculative price movement. With a collectibility score of 5 and desirability rated as moderate, these cars appeal to enthusiasts seeking affordable Porsche ownership rather than trophy-lot bidders, and that steady appeal underpins their gradual upward trajectory.

Average mileage on transacted cars sits at 21,688 miles, which points to a pool of reasonably preserved examples commanding reasonable prices for their age and condition tier. Cars at this mileage level are typically valued as usable classics rather than low-mileage investment pieces, a positioning that aligns with the 944's moderate collector standing.

Base projections suggest the median could reach £18,963 within three years—a 69 per cent increase from current levels—and climb to £22,621 by year five, implying a doubling over the five-year horizon. These forecasts assume continued stable appreciation in line with classic market recovery and the 944's proven role as an affordable entry point to air-cooled Porsche collecting, but they rest on thin transaction data and should be treated as directional rather than certain.

With no active listings currently tracked and only nine sales recorded across twelve months, liquidity remains constrained, meaning buyers may face limited choice and sellers should expect patience in finding the right match. The HOLD signal reflects this equilibrium: upside potential exists, but the thin market and medium confidence level warrant neither aggressive accumulation nor forced liquidation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£11,200
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed905
  • SORN'd (off-road)2,360
  • Total in DVLA records3,265
  • All Porsche 944s3,267
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 tracked42
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared42 (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.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through22%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£10,378
  • Avg Mileage at Sale21,688 mi
  • Recent Price Range£3,556 – £23,050
  • Total Sales Tracked9

Recent sales

Showing latest 9
  • £17,001

    the-market · 18 Jun 2026

  • £14,250

    the-market · 6 Jan 2026

  • £23,050

    Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2025

  • £3,556

    Collecting Cars · 27 Nov 2024

  • £8,503

    Collecting Cars · 17 Nov 2024

  • £3,800

    Collecting Cars · 31 Oct 2024

  • £11,200

    Collecting Cars · 13 Oct 2024

  • £4,944

    Collecting Cars · 15 Nov 2023

  • £7,100

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jul 2023

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