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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 Porsche 944 in the UK market has posted a median value of £11,200, up 25 percent over the past twelve months—a solid appreciation that reflects growing interest in affordable air-cooled and early water-cooled Porsches. The HOLD signal suggests the market has found a stable footing after that recent jump, though the upward trajectory remains intact for longer-term holders.

Transaction volume remains thin, with nine sales tracked over the past year. This low sample size means individual sales can move the needle on valuation estimates, but it also signals limited daily liquidity for buyers and sellers alike. Those seeking to exit positions should plan for extended marketing periods.

The 944 occupies the stable modern classic tier, positioned between mainstream used cars and blue-chip investment pieces. These cars retain moderate desirability driven by their accessible entry price, practical configuration, and growing recognition as the forgotten step-child of the Porsche family. Condition and mileage consistency matter considerably; the tracked cohort averages just over 21,600 miles, suggesting well-preserved examples are sought after.

Three-year projections point to £18,963—a 69 percent gain from current levels—while five-year forecasts reach £22,621, representing a near doubling of value. This appreciation pathway assumes continued collector appetite for 1980s and 1990s Porsches as prices for earlier air-cooled models climb beyond reach for many buyers. The base case carries medium confidence, reflecting both the thin transaction base and modest but consistent upward momentum.

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.