Porsche 944
1982–1991
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

Based on 9 verified auction results
£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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked42
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared42 (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 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
manual
£23,050
Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2025
21,688 mi
£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.