Porsche 944 Turbo
1985–1991
Lowest price
£10,750
Since 2020
Median price
£16,050
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
£35,149
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
£16,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.9%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.9%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£16,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
£16,000
+0%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche 944 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
553
Cars
SORN
1,794
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
+£6,786+42%3 with · 34 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1986
+£3,699+23%19 with · 18 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 Turbo has settled at a median of £16,000 in the UK market, down 8.9 percent over the past twelve months, but available data suggests the decline has run its course. With only four tracked sales in the past year against a total sample of eight, the small transaction volume reflects the thinly traded nature of this model, making price discovery inherently uncertain.
The 944 Turbo occupies the stable modern classic category with modest collectibility credentials, supported by a production run of 25,246 units built across its generation. This relatively high volume militates against scarcity value, though the turbocharged variant remains desirable among period-correct 1980s Porsche enthusiasts. The low overall desirability rating and sparse listing activity underscore that buyer interest remains niche.
Condition data across recent sales shows an average mileage of just under 7,900 miles, which appears anomalously low and warrants caution—such figures often reflect either restoration work, recent imports, or reporting inconsistencies in thin markets. Typical UK examples likely carry considerably higher mileage for their age, so outlier specimens should command proportionate premiums.
The base projection holds the median flat at £16,000 through both the three- and five-year outlook, reflecting a market that has absorbed prior weakness and stabilised around current levels. No strong tailwinds are evident in the broader 944 Turbo segment to drive material appreciation, though the complete absence of active listings suggests current stock may clear without pressure.
For buyers seeking entry into air-cooled Porsche ownership without the cost premium of 911 variants, the 944 Turbo presents reasonable value at these prices given the technical sophistication and period significance of the model. Sellers should expect thin liquidity and protracted marketing timelines, particularly for examples with higher mileage or deferred maintenance.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£16,000
- Annual appr. rate-8.9%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed553
- SORN'd (off-road)1,794
- Total in DVLA records2,347
- % of production9.3%
- All Porsche 944s3,267
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked38
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared38 (100.0%)
- Units built25,246
- Still registered in the UK2,347 (9.3%)
- Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)22,899
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£1,000
- Total annual cost£4,750
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£19,202
- Avg Mileage at Sale7,904 mi
- Recent Price Range£10,750 – £35,149
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
