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Porsche 944 Turbo

1985–1991

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  • 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

Porsche 944

Based on 8 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£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
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 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
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£1,000
  • Total annual cost£4,750

For sale now · 1 live

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Market 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 8
  • £15,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 Jul 2026

  • £10,750

    the-market · 26 May 2026

  • £16,500

    Collecting Cars · 29 Sept 2025

  • £35,149

    Collecting Cars · 4 Sept 2025

  • £19,870

    Collecting Cars · 13 Jul 2025

  • £25,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Apr 2025

  • £15,249

    Collecting Cars · 19 May 2024

  • £15,600

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2023

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