Porsche Cayman (981)
2013–2016
Lowest price
£20,100
Since 2020
Median price
£27,725
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
£31,750
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results
£28,239
Market value · recent verified sales
+3.3%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+3.3%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£30,435
+8%
5-Year Forecast
£31,177
+10%
Estimates based on 6 verified United Kingdom sales.
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Market scores
40
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche Cayman remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
434
Cars
SORN
40
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.
Sport Chrono
+£2,126+8%3 with · 37 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2014
−£1,517-5%23 with · 5 without · med confidence
Manual gearbox
−£995-4%25 with · 5 without · med 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 Cayman 981 is trading at a median of £28,239 in the UK market, with a steady upward trend of 3.3 percent over the past year signalling modest but consistent appreciation.
Transaction volume remains thin, with just six sales tracked over the past twelve months. This limited liquidity means buyers and sellers should expect wider pricing variance and potentially longer holding periods to find matched counterparties.
The 981 Cayman sits comfortably within the stable modern classic category, classified as collectible with moderate desirability. The combination of relatively recent production and intermediate collectibility status positions it as neither a speculative play nor a trophy piece, but rather a pragmatic entry point for those seeking Porsche exposure without six-figure commitments.
The base case projects appreciation to £30,435 over three years and £31,177 over five years, representing cumulative gains of 7.8 and 10.4 percent respectively. This trajectory reflects the car's structural appeal as a nimble mid-engine platform with strong driver engagement, qualities that tend to support long-term value in the modern classic market.
The HOLD signal and medium confidence rating reflect stable but unspectacular momentum. Current pricing appears fairly valued relative to the outlined projections, suggesting patience is warranted unless specific examples with exceptional provenance or mileage profiles emerge at meaningful discounts to the median.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£28,239
- Annual appr. rate+3.3%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed434
- SORN'd (off-road)40
- Total in DVLA records474
- All Porsche Caymans2,499
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked51
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared51 (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-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£26,263
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£20,100 – £31,750
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6Common questions
What is a Porsche Cayman (981) worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £28,239, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £20,100 to £31,750.
Is the Porsche Cayman (981) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +3.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Porsche Cayman (981)s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.