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Porsche Cayman (981)

2013–2016

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  • 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

Porsche Cayman

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£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.

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.

  • Manual gearbox

    £3,614-13%

    14 with · 4 without · low 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 in the UK market is trading at a median of £28,239, having gained 3.3% over the past twelve months. The upward movement is modest but consistent, suggesting steady underlying demand without speculative pressure.

Liquidity remains thin, with only six recorded sales in the tracked period. This scarcity of transaction data means buyers and sellers should expect longer search times and wider bid-ask spreads than they would encounter in higher-volume segments.

The model occupies a collectible tier with moderate desirability—positioned as a stable modern classic rather than an appreciating investment asset. Production figures and mileage norms for the sample were not available to assess condition progression or typical use patterns across the market.

The three-year base projection stands at £30,435, implying roughly 7.8% growth from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to reach £31,177, adding another 2.6% beyond that, for cumulative appreciation of 10.4%.

The HOLD signal reflects the fundamentals: prices are moving upward but without momentum, liquidity is constrained, and the model lacks the provenance or rarity that would support rapid revaluation. Prospective buyers should approach any purchase on merit rather than as a turnaround play, while current holders face no immediate pressure to exit.

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
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 tracked27
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared27 (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-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 6
  • £31,750

    Collecting Cars · 4 Aug 2026

  • £29,027

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jul 2026

  • £21,250

    Collecting Cars · 5 Feb 2025

  • £27,450

    Collecting Cars · 6 Dec 2024

  • £20,100

    Collecting Cars · 30 May 2024

  • £28,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Sept 2023

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