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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.

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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
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 tracked51
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared51 (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

Common 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.