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.
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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (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 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.