Porsche Cayman R
2010–2012
Lowest price
£24,000
Since 2020
Median price
£24,250
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
£33,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
£24,250
Market value · recent verified sales
+18.3%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 18.3% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£35,953
+48%
5-Year Forecast
£40,959
+69%
Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche Cayman R remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
70
Cars
SORN
42
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.
Limited-slip diff
−£1,147-5%3 with · 6 without · low 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 Cayman R has climbed to a median of £24,250 in the UK market, up 18.3% over the past year, though this growth signal carries low confidence given the minimal transaction sample of just three sales over twelve months.
The classified status as an appreciating classic reflects the model's growing recognition among collectors, with a collectibility score of 6 indicating moderate desirability within the market. The Cayman R's appeal sits between everyday sports cars and blue-chip investment classics, positioning it as a secondary-tier collectible that has begun to attract serious interest.
Liquidity remains thin, which is typical for this model's niche status and the limited UK trading activity tracked. With only three recorded transactions across the full dataset, buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and potential negotiation friction compared to more widely traded Porsche variants.
The absence of current asking prices suggests limited active supply, which may underpin the recent appreciation but also complicates trend validation. The low-confidence rating reflects the small sample size—meaningful price signals require deeper transaction depth to distinguish genuine momentum from statistical noise.
Base projections suggest continued upward movement, with prices expected to reach approximately £35,953 within three years and £40,959 within five, representing potential gains of 48% and 69% respectively. These forecasts rest on the assumption that the Cayman R's profile as a lighter, more focused alternative to the standard Cayman will sustain collector interest as modern Porsches age into classic status.
Current market conditions warrant a holding posture rather than immediate acquisition. The thin liquidity and small transaction base mean that patients should outweigh speculators until either more consistent trading activity emerges or secondary market interest demonstrably accelerates.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£24,250
- Annual appr. rate+18.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed70
- SORN'd (off-road)42
- Total in DVLA records112
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (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 Months1
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£27,250
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£24,000 – £33,500
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.