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Porsche Cayman R

2010–2012

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  • 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

Porsche Cayman R

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

£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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed70
  • SORN'd (off-road)42
  • Total in DVLA records112
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 tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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 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

  • £33,500

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jan 2026

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Mar 2024

  • £24,250

    Collecting Cars · 16 Feb 2024

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