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Porsche 356

1948–1965

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  • Lowest price

    US$1,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$148,500

    Since 2020 · n=93

  • Highest price

    US$935,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    93

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 93 lots

Porsche 356

Based on 93 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$92,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-50.8%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 50.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$17,924

-81%

5-Year Forecast

US$11,532

-87%

Market scores

74

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1961

    +US$76,608+50%

    61 with · 54 without · high confidence

  • Bucket seats

    US$61,971-41%

    4 with · 114 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 356 median has fallen sharply to $92,000, down 50.8 percent over the past twelve months, signaling pronounced weakness in this segment. With a high-confidence SELL signal and 30 tracked transactions in the sample period, the downward momentum appears consistent and material.

The 356 remains classified as collectible with strong historical desirability, supported by its iconic status and a global production run of 76,313 units. However, supply-and-demand dynamics have clearly shifted against current holders, and the absence of active listings suggests reduced seller interest at current price levels.

Liquidity remains good relative to other classics, with 93 total sales tracked across the broader dataset, meaning buyers and sellers can still execute transactions without extended holding periods. This liquidity has not arrested the price decline, indicating that willing sellers are meeting softer demand.

The three-year base projection is deeply bearish, pointing to a potential median of $17,924 (down 80.5 percent from current levels). The five-year outlook is even more severe, forecasting $11,532 (down 87.5 percent), suggesting continued erosion rather than stabilization or recovery.

Current 356 owners face a deteriorating outlook with no immediate signs of floor-building. The combination of steep recent declines, weak forward projections, and high confidence in those projections leaves little room for optimism over the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$92,000
  • Annual appr. rate-50.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked120
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared120 (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)US$740
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,970
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months67
  • Sell-Through72%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$179,636
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$1,500 – US$935,000
  • Total Sales Tracked93

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$286,000

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$126,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$423,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$165,000

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$269,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$198,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$53,356

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$101,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$140,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$195,000

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

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