Porsche 911 (930) Turbo
1975–1989
Lowest price
US$76,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$177,100
Since 2020 · n=58
Highest price
US$1,300,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
59
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 59 lots

Based on 59 verified auction results
US$206,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+36.2%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 36.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$429,377
+108%
5-Year Forecast
US$551,636
+168%
Market scores
67
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
+US$92,782+52%3 with · 87 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1987
−US$31,395-18%56 with · 29 without · high 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 911 930 Turbo has posted a median price of $206,000 in the US market, reflecting a strong 36.2 percent year-over-year advance. This appreciating-classic status rests on high desirability and an active collector following, though the current signal is a measured hold rather than aggressive accumulation.
Transaction volume remains moderate, with 21 sales recorded over the past twelve months and 59 total transactions in the tracked dataset. That sample size is sufficient to establish trend direction but underscores that liquidity is not abundant; buyers and sellers should expect to wait for the right match rather than execute trades on short notice.
The 930 Turbo's collectibility score of 6 reflects its production run of just over 21,500 units and its legendary status as the first turbocharged 911—a milestone that anchors its appeal across generations. Rarity within that base remains a key driver of price separation, with well-maintained examples commanding premiums over higher-mileage peers.
Cars transacted in this market averaged 40,186 miles, a number that aligns with the typical usage pattern for preserved examples from the late 1970s and early 1980s. This mileage floor suggests that most specimens crossing the block have been driven moderately and stored with care rather than subjected to daily use.
Looking ahead, the base projection calls for the median to reach approximately $429,000 within three years—a 108 percent increase—and $551,600 by year five, implying a 168 percent cumulative gain. These forecasts assume continued appreciation driven by shrinking survivor pools, sustained collector demand, and the car's enduring cachet as the beginning of Porsche's turbocharged era. The moderate liquidity and high desirability trade-off means owners should be prepared to market actively but can expect patience to be rewarded.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$206,000
- Annual appr. rate+36.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked93
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared93 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,680
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,120
For sale now · 2 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months31
- Sell-Through53%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$243,434
- Avg Mileage at Sale40,186 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$76,000 – US$1,950,000
- Total Sales Tracked59
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$126,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Midnight Blue · Manual
US$242,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Silver · Manual
US$160,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
Guards Red · manual
US$769,666
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
28,000 mi
Amazon Green Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$93,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
Black · 4-speed manual
US$159,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
White · Manual
US$227,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
black · 5-speed manual
US$156,559
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
Guards Red · manual
US$276,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
Guards Red · 4-speed manual
US$429,000
Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026
7,000 mi
black · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

