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Porsche 911 (993) Turbo

1995–1998

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  • Lowest price

    US$236,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$272,333

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    US$560,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Porsche 911

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

US$255,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+20.8%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 20.8% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$281,309

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$290,351

+14%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1996

    US$18,948-7%

    16 with · 8 without · high 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 911 993 Turbo has climbed to a median of $255,000 in the US market, up 20.8 percent over the past twelve months—a robust gain that reflects sustained collector interest in this final air-cooled generation. The trajectory signals continued appreciation, though the sample size of just four transactions in the past year warrants caution in reading too much into short-term momentum.

With 5,978 units produced globally, the 993 Turbo occupies a meaningful production tier that supports liquidity without overwhelming supply. The model carries a collectibility score of 7 and remains classified as an appreciating classic, anchored by its status as the last air-cooled 911 and the final iteration of a legendary line.

Recent sales activity has been thin, with only six transactions tracked across the full dataset and zero active listings at present. Buyers seeking these cars face a measured pace of availability, which typically supports pricing discipline but can extend search timelines.

The average mileage on transacted examples stands at 66,000 miles, suggesting these cars are being maintained as drivers rather than treated as locked-away collectibles. This moderate usage profile is fairly typical for the segment and does not present a red flag for condition or investment viability.

The base case projects a 10.3 percent appreciation to $281,309 over three years and 13.9 percent growth to $290,351 over five years. These forecasts are grounded in the model's established collectibility and the broader scarcity premium on air-cooled Porsches, though the thin transaction volume means individual condition and specification outliers can move significantly beyond these central estimates.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$255,000
  • Annual appr. rate+20.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked24
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared24 (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$2,010
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$8,450
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through83%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$322,778
  • Avg Mileage at Sale66,000 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$236,500 – US$560,000
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • US$343,500

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$286,666

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026

  • US$258,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026

  • US$560,000

    bonhams · 3 May 2026

  • US$252,000

    bonhams · 23 Jan 2026

  • US$236,500

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

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