Porsche 944
1982–1991
Lowest price
£3,556
Since 2020
Median price
£8,503
Since 2020 · n=9
Highest price
£23,050
Since 2020
Sold cars
9
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 9 lots

Based on 9 verified auction results
£11,200
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£18,963
+69%
5-Year Forecast
£22,621
+102%
Estimates based on 9 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche 944 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
905
Cars
SORN
2,360
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.
Built ≤ 1987
−£3,183-37%20 with · 20 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+£2,443+29%12 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 UK market for Porsche 944s has accelerated sharply over the past twelve months, with the median price climbing to £11,200 and marking a 25% year-on-year gain. This appreciation sits well above broader collector-car inflation, signalling genuine renewed interest in this front-engined sports car despite its historically mixed reputation among enthusiasts.
Transaction volume remains thin, with only nine sales tracked over the twelve-month window. This limited sample means individual sales can skew results, and buyers or sellers should expect wider price variation between private negotiations than you might see in higher-volume segments. The thin liquidity also means patience will likely be needed to find the right counterparty at the right price.
The 944 occupies the stable modern classic category, with typical transacted examples showing modest mileage around 21,688 miles. Low-hour examples remain prized, though the model's reputation for reliability means higher-mileage cars can still find buyers if maintenance history is documented. Condition variance appears material given the narrow sales pool.
Base projections suggest the 944 could reach £18,963 within three years—a 69% uplift from current levels—and potentially £22,621 by year five, implying a near-doubling of value. These forecasts assume the recent momentum sustains and the car's standing as a genuinely driveable classic continues to attract buyers seeking alternatives to air-cooled 911s. The signal remains HOLD with medium confidence, reflecting both the strong recent run and the inherent uncertainty of thin-market projections.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£11,200
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed905
- SORN'd (off-road)2,360
- Total in DVLA records3,265
- All Porsche 944s3,267
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked42
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared42 (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 Months2
- Sell-Through22%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£10,378
- Avg Mileage at Sale21,688 mi
- Recent Price Range£3,556 – £23,050
- Total Sales Tracked9
Recent sales
Showing latest 9£17,001
the-market · 18 Jun 2026
£14,250
the-market · 6 Jan 2026
manual
£23,050
Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2025
21,688 mi
£3,556
Collecting Cars · 27 Nov 2024
£8,503
Collecting Cars · 17 Nov 2024
£3,800
Collecting Cars · 31 Oct 2024
£11,200
Collecting Cars · 13 Oct 2024
£4,944
Collecting Cars · 15 Nov 2023
£7,100
Collecting Cars · 14 Jul 2023
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.