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Porsche Cayman (981)

2013–2016

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  • Lowest price

    £20,100

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £27,725

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £31,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Porsche Cayman

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£28,239

Market value · recent verified sales

+3.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Prices have been flat (+3.3%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£30,435

+8%

5-Year Forecast

£31,177

+10%

Estimates based on 6 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

40

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Porsche Cayman remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

434

Cars

SORN

40

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.

  • Manual gearbox

    £3,614-13%

    14 with · 4 without · low 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 Porsche Cayman 981 is trading at a median of £28,239 in the UK market, having risen 3.3 percent over the past twelve months. The steady upward trajectory reflects underlying collector interest in the model, though the pace of appreciation remains modest.

Transaction flow over the past year totalled just six recorded sales, indicating a thin liquidity environment. This limited sample size means individual sales can move the market narrative, and buyers or sellers should expect extended search periods or negotiation flexibility.

Classified as a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the Cayman 981 sits in the middle ground between everyday used cars and blue-chip investment pieces. Moderate desirability suggests strong enthusiast demand without the scarcity premium of rarer Porsche variants.

The three-year projection points to £30,435, representing 7.8 percent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the base case extends to £31,177, or 10.4 percent total growth, signalling gradual value accumulation rather than cyclical upside.

With no active listings currently tracked, the market is neither flooded nor starved of supply. Holding existing examples appears justified on fundamentals, though prospective buyers should be prepared for patient acquisition timelines in this thin segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£28,239
  • Annual appr. rate+3.3%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed434
  • SORN'd (off-road)40
  • Total in DVLA records474
  • All Porsche Caymans2,499
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 tracked27
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared27 (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 Months2
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£26,263
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£20,100 – £31,750
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £31,750

    Collecting Cars · 4 Aug 2026

  • £29,027

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jul 2026

  • £21,250

    Collecting Cars · 5 Feb 2025

  • £27,450

    Collecting Cars · 6 Dec 2024

  • £20,100

    Collecting Cars · 30 May 2024

  • £28,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Sept 2023

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