Porsche Cayman (981)
2013–2016
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

Based on 6 verified auction results
£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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (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-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 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.