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Porsche 944

1982–1991

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  • 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

Porsche 944

Based on 9 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£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

    £2,407-28%

    22 with · 16 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    +£1,996+23%

    11 with · 28 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 Porsche 944 in the UK market has climbed to a median of £11,200, up 25 percent over the past twelve months and signaling broad appreciation within the segment. With nine tracked sales over that period, the dataset captures meaningful movement, though the thin liquidity profile warrants attention from prospective buyers.

The 944 carries a collectible classification with moderate desirability, sitting in the stable modern classic tier where enthusiast demand remains steady if not explosive. Typical examples turning over in the market average just under 22,000 miles, reflecting the preserved condition of most vehicles that reach transaction stage at this valuation level.

The model's 69 percent base projection over three years and 102 percent over five years suggests sustained appreciation momentum, implying a median around £18,960 by 2027 and £22,620 by 2029 under current trend conditions. That trajectory assumes no material shift in collector enthusiasm or supply dynamics, both reasonable assumptions given the 944's established position in the modern classic canon.

Thin trading activity—nine sales across twelve months for the broader UK market—means liquidity remains a structural constraint. Sellers should expect longer holding periods or negotiation cycles, whilst buyers may find limited choice but reasonable negotiating room if the right example surfaces. No active listings were recorded at the time of this data collection, consistent with the episodic nature of 944 availability at this price tier.

The hold signal reflects confidence in the underlying appreciation case without urgency to enter immediately. For existing holders, the fundamentals support retention; for new entrants, patience for the next properly-priced example remains the rational stance.

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
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 tracked40
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared40 (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-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

  • £23,050

    Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2025

  • £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.