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Porsche 944 Turbo

1985–1991

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  • Lowest price

    £10,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £16,050

    Since 2020 · n=8

  • Highest price

    £35,149

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    8

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 8 lots

Porsche 944

Based on 8 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£16,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-8.9%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.9%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£16,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£16,000

+0%

Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Porsche 944 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

553

Cars

SORN

1,794

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.

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    +£6,786+42%

    3 with · 34 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    +£3,699+23%

    19 with · 18 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 944 Turbo is trading at a median of £16,000 in the UK market, having fallen 8.9% over the past 12 months. The downward momentum suggests the model has reached a cyclical low, supported by the status designation of "bottomed out" and a confident buy signal.

Transaction activity remains sparse, with only four sales recorded over the past year and eight tracked overall, indicating a thin liquidity environment. This scarcity of verified sales data limits confidence in trend analysis, though the consistent pricing around £16,000 across that small sample suggests market equilibrium at current levels.

The 944 Turbo sits in the stable modern classic tier with modest collectibility credentials—a score of 5 reflects its appeal as a functional, appreciating classic rather than a coveted icon. Production ran to 25,246 units across the generation, creating sufficient supply to keep prices grounded despite growing recognition of the model's engineering merit.

Transaction cars in the dataset averaged just under 8,000 miles, a figure that likely reflects a mix of low-mileage keepers and moderately driven examples. This compressed mileage profile suggests that surviving examples are either garaged carefully or represent secondary ownership with limited use.

Base projections hold values flat at £16,000 over both three and five years, reflecting the absence of speculative tailwinds or deterioration signals. Without demand spikes or supply shocks, the model appears positioned to consolidate at current levels rather than climb sharply, making it attractive to buyers seeking a stable entry point rather than appreciation potential.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£16,000
  • Annual appr. rate-8.9%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed553
  • SORN'd (off-road)1,794
  • Total in DVLA records2,347
  • % of production9.3%
  • 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 tracked38
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared38 (100.0%)
  • Units built25,246
  • Still registered in the UK2,347 (9.3%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)22,899
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£1,000
  • Total annual cost£4,750

For sale now · 1 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£19,202
  • Avg Mileage at Sale7,904 mi
  • Recent Price Range£10,750 – £35,149
  • Total Sales Tracked8

Recent sales

Showing latest 8
  • £15,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 Jul 2026

  • £10,750

    the-market · 26 May 2026

  • £16,500

    Collecting Cars · 29 Sept 2025

  • £35,149

    Collecting Cars · 4 Sept 2025

  • £19,870

    Collecting Cars · 13 Jul 2025

  • £25,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Apr 2025

  • £15,249

    Collecting Cars · 19 May 2024

  • £15,600

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2023

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