Porsche 356
1948–1965

Based on 17 verified auction results
£55,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-14.1%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 14.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
Price History
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£38,188
-31%
5-Year Forecast
£34,126
-38%
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Spec Premium Engine
How options move the price.
Built ≤ 1962
n=9 vs n=8−£312,499,906,000-100%Median with: £126,000·Median without: £312,500,032,000
Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.
Marque analyst note
The 356 market in the UK is showing clear downward momentum, with the median price now at £55,000—down 14.1 percent over the past year. This decline arrives despite the model's standing as a collectible with a score of 5, suggesting broader headwinds affecting older Porsches rather than a loss of appeal for the marque itself.
Liquidity remains thin, with only five sales recorded in the last twelve months against a total tracked sample of 17 cars. This sparse transaction flow means pricing snapshots carry less certainty and sellers should expect extended holding periods or require meaningful discounts to move stock quickly.
The 356's collectibility credentials are solid: just over 76,000 units were built across three decades, establishing it as common enough to find but early enough to command respect. Desirability hovers at moderate levels, indicating these cars attract enthusiasts and investors but lack the white-hot demand of some younger air-cooled competitors.
The near-term outlook is sobering. Base-case projections point to £38,188 within three years—a 30.6 percent further decline from current levels—and £34,126 by year five, representing cumulative losses of 38 percent. These forecasts reflect prevailing market sentiment rather than fundamental supply shocks, leaving room for reversal if buyer interest returns.
The SELL signal carries medium confidence given the small sample size, but the directional message is consistent: holding costs and the trajectory of recent transactions argue against patience. For anyone with a 356 not driven for pleasure alone, current conditions favor disposition over expectation of near-term recovery.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£55,000
- Annual appr. rate-14.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Best time to buy
Monthly price index vs. this model's averageBest deals on this model historically land in Sep (~49% below average). Avoid Jan, when competition drives prices higher.
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through47%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£106,373
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£48,500 – £272,000
- Total Sales Tracked17
Recent sales
Showing latest 17£72,000
Collecting Cars · 11 May 2026
£55,000
Collecting Cars · 6 May 2026
€230,000
bonhams · 24 Apr 2026
£52,000
Collecting Cars · 13 Apr 2026
€201,250
bonhams · 30 Jan 2026
€132,250
bonhams · 30 Jan 2026
€112,125
bonhams · 12 Oct 2025
£49,000
Collecting Cars · 21 Sept 2025
£105,500
Collecting Cars · 22 Jun 2025
£64,000
Collecting Cars · 5 May 2025
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.