Sold $56,196
£41,750
1978 · blue · 123,935 mi
Jul 20, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales of this model ran 8% below US sales over 3 years.
Chassis SC
Porsche 911 SC
1978 to 1983 · Coupe
A 1978 Porsche 911 SC cost $28,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $69,353. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $69,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $26,000 to $280,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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Shifty Estimate
$69,800
Medium confidence · $29K to $104K
Up 18.2% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
- Median · 12 mo
- $69,353
- Sales · 12 mo
- 14
- For sale now
- 25
- Original MSRP
- $28,000Up 149% since new
Collectible
Sold$55,705 · Car & Classic · Sep 2026
The market
Every recorded 1978 Porsche 911 SC sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Car & Classic
$55,705 · 60,000 mi · red
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
26 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $69kupdated Oct 2026
Community
Latest results
The newest 1978 Porsche 911 SC sales with photographs
Sold $100,000
1979 · BLACK
Apr 18, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson
Sold $55,911
1982 · Red · 191,000 mi
Apr 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $78,400
1982
Mar 5, 2026 · Gooding & Company
Sold $280,500
1982 · BLACK
Jan 24, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson
Sold $117,700
1982 · SLATE GRAY
Jan 23, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson
Every SC
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
| SC1978 to 1983 | SC Cabriolet1983 | SC Targa1978 to 1983 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $69,800 | $46,600 | $46,200 |
| Sold median | $69,35314 sales | Too few sales to call2 sales | $52,82014 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 18.2% | Too few sales to call | Up 30.4% |
| For sale | 25 | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 189 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.7 s
- Top speed
- 146 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,557 lb
- Original MSRP
- $28,000
- Designer
- Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 SC cost?
A 1978 Porsche 911 SC cost $28,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $69,353. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $69,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $26,000 to $280,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Porsche 911 SC worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $69,800, up 18.2% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence medium: 14 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Porsche 911 SC a good investment?
It has appreciated 149% against its $28,000 list price. Values are up 18.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $26,000 to $280,500, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Porsche 911 SC have sold?
Shifty has 27 public sales of the Porsche 911 SC on file. The earliest was on Nov 6, 2024.
What has a Porsche 911 SC sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $55,705Sep 28, 2026red · 60,000 mi
- $87,730Aug 31, 2026Guards Red · 75,610 mi
- $71,217Aug 26, 2026red · 79,446 mi
How many Porsche 911 SC are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 25 listings of the Porsche 911 SC for sale right now.
About the 1978 Porsche 911 SC
The 911 SC bridged the gap between the temperamental early 911s and the more refined models that followed, making it a sweet spot for collectors today. Introduced for the 1978 model year, the SC featured a detuned but more reliable 3.0-liter flat-six producing 204 horsepower, down from the Carrera's 210 hp but with improved durability. This G-body generation marked Porsche's commitment to meeting stricter emissions standards while maintaining the 911's character. The SC's aluminum-silicon Nikasil cylinder linings proved problematic in some markets, making well-maintained examples particularly valuable. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's timeless design remained largely unchanged, preserving the classic 911 proportions that define the model. Today, clean SCs represent accessible entry into air-cooled 911 ownership, with prices appreciating as collectors recognize their significance in 911 evolution.
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Sales and listings
Showing 20 of 77 on file
1982 · Red · 96,795 mi
Dodi Auto Sales
Asking $66,500
Listed Oct 29
1982 · Black · 56,317 mi
Garage Kept Motors
Asking $90,180
Listed Oct 29
1981 · Gray · 120,703 mi
Ferrari of Palm Beach
Asking $101,689
Listed Oct 22
1982 · Red · 77,259 mi
Gullwing Motor Cars
Asking $39,500
Listed Oct 22
1983 · Gray · 64,701 mi
Millenia Motors
Asking $119,999
Listed Oct 22
1983 · Silver · 17,502 mi
Gullwing Motor Cars
Asking $49,500
Listed Oct 22
1983 · Burgundy · 77,712 mi
Frank's Motorcars
Asking $59,995
Listed Oct 22
1983 · Red · 34,873 mi
Motoring Archives
Asking $130,595
Listed Oct 22
1983 · Red · 17,066 mi
Asking $129,000
Listed Oct 22
1982 · Silver · 19,776 mi
Gullwing Motor Cars
Asking $129,500
Listed Oct 22
1982 · Unspecified · 31,580 mi
Paul Miller Porsche
Asking $150,985
Listed Sep 17
1983 · Black · 112,249 mi
Streetside Classics - Nashville
Asking $76,793
Listed Sep 13
1982 · Gray · 116,656 mi
H Shaw Enterprises LLC
Asking $245,997
Listed Sep 12
1982 · Red · 114,295 mi
RPM Motorcars, LLC
Asking $50,065
Listed Aug 9
1982 · Orange · 92,651 mi
Paul Blouin Mazda
Asking $97,900
Listed Aug 9
1981 · Red
Beverly Hills Car Club
Asking $56,580
Listed Aug 9
1982 · Silver
Beverly Hills Car Club
Asking $30,030
Listed Aug 9
1983 · Gold · 136,491 mi
RPM Motorcars, LLC
Asking $100,065
Listed Aug 9
1981 · Gold · 22,128 mi
Daniel Schmitt & Co
Asking $150,385
Listed Aug 9
1982 · Black · 52,019 mi
8-11 Motor Group
Asking $94,995
Listed Jul 27
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