✦ Shifty Estimate
$46,600
- 12 months median
- $50K
- Market cap
- $196.4M · 4,214 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 2
- Original MSRP
- $38,000 · ▲ 23% since
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Chassis SC
1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet
1983 · Convertible · 4,214 built
Price history
Recent sales
8 sales
1983 · Slate Blue Metallic · 52,400 mi · manual2026-07-06 · gsdb2018$56,000
1983 · Grand Prix White · 118,000 mi · manual2026-04-20 · LarsK$44,420
1983 · Red · 210,000 mi · manual2025-08-22 · mcqueens$28,000
1983 · Red · 146,000 mi · manual2025-08-12 · 911r$57,000
1983 · Guards Red · 159,050 mi · manual2025-07-01$38,386
1983 · White · 111,000 mi2024-08-26 · bclingenfelter$34,000
1983 · Red · 85,000 mi · manual2024-03-28 · originalblackplate$42,250
1983 · Black · 95,000 mi · manual2024-03-13 · Sm81087$42,250
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 172 hp
- Torque
- 175 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.1s
- Top speed
- 142 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 4,214 units
- Original MSRP
- $38,000
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet cost?
A 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet cost $38,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $50,210. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $46,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $32,154 to $56,600, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $46,600. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet a good investment?
It has appreciated 23% against its $38,000 list price. Only 4,214 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $28,000 to $57,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $56,000Jul 6, 2026Slate Blue Metallic · 52,400 mi
- $44,420Apr 20, 2026Grand Prix White · 118,000 mi
- $28,000Aug 22, 2025Red · 210,000 mi
The 1983 911 SC Cabriolet holds a unique place in Porsche history as the final year of the SC generation and the first factory convertible 911 since 1965. After nearly two decades of relying on the Targa for open-air motoring, Porsche finally answered enthusiast demands with a proper soft-top. The SC's naturally aspirated 3.0-liter flat-six produces 180 horsepower, delivering the pure, linear power delivery that defines air-cooled 911s. With only one model year of production, the '83 SC Cabriolet is inherently rare, making it highly sought after by collectors who appreciate both its exclusivity and its role as a bridge between the classic SC era and the incoming Carrera generation. The combination of proven SC mechanicals, timeless convertible appeal, and single-year production status creates a compelling package for serious Porsche collectors seeking something truly special.