Chassis 997.1
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
2005 to 2008 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
40 sales
2008 · Forest Green Metallic · 55,000 mi · manual2026-09-03 · roshan78$61,000
2008 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 19,000 mi · manual2026-06-30 · iLussoOC$56,500
2005 · Arctic Silver · 44,000 mi · automatic2026-06-25 · Collectibleclassics$34,500
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 59,000 mi2026-06-17 · DENWERKS$38,000
2008 · Carrara White · 72,000 mi · manual2026-04-06 · Euro_Classica$44,300
2006 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 92,000 mi · manual2026-03-23 · Bad_Chadi$41,500
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 100,000 mi · manual2026-03-12 · zaku1979$41,200
2007 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 108,000 mi · automatic2026-03-05 · ExclusiveMotorClub$25,000
2007 · Carmona Red Metallic · 70,000 mi · manual2026-02-13 · 911r$53,000
2008 · Basalt Black Metallic · 57,425 mi2026-01-30$30,960
2007 · ARTIC SILVER · manual2026-01-21$46,200
2007 · Basalt Black Metallic · 51,000 mi · automatic2025-12-23 · Hnraney76$30,000
2005 · Black · 123,000 mi · manual2025-10-31 · Euro_Classica$26,750
2005 · Basalt Black Metallic · 154,400 mi · manual2025-10-15 · automaticSauce$21,000
2006 · Blue · 38,000 mi · manual2025-09-29 · AutomotiveRestorations$40,000
2005 · Red · 27,000 mi · manual2025-08-16 · Collectibleclassics$39,250
2005 · Gray · 28,000 mi · manual2025-08-08 · Collectibleclassics$44,000
2006 · Gray · 79,000 mi · manual2025-07-29 · al_Miami$37,000
2006 · Blue · 60,000 mi · manual2025-06-09 · ChampionPorsche$52,000
2007 · Altas Grey Metallic · 72,400 mi · manual2025-06-09 · AlohaFlyer$31,788
2006 · Gray · 52,000 mi2025-06-02 · Daitken5$45,250
2006 · Gray · 91,000 mi · manual2025-05-31 · MohrImports$33,750
2005 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 30,900 mi · manual2025-05-28 · CJWRacing$43,000
2008 · Blue · 77,000 mi · manual2025-04-11 · Bad_Chadi$35,000
2006 · Seal Grey Metallic · 113,500 mi · automatic2025-04-07 · LouiNY$20,500
2006 · White · 41,000 mi · automatic2025-02-21 · Collectibleclassics$34,000
2007 · Meteor Grey Metallic · 110,882 mi · manual2025-02-12 · amsper63$20,500
2006 · Black · 47,100 mi · automatic2024-11-13 · Cherylbrown23$28,500
2006 · Gray · 41,000 mi · manual2024-10-20 · Vahe1$34,500
2006 · Black · 117,000 mi · manual2024-10-01 · bill930p$25,250
2006 · Gray · 94,000 mi · manual2024-07-11 · scanautomotive$17,997
2008 · Blue · 73,000 mi · manual2023-11-19 · Slivshady62$33,000
2008 · Black · 49,000 mi · manual2023-11-07 · Djmtpa$37,750
2006 · Black · 36,000 mi · manual2023-10-15 · Collectibleclassics$40,000
2008 · Red · 66,000 mi · automatic2023-10-15 · GoTex2022$31,500
2006 · Carmon Red Metallic · 71,900 mi · manual2023-09-20 · StormMountainMotors$34,000
2008 · Gray · 41,000 mi · automatic2023-09-13 · Chris_F$41,250
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 60,300 mi · manual2023-08-24 · StormMountainMotors$31,250
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 14,564 mi · manual2023-08-11 · CraigZimmerman$49,997
2008$44,800
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.6L
- Power
- 321 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5s
- Top speed
- 177 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $83,765
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet cost?
A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet cost $83,765 new. Over the past 12 months, 15 have sold publicly at a median of $40,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $47,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $25,000 to $54,625, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $47,500, up 16.8% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $40,000 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 15 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet a good investment?
It has depreciated 43% against its $83,765 list price. Values are up 16.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $17,997 to $61,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $61,000Sep 3, 2026Forest Green Metallic · 55,000 mi
- $56,500Jun 30, 2026Midnight Blue Metallic · 19,000 mi
- $34,500Jun 25, 2026Arctic Silver · 44,000 mi
The 997.1 Carrera Cabriolet represents Porsche's return to form after the polarizing 996 generation. Launched in 2005, it brought back the beloved round headlights while introducing a more sophisticated folding soft top that operated in just 20 seconds. The naturally aspirated 3.6-liter flat-six produced 325 horsepower, delivering classic 911 character without the IMS bearing concerns that plagued earlier models. Porsche's improved build quality and refined interior made this the most livable open-air 911 to date. The 997.1 Cabriolet strikes an appealing balance for collectors—modern enough for daily driving with classic 911 DNA intact. Values have stabilized after years of depreciation, making well-maintained examples increasingly attractive. The manual transmission cars, particularly in desirable colors like Guards Red or Midnight Blue, command premiums. With only four model years of production, the 997.1 Cabriolet offers accessibility into air-cooled alternative territory.
