Chassis 997.1

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

2005 to 2008 · Convertible

A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet cost $83,765 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $39,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $44,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $17,997 to $61,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$44,300

High confidence · $26K to $51K

17.2% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $39,850
Sales · 12 mo: 18
Original MSRP: $83,765Down 47% since new

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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, sold Oct 2026

Sold$38,500 · Cars & Bids · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids

$38,500 · 67,300 mi · Black

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46 sales · 11 unsoldmedian $40kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet sales with photographs

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, sold Sep 2026

Sold $48,772

2006 · Speed Yellow (12H) · 24,000 mi

Sep 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $34,997

2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 45,000 mi

Sep 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $45,997

2006 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 77,000 mi

Sep 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, sold Jul 2026

Sold $26,250

2006 · Black · 123,000 mi

Jul 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, sold Jun 2026

Sold $56,500

2008 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 19,000 mi

Jun 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $34,500

2005 · Arctic Silver · 44,000 mi

Jun 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 997.1

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026

Every 997.1. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
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Shifty Estimate	$44,300	$57,600	$37,500	$57,600	$50,800	$35,300	$18,300Low confidence	$51,700	$53,000	$56,600	$74,100	Not enough sales yet	$142,000	$84,700	$239,200	$396,000	$422,900	$100,000Low confidence
Sold median	$39,85018 sales	$64,7506 sales	$35,7505 sales	$46,20029 sales	$48,40023 sales	$39,84932 sales	$57,00012 sales	$54,40079 sales	$46,62534 sales	$49,9107 sales	$67,00011 sales	$80,3717 sales	$120,25173 sales	$83,25036 sales	$212,0008 sales	$203,9665 sales	$285,0009 sales	$80,7904 sales
12-month move	Up 17.2%	Up 75.0%	Too few sales to call	Up 7.4%	Up 1.5%	Down 4.6%	Too few sales to call	Up 8.9%	Up 8.7%	Too few sales to call	Up 22.9%	Too few sales to call	Up 14.1%	Down 5.8%	Up 58.2%	Down 23.5%	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	37	None	60	None	53	None	124	4	5	11	None	38	24	9	2	4	None

Other 911 generations

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: RSR.

Specifications

Engine: Flat-6, 3.6L
Power: 321 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
0 to 60: 5 s
Top speed: 177 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $83,765

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet cost?

What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $44,300, up 17.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 18 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet a good investment?

It has depreciated 47% against its $83,765 list price. Values are up 17.2% 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.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet have sold?

Shifty has 47 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet on file. The earliest was on Aug 11, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet sold?

The highest public sale on file is $61,000, on Sep 3, 2026, with 55,000 mi.

What has a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$38,500Oct 21, 2026Black · 67,300 mi
$48,772Sep 28, 2026Speed Yellow (12H) · 24,000 mi
$34,997Sep 25, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 45,000 mi

About the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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.