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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

✦ Shifty Estimate

$47,500

16.8% · 12 mo
High confidence$25K to $55K
12 months median
$40K
Sales, 12 months
15
Original MSRP
$83,765 · ▼ 43% since

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Chassis 997.1

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

2005 to 2008 · Convertible

Price history

$20k$40k$60kAug 2023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $48k
Sold Bid, not sold
39 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $40kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

40 sales

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.