1961 Porsche 356B Notchback Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback has a current market value of $48,000 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $36,000 and $79,356. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price has held roughly flat over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback, latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback sold for $60,000 in 2026, against $60,000 in 2024. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | $36,000 | 96,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 5, 2026 | $75,500 | 93,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $60,000 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 24, 2024 | $60,000 | — | Manual |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $69,000 | 78,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $56,600 | 1,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $79,356 | 47,239 mi | Manual |
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1961 Porsche 356B Notchback: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback worth?
A 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback is worth approximately $48,000 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $36,000 and $79,356. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback cost new?
The 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback carried an original MSRP of $3,995. Verified examples now trade around $48,000.
How much has the 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback is worth about 1102% more than its original MSRP of $3,995, with verified examples now trading around $48,000. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 7 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback sales in total.
Are 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback sale price has held roughly flat over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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