1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) has a current market value of $53,074 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 69 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2010 between $46,750 and $70,500. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. 8 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $54,500. The median sale price is down 15% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 69 verified auction sales for the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) (67 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 11, 2026
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) Price History
The median 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) sold for $66,661 in 2026, against $36,200 in 2018. 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 | $66,661 | 8 |
| 2025 | $77,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $67,250 | 12 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $59,860 | 8 |
| 2021 | $43,500 | 6 |
| 2020 | $37,911 | 3 |
| 2019 | $38,250 | 4 |
| 2018 | $36,200 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $46,750 | 180,400 mi | Manual |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $71,500 | 73,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $68,411 | 62,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $100,000 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $62,500 | 107,000 mi | — |
| May 31, 2026 | $73,500 | 133,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 15, 2026 | $64,911 | 96,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $63,000 | 98,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $77,000 | 42,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $60,000 | 176,231 mi | Manual |
| May 27, 2025 | $62,500 | 74,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $87,411 | 1,019 mi | Manual |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $80,641 | 141,000 mi | — |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $79,911 | 38,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $71,000 | 119,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) worth?
A 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) is worth approximately $53,074 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 69 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $46,750 and $70,500; the full verified range is $18,700 to $105,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) cost new?
The 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) carried an original MSRP of $36,510. Verified examples now trade around $53,074.
How much has the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) is worth about 45% more than its original MSRP of $36,510, with verified examples now trading around $53,074. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 69 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) sales in total.
Are 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) sale price is down 15% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. 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.
Where can I buy a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series)?
DriveIndex lists 1 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (G-Series) for sale, priced from $54,500 to $54,500 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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