1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) has a current market value of $55,042 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 38 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $36,758 and $55,521. Based on US sales through Oct 8, 2026. 7 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale at $56,500. The median sale price is up 6.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 38 verified auction sales for the 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) (37 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) Price History
The median 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) sold for $56,011 in 2026, against $42,000 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 | $56,011 | 6 |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $41,375 | 4 |
| 2022 | $45,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $48,763 | 4 |
| 2018 | $42,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $55,521 | 82,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $40,911 | 171,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $87,000 | 48,000 mi | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $49,000 | 116,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $70,000 | 95,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $56,500 | 112,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $30,250 | 238,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $80,000 | 142,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $46,000 | 59,393 mi | Manual |
| Nov 11, 2024 | $58,000 | 88,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $40,400 | 59,800 mi | Manual |
| Sep 21, 2024 | $54,000 | 104,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $44,000 | 146,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $58,500 | 50,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $54,500 | 80,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) worth?
A 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) is worth approximately $55,042 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 38 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $36,758 and $55,521; the full verified range is $11,000 to $87,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) cost new?
The 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) carried an original MSRP of $29,450. Verified examples now trade around $55,042.
How much has the 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) is worth about 87% more than its original MSRP of $29,450, with verified examples now trading around $55,042. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 38 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) sales in total.
Are 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) sale price is up 6.8% 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 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series)?
DriveIndex lists 2 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa (G-Series) for sale, priced from $56,500 to $56,500 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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