An Ignoble Experiment: 914 LE

July 28, 2026

Good Morning! 2026 has certainly been a strong year for 997s as we’ve seen everything from Carrera Coupes to 6-Speed Turbos and GT3s make a big jump. But nothing like the jump featured in our Noteworthy section below.

THE MARKET

Sell-Through Rate (STR): 79%
Market Volume ($): $1,523,261
Market Volume (Units): 33

TOP SALES

2026 Porsche 911 GTS Coupe $185,000 PCARMARKET
2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS $130,500 Bring a Trailer
2023 Porsche 911 T 7spd $129,000 Bring a Trailer
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6spd $126,000 Bring a Trailer
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6spd Modified $115,000 Bring a Trailer

SPOTLIGHT

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In 1974, Porsche commemorated its Can-Am–dominating 917/30 by releasing the 914 Limited Edition, a special run of 1,000 North American–market cars built to stand out visually and pay subtle homage to its racing roots. All were 2.0-liter models equipped with the Appearance Group and LE package, which included alloy wheels, anti-roll bars, a lower front spoiler, and a distinctive “negative” PORSCHE side stripe. Buyers could choose between two bold color schemes: 500 cars in Black with Sunflower Yellow accents—nicknamed “Bumblebee”—and 500 in Light Ivory with Phoenix Red accents, known as “Creamsicle.” Fun fact: despite the car’s Can-Am inspiration, Porsche used the LE name after licensing negotiations with the SCCA fell through.

This 1974 914 LE 2.0 came finished in Light Ivory with Phoenix Red accents over a Black vinyl interior and showed 57,000 miles on its rolled odometer. Purchased by the seller in 2011, it underwent a multi-year restoration that was completed in 2023, including refinishing the exterior and wheels, with prior engine work including rebuilt cylinder heads in 2009. Overall, a very nice example in the “Creamsicle” livery, which we haven’t seen at auction since 2024.

Over the past twelve months we’ve seen just one other 914 LE, a 64,000-mile “Bumblebee” in Black with Yellow accents that sold for $31,000. Prior to that we had more Bumblebees in the $29-39,000 range. Our Spotlight Car sold at a final bid of $71,000 thanks to a rarer color combo and recent refresh.

NOTEWORTHY SALES (AND NO-SALES)

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I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this 3,300-mile 2011 GT3 RS 4.0 was bid to $1,335,000…. and didn’t sell. Sure, this is the first car we’ve seen at an online auction this year, but the last car to get into this territory was an 842-mile example in Black, which is a much rarer color. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another year to see where the 4.0 market is.
The last time we saw this 1988 911 Carrera Targa 5-Speed was in October of last year when it sold for $74,000. Finished in Diamond Blue Metallic over a Linen leather interior, this 911 showed a solid 164,000 miles on the odometer, but had 75 pages of service records dating back to 2000 in the gallery. Since it last sold, it has been fitted with an engine management chip and aftermarket exhaust and has had all fluids changed in preparation for the sale. It sold this time around at a final bid of $85,000, topping its previous sale and the high estimate of $73,700.
At a final bid of $39,000, this 1966 912 Coupe 5-Speed fell just under the core market for SWB 912 Coupes, which sits between $44,800 and $83,400. It looked to be a nice driver refinished in Red with a Black and Houndstooth interior and had plenty of work including rebuilding the brake calipers, installing Bilstein shocks, and replacing the brake master cylinder, tie rods, and tires. But there was some disclosed rust and with an older repaint, you never quite know what lurks underneath. Fair price here, and maybe a bit of a deal if you’re going to just enjoy it as-is.

NEW LISTINGS

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918 Spyders have been on quite the tear this year, even the non-Weissach cars are bringing bids close to $3m. But this GT Silver Metallic over Garnet Red 2015 918 Spyder should see over that $3m mark as it comes equipped with Porsche’s Weissach Package and shows just 204 miles on the odometer. Just how high over is the question, as this is the first Silver Weissach-equipped car we’ve seen in some time.
991 Speedsters have been doing quite well this year too as average prices have increased over $30,000 over the past six months. This 2019 911 Speedster show just 298 miles on the clock and is the first Carmine Red example we’ve seen online this year. Low mileage comps have been around the $525,000 mark, but Red may bring the money.
Had your heart set on a Creamsicle 914 LE but missed out on the one above? Well today’s your lucky day as we have this 1974 914 LE 2.0 finished in Light Ivory with Phoenix Red accents. This one looks to be in nice condition, was repainted in 2012, and has plenty of service receipts in the gallery, although the latest are a few years old. While I don’t think it will bring the money of our Spotlight Car, I do think it will do well. Probably somewhere in the $30-40k range.

AUCTIONS ENDED JULY 27th

2026 Porsche 911 GTS Coupe $185,000 PCARMARKET
2023 Porsche 911 T 7spd $129,000 Bring a Trailer
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 $92,000 PCARMARKET
2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 50 Yrs. $173,000 Bring a Trailer
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo $54,250 PCARMARKET
2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS $130,500 Bring a Trailer
2018 Porsche Macan GTS $22,250 Cars & Bids
2017 Porsche Macan GTS $27,000 Bring a Trailer
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe $85,500 Bring a Trailer
2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S $16,000 Cars & Bids
2012 Porsche 911 C2S Coupe $59,997 Bring a Trailer
2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo $16,500 Bring a Trailer
2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo Project $14,250 Bring a Trailer
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 $1,335,000 Bring a Trailer
2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS $15,500 Bring a Trailer
2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4 $48,500 Cars & Bids
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6spd Modified $115,000 Bring a Trailer
2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder 6spd $35,000 Bring a Trailer
2003 Porsche Boxster S 6spd $12,000 Cars & Bids
2002 Porsche 911 C4 Cab. 6spd $34,000 Bring a Trailer
2002 Porsche 911 C4S Coupe 6spd Modified $33,000 Bring a Trailer
2002 Porsche Boxster S 6spd $12,500 Bring a Trailer
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6spd $126,000 Bring a Trailer
2001 Porsche 911 C4 Cab. 6spd $19,000 Cars & Bids
1999 Porsche Boxster 5spd $8,300 Cars & Bids
1999 Porsche 911 Coupe 6spd $36,000 Bring a Trailer
1990 Porsche 911 C4 Cab. 5spd $56,964 Bring a Trailer
1989 Porsche 911 Cab. 5spd $46,000 Bring a Trailer
1988 Porsche 911 Targa 5spd $85,000 Bring a Trailer
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo $23,000 PCARMARKET
1982 Porsche 928 5spd $14,500 Bring a Trailer
1974 Porsche 914 LE 2.0 $71,000 Bring a Trailer
1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 5spd $39,000 Bring a Trailer

*Prices in Red denote a high bid and no sale. All prices are high bids and do not include the buyer’s premium unless otherwise noted by a (*). Cars listed include those offered on US online auction websites and at US in-person auctions. Unless noted, 12-month averages, lows, and highs are from online sales from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and PCARMARKET.