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PORSCHE 718 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 16,015 PORSCHE 718s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2016 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 844 (5.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

PORSCHE 718 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
16,015
14,878 licensed1,137 SORN
▲ 844 (+5.6%) yr/yr
Peak: 16,015 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2016 Q1

Survivors over time

0 4,004 8,008 12k 16k 2016 Q12021 Q22026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 16,015 on the road.

Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 16,015 on the road today
Petrol 100%Electric 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 718

The Porsche 718 is a series of one- or two-seat sports-racing cars built by Porsche from 1957 to 1962. An open-wheel single-seat model was developed for Formula racing.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

PORSCHE 718 — questions & answers

How many PORSCHE 718 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 16,015 PORSCHE 718 were still registered in the UK — 14,878 licensed and on the road, plus 1,137 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the PORSCHE 718 rare?

The PORSCHE 718 is common, with 16,015 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the PORSCHE 718 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of PORSCHE 718 on UK roads rose by 844 (5.6%).

What fuel do most PORSCHE 718 use?

Most PORSCHE 718 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.

When did the PORSCHE 718 peak?

The PORSCHE 718 peaked at 16,015 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.

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