PORSCHE · PORSCHE 718 · Cars
PORSCHE 718 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 15,933 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 1,151 (7.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 15,933 on the road.
Rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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.
PORSCHE 718 — questions & answers
How many PORSCHE 718 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 15,933 PORSCHE 718 were still registered in the UK — 14,318 licensed and on the road, plus 1,615 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PORSCHE 718 rare?
The PORSCHE 718 is common, with 15,933 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,429 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 1,151 (7.8%).
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 15,933 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.