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PORSCHE 928 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,112 PORSCHE 928s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,142 in 2019 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 30 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 20 (1.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 67% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,112).
Rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 928
The Porsche 928 is a grand touring car which was manufactured and marketed by Porsche AG of Germany from 1977 to 1995 across a single generation with an intermediate facelift. It is a 2+2 coupé with a rear hatchback. The 928 has a water-cooled engine which is mounted in the front and drives the rear wheels. It was Porsche's first production car with a V8 engine. Initially conceived to address changes in the automotive market, it represented Porsche's first fully in-house design for a production vehicle and was intended to potentially replace the Porsche 911 as the company's flagship model. The...
PORSCHE 928 — questions & answers
How many PORSCHE 928 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,112 PORSCHE 928 were still registered in the UK — 695 licensed and on the road, plus 1,417 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PORSCHE 928 rare?
The PORSCHE 928 is uncommon, with 2,112 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the PORSCHE 928 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PORSCHE 928 on UK roads rose by 20 (1.0%).
What fuel do most PORSCHE 928 use?
Most PORSCHE 928 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the PORSCHE 928 peak?
The PORSCHE 928 peaked at 2,142 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.