The Daily Vroom

Good Morning, Vroomers!

We’ve had a surge of new readers join us recently, which is fantastic—welcome aboard! Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just getting started, my goal remains the same: to bring you the latest trends, insights, and behind-the-scenes action from the online car auction world.

Yesterday was a big day. $6.6 million in total sales, with an average sale price of $61K—well above the usual. Strong results like these show just how active and competitive the market is right now.

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MARKET LEADERBOARD

💰 The figures shared below don’t count any other sales such as car seats, memorabilia etc… All online auction sites are analyzed to put this leaderboard together.

I only include websites that have sold 5+ vehicles in the chart below.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

Want to dive deeper into any of these listings? Just click on the car to take you directly to the listing.

Sale of the Day

Some cars just have presence. This 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 is one of them. British Racing Green, numbers-matching 2.9L Lagonda straight-six, Mille Miglia eligible—it doesn’t get much better.

Restored in the 1990s with 300+ pages of documentation, every inch of it was touched—engine, transmission, interior, bodywork. Even better, it actually ran the 2012 Mille Miglia, proving it’s not just for display.

81 bids later, it sold for £146,500. That’s strong money, but for a well-documented, well-sorted example like this, it makes sense. With just 16k miles since restoration, it’s ready for the next chapter.

1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Sales

The 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is one of those cars that so many want (including me) but few can afford—and in today’s market, the price gap between a collector-grade example and a well-worn driver has never been wider.

We just saw last month a 14k-mile Guards Red example hammer for an eye-watering $257,000, while another with 125,000 miles and some wear & tear went for $84,500. That’s nearly a $173K difference for what is, on paper, the same car.

So, what separates a quarter-million-dollar 930 Turbo from one that struggles to break six figures? Let’s break it down with two examples.

The $257K Sale: A Collector’s Dream

📍 Sold: February 8, 2025 | Final Price: $257,000

This 14k-mile, single-owner 911 Turbo is the kind of car that defines blue-chip collector status. If you want to understand why this one went for big big money, this one has all the answers.

✅ Low Mileage (14K miles) – The holy grail for collectors.
✅ Single Long-Term Owner – Almost unheard of in the air-cooled world.
✅ Pristine Originality – Includes the original window sticker, tool kit, service records, and even the Blaupunkt stereo.
✅ Freshly Serviced – New tires, spark plugs, hood struts, distributor cap, and dry-ice undercarriage cleaning to prep for sale.
✅ The Right Spec – Guards Red over black leather, Fuchs wheels, sunroof, air conditioning, and a 4-speed manual.

This was as close to a factory-fresh 930 Turbo as you’ll find, and the market rewarded it accordingly.

Now clearly this is a one-off special car. Below you can see prices over the last year on the top chart vs mileage on the bottom chart.

The $84.5K Sale: A High-Mileage Driver

📍 Sold: February 1, 2024 | Final Price: $84,500

At the opposite end of the spectrum, we’ve got this 125,000-mile 930 Turbo—a car that, while still a genuine 1986 Turbo Coupe, tells a much different story.

🚩 High Mileage – 125k miles
🚩 Accident History – Carfax reported “minor to moderate” damage, with a refinished rear quarter panel.
🚩 Mechanical Issues – Weak transaxle syncros, misfires, noisy fuel pump, failing A/C compressor—the works.
🚩 Interior Wear – A torn driver’s seat, worn dash, missing option stickers—the kind of stuff that turns off buyers.
🚩 Older, Unsorted Car – Still running, but far from concours.

For someone looking for a usable 930 Turbo instead of a museum piece, this was a deal, sold by an excellent seller.

Market Trends: When to Sell a 930 Turbo

It’s not just mileage and condition that determine price—timing matters too.

Looking at recent auction data, we’ve seen seasonality play a role in Porsche 911 Turbo prices.

📈 Winter months (Jan-Feb, Oct-Nov) generally see higher prices.
📉 Summer months show more variability, likely due to increased auction volume and competition.

My Take: The best 930s will always command six-figure premiums, but timing matters. If you’re selling a well-kept, low-mileage Turbo, late Q4 to early Q1 is historically the strongest window.