Is the Porsche Cayman R (987.2) a good investment?

The thesis

Limited-production (1,580 worldwide), lightweight, naturally aspirated manual Porsche that sits at the intersection of analog purity and modern usability. US auction data shows Cayman R values holding £49k (average UK valuation) and climbing, with clean low-mileage manuals stretching to £60–80k. It is the cult-favourite 987 variant, now recognised as a future classic—has not yet run hard, with strong enthusiast demand and Porsche brand liquidity. Low mileage examples check every box: NA 3.4L flat-six, manual, rare, and positioned early in appreciation curve.