1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed has a current market value of $35,546 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $21,000 and $35,500. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. 12 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $3,100. The median sale price is down 13.8% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 25 verified auction sales for the 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed, latest sale Sep 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed Price History
The median 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed sold for $24,125 in 2026, against $25,500 in 2019. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,125 | 12 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | $25,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $35,500 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $42,000 | 38,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $16,500 | 117,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $15,500 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $28,750 | 64,000 mi | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $35,000 | 86,000 mi | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $12,000 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $25,000 | 96,235 mi | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $16,500 | 12,000 mi | — |
| Mar 29, 2026 | $23,250 | 61,000 mi | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $15,750 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2026 | $76,000 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| May 23, 2025 | $23,750 | 57,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 1, 2024 | $28,000 | 329,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $28,000 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
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1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed worth?
A 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed is worth approximately $35,546 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,000 and $35,500; the full verified range is $12,000 to $76,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed cost new?
The 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed carried an original MSRP of $4,106. Verified examples now trade around $35,546.
How much has the 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed is worth about 766% more than its original MSRP of $4,106, with verified examples now trading around $35,546. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed sell per year?
12 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 25 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed sales in total.
Are 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed sale price is down 13.8% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed?
DriveIndex lists 1 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed for sale, priced from $3,100 to $3,100 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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