1971 Datsun 240Z Series I Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I has a current market value of $17,734 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $20,000 and $36,000. Based on US sales through Jun 24, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $4,800.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I, latest sale Jun 24, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1971 Datsun 240Z Series I Price History
The median 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I sold for $20,000 in 2025, against $31,500 in 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $31,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $17,000 | 95,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $20,000 | 79,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $16,000 | 50,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $13,250 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $31,000 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $33,250 | 78,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $17,500 | 98,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $37,250 | 82,000 mi | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $31,500 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 14, 2023 | $23,000 | 34,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $36,000 | 77,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $31,750 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 6, 2021 | $32,240 | 69,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 29, 2021 | $41,750 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 29, 2020 | $310,000 | 21,000 mi | — |
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1971 Datsun 240Z Series I: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I worth?
A 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I is worth approximately $17,734 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,000 and $36,000; the full verified range is $13,250 to $310,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I cost new?
The 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I carried an original MSRP of $3,526. Verified examples now trade around $17,734.
How much has the 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I is worth about 403% more than its original MSRP of $3,526, with verified examples now trading around $17,734. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I sales in total.
Are 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I. 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 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I?
DriveIndex lists 1 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I for sale, priced from $4,800 to $4,800 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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