1971 Datsun 240Z Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Datsun 240Z has a current market value of $40,801 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 99 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $18,700 and $34,250. Based on US sales through Sep 28, 2026. 15 have sold in the past 12 months, and 4 are listed for sale from $19,950 to $59,995. The median sale price is down 2.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 99 verified auction sales for the 1971 Datsun 240Z, latest sale Sep 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1971 Datsun 240Z Price History
The median 1971 Datsun 240Z sold for $26,750 in 2026, against $15,250 in 2017. 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 | $26,750 | 14 |
| 2025 | $24,750 | 6 |
| 2024 | $24,875 | 8 |
| 2023 | $24,610 | 7 |
| 2022 | $29,700 | 9 |
| 2021 | $32,000 | 12 |
| 2020 | $22,000 | 13 |
| 2019 | $17,500 | 13 |
| 2018 | $24,000 | 7 |
| 2017 | $15,250 | 5 |
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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $43,870 | 97,300 mi | Manual |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $23,750 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $24,000 | 43,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $32,100 | 23,600 mi | Manual |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $41,250 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $18,600 | 60,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $27,000 | 77,000 mi | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $26,500 | 73,000 mi | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $50,400 | 85,509 mi | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $34,200 | 73,900 mi | Manual |
| May 7, 2026 | $55,000 | 7,100 mi | Manual |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $16,500 | 2,900 mi | Manual |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $18,600 | 2,900 mi | Manual |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $23,500 | 82,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $25,000 | — | — |
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How much is a 1971 Datsun 240Z worth?
A 1971 Datsun 240Z is worth approximately $40,801 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 99 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $18,700 and $34,250; the full verified range is $10,750 to $55,569. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1971 Datsun 240Z cost new?
The 1971 Datsun 240Z carried an original MSRP of $3,526. Verified examples now trade around $40,801.
How much has the 1971 Datsun 240Z depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Datsun 240Z is worth about 1057% more than its original MSRP of $3,526, with verified examples now trading around $40,801. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1971 Datsun 240Z sell per year?
15 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 99 1971 Datsun 240Z sales in total.
Are 1971 Datsun 240Z sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1971 Datsun 240Z sale price is down 2.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, 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 1971 Datsun 240Z?
DriveIndex lists 4 1971 Datsun 240Z for sale, priced from $19,950 to $59,995 (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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