1972 Datsun 240Z Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Datsun 240Z has a current market value of $24,909 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 179 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $19,500 and $36,850. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. 9 have sold in the past 12 months, and 11 are listed for sale from $14,750 to $66,000. The median sale price is up 3.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 179 verified auction sales for the 1972 Datsun 240Z (178 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1972 Datsun 240Z Price History
The median 1972 Datsun 240Z sold for $28,410 in 2026, against $16,125 in 2016. 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 | $28,410 | 8 |
| 2025 | $37,125 | 16 |
| 2024 | $26,750 | 23 |
| 2023 | $30,800 | 13 |
| 2022 | $29,150 | 19 |
| 2021 | $28,000 | 27 |
| 2020 | $26,750 | 17 |
| 2019 | $23,100 | 15 |
| 2018 | $24,750 | 18 |
| 2017 | $21,000 | 7 |
| 2016 | $16,125 | 8 |
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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $19,800 | 53,160 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $53,000 | 62,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $22,000 | — | Automatic |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $93,500 | 9,607 mi | Manual |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $27,820 | 16,700 mi | Manual |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $16,000 | 28,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $37,400 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $29,000 | 57,800 mi | Manual |
| Nov 16, 2025 | $38,888 | 41,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $28,300 | 44,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $36,250 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $20,000 | 65,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 13, 2025 | $38,000 | 61,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $39,000 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $43,500 | 77,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1972 Datsun 240Z worth?
A 1972 Datsun 240Z is worth approximately $24,909 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 179 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $19,500 and $36,850; the full verified range is $10,000 to $93,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Datsun 240Z cost new?
The 1972 Datsun 240Z carried an original MSRP of $4,106. Verified examples now trade around $24,909.
How much has the 1972 Datsun 240Z depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Datsun 240Z is worth about 507% more than its original MSRP of $4,106, with verified examples now trading around $24,909. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Datsun 240Z sell per year?
9 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 179 1972 Datsun 240Z sales in total.
Are 1972 Datsun 240Z sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Datsun 240Z sale price is up 3.6% 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 1972 Datsun 240Z?
DriveIndex lists 11 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale, priced from $14,750 to $66,000 (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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