Best Datsun 240Z Year to Buy
There is no single best Datsun 240Z year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 525 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $23,199 and trades most often (207 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 12 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
Datsun 240Z Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 240Z | $26,240 | 6× | 133 | 10 |
| 1972 240Z | $23,199 | 5.7× | 207 | 13 |
| 1971 240Z | $40,771 | 12× | 119 | 4 |
| 1970 240Z | $39,020 | 11× | 66 | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Datsun 240Z Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Datsun 240Z year to buy?
There is no single best Datsun 240Z year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 525 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $23,199 and trades most often (207 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 12 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Datsun 240Z year is the cheapest?
The 1972 Datsun 240Z is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $23,199. The most valuable is the 1971, at $40,771.
Which Datsun 240Z year holds its value best?
The 1971 Datsun 240Z is now worth 12 times its original MSRP of $3,526, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Datsun 240Z worth?
Depending on the model year, a Datsun 240Z is worth from $23,199 to $40,771 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Datsun 240Z year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.