Datsun 280Z Market Value & Price History
The Datsun 280Z has a market value of $17,400 to $24,211 depending on year and condition, based on 219 verified auction sales across 4 model years (1975–1978). Individual examples have sold from $10,175 to $140,000, with 17 sold in the past 12 months. 10 are listed for sale.
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Datsun 280Z Value by Year
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Recent Datsun 280Z Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1977 | $23,500 | 88,000 mi |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1978 | $17,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 1978 | $10,800 | 81,000 mi |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1977 | $16,500 | 82,000 mi |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1975 | $17,500 | 67,000 mi |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1977 | $23,500 | 57,000 mi |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1976 | $24,000 | 97,000 mi |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1978 | $28,500 | 43,000 mi |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1976 | $25,500 | 97,000 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1978 | $23,250 | 53,000 mi |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1977 | $30,000 | 93,000 mi |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1977 | $28,500 | 38,100 mi |
Datsun 280Z: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Datsun 280Z worth?
Datsun 280Z market values range from $17,400 to $24,211 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,175 to $140,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Datsun 280Z year is best?
There is no single best Datsun 280Z year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Datsun 280Z best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Datsun 280Z sell per year?
17 Datsun 280Z have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 219 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Datsun 280Z?
DriveIndex lists 10 Datsun 280Z for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.