1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 has a current market value of $19,746 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $13,000 and $17,400. Based on US sales through Jul 31, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2, latest sale Jul 31, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 sold for $17,400 in 2026, against $15,875 in 2021. 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 | $17,400 | 3 |
| 2021 | $15,875 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $25,500 | 28,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 11, 2026 | $11,000 | 65,000 mi | Manual |
| May 7, 2026 | $17,400 | 94,000 mi | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $13,000 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 15, 2025 | $15,000 | 86,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $16,250 | 59,000 mi | Manual |
| May 7, 2023 | $27,250 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 13, 2021 | $17,000 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 18, 2021 | $14,750 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 19, 2021 | $24,500 | 58,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $14,280 | 38,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $13,000 | 85,000 mi | — |
| May 12, 2020 | $12,800 | 68,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $12,880 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $15,250 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
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1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 worth?
A 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 is worth approximately $19,746 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 31, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,000 and $17,400; the full verified range is $11,000 to $27,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 cost new?
The 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 carried an original MSRP of $9,694. Verified examples now trade around $19,746.
How much has the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 is worth about 104% more than its original MSRP of $9,694, with verified examples now trading around $19,746. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 sales in total.
Are 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 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 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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