1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 has a current market value of $12,213, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $11,000 to $27,250. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2, latest sale Jun 11, 2026. Methodology
1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $9,694.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | $11,000 | 65,000 mi |
| May 7, 2026 | $17,400 | 94,000 mi |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $13,000 | 76,000 mi |
| Feb 15, 2025 | $15,000 | 86,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $16,250 | 59,000 mi |
| May 7, 2023 | $27,250 | 14,000 mi |
| Mar 26, 2023 | $13,750 | 61,000 mi |
| Nov 16, 2021 | $12,950 | 12,000 mi |
| Oct 18, 2021 | $19,780 | 7,000 mi |
| Sep 13, 2021 | $17,000 | 26,000 mi |
| Jul 18, 2021 | $14,750 | 70,000 mi |
| Apr 19, 2021 | $24,500 | 58,000 mi |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $14,280 | 38,000 mi |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $13,000 | 85,000 mi |
| May 12, 2020 | $12,800 | 68,000 mi |
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1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 worth?
The 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 has a market value of approximately $12,213, based on 18 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $11,000 and $27,250.
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 on DriveIndex.
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