1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed Market Value & Price History
The 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed has a current market value of $23,448 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $15,500 and $25,500. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 16.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 25 verified auction sales for the 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed (24 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 18, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed sold for $24,000 in 2026, against $18,530 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 | $24,000 | 3 |
| 2025 | $16,420 | 3 |
| 2024 | $19,750 | 5 |
| 2023 | $19,780 | 5 |
| 2022 | $24,250 | 3 |
| 2021 | $18,530 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $24,000 | 97,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $25,500 | 97,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 24,500 GBP | 11,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $11,250 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 26, 2025 | $18,000 | 60,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $11,750 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $16,420 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $35,280 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 3, 2024 | $19,750 | 65,000 mi | Manual |
| May 22, 2024 | $67,000 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $14,000 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 26, 2024 | $13,500 | 96,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $19,780 | 88,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $15,420 | 55,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 11, 2023 | $29,000 | 69,000 mi | Manual |
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1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed worth?
A 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed is worth approximately $23,448 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,500 and $25,500; the full verified range is $11,250 to $67,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed cost new?
The 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed carried an original MSRP of $6,884. Verified examples now trade around $23,448.
How much has the 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed is worth about 241% more than its original MSRP of $6,884, with verified examples now trading around $23,448. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 25 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed sales in total.
Are 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed sale price is up 16.1% 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.
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