1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition has a market value of $26,400, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $21,000 and $48,000. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 14 verified auction sales for the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition, latest sale Dec 18, 2025. Methodology
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The median 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition sold for $21,000 in 2025, against $35,200 in 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $35,200 | 3 |
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 Black Pearl Edition Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $21,000 | 93,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 7, 2025 | $15,500 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $50,000 | 26,161 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $48,000 | 66,000 mi | Manual |
| May 11, 2024 | $33,000 | 39,615 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $25,000 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $121,000 | 15 mi | — |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $22,000 | 39,610 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 14, 2023 | $35,200 | 89,691 mi | Manual |
| Aug 19, 2023 | $90,200 | 61,283 mi | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $16,250 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $22,594 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 20, 2022 | $20,500 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $26,750 | 42,000 mi | Automatic |
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1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition worth?
A 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition is worth approximately $26,400, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,000 and $48,000; the full verified range is $15,500 to $121,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition cost new?
The 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition carried an original MSRP of $11,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $26,400. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition is worth about 140% more than its original MSRP of $11,000, with a DriveIndex market value of $26,400. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Dec 18, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 14 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition sales in total.
Are 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition 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 Black Pearl Edition. 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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