1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition has a current market value of $22,161, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $15,500 to $121,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition, latest sale Dec 18, 2025. Methodology
1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $11,000.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $21,000 | 93,000 mi |
| Sep 7, 2025 | $15,500 | 47,000 mi |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $50,000 | 26,161 mi |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $48,000 | 66,000 mi |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $25,000 | 32,000 mi |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $121,000 | 15 mi |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $22,000 | 39,610 mi |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $23,250 | 15,000 mi |
| Aug 19, 2023 | $90,200 | 61,283 mi |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $16,250 | 76,000 mi |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $22,594 | 76,000 mi |
| Feb 20, 2022 | $20,500 | 68,000 mi |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $26,750 | 42,000 mi |
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1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition worth?
The 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition has a market value of approximately $22,161, based on 13 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $15,500 and $121,000.
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 13 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition on DriveIndex.
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