1978 Datsun 280Z Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a current market value of $23,549, based on 82 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $11,500 to $57,500. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 24% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 82 verified auction sales for the 1978 Datsun 280Z, latest sale Aug 15, 2026. Methodology
1978 Datsun 280Z Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $8,949.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | $23,250 | 53,000 mi |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $25,500 | 28,000 mi |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $21,750 | 22,000 mi |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $19,250 | 88,820 mi |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $19,780 | 70,000 mi |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $15,500 | 76,000 mi |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $18,150 | 36,745 mi |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $50,000 | 712 mi |
| May 28, 2025 | $18,250 | 76,000 mi |
| May 13, 2025 | $14,750 | 24,000 mi |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $44,000 | — |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $22,000 | 17,000 mi |
| Sep 21, 2024 | $14,000 | 94,000 mi |
| Aug 3, 2024 | $15,030 | 87,000 mi |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $43,250 | — |
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1978 Datsun 280Z: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Datsun 280Z worth?
The 1978 Datsun 280Z has a market value of approximately $23,549, based on 82 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $11,500 and $57,500.
How many 1978 Datsun 280Z sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 82 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Datsun 280Z appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1978 Datsun 280Z are up 24% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Datsun 280Z on DriveIndex.
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