Datsun 280ZX Market Value & Price History
The Datsun 280ZX has a market value of $14,785 to $28,084 depending on year and condition, based on 186 verified auction sales across 5 model years (1979–1983). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $231,000, with 21 sold in the past 12 months. 30 are listed for sale.
Datsun 280ZX Value by Year
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Recent Datsun 280ZX Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1983 | $10,500 | 75,000 mi |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1980 | $29,500 | 27,000 mi |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 1983 | $38,500 | 37,152 mi |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1980 | $24,000 | 67,000 mi |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1983 | $12,005 | 111,000 mi |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1983 | $19,800 | 128,583 mi |
| May 19, 2026 | 1982 | $19,250 | 41,000 mi |
| May 12, 2026 | 1981 | $17,600 | 105,971 mi |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1982 | $22,000 | 94,804 mi |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 1980 | $14,000 | 200,000 mi |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1980 | $14,850 | 53,556 mi |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1982 | $15,000 | 14,913 mi |
Datsun 280ZX: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Datsun 280ZX worth?
Datsun 280ZX market values range from $14,785 to $28,084 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $231,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Datsun 280ZX year is best?
There is no single best Datsun 280ZX year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Datsun 280ZX best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Datsun 280ZX sell per year?
21 Datsun 280ZX have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 186 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Datsun 280ZX?
DriveIndex lists 30 Datsun 280ZX for sale (last checked Nov 3, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.