1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo has a market value of $21,289, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $16,000 and $21,000. No sale since Nov 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo, latest sale Nov 14, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | $18,500 | 218,000 mi | — |
| May 2, 2024 | $13,500 | 63,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 12, 2022 | $21,000 | 29,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 11, 2022 | $18,000 | 69,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 10, 2022 | $37,250 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $32,250 | 13,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 1, 2019 | $16,000 | 29,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $12,500 | 34,000 mi | Automatic |
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1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo worth?
A 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo is worth approximately $21,289, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Nov 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,000 and $21,000; the full verified range is $12,500 to $37,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo sales in total.
Are 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 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 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo. 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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