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1979 Datsun 280ZX: market value and price history

1979 Datsun 280ZX Market Value & Price History

The 1979 Datsun 280ZX has a current market value of $14,887 as of Sep 18, 2026, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $12,005 and $19,800. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$14,887
as of Sep 18, 2026
Median Sale
$13,872
Price Range
$12,005$19,800
Auction Sales
4
Avg Mileage
95,419

Data: DriveIndex. 4 verified auction sales for the 1979 Datsun 280ZX, latest sale Jun 11, 2026. Value as of Sep 18, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1979 Datsun 280ZX Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Jun 11, 2026$12,005111,000 mi
Jan 21, 2026$19,800Manual
Jan 20, 2026$14,300Automatic
Mar 16, 2021$13,44479,838 miManual

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1979 Datsun 280ZX: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1979 Datsun 280ZX worth?

A 1979 Datsun 280ZX is worth approximately $14,887 as of Sep 18, 2026, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $12,005 and $19,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How many 1979 Datsun 280ZX sell per year?

3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 4 1979 Datsun 280ZX sales in total.

Is the 1979 Datsun 280ZX going up or down in value?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1979 Datsun 280ZX. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1979 Datsun 280ZX on DriveIndex.

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