1980 Datsun 280ZX Market Value & Price History
The 1980 Datsun 280ZX has a current market value of $28,084 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 40 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2015 between $16,000 and $29,500. Based on US sales through Aug 12, 2026. 6 have sold in the past 12 months, and 6 are listed for sale, asking $13,500 to $30,995. The median sale price is up 16% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 40 verified auction sales for the 1980 Datsun 280ZX, latest sale Aug 12, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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1980 Datsun 280ZX Price History
The median 1980 Datsun 280ZX sold for $19,500 in 2026, against $25,000 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,500 | 5 |
| 2025 | $20,250 | 7 |
| 2024 | $25,300 | 9 |
| 2023 | $26,400 | 5 |
| 2022 | $18,875 | 6 |
| 2021 | $25,000 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1980 Datsun 280ZX Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $29,500 | 27,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $24,000 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 29, 2026 | $14,000 | 200,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $14,850 | 53,556 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $19,500 | 48,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $45,000 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 12, 2025 | $11,500 | 124,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $18,750 | 48,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $55,000 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $16,250 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $20,250 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $47,500 | 24,000 mi | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $16,500 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $20,900 | 50,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $25,300 | 93,975 mi | Manual |
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Datsun 280ZX by Year
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How much is a 1980 Datsun 280ZX worth?
A 1980 Datsun 280ZX is worth approximately $28,084 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 40 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 12, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,000 and $29,500; the full verified range is $11,000 to $231,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1980 Datsun 280ZX sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 40 1980 Datsun 280ZX sales in total.
Are 1980 Datsun 280ZX sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1980 Datsun 280ZX sale price is up 16% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1980 Datsun 280ZX?
DriveIndex lists 6 1980 Datsun 280ZX for sale, asking $13,500 to $30,995 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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