1980 Datsun 280ZX Market Value & Price History
The 1980 Datsun 280ZX has a current market value of $25,350 as of Sep 18, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of all verified sales between $14,850 and $19,800. 6 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1980 Datsun 280ZX, latest sale Aug 12, 2026. Value as of Sep 18, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $28,500 | 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 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $14,300 | — | Manual |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $16,750 | 44,632 mi | Manual |
| Sep 16, 2021 | $19,800 | — | Manual |
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1980 Datsun 280ZX: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1980 Datsun 280ZX worth?
A 1980 Datsun 280ZX is worth approximately $25,350 as of Sep 18, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $19,800; the full verified range is $14,000 to $28,500. 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 8 1980 Datsun 280ZX sales in total.
Is the 1980 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 1980 Datsun 280ZX. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1980 Datsun 280ZX on DriveIndex.
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