1971 Datsun 510 Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Datsun 510 has a current market value of $14,746 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $18,000 and $31,750. Based on US sales through Jun 4, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1971 Datsun 510, latest sale Jun 4, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | $13,510 | 84,500 mi | Manual |
| Mar 13, 2023 | $18,000 | 25,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 30, 2022 | $16,750 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $31,750 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $22,510 | 71,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 2, 2018 | $36,000 | 2,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 5, 2016 | $25,000 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 28, 2016 | $32,000 | 50,689 mi | Manual |
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1971 Datsun 510: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Datsun 510 worth?
A 1971 Datsun 510 is worth approximately $14,746 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 4, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $18,000 and $31,750; the full verified range is $13,510 to $36,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1971 Datsun 510 cost new?
The 1971 Datsun 510 carried an original MSRP of $2,196. Verified examples now trade around $14,746.
How much has the 1971 Datsun 510 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Datsun 510 is worth about 571% more than its original MSRP of $2,196, with verified examples now trading around $14,746. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1971 Datsun 510 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1971 Datsun 510 sales in total.
Are 1971 Datsun 510 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 1971 Datsun 510. 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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