1985 Nissan 300ZX Market Value & Price History
The 1985 Nissan 300ZX has a current market value of $14,852 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $10,450 and $16,500. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $10,195 to $49,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 14 verified auction sales for the 1985 Nissan 300ZX, latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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1985 Nissan 300ZX Price History
The median 1985 Nissan 300ZX sold for $12,300 in 2026, against $13,675 in 2022. 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 | $12,300 | 3 |
| 2023 | $11,600 | 4 |
| 2022 | $13,675 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1985 Nissan 300ZX Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $29,700 | 17,493 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $10,450 | — | Manual |
| May 11, 2026 | $12,300 | 59,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $13,500 | 46,050 mi | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $12,750 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $19,000 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| May 14, 2023 | $10,450 | 66,855 mi | Manual |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $10,450 | 35,539 mi | — |
| Oct 15, 2022 | $10,450 | — | Manual |
| May 2, 2022 | $14,700 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $16,500 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 27, 2022 | $12,650 | — | Manual |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $15,400 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $17,600 | — | Manual |
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How much is a 1985 Nissan 300ZX worth?
A 1985 Nissan 300ZX is worth approximately $14,852 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $10,450 and $16,500; the full verified range is $10,450 to $29,700. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1985 Nissan 300ZX cost new?
The 1985 Nissan 300ZX carried an original MSRP of $15,499. Verified examples now trade around $14,852.
How much has the 1985 Nissan 300ZX depreciated?
The 1985 Nissan 300ZX is worth about 4% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $15,499, and verified examples now trade around $14,852. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1985 Nissan 300ZX sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 14 1985 Nissan 300ZX sales in total.
Are 1985 Nissan 300ZX 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 1985 Nissan 300ZX. 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 1985 Nissan 300ZX?
DriveIndex lists 3 1985 Nissan 300ZX for sale, priced from $10,195 to $49,900 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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