1986 Nissan 300ZX Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Nissan 300ZX has a current market value of $14,322 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 37 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $12,100 and $15,950. Based on US sales through Nov 3, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months, and 4 are listed for sale, asking $13,900 to $29,900. The median sale price is down 18.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 37 verified auction sales for the 1986 Nissan 300ZX, latest sale Nov 3, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1986 Nissan 300ZX Price History
The median 1986 Nissan 300ZX sold for $12,050 in 2026, against $15,775 in 2020. 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 | $12,050 | 4 |
| 2025 | $14,925 | 8 |
| 2024 | $13,750 | 5 |
| 2023 | $15,950 | 3 |
| 2022 | $14,250 | 7 |
| 2021 | $13,200 | 4 |
| 2020 | $15,775 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1986 Nissan 300ZX Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | $10,000 | 147,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $15,000 | 32,000 mi | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $13,100 | 63,400 mi | Manual |
| May 12, 2026 | $11,000 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $10,577 | 90,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $15,250 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $15,600 | 49,100 mi | Manual |
| Jul 26, 2025 | $14,194 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $15,000 | 65,640 mi | Manual |
| May 15, 2025 | $12,100 | 38,668 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 26, 2025 | $26,400 | 11,902 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2025 | $14,850 | 58,766 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $13,750 | 54,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $11,500 | 69,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $17,000 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1986 Nissan 300ZX worth?
A 1986 Nissan 300ZX is worth approximately $14,322 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 37 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Nov 3, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,100 and $15,950; the full verified range is $10,000 to $26,400. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1986 Nissan 300ZX cost new?
The 1986 Nissan 300ZX carried an original MSRP of $15,849. Verified examples now trade around $14,322.
How much has the 1986 Nissan 300ZX depreciated?
The 1986 Nissan 300ZX is worth about 10% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $15,849, and verified examples now trade around $14,322. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1986 Nissan 300ZX sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 37 1986 Nissan 300ZX sales in total.
Are 1986 Nissan 300ZX sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1986 Nissan 300ZX sale price is down 18.9% 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 1986 Nissan 300ZX?
DriveIndex lists 4 1986 Nissan 300ZX for sale, asking $13,900 to $29,900 (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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