As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Datsun 240Z is actually worth $24,600 (fair range $21,700 to $27,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 155 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $38,000 — about 54% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Datsun 240Z market has 59 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $36,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $28,947 and $50,800. Datsun 240Z prices have been stable over the past two quarters, changing less than 1%.
The typical Datsun 240Z on the market has 68,093 miles. Listings spend an average of 241 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Datsun 240Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 240Z in August 2026 is between $28,947 and $50,800 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $17,000 to $70,712 across 59 active listings.
Price Distribution (59 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$17,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$28,947
Below average price
Median (50th)
$36,995
Typical market price
75th
$50,800
Above average / premium
90th
$70,712
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $41,433, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$50,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$30,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
11
$53,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
14
$47,495
100,000 - 150,000 mi
13
$29,799
Datsun 240Z Price Trends
Datsun 240Z prices have decreased 0.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $29,206 across 21 sales, down from $29,250 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 240Z prices are up 6.2% ($29,206 vs. $27,500 a year ago).
Datsun 240Z Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
42
$23,500
$31,103
2025-Q1
34
$27,000
$31,313
2025-Q2
51
$29,000
$32,897
2025-Q3
63
$27,500
$31,055
2025-Q4
59
$30,000
$36,480
2026-Q1
38
$27,500
$40,558
2026-Q2
42
$29,250
$35,717
2026-Q3
21
$29,206
$34,697
Best Value Datsun 240Z by Model Year
The 1971 Datsun 240Z offers the best value with a median price of $29,947 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1973 at a median of $49,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
1
$30,440
$30,440
$30,440
1971
7
$29,947
$5,000
$120,000
1972
30
$36,995
$9,750
$76,000
1973
21
$49,995
$18,500
$89,995
How Mileage Affects Datsun 240Z Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Datsun 240Z from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 51,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
514 mi
1.37x
$33,815
3,981 mi
1.18x
$28,923
10,165 mi
1.05x
$25,821
22,147 mi
0.87x
$21,413
40,356 mi
1.01x
$24,866
64,921 mi
0.99x
$24,326
92,140 mi
0.91x
$22,328
154,919 mi
0.78x
$19,089
300,000 mi
0.74x
$18,284
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 514 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.37x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.74x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Datsun 240Z Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
52% over 119 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
55% over 113 tests
24 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
52% over 101 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Datsun 240Z — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Datsun 240Z
The highest concentration of Datsun 240Z listings is in CA with 7 active listings, followed by FL (7), MI (6), NC (5), PA (3).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $16,835, while MI has the highest at $50,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $34,160.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
7
$16,835
FL
7
$32,500
MI
6
$50,995
NC
5
$36,995
PA
3
$33,900
TX
2
$37,950
IN
2
$53,500
UT
2
$29,799
KS
2
$73,000
SC
1
$17,000
Datsun 240Z Market Velocity
Datsun 240Z listings spend an average of 241 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 293 days.
Datsun 240Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $28,947 to $50,800. The median is $36,995. Anything below $28,947 is a strong value; above $50,800 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Datsun 240Z values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1971 model year has the lowest median price at $29,947, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 240Z ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 241 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.