As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Datsun 240Z is actually worth $25,100 (fair range $22,100 to $28,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 152 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 $34,400 — about 37% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Datsun 240Z market has 71 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $33,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $25,000 and $50,544. Datsun 240Z prices have decreased 8.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $27,500 to $25,240.
The typical Datsun 240Z on the market has 45,148 miles. Listings spend an average of 142 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Datsun 240Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 240Z in July 2026 is between $25,000 and $50,544 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $16,750 to $69,950 across 71 active listings.
Price Distribution (71 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$16,750
Budget / project cars
25th
$25,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$33,900
Typical market price
75th
$50,544
Above average / premium
90th
$69,950
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $41,464, 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
7
$45,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$35,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
14
$53,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
17
$34,853
100,000 - 150,000 mi
10
$29,947
Datsun 240Z Price Trends
Datsun 240Z prices have decreased 8.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $25,240 across 33 sales, down from $27,500 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 240Z prices are down 13.0% ($25,240 vs. $29,000 a year ago).
Datsun 240Z Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
68
$28,000
$31,825
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
62
$30,933
$36,182
2026-Q1
37
$27,500
$40,971
2026-Q2
33
$25,240
$33,395
Best Value Datsun 240Z by Model Year
The 1972 Datsun 240Z offers the best value with a median price of $31,299 across 39 listings. The most expensive model year is 1973 at a median of $45,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
3
$35,000
$30,440
$190,000
1971
8
$31,985
$23,900
$135,000
1972
39
$31,299
$11,750
$76,000
1973
20
$45,995
$17,000
$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 47,709 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
439 mi
1.41x
$35,404
4,141 mi
1.22x
$30,578
10,477 mi
1.04x
$26,037
22,550 mi
0.88x
$22,078
40,168 mi
1.01x
$25,417
64,489 mi
0.98x
$24,581
92,796 mi
0.90x
$22,683
154,919 mi
0.75x
$18,915
300,000 mi
0.80x
$20,015
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 439 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.41x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.80x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Datsun 240Z Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
57% over 118 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
54% over 112 tests
24 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
54% over 100 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 10 active listings, followed by FL (8), MI (5), MN (2), UT (1).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $16,750, while MI has the highest at $47,495. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $30,745.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
10
$16,750
FL
8
$30,799
MI
5
$47,495
MN
2
$69,950
UT
1
$29,500
CT
1
$55,000
KS
1
$73,000
ID
1
$52,000
AR
1
$43,000
MA
1
$50,544
Datsun 240Z Market Velocity
Datsun 240Z listings spend an average of 142 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 145 days.
Datsun 240Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $25,000 to $50,544. The median is $33,900. Anything below $25,000 is a strong value; above $50,544 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Datsun 240Z prices have dropped 8.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1972 model year has the lowest median price at $31,299, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 240Z ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 142 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.