As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Datsun 280Z is actually worth $19,700 (fair range $17,400 to $23,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 65 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 $34,900 — about 77% 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 280Z market has 41 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $34,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $26,900 and $40,000. Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 43.8% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,750 to $12,780.
The typical Datsun 280Z on the market has 47,406 miles. Listings spend an average of 16 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Datsun 280Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 280Z in July 2026 is between $26,900 and $40,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $19,995 to $44,947 across 41 active listings.
Price Distribution (41 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$19,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$26,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$34,900
Typical market price
75th
$40,000
Above average / premium
90th
$44,947
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $34,133, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
7
$35,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
5
$54,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
6
$35,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
16
$33,995
Datsun 280Z Price Trends
Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 43.8% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $12,780 across 1 sales, down from $22,750 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 280Z prices are down 35.4% ($12,780 vs. $19,780 a year ago).
Datsun 280Z Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
25
$22,000
$23,963
2025-Q1
16
$26,400
$27,613
2025-Q2
21
$27,250
$26,171
2025-Q3
38
$19,780
$21,385
2025-Q4
33
$20,259
$24,967
2026-Q1
13
$27,995
$25,322
2026-Q2
10
$22,750
$26,580
2026-Q3
1
$12,780
$12,780
Best Value Datsun 280Z by Model Year
The 1975 Datsun 280Z offers the best value with a median price of $26,000 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 1978 at a median of $41,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1975
9
$26,000
$11,900
$42,988
1976
12
$30,000
$19,995
$89,599
1977
12
$35,500
$8,495
$44,947
1978
8
$41,995
$14,700
$54,900
How Mileage Affects Datsun 280Z 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 280Z from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 50,900 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
172 mi
1.26x
$24,768
6,534 mi
1.44x
$28,409
10,368 mi
0.87x
$17,230
21,667 mi
1.20x
$23,605
38,751 mi
1.03x
$20,212
64,648 mi
0.98x
$19,224
92,576 mi
0.88x
$17,321
174,708 mi
0.76x
$15,007
300,000 mi
0.80x
$15,709
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 172 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.26x 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 280Z Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
49%
volatile
59% over 90 tests
12 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
61% over 84 tests
24 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
63% over 72 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Datsun 280Z — 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 280Z
The highest concentration of Datsun 280Z listings is in MI with 5 active listings, followed by OR (3), GA (3), TX (2), CA (2).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in OR at $27,500, while GA has the highest at $38,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
5
$29,000
OR
3
$27,500
GA
3
$38,900
TX
2
$41,995
CA
2
$30,000
CO
1
$11,900
FL
1
$28,900
PA
1
$34,900
NC
1
$38,000
Datsun 280Z Market Velocity
Datsun 280Z listings spend an average of 16 days on market. This is a fast-moving market. Buyers should expect competitive pricing and be prepared to act quickly on well-priced examples. Sellers can generally expect strong demand.
The median time on market is 16 days.
Datsun 280Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $26,900 to $40,000. The median is $34,900. Anything below $26,900 is a strong value; above $40,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Datsun 280Z prices have dropped 43.8% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1975 model year has the lowest median price at $26,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 280Z ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 16 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.