As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Datsun 280Z is actually worth $21,000 (fair range $18,500 to $23,800). 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 $28,900 — about 38% 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 280Z market has 40 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $28,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $22,995 and $36,900. Datsun 280Z prices have increased 9.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,900 to $25,000.
The typical Datsun 280Z on the market has 53,411 miles. Listings spend an average of 58 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Datsun 280Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 280Z in August 2026 is between $22,995 and $36,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $17,000 to $41,995 across 40 active listings.
Price Distribution (40 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$17,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$22,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$28,995
Typical market price
75th
$36,900
Above average / premium
90th
$41,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $30,415, 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
3
$41,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$25,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
6
$37,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$30,000
Datsun 280Z Price Trends
Datsun 280Z prices have increased 9.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $25,000 across 14 sales, up from $22,900 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 280Z prices are up 26.4% ($25,000 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
14
$34,000
$27,535
2026-Q2
15
$22,900
$25,752
2026-Q3
14
$25,000
$24,173
Best Value Datsun 280Z by Model Year
The 1975 Datsun 280Z offers the best value with a median price of $23,995 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 1976 at a median of $34,998.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1975
9
$23,995
$10,900
$42,988
1976
10
$34,998
$20,145
$89,599
1977
12
$34,995
$8,495
$42,900
1978
9
$28,900
$22,995
$41,995
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 49,400 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
172 mi
1.28x
$26,842
5,800 mi
1.43x
$30,033
10,368 mi
0.89x
$18,645
21,532 mi
1.14x
$23,894
38,558 mi
1.04x
$21,743
63,190 mi
0.96x
$20,230
92,649 mi
0.90x
$18,868
174,708 mi
0.78x
$16,437
300,000 mi
0.74x
$15,608
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 172 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.28x 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 280Z Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
49%
volatile
60% over 92 tests
12 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
58% over 86 tests
24 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
62% over 74 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 TX with 6 active listings, followed by NC (4), MI (3), FL (3), CO (2).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in FL at $28,900, while NC has the highest at $37,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $8,100.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
6
$34,998
NC
4
$37,000
MI
3
$28,995
FL
3
$28,900
CO
2
$11,900
CA
2
$26,000
PA
2
$34,900
OR
2
$27,500
GA
2
$23,995
AZ
1
$34,995
Datsun 280Z Market Velocity
Datsun 280Z listings spend an average of 58 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 58 days.
Datsun 280Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $22,995 to $36,900. The median is $28,995. Anything below $22,995 is a strong value; above $36,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Datsun 280Z prices have risen 9.2% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1975 model year has the lowest median price at $23,995, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 280Z ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 58. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.