As of May 2026, the Datsun 280Z market has 47 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $29,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $19,995 and $38,900. Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 27.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $27,995 to $20,250.
The typical Datsun 280Z on the market has 72,223 miles. Listings spend an average of 3 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Datsun 280Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 280Z in May 2026 is between $19,995 and $38,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $11,900 to $42,900 across 47 active listings.
Price Distribution (47 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$11,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$19,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$29,000
Typical market price
75th
$38,900
Above average / premium
90th
$42,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $29,260, 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
$41,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
4
$22,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
6
$35,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
24
$31,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
2
$30,000
Datsun 280Z Price Trends
Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 27.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $20,250 across 5 sales, down from $27,995 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 280Z prices are down 25.7% ($20,250 vs. $27,250 a year ago).
Datsun 280Z Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
39
$18,500
$21,595
2024-Q4
23
$20,750
$23,799
2025-Q1
15
$26,400
$27,693
2025-Q2
21
$27,250
$26,171
2025-Q3
36
$19,780
$21,235
2025-Q4
30
$20,991
$25,230
2026-Q1
13
$27,995
$25,322
2026-Q2
5
$20,250
$24,541
Best Value Datsun 280Z by Model Year
The 1975 Datsun 280Z offers the best value with a median price of $24,995 across 12 listings. The most expensive model year is 1977 at a median of $33,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1975
12
$24,995
$6,000
$42,988
1976
13
$30,000
$19,995
$89,599
1977
14
$33,995
$8,495
$44,947
1978
8
$28,900
$3,700
$54,900
Where to Buy a Datsun 280Z
The highest concentration of Datsun 280Z listings is in CA with 5 active listings, followed by MI (4), TX (4), CO (3), GA (3).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $11,900, while TX has the highest at $41,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $30,095.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
5
$26,000
MI
4
$29,000
TX
4
$41,995
CO
3
$11,900
GA
3
$24,995
NC
3
$31,995
OR
1
$19,995
IL
1
$22,900
FL
1
$28,900
PA
1
$34,900
Datsun 280Z Market Velocity
Datsun 280Z listings spend an average of 3 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 3 days.
Datsun 280Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $19,995 to $38,900. The median is $29,000. Anything below $19,995 is a strong value; above $38,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Datsun 280Z prices have dropped 27.7% 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 $24,995, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 280Z ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 3 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.
Data sourced from 7 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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