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Datsun 280ZX

1978–1983

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Datsun 280ZX
SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$37,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

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Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$19,638

-48%

5-Year Forecast

$16,177

-57%

Estimates pool 26 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

20

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1980

    +$18,994+51%

    12 with · 11 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Datsun 280ZX in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $37,500, down 25% year-over-year—a sharp reversal that signals weakening collector interest. The sell signal reflects both recent downward momentum and underlying structural softness in this segment.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero sales tracked over the past 12 months and no active listings detected. This absence of transaction data makes price discovery difficult and suggests that any seller seeking to move inventory would likely face extended holding periods or price concessions.

The 280ZX sits in the stable modern classic tier with a collectibility score of 5, but desirability remains low. Without production volume or historical pricing anchors in the dataset, the car's appeal appears concentrated among a narrow enthusiast base rather than the broader collector market.

The three-year base projection falls to AUD $19,638, representing a 47.6% decline from current levels. The five-year outlook deteriorates further to AUD $16,177, or 56.9% below today's price, suggesting persistent downward pressure unless market sentiment shifts materially.

The convergence of negative momentum, illiquid conditions, and steep forward projections leaves little reason for confidence in near-term recovery. Owners should treat this as a use-and-enjoy asset rather than a store of value over the coming years.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$37,500
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked39
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared39 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$2,230
  • Total annual cost$9,840

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a Datsun 280ZX worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $37,500, based on 26 verified auction sales.

Is the Datsun 280ZX going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Datsun 280ZXs are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.