Datsun 510 / Bluebird
1968–1973
Lowest price
$25,000
Since 2020
Median price
$25,000
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
$25,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
$25,000
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates pool 3 verified sales across Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Australian market for Datsun 510 / Bluebird models remains extremely thin, with only one sale tracked over the past twelve months at a median of AUD $25,000. This scarcity of transaction data makes reliable trend analysis impossible at present.
The car sits in the appreciating classic tier and carries a collectibility score of 6, indicating genuine but modest appeal within the classic vehicle market. Datsun 510s hold historical significance as competent, affordable Japanese sports sedans, though they lack the cult following or performance pedigree of more celebrated Japanese classics.
Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero active listings currently and minimal recorded sales activity in Australia. For both buyers and sellers, sourcing or moving a 510 in the domestic market requires patience and specialist networks rather than straightforward dealer channels.
The desirability rating of Low reflects both the narrow collector base for this model and the general softness of Japanese classic demand in the Australian market relative to European and American equivalents. Without additional transactional evidence, forward projections cannot be reliably constructed.
Interested parties should view any asking price in isolation rather than against established market trends. The single-sale sample size leaves no foundation for assessing whether AUD $25,000 represents fair value, appreciation, or depreciation relative to the prior year.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$25,000
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$25,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$25,000 – $25,000
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.