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Datsun 240Z

1969–1973

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  • Lowest price

    £18,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £30,008

    Since 2020 · n=8

  • Highest price

    £73,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    8

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 8 lots

Datsun 240Z

Based on 8 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

£30,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+4.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+4.3%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£32,859

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£33,836

+13%

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Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Datsun 240Z remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

219

Cars

SORN

122

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +£8,440+28%

    3 with · 66 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1972

    +£2,475+8%

    43 with · 18 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 240Z is trading at a median of £30,000 in the UK market, up 4.3% over the past year, with a stable outlook supported by its classification as an appreciating classic. The signal remains on hold, reflecting measured but steady demand within a narrowly tracked segment.

Transaction flow shows modest activity, with four sales recorded over the past twelve months against a total tracked sample of eight cars, indicating a thin liquidity environment. This scarcity of sales makes price discovery challenging and suggests sellers should allow extended marketing windows while buyers may encounter limited selection.

The model carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it firmly in the collectable tier with moderate desirability. Classic Z-car appeal remains consistent, though the market for UK-traded examples appears to attract a specific rather than broad audience.

Base-case projections suggest appreciation of 9.5% over three years and 12.8% over five years, reaching £32,859 and £33,836 respectively. The trajectory implies steady but unspectacular growth, consistent with the stable market environment and the car's established position within the appreciating classics segment.

With no active listings currently tracked, immediate inventory pressure is absent, which supports the hold signal for existing owners. The thin liquidity profile means both entry and exit should be approached with patience and realistic pricing expectations.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£30,000
  • Annual appr. rate+4.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed219
  • SORN'd (off-road)122
  • Total in DVLA records341
  • All Datsun 240Zs354
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked84
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared84 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£37,346
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£18,500 – £73,000
  • Total Sales Tracked8

Recent sales

Showing latest 8
  • £34,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jun 2026

  • £26,000

    the-market · 24 Apr 2026

  • £18,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Apr 2026

  • £42,750

    Collecting Cars · 4 Mar 2026

  • £26,016

    the-market · 16 Jul 2025

  • £26,000

    Collecting Cars · 25 Mar 2025

  • £73,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 May 2024

  • £52,500

    Collecting Cars · 25 Apr 2024

Common questions

What is a Datsun 240Z worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £30,000, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £18,500 to £73,000.

Is the Datsun 240Z going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +4.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Datsun 240Zs are for sale right now?

We track 2 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

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