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Datsun 280ZX

1978–1983

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  • Lowest price

    £9,300

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £22,329

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £35,357

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Datsun 280ZX

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£18,470

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.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£9,672

-48%

5-Year Forecast

£7,968

-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

31

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1980

    +£9,355+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 has retreated sharply in the UK market, with the median price now standing at £18,470—down 25 percent over the past year on just two recorded transactions. The thin sample size underscores the illiquid nature of this segment, though the consistent downward pressure carries a high-confidence sell signal.

Classified as a stable modern classic, the 280ZX occupies collectible territory with a score of 5, yet desirability remains low and shows little signs of reversing near term. The absence of active listings suggests sellers are holding rather than moving stock, which may reflect either confidence in future recovery or reluctance to accept current market valuations.

The three-year projection points to a decline of nearly 48 percent to around £9,672, with further softening to approximately £7,968 expected by year five, representing a cumulative loss of 57 percent from today. These forecasts assume continued weak demand and no catalyst for renewed collector interest in the model.

Prospective buyers should be aware that the illiquid market means exit opportunities will remain limited and potentially forced at unfavorable prices. Sellers holding stock are unlikely to find competitive bids; a wait-and-see posture or early exit appears more prudent than hoping for recovery in the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£18,470
  • 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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,100
  • Total annual cost£4,850

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£22,329
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£9,300 – £35,357
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £9,300

    the-market · 10 Jun 2026

  • £35,357

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2024

Common questions

What is a Datsun 280ZX worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £18,470, based on 26 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £9,300 to £35,357.

Is the Datsun 280ZX going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom 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.