Datsun 510 / Bluebird
1968–1973

£12,313
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.
MSRP
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Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Estimates pool 3 verified sales across Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Datsun 510, known as the Bluebird in some markets, trades at a median of £12,313 in the UK but with virtually no transaction activity tracked over the past year, pricing signals remain opaque and unreliable.
This model carries a collectibility score of 6—a respectable standing that places it firmly in the appreciating classic tier—yet market liquidity is severely constrained, with no active listings and zero recorded sales in our sample. The combination of low desirability and thin trading volume suggests dealers and private sellers rarely encounter demand for these cars in the current UK market.
Without transaction history or comparable recent sales, establishing trend direction or mileage norms proves impossible. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect considerable friction in locating either party, and agreed prices may diverge substantially from the quoted median.
The 510's mechanical simplicity and historical significance in motorsport and tuning culture do provide a foundation for future collector interest, but current market conditions offer neither liquidity nor clear valuation guidance. Any transaction would likely be highly bespoke, negotiated between parties with specialist knowledge rather than benchmarked against broad market activity.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£12,313
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.