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Datsun 510 / Bluebird

1968–1973

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  • Lowest price

    US$10,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$14,875

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$19,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Datsun 510 / Bluebird

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$16,500

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

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Datsun 510 / Bluebird sits at a US$16,500 median in the current market, based on a limited sample of two tracked sales over the past year. With no active listings present, the model is effectively off-market at this moment, making real-time pricing validation difficult.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint for this model class. Only two sales tracked in our twelve-month window signals a thin, episodic market where both buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage from transaction frequency alone.

The 510 / Bluebird carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic with moderate desirability. Its standing rests on the model's role in Japanese automotive history and enthusiast recognition, though production figures and detailed condition data on transacted examples are not available in this dataset.

The absence of year-over-year price movement data and forward projections prevents confident assessment of near-term direction. Interested parties should expect price discovery to rely heavily on individual provenance, restoration quality, and originality rather than broad-market momentum.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$16,500
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$14,875
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$10,750 – US$19,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • US$19,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 May 2026

  • US$10,750

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Apr 2026

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