Datsun 510 / Bluebird
1968–1973
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

Based on 2 verified auction results
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
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.