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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

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£30,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-5.8%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -5.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£32,859

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£33,836

+13%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

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.

  • Built ≤ 1972

    +£1,966+7%

    31 with · 15 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 in the UK market is trading at a median of £30,000, down 5.8 percent over the past year—a pullback that appears to have run its course. The "Bottomed Out" status and high-confidence buy signal suggest the decline has exhausted itself, positioning the model at attractive entry levels after a period of correction.

Transaction activity remains sparse, with only four sales tracked over the past twelve months against an eight-car total database. This thin liquidity means pricing is subject to wider variance on individual deals, and buyers and sellers should expect less frequent matching of supply and demand compared to higher-volume segments.

The 240Z holds collectible status with a moderate desirability profile, reflecting its enduring appeal among Japanese classic enthusiasts despite production figures no longer being in our dataset. The car's design pedigree and growing recognition in the broader classic market remain its principal draw.

Forward projections show steady recovery over the medium term, with the base case pointing to £32,859 by year three—a gain of 9.5 percent—and £33,836 by year five, representing 12.8 percent total appreciation. These gains are modest but consistent, reflecting gradual strengthening rather than speculative momentum.

With zero active listings currently tracked, the immediate market appears thin on supply. This shortage could support price stabilization in the near term, though the small transaction sample size means individual high-quality examples may command premiums outside the median range. Buyers should expect to search actively and negotiate patiently in this segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£30,000
  • Annual appr. rate-5.8%/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 tracked55
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared55 (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.

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

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