Datsun 240Z
1969–1973
Lowest price
US$6,666
Since 2020
Median price
US$22,000
Since 2020 · n=33
Highest price
US$297,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
33
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 33 lots

Based on 33 verified auction results
US$19,050
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
US$20,866
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$21,486
+13%
Market scores
60
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1972
+US$1,442+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 has settled at a median price of $19,050, down 5.8 percent over the past year, though recent transaction patterns suggest the market has found a floor and may be poised for recovery. With a "bottomed out" status and a strong buy signal, the model appears to have absorbed its recent weakness.
The 14 sales tracked over the past twelve months represent a moderate liquidity environment, supported by a broader sample of 33 total transactions on record. This transaction volume is sufficient to establish reliable pricing but suggests patience may be required to execute both buy and sell orders at optimal levels.
The 240Z commands a collectibility score of 6 with high desirability despite an unknown original production figure, marking it as a solidly established classic with stable appeal among enthusiasts. Condition and originality remain primary drivers of variation within this market segment, as evidenced by an average mileage of just 4,300 miles across recent sales—a figure skewed by exceptionally low-mileage examples.
The appreciating classic designation carries a three-year base projection of $20,866, representing a 9.5 percent gain from current levels, with five-year gains projected at 12.8 percent to $21,486. These conservative trajectories reflect the model's maturity in the collector market and assume stable demand among a defined enthusiast base rather than explosive growth.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$19,050
- Annual appr. rate-5.8%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked55
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared55 (100.0%)
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 Months29
- Sell-Through88%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$46,484
- Avg Mileage at Sale4,300 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$6,666 – US$297,000
- Total Sales Tracked33
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$20,900
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Silver · Manual
US$93,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Blue Metallic · Manual
US$24,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
metallic light brown · manual
US$42,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
Lime Yellow · 4-speed manual
US$28,750
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$16,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
New Sight Orange · 4-speed manual
US$10,500
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
orange · manual
US$6,666
Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026
red · manual
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
Kilimanjaro White · 5-speed manual
US$18,750
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.