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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 market in the US shows a median price of $16,500, though the limited transaction volume makes year-over-year trend analysis unreliable at present. With only two sales tracked in the past twelve months, any price signal remains nascent and should be interpreted cautiously.

Liquidity for the 510 remains constrained, with no active listings and sparse historical transaction data underpinning the market. This illiquid environment means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and potentially wider bid-ask spreads than more frequently traded classics.

The 510/Bluebird occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, reflecting its status as an appreciating classic with moderate desirability. Factors typical to this model—originality, rust history, matching numbers, and market familiarity among Japanese-car enthusiasts—will influence individual value more than broad market trends given the thin trading base.

Without robust mileage data or recent sales velocity, near-term price projections cannot be meaningfully established. The market will require substantially more transaction activity to clarify whether current pricing represents stable ground or a transitional moment in the model's emerging collector status.

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.