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✦ Shifty Estimate

$24,900

High confidence$12K to $40K

12 months median: $27K
Market cap: $3.74B · 150,076 built
Sales, 12 months: 71
Original MSRP: $3,526 · ▲ 606% since

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1969 Datsun 240Z

1969 to 1973 · Coupe · 150,076 built

Price history

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69 sales · 20 unsoldmedian $27kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

Most recent 250 sales

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6 SOHC, 2.4
Power: 151 hp
Torque: 146 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8s
Top speed: 125 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 2,355 lb
Production: 150,076 units
Original MSRP: $3,526
Designer: Yoshihiko Matsuo

Common questions

How much does a Datsun 240Z cost?

A 1969 Datsun 240Z cost $3,526 new. Over the past 12 months, 71 have sold publicly at a median of $27,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $24,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,550 to $40,350, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1969 Datsun 240Z worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $24,900, up 0.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 71 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Datsun 240Z a good investment?

It has appreciated 606% against its $3,526 list price. Values are up 0.0% over the past 12 months. Only 150,076 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,666 to $165,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Datsun 240Z sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$18,500Sep 3, 2026Orange · 56,000 mi
$18,600Aug 27, 2026New Sight Orange (918) · 60,000 mi
$27,000Aug 27, 2026White · 77,000 mi

The original Datsun 240Z fundamentally changed the sports car landscape, proving that affordable didn't mean compromising on style or performance. Yoshihiko Matsuo's design struck the perfect balance between European elegance and Japanese reliability, creating an instant classic that sold over 150,000 units. The 2.4-liter inline-six delivered 151 horsepower—modest by today's standards but perfectly matched to the car's 2,300-pound curb weight. At $3,526, it cost half what a Porsche 911 commanded, yet offered comparable performance and superior reliability. Early 240Zs, particularly 1970-1971 models with their lighter construction and cleaner bumpers, have become serious collector cars. Rust was the great enemy, making solid survivors increasingly valuable. The 240Z's influence on affordable sports cars cannot be overstated—it democratized performance and established Japan as a legitimate sports car manufacturer.

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