✦ Shifty Estimate
$18,600
- 12 months median
- $18K
- Market cap
- $1.53B · 82,000 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
- Original MSRP
- $4,990 · ▲ 273% since
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1974 Datsun 260Z
1974 to 1978 · Coupe · 82,000 built
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6 SOHC, 2.6
- Power
- 162 hp
- Torque
- 157 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8.2s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,480 lb
- Production
- 82,000 units
- Original MSRP
- $4,990
- Designer
- Yoshihiko Matsuo
Common questions
How much does a Datsun 260Z cost?
A 1974 Datsun 260Z cost $4,990 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $17,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $18,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,860 to $34,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1974 Datsun 260Z worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $18,600. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Datsun 260Z a good investment?
It has appreciated 273% against its $4,990 list price. Only 82,000 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,300 to $55,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Datsun 260Z sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $29,000Jul 3, 2026Cocoa Brown (214) · 46,000 mi
- $17,500Apr 2, 2026Torch Red · 69,000 mi
- $9,300Mar 16, 2026Emerald Green · 79,000 mi
The 260Z bridged the gap between the original 240Z and the more refined 280Z, offering increased displacement to offset tightening emissions regulations. The 2.6-liter inline-six produced 162 horsepower, maintaining the Z-car's performance edge despite growing federal restrictions. With 82,000 units produced over its four-year run, the 260Z is the rarest of the original S30 generation, making it increasingly sought after by collectors. The addition of a five-speed transmission improved highway cruising, while the larger engine provided better low-end torque. Many consider the 260Z the sweet spot of early Z-cars—more refined than the 240Z but less emissions-strangled than later models. Clean examples are becoming harder to find, as many were modified or succumbed to rust. For Z enthusiasts seeking something different from the ubiquitous 240Z, the 260Z offers rarity with authentic period performance.