Datsun 260Z

1974 to 1978 · Coupe · 82,000 built

A 1974 Datsun 260Z cost $4,990 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $19,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,500 to $95,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$21,900

Medium confidence · $10K to $31K

Median · 12 mo: $19,375
Sales · 12 mo: 8
Original MSRP: $4,990Up 339% since new

Collectible

Sold$20,900 · Mecum Auctions · Aug 2026

The market

Every recorded 1974 Datsun 260Z sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Mecum Auctions

$20,900

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36 sales · 18 unsoldmedian $19kupdated Aug 2026

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The newest 1974 Datsun 260Z sales with photographs

Sold $29,000

1974 · Cocoa Brown (214) · 46,000 mi

Jul 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $64,661

£48,240

1978 · Red · 34,272 mi

May 28, 2026 · PistonHeads

UK sales ran 21% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.

Sold $17,500

1974 · Torch Red · 69,000 mi

Apr 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $9,300

1974 · Emerald Green · 79,000 mi

Mar 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $10,000

1974 · Pacific Blue (307) · 39,000 mi

Jan 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $17,850

1974 · Brown · 39,000 mi

Oct 8, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6 SOHC, 2.6
Power: 162 hp
Torque: 157 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8.2 s
Top speed: 127 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 2,480 lb
Production: 82,000 built
Original MSRP: $4,990
Designer: Yoshihiko Matsuo

Common questions

How much does a Datsun 260Z cost?

What is a 1974 Datsun 260Z worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $21,900. We rate confidence medium: 8 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 339% 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 $5,500 to $95,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Datsun 260Z have sold?

Shifty has 36 public sales of the Datsun 260Z on file. The earliest was on Jan 9, 2018.

What has a Datsun 260Z sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$20,900Aug 13, 2026
$29,000Jul 3, 2026Cocoa Brown (214) · 46,000 mi
$64,661May 28, 2026Red · 34,272 mi

About the 1974 Datsun 260Z

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.