✦ Shifty Estimate
$21,400
▲ 3.8% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $17K
- Market cap
- $2.67B · 125,000 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 34
- For sale now
- 2
- Original MSRP
- $6,699 · ▲ 219% since
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1975 Datsun 280Z
1975 to 1978 · Coupe · 125,000 built
Price history
Recent sales
34 sales on file
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1975 · Black · 752 mi · Fast Lane Classic Cars
1976 · Blue · 3,800 mi · Oregons Best Auto Sales
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6 SOHC, 2.8
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 163 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,755 lb
- Production
- 125,000 units
- Original MSRP
- $6,699
- Designer
- Yoshihiko Matsuo
Common questions
How much does a Datsun 280Z cost?
A 1975 Datsun 280Z cost $6,699 new. Over the past 12 months, 34 have sold publicly at a median of $17,100. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $7,820 to $33,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1975 Datsun 280Z worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $21,400, up 3.8% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $17,100 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 34 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Datsun 280Z a good investment?
It has appreciated 219% against its $6,699 list price. Values are up 3.8% over the past 12 months. Only 125,000 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,000 to $154,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Datsun 280Z sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $5,000Jul 28, 2026Polar White · 8,000 mi
- $154,000Jun 27, 2026RED
- $48,000Jun 25, 2026Light Brown Metallic · 48,000 mi
The 280Z represented the maturation of Datsun's sports car formula, offering the most refined driving experience of the original S30 generation. The 2.8-liter inline-six produced 170 horsepower through Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection, providing better driveability than earlier carbureted models despite emissions restrictions. With 125,000 units produced, it's the most common early Z-car, but that accessibility makes it an excellent entry point for collectors. The 280Z introduced improved interior appointments, better sound deadening, and more sophisticated suspension tuning. While purists often prefer the lighter 240Z, the 280Z's refinement and reliability make it the most usable classic Z for regular driving. The model's reputation for durability means many survive today, though rust remains the primary concern. For collectors seeking a classic Japanese sports car that can handle modern traffic with period authenticity, the 280Z delivers the complete package.