Valuation Estimate

1981 Datsun 280ZX Value

Updated June 2026 · Based on real sold prices and current market data

Estimated value range High confidence
$8,395 $18,495

Median market value: $12,900 · Average: $14,282

Sample size
144
Sold sales
66
Active listings
12
Year window
±2 years

What the range means

$8,395 — Low end

Driver-quality cars with paint, trim, or mechanical work needed. 25th percentile of comparable sales — what survivors with deferred maintenance bring.

$12,900 — Median

Solid driver-condition examples with documented maintenance. The middle of the market — where most transactions happen.

$18,495 — High end

Concours-quality, numbers-matching, documented provenance. 75th percentile — what well-sorted, restored examples actually trade for.

Recent comparable sales

Vehicle Sold For
1982 Datsun 280ZX $11,895
1983 Datsun 280ZX $16,795
1981 Datsun 280ZX $18,495
1983 Datsun 280ZX $35,995
1980 Datsun 280ZX $7,495
1983 Datsun 280ZX $24,900
1983 Datsun 280ZX $24,900
1981 Datsun 280ZX $8,495
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