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1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2025.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,050, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280ZX S130
Version
280ZX Turbo
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
JN1CZ04S2BX607495
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 22 comparable sales, 154% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,813 to $27,960
Median$20,450
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 280ZX Turbo (280ZX S130) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,813 and $27,960.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Datsun 280ZX GL TurboBring a Trailer, May 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 9, 2026$22,400
Single-Family-Owned 1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$8,500
1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2025$18,500
1981 Datsun 280ZX GL TurboBring a Trailer, June 12, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2025$9,200
1982 Datsun 280ZX TurboMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$6,700
35-Years-Owned 1982 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$13,750
1983 DATSUN 280ZX TURBOBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$14,000
1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$12,500