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1978 DATSUN 280Z CUSTOM FERRARI 250 GTO REPLICA

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 27, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$154,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $140,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280Z (S30)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
HLS30158590
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

Above the middle half of 69 comparable sales, 449% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,777 to $25,500
Median$19,700
Sales behind it69Likely

From 69 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 280Z (S30) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,777 and $25,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 4, 2026$10,800
Single-Family-Owned 1978 Datsun 280Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$23,250
1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2026$25,500
1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$11,000
1978 Datsun 280ZCars & Bids, May 18, 2026Cars & BidsMay 18, 2026$20,250
1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2025$21,000
1978 Datsun 280Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2025$21,750
1978 Datsun 280Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2025$15,500