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1981 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$26,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280ZX S130
Miles shown
14,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
JN1HZ04S0BX408337
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)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 83 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$9,800 to $24,000
Median$16,000
Sales behind it83Likely

From 83 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 280ZX S130 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,800 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Datsun 280ZXMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$16,000
1981 Datsun 280ZX CoupeMecum, Jan. 7, 2025MecumJan. 7, 2025$2,850
1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$12,500
1981 Datsun 280ZXMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$7,250
1980 Datsun 280ZXMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$13,500
1982 Datsun 280ZX GL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 15, 2026$13,250
1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2025$18,500
1980 DATSUN 280ZX 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$13,000