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1972 Datsun 240Z

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 23, 2026.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
240Z (S30)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
HLS3066955
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 142 comparable sales, 0% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,063 to $36,688
Median$26,875
Sales behind it142Likely

From 142 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 240Z (S30) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,063 and $36,688.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Single-Family-Owned 1972 Datsun 240ZBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$21,500
1972 Datsun 240ZMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$35,000
1972 DATSUN 240ZBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$20,000
1972 DATSUN 240ZBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$34,000
1972 Datsun 240ZMecum, June 7, 2025MecumJune 7, 2025$38,000
1973 Datsun 240Z ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$8,250
1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$26,750
Original-Owner 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$18,250