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1981 Datsun 280ZX

Sold at Cars & Bids on Feb. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280ZX S130
Miles shown
197,600
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
JN1HZ04S1BX412378
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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 83 comparable sales, 42% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,250 to $24,000
Median$16,250
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 $10,250 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Datsun 280ZXMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$7,250
Single-Family-Owned 1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$8,500
1981 Datsun 280ZX CoupeMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$29,000
1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$5,050
1981 Datsun 280ZXMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$16,000
1982 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 CoupeMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$20,000
1982 Datsun 280ZX GL 2+2Mecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$6,150
1982 Datsun 280ZX GL 2+2Bring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$4,500