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1983 Datsun 280ZX

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 18, 2026.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280ZX S130
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
JN1HZ04SXDX577154
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 83 comparable sales, 15% 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
Original-Owner 1983 Datsun 280ZX 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 25, 2026$10,500
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$1,700
1983 Datsun 280ZX GLCars & Bids, Sept. 4, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 4, 2026$12,200
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$27,000
1983 Datsun 280ZXMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$35,000
1983 Datsun 280ZXMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$18,000
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2026$28,280
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$13,850

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 9, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$7,800
March 18, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$9,900