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United Kingdom market

Datsun 280ZX

1978–1983

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  • Lowest price

    £9,300

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £22,329

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £35,357

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Datsun 280ZX

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£22,015

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£11,529

-48%

5-Year Forecast

£9,497

-57%

Estimates pool 19 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

31

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +£32,577+148%

    12 with · 4 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1980

    +£6,978+32%

    11 with · 7 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Datsun 280ZX has compressed sharply in the UK market, with the median price now standing at £22,015 against a steep year-on-year decline of 25 percent. The signal across the market is decidedly bearish, reflecting broader softness in this segment and pointing sellers toward the exit rather than holding.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with only two recorded sales in the past twelve months and no active listings currently tracked. This thin transaction volume limits both buyer and seller optionality and suggests that any future sales may face friction in execution.

The 280ZX carries a collectible rating but sits in the lower tier of desirability with low current appeal in the secondhand market. Classified as a stable modern classic, its production footprint and historical significance provide some foundational value, though neither appears to be driving fresh interest at present.

The three-year outlook projects further pressure, with the base case pointing toward £11,529—a 47.6 percent depreciation from current levels. Extending to five years, the model is expected to settle near £9,497, representing a total decline of 56.9 percent from today's median.

The combination of rapid recent losses, minimal liquidity, and weak demand momentum suggests this segment faces structural headwinds rather than cyclical adjustment. Holders should treat the current environment as a disposal window; waiting typically intensifies the capital impairment risk in this corner of the market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£22,015
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked20
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared20 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,300
  • Total annual cost£5,050

For sale now · 1 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£22,329
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£9,300 – £35,357
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £9,300

    the-market · 10 Jun 2026

  • £35,357

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.