Datsun 510 / Bluebird
1968–1973
Lowest price
US$10,750
Since 2020
Median price
US$14,875
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
US$19,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
US$16,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates pool 3 verified sales across Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The US market for Datsun 510 and Bluebird models shows a median price point of $16,500, though the sample size remains extremely limited with only two confirmed transactions tracked over the past twelve months, making trend analysis unreliable at this stage.
Liquidity in this segment is characteristically illiquid, reflecting both the age of these vehicles and their niche appeal among Japanese classic car collectors. The absence of active listings further underscores the thinness of available inventory and the deliberate, infrequent nature of transactions when they do occur.
These cars occupy the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 6, positioning them as genuine collectibles rather than commodity vehicles. Moderate desirability indicates steady but not explosive collector interest, typical of well-regarded but less iconic Japanese models compared to their domestic or European contemporaries.
The 510 and Bluebird benefit from their role in motorsport history and enthusiast culture, though comprehensive production figures and typical mileage data for transacted examples remain absent from current market records. This data gap reflects the small transaction volume and the heterogeneous nature of surviving examples.
Without sufficient transaction history or forward-looking guidance from auction houses and dealers, reliable price projections for the next three to five years cannot be responsibly estimated. Prospective buyers and sellers should anticipate long holding periods and rely on condition, originality, and provenance as primary value drivers in this thin market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$16,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$14,875
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$10,750 – US$19,000
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.