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Datsun 510 / Bluebird

1968–1973

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  • 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

Datsun 510 / Bluebird

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

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
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • US$19,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 May 2026

  • US$10,750

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Apr 2026

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