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Nissan Silvia (S13)

1988–1994

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  • Lowest price

    US$11,600

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$14,500

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    US$15,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Nissan Silvia

Based on 3 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$14,500

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$15,882

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$16,354

+13%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Nissan Silvia S13 currently trades at a median of $14,500 in the US market, with modest appreciation expected over the medium term. The three tracked sales over the past 12 months suggest a thin trading environment, making price discovery challenging but not unusual for Japanese-market derivatives at this collectibility tier.

The S13 qualifies as an appreciating classic with moderate desirability, a classification that reflects its position as an affordable entry point into Nissan's tuning-oriented lineage rather than a blue-chip collectible. Production volume data is unavailable, but the model's relative accessibility has kept it from commanding premium valuations compared to earlier Silvia generations or contemporary domestic sports cars.

Average mileage on transacted examples stands at roughly 123,550 miles, indicating that most S13s trading hands have seen meaningful road use rather than garage preservation. This condition profile is typical for the segment and does not appear to constrain buyer interest at current price levels.

The three-year base projection anticipates appreciation to $15,882, representing a 9.5 percent gain from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to reach $16,354, or a 12.8 percent total increase, a trajectory consistent with gradual recognition of the S13's cultural significance in drift and import-tuning communities.

Liquidity remains constrained, with zero active listings and only a handful of annual transactions. This thinness works both ways: buyers may find negotiating room in private sales, while sellers should anticipate extended marketing periods and may benefit from targeting niche communities rather than broad marketplaces.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$14,500
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (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)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 Months3
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$13,700
  • Avg Mileage at Sale123,550 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$11,600 – US$15,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • US$15,000

    Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026

  • US$11,600

    cars-and-bids · 30 Apr 2026

  • US$14,500

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Apr 2026

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