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1972 Datsun 240Z

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 15, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$93,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $85,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
240Z (S30)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
HLS3054807
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 142 comparable sales, 133% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $36,438
Median$26,625
Sales behind it142Likely

From 142 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 240Z (S30) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,000 and $36,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$26,750
Original-Owner 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$18,250
1972 Datsun 240Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$34,000
1JZ-GTE-Powered 1972 Datsun 240Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$37,000
1972 Datsun 240ZBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$53,000
1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2026$35,500
1JZ-GTE-Powered 1972 Datsun 240Z 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$29,500
1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$42,000