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1981 Datsun 280ZX

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2026.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,250, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Datsun Z (S30, S130)
Generation
280ZX S130
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
JN1HZ06S7BX193357
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 83 comparable sales, 41% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,250 to $24,000
Median$16,250
Sales behind it83Likely

From 83 sales of the Datsun Z (S30, S130) 280ZX S130 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,250 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Datsun 280ZX GL TurboBring a Trailer, May 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 9, 2026$22,400
1981 Datsun 280ZXCars & Bids, Feb. 10, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 10, 2026$7,200
Single-Family-Owned 1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$8,500
1981 Datsun 280ZX CoupeMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$29,000
1981 Datsun 280ZX TurboMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$5,050
1981 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$15,500
One-Family-Owned, 27k-Mile 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$28,500
1981 Datsun 280ZXMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$16,000