Bring-a-Trailer: Fully Restored 1971 Datsun 240Z Goes For Six Figures

Just saw a 280ZX anniversary, with a hammer price of 45K at BAT... Have seen nice Z32s hitting above $30K previously.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $45,000 on April 30, 2021 (Lot #47,138) | Bring a Trailer

Gotta wonder if the hype on the Z35 coming is raising the tide on the prices of all generations of Zs, especially the pristine 'unicorn' cars.

TroublesomeIconoclast said:

Just saw a 280ZX anniversary, with a hammer price of 45K at BAT... Have seen nice Z32s hitting above $30K previously.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $45,000 on April 30, 2021 (Lot #47,138) | Bring a Trailer

Gotta wonder if the hype on the Z35 coming is raising the tide on the prices of all generations of Zs, especially the pristine 'unicorn' cars.

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I would think so, all Z versions will go up especially the Z32 TT. I'm looking into grabbing a Z31 Turbo manual if the price is reasonable and full stock.

Right, the TT's bring the money. And, the LS swaps...

zenki said:

This 1973 240Z is at a current bid of $15,000 with 7 days left to go.

@S30R32 I hope this is not your Z trying to find a new home!

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1973 Datsun 240Z

Bid for the chance to own a 1973 Datsun 240Z at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #47,617.

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It's shot up to $20,500 now. Let's see how far this ends up going.

Yeah we all know 240Zs have climbed quite a bit, especially stock ones, but even nicely modified, as long as no rust issues. It's these Z32 TTs I've been watching, now soaring too. Just wait til the derivative new Z comes out. Better get one now while affordable. One example, owner probably just flipped it to cash in:

TroublesomeIconoclast said:

1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Watch 5-Speed Manual, Numerous Modifications, Restored in 2003 - Cars&Bids

This one might be an interesting gauge of whether the Z31 market is going to follow S130, Z32, and S30 generation Z cars into the realm of money to consider, for buyers or sellers. Z35 hype is bringing the cars out of the woodwork...

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That's a really clean build, everything is tastefully done. If cars like this don't go for serious money now it'll only be a matter of time before they do.