1978 Nissan Z
1978 Nissan Z sold for a median of $21,000 over the last 12 months, based on 13 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $14,888 and $25,500. 118 currently for sale.
1978 Nissan Z Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 135–151 hp
- Torque
- 144–146 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,350–2,800 lbs
1978 Nissan Z against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $18k | $15k–$25k | 18 | 39 |
| 1976 | $22k | $14k–$33k | 37 | 61 |
| 1977 | $23k | $14k–$29k | 41 | 92 |
| 1978 | $19k | $14k–$25k | 44 | 121 |
| 1979 | $12k | $8.8k–$17k | 15 | 103 |
| 1980 | $20k | $14k–$27k | 26 | 67 |
| 1981 | $14k | $8.9k–$22k | 26 | 97 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Nissan Z by version
- Fairlady Z 1st Gen
- $19k median, 41 sales in 3 years, 110 for sale
- Fairlady Z 2nd Gen
- $4.5k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 7 for sale
Recent 1978 Nissan Z auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed Project Oct 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,800 | 81,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Sep 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $28,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed Aug 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $23,250 | 53,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 5-Speed Jul 31, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $25,500 | 28,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Jul 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Custom Ferrari 250 GTO Replica Jun 27, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $154,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| May 18, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z May 18, 2026, Cars & Bids | $20,250 | 69,300 | Cars & Bids |
| May 7, 2026 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 May 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $17,400 | 94,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Dec 19, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $4,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition Dec 18, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | 93,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Nov 19, 2025, eBay | $14,888 | 20,632 | eBay |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Nov 9, 2025, Collecting Cars | $43,871 | 48,839 | Collecting Cars |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Nov 4, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $21,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 Oct 11, 2025, eBay | $2,150 | 78,000 | eBay |
| Sep 7, 2025 | 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition Sep 7, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
463 1978 Nissan Z vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 118 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 Nissan Z cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Nissan Z sold for a median of $21,000 across 13 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $14,888 and $25,500. There are 118 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Nissan Z listings are for sale right now?
There are 118 1978 Nissan Z listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How much horsepower does a 1978 Nissan Z have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1978 Nissan Z makes 135–151 hp.