1981 Nissan Z
1981 Nissan Z sold for a median of $17,050 over the last 12 months, based on 6 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $10,313 and $18,275. 95 currently for sale.
1981 Nissan Z against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1982 | $11k | $7.8k–$22k | 42 | 101 |
| 1983 | $15k | $11k–$26k | 31 | 152 |
| 1984 | $17k | $6.7k–$26k | 28 | 165 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 Nissan Z by version
- Fairlady Z 2nd Gen
- $14k median, 26 sales in 3 years, 97 for sale
Recent 1981 Nissan Z auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Jul 23, 2026, Mecum | $8,250 | 60,297 | Mecum |
| May 12, 2026 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX May 12, 2026, Mecum | $17,600 | 105,971 | Mecum |
| May 9, 2026 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL Turbo May 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $22,400 | 23,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Feb 10, 2026, Cars & Bids | $7,200 | 197,600 | Cars & Bids |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Nov 29, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $16,500 | 63,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo Nov 14, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $18,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL Sep 17, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $21,250 | 45,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Sep 11, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $26,000 | 14,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo Aug 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,500 | 54,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL Turbo Jun 12, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $9,200 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Jun 8, 2025, Car & Classic | $23,957 | 93,207 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Five-Speed Apr 25, 2025, Hagerty | $16,750 | 44,632 | Hagerty |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Coupe Jan 11, 2025, Mecum | $31,900 | 24,094 | Mecum |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo Jan 10, 2025, Mecum | $6,050 | 59,445 | Mecum |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 1981 Datsun 280ZX Coupe Jan 7, 2025, Mecum | $3,850 | 120,728 | Mecum |
Listings
304 1981 Nissan Z vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 95 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 1981 Nissan Z cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 Nissan Z sold for a median of $17,050 across 6 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $10,313 and $18,275. There are 95 currently for sale.
How many 1981 Nissan Z listings are for sale right now?
There are 95 1981 Nissan Z listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.