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1978 Datsun 280ZX

Cararam archives 13 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1978 Datsun 280ZX. Based on 10 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $6,050. The most common recorded damage category is front end. Records span Dec 24, 2024 to Aug 3, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1978 Datsun 280ZX. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1978 Datsun 280ZX lot.

Auction data

13
Archived lots
10
Recorded final bids
$6,050
Median final bid

10 records

$5,358
Average final bid

10 records

$1,475 – $7,950
Typical bid range
$200 / $12,500
Lowest / highest bid
77%
Lots with keys
92% / 8%
Copart / IAAI
Dec 24, 2024 – Aug 3, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Front end — 38%
  • Normal wear — 15%
  • Minor dents & scratches — 15%

280ZX years

Datsun models

1978 Datsun 280ZX
$7,800
Sold

1978 Datsun 280ZX

HLS30422007 Copart 99692055

30,820 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Manual
  • Keys
Feb 23, 2026 San Bernardino, CA, US...
1978 Datsun 280ZX
Sold

1978 Datsun 280ZX

HLS30462853 Copart 84586495

78,239 mi · Front end · Clean title

  • Manual
  • Keys
Oct 21, 2025 Detroit, MI, USA
1978 Datsun 280ZX
Sold

1978 Datsun 280ZX

GHLS30116278 Copart 69674355

11,929 mi · Mechanical · Clean title

  • Manual
  • Keys
Aug 27, 2025 Portland North, OR, US...
1978 Datsun 280ZX
$1,200
Sold

1978 Datsun 280ZX

HLS30465277 Copart 61872065

47,435 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title

  • Automatic
  • Keys
Jun 27, 2025 El Paso, TX, USA
1978 Datsun 280ZX
Sold

1978 Datsun 280ZX

HLS30422351 Copart 82871604

63,110 mi · Normal wear · Clean title

  • Manual
  • Keys
Jan 6, 2025 Long Island, NY, USA

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Frequently asked questions

13 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Dec 24, 2024 to Aug 3, 2026.

Across 10 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $6,050 and the average is $5,358.

The most frequently recorded category is front end, at 38% of the archived lots.

Each 1978 Datsun 280ZX lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.